Animex Talk
10 - 11 February
OL1, Europa Building, Teesside University
Fully Booked - Animex Talk, festival pass and gold pass holders
Please note: the schedule of events and speakers at Animex Talk is a provisional programme and is subject to change.
| 8.30am |
Registration Foyer of Europa Building |
| 9.30am |
Welcome and Opening Address Chris Williams, Animex Festvial Director, Teesside University Professor Paul Wells, Director of the Animation Academy, Loughborough University |
| 10.00am |
The Beauty and The Beast that never was Charles Solomon Renowned animation critic and historian Charles, brings a unique insight into one of Disney's most highly acclaimed films of the past 20 years. This presentation will discuss the origins of the early versions of the multi-award-winning Disney film, including the non-musical version that would have been produced in London. |
| 11.00am | Break |
| 11.15am |
The design and art direction of Gnomeo and Juliet Karen deJong, Production Designer/Art Director, Pointy Hat Productions Production designer and art director Karen deJong will discuss the creative process behind the art and design of the brand new movie Gnomeo and Juliet, a 3D release from Tombstone Pictures. She has a long history of art direction and visual development for animation and live action movies, including Meet the Robinsons, Chicken Little and Lord of the Rings, Return of the King. |
| 12.15pm | Lunch |
| 1.00pm |
Art direction in animated film Susan Goldberg, Animation art director and designer Susan will discuss the craft of art direction in animated film using a wide range of clips to illustrate her thoughts. With many screen credits to her name on movies such as Pocohontas, Hunchback of Notre Dame and Hecules, Susan won an Annie Award for Production Design on the Rhapsody in Blue sequence, part of the Disney feature Fantasia 2000. |
| 2.00pm |
Elemental Magic Joseph Gilland, Special Effects Animatior In this inspirational presentation, based on Joseph's ground-breaking book about understanding traditional special effects animation principles, a fresh perspective to understanding the energy behind elemental special effects such as fire, water, smoke, explosions and magic is given. Drawing on a life-long mission to capture the essential energy of the elements, he urges his audience to explore the natural world around them and inside them, and thus bring fresh, dynamic energy to the visual effects that they create regardless of the medium. |
| 3.15pm | Break |
| 3.30pm |
The return of the dreamer Tony West, Visual Effects Animator, Premise Entertainment Since its world premiere at Animex in 2005, Dream on Silly Dreamer has been screened to audiences all over the world. Tony, the producer of the documentary that chronicles the demise of the Disney 2D animation department, returns to Animex to describe what's happened since the film was made. This presentation gives you the chance to see the film then hear from one of its makers. Tony will explain what was happening at the studio before the film was made and what caused him and colleague Dan Lund to make it in the first place. Tony will describe the impact the film had in the industry and what's happened to his career since then. |
| 5.00pm | Close |
| 6.30pm |
Meet the Recruiters Ben Owen, MPC, Karen Joseph, Double Negative, Anna Swift and Framestore After a short break, join us again in the festival's main theatre where three of the UK's biggest studios present their work and inform potential employees what it is they are looking for to support up and coming projects. If you are a student, graduate, or somebody looking for a move, this is a great opportunity to meet the people who could change your future. |
| 7.30pm |
Animex Lounge The Hub, Students' Union, Teesside University A chance to relax and unwind with a beer and a bite! Bring your mind, body and soul and prepare to meet the speakers. |
