Following on from the UK Film Council’s research report (June 2008) on Low and Micro-Budget film production in the UK and recent discussion in various industry publications around its merits; in terms of skills development vs. issues around deferred pay and actually finding an outlet for the film to be seen. Animation East asked Emily Corcoran (Cork Films) to come along and discuss her thoughts around micro budget filmmaking. The advice that Emily gave applies to most genres and processes including animation. Read More...

Further to the article we've written around Emily's advice, you can also access footage of the whole talk as well as a comprehensive list of sources for finance and funding.

Forthcoming event:

A Career in Drawn Animation with Nicolette Van Gendt 

Thursday 23rd April 2009; 11am-1pm; Norwich University College of the Arts

Ex Norwich University College of the Arts Graduate Nicolette Van Gendt has worked in film, games, illustration, character design and traditional animation. Nicolette has an exceptional drawing ability and has been working very successfully in the traditional animation industry for about two decades mainly as a key animator, but also as a storyboard, layout, background and not to forget as a character designer on several productions. Nicolette has worked alongside producers and directors such as Dave Unwin, John Coates, Geoff Dunbar, Piet Kroon, Joanna Quinn and Paul McCartney. Nicolette will be talking about how she got into the animation industry, her industry experiences, career path, what inspires her and giving us the low-down on some helpful tips in the trade.

To book a Free place email Jodie: j.wick@nuca.ac.uk

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Festival of Animated Film Stuttagart

The 16th Internationales Trickfilm Festival will be running this year from 5th to the 10th May 2009. The festival has an open-air programme and will be located in the Schlossplatz in Stuttgart . Read more...

BECTU- New Service for Students

BECTU (the independent trade union for those working in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, interactive media and allied areas) has launched a new service for students in higher education. The Student Register will offer an opportunity for those wishing to enter the industry to find out more about the services the union provides. Read more...