LAIKA Recruitment and ‘Ask the Expert’ Sessions Announced at Animarkt 2019
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Unique consultations with experts, recruitment of animators and costume fabricators for LAIKA studio, and workshops with the best in the stop-motion world, are only a few reasons to attend Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2019, which takes place on 8-12 October in Łódź, Poland.
LAIKA Recruitment
Recruitment for the world class animation studio LAIKA is planned on October 10. Since LAIKA was established in 2005, the studio has made 4 award-winning films: Coraline (2009), ParaNorman (2012), The Boxtrolls (2014) and Kubo and the Two Strings (2016); the latter nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature and Best Visual Effects, while winning the BAFTA for Best Animated Film. All candidates interesting in working for this prestigious American studio and meeting Anna Kvorning, LAIKA talent acquisitions supervisor should fill in the application form presenting themselves and the effects of their work as an animator or costume maker at: animarkt.pl/business/laikarecruitment. Deadline for sending the applications is 15 September.
Anna Kvorning, LAIKA talent acquisitions supervisor (left) and Malcolm Hadley, stop frame cinematographer (right)
‘Ask the Expert’ Consultations
Under the name ASK THE EXPERT the Animarkt participants can consult with a panel of specialists from various stop-motion fields (see full list below). Paulina Zacharek from Momakin, the Animarkt’s organizer, explains:
It is a one of a kind opportunity to discuss one’s project with experienced professionals, ask them for advice, remove the doubts. This year you can consult your ideas with producers, distributors, an animator, scrip-doctor or financial institution representative.
In order to participate, you need to fill in the form that you can find at animarkt.pl/business/asktheexpert. Deadline for sending the applications is 15 September.
Full list of experts includes:
- Corinne Destombes – a producer from Folimage studio, nominated to Oscar for full-length film “A Cat in Paris”.
- Olivier Catherin – a creative producer, freelancer. He’s also one of the founder and board member of the European Animation Awards association, organizing the Emile Awards ceremony.
- Vanja Andrijevic, Bonobostudio – a producer of multi-award winning short film “HEDGEHOG’S HOME”.
- Kasia Kąkol, SPPA (Polish Animation Producers Association) – a graduate of Cultural Studies, coordinates presenting Polish animation at international events.
- Ben Vandendaele, Radiator IP sales – a versatile producer, sales agent and distributor.
- Luce Grosjean, Miyu Distribution – a distributor of 2 films nominated to Oscar: “Negative Space” and “Garden Party.
- Kerdi Onnego, Nuku Film – a producer working for the oldest stop motion animation studio in Europe.
- Anna Szadkowska, Audiovisual Technology Center (CeTA) – as a producer and production manager she organizes and coordinates the production of feature, documentary and animated films.
- Tim Allen – the animator engaged in the most important stop motion films of last few years: “Isle of Dogs” by Wes Anderson, Fantastic Mr Fox, Tim Burton’s “Corpse Bride” & “Frankenweenie”.
- Carlos Bleycher – script-doctor, content consultant and story editor specialized in animation and childrens’ oriented content. Creator of the series “Cagemates”, winner of the MIFA Creative Focus Pitch in the International Animation Festival of Annecy 2013.
- Sophie Prigent – a Sales Director at Jetpack Distribution, – one of the most thriving international distributor of children’s content cooperating with big broadcasters and streaming platforms
- Monika Głowacka – Łódź Film Commission – represents Łódź Film Commission in Associaton of Film Commissioners International (since 2009), City of Łódź/ EC1 in regional film funds section in Polish Audiovisual Producers Chamber of Commerce (since 2014) and in CineRegio (since 2018). She has long-term experience in organizing large cultural events both in Poland and abroad and successfully gains external funds for Łódź Film Commission activities.
Free Workshops and Masterclasses
Just announced, is the unique stop frame cinematography course with Malcolm Hadley. This British cinematographer, with over 20 years experience, has worked on many multi-award winning commercials, shorts & feature films including Corpse Bride (2005) & Frankenweenie (2012) and Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs (2017). The two intensive, one day courses will take place on 9 and 10 October, and are designed to improve camera and lighting skills for stop frame cinematography, based in a studio environment and taught by an experienced features and commercials Director of Photography. Apply here: http://bit.ly/2kflTje
Other professional workshops await those who want to improve their skills and master their technique. Such opportunity includes the animation direction workshop run by Barry JC Purves – the legend of animation and author of iconic and multi-awarded films such as “Screen Play”, “Rigoletto”, “Achilles”, involved also with “King Kong” and “Mars Attacks!”, and has over 40 years of experience. Workshops devoted to characters’ movement in stop-motion animation will be led by Juan Soto, who has worked for productions such as of My life as a Zucchini by Claude Barras, and new LAIKA’s movie “Missing Link”. Last but not least is a unique stop frame cinematography course with Malcolm Hadley. This British cinematographer with over 20 years has worked on many multi-award winning commercials, shorts & feature films including Corpse Bride (2005) & Frankenweenie (2012) and Wes Anderson’s Isle of Dogs (2017). Two intensive, one day courses that will place on 9 and 10 October are designed to improve camera and lighting skills for stop frame cinematography, based in a studio environment and taught by an experienced features and commercials Director of Photography.
Deadline for sending the applications for workshop with Malcolm Hadley is 15 September, deadline for other workshops and masterclasses is 5 September. All the application forms are available at: http://en.animarkt.pl/