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Bursaries for 2D ToonBoom animation course available

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BURSARIES NOW AVAILABLE FROM LEARN2 ANIMATION & VFX

by Learn2 on February 22nd, 2010

Animation Soars

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With four animated feature films in the offing, an increase in animated commercials, and a global surge in long-form animation, the local industry is discovering the delights of creating original animated content. Is it sustainable or just a flavour of the month? Andrew Worsdale investigates.

by Antimator on February 15th, 2010

Chicago International Children's Film Festival

Entry deadline: May 31 

by Antimator on February 2nd, 2010

Pumping Life Into Retail Promotions

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Juju recently delivered two commercials for Hyundai’s year-end petrol promotion, directed by Jeremy Collins and shot by Eran Tahor of Format.

by juju on January 25th, 2010

Aniboom Awards for Sesame Street

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The 4th Aniboom Awards sponsored by Sesame Street gives animators from around the world the opportunity to work with one of television's most iconic shows, and the chance to win Cash prizes and dev

by Clockwork Zoo on February 17th, 2010

Richard E. Grant signs on for Zambezia

Well-renowned British actor Richard E. Grant has provided a voice for upcoming animated feature film Zambezia.

by triggerfish on February 8th, 2010

Film Industry hosts Cape Town “Oscars”: Call for nominations opens for 2nd Annual Imbongi Awards

The Cape Film Commission and the City of Cape Town will be hosting the 2nd Annual Imbongi Awards to showcase and recognise excellence within the Cape Town and Western Cape film industry. The event will be held on Saturday, 6 March 2010, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

by Antimator on February 1st, 2010

Inaugural Durban FilmMart call for submissions

The first international film co-production market on the African continent will be held in Durban in July 2010. The FilmMart is a joint initiative of the Durban Film Office (DFO) and Durban International Film Festival (DIFF).  The organisers are calling for the submission of projects for consideration for the Durban FilmMart.

by Antimator on January 22nd, 2010
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Animation xChange is a community-driven initiative aimed at unifying the South African community. We hold social get-togethers on the second Thursday of every month in both Cape Town and Johannesburg. Animators with vastly varied levels of experience share their work, their experiences and a few drinks. Students are invited to show their projects and constructive criticism and input is given by all. Visit the website at www.animationxchange.org

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Cape Town Xchange Wants You!

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Hi everyone,

This month's event is postponed due to lack of manpower.

To continue the monthly tradition, AnimationXchange Cape Town is looking for dedicated volunteers to help run the event.

by Kerrin_Kokot on March 9th, 2010

Animation xChange Johannesurg - 25 March 2010

Our theme for this month is "Story & Storyboarding". Our speakers are Trish Malone, an international Script Development Consultant, and Daniel Snaddon, animation director at Bugbox.

by ninedegrees on March 8th, 2010

Animation xChange Johannesurg - 25 February 2010

The first Johannesburg Animation xChange for 2010 will be held on the evening of 25 November.

by ninedegrees on February 16th, 2010

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Events

animationXchange CT September 2010

09/09/2010 - 19:00
09/09/2010 - 21:00

Bring yourselves, your questions and your work. Free wine, free inspiration.

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Animated PSA competition

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Siyayinqoba Beat It! Is a youth oriented HIV/AIDS television show looking for innovative animated public service announcements to drive Siyayinqoba's viewers towards testing for HIV, being informed and always using condoms!

Toronto gives Cape Town the nod

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When Toper Taylor, President and COO of Cookie Jar, addressed the Cape Town animation industry a few months ago I couldn't gauge his actual impression of us. He seemed polite yet reserved.

Animation in Kenya comes of age

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Animation is an industry which has been dominated by the West. In Africa, the concept is relatively new, but this year nine animation films from Kenya will be screened at the prestigious Africa in Motion (AiM) festival that will run 23 October - 2 November 2008 in Edinburgh, UK.

The South African Game Development Scene: Past, Present, and Future

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A comprehensive and in-depth article written on the local gaming industry in August 2009 from http://www.gamasutra.com by

William Kentridge: History of the Main Complaint

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Art is often used as an outlet for political or societal expression. William Kentridge’s animated short film and associated series of charcoal drawings, entitled History of the Main Complaint, are precisely that:

Life Changing Blender Training in Nigeria

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Apart from the fact that Blender is extremely good software, I also view it as a very strong enabling technology: Blender is able to provide people – who would normally not be able to afford 3D t
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