KLIK! presents Eric Daniels (Walt Disney Animation Studios), PES and Job, Joris & Marieke
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From 27 October until 1 November KLIK! Amsterdam Animation Festival brings together the world’s best animators in EYE in Amsterdam. This year the festival presents talks and masterclasses by filmmakers such as Job, Joris & Marieke, Eric Daniels, and PES.
Job, Joris & Marieke
Last year Job, Joris & Marieke were nominated for an Oscar for their animated short A Single Life. They’re also known for making the Dutch music video with the most views ever, with over 19 million views on YouTube: Ik neem je mee for Dutch rapper Gers Pardoel. During the festival this animation trio will do a talk about their work and will show their film (Otto), which is the official Dutch submission for the upcoming Oscars.
Eric Daniels
Eric Daniels is known for his work as EFX animator for films such as Frozen and Big Hero 6, produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. He also worked on The Simpsons and Tarzan.
At KLIK! 2015 will give a masterclass in which he gives a brief overview of his varied career, and will take questions about his unique problem-solving process. Eric Daniels will also do a talk about the artistic challenges he stumbled upon and how overcoming them gave him new insights into art and technology.
PES
PES is the master of bringing the weirdest things to live, from boiling bubblewrap to guacamole made out of everything except for avocado. He also made the shortest film ever nominated for an Oscar. In his talk at KLIK! he will share his source of inspiration and will show special behind-the-scenes material. He will also do a masterclass in which participants can get feedback on their concept for an animated short.
Tickets
Unlimited passes and day tickets are available via Ticketscript. There a special discount tickets for students and CJP cardholders. Tickets via: http://www.klik.amsterdam/festival/tickets
About KLIK
KLIK! Amsterdam Animation Festival is an annual celebration of all things animated. KLIK! likes to showcase animation in all of its shapes and sizes, giving a platform to animated feature films, shorts, commercials, video games and installations. KLIK! will celebrate its 8th festival edition from 27 October – 1 November 2015 at EYE in Amsterdam. This year’s international competition received over 1800 entries from 80 countries.