Animation at the Atlanta Film Festival!

This is it folks. The Animation Division Companionship of the 2012 Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF). Okay, we made that last part up, but rest assured, ATLFF has a mondo animation program in store for you. STARTING TONIGHT!

ATLFF is an Academy Award qualifying, international film festival held in Atlanta, Georgia. Started in 1976 and occurring every Spring, the festival screens over 140 independent features and shorts, and presents an array of parties, networking and educational events over 10 days. Check out the full program.

Everything animation will be here for you and your cartoon alter ego. Programming includes three days of animated shorts and panels. A festival pass or day pass is the best way to enjoy!

ANIMATION PROGRAM 2 - SATURDAY, MARCH 24
931 Monroe Dr NE # C212 Atlanta, GA 30308
9:00 PM - Come see a huge variety of animated shorts hand picked by Atlanta animation fans.

ANIMATION PROGRAM 3 - TUESDAY, MARCH 27
931 Monroe Dr NE # C212 Atlanta, GA 30308
7:30 PM - Even more Atlanta-approved animated shorts for your pleasure.

ANIMATION PANELS - THURSDAY, MARCH 29

Midtown Art Cinema

931 Monroe Dr NE # C212 Atlanta, GA 30308

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Animation Workflow
Animation filmmakers discuss process – where they get their inspiration, how long projects can take, different styles of animation, where you can go for advise, find animators, and how you can make animated films.


Panelists

Torey Haas, Animator, Trick 3D

Chadwick Halbritter, 3D Animator, Lead Concept and Visual Development Artist, An Elf’s Story

Antonio Garza, Animator, Lost and Found

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11:30 AM – 12:45 PM

Archer Case Study
Animators discuss the show and the making of.

Moderator

Charles Judson, ATLFF365 Head of Programming and Festival Director

Panelists

Neal Holman, Art Director

Chad Hurd, Associate Art Director

Bryan Fordney, Animaton Director

Mark Parsons, Lead Animator

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1:15 PM – 2:30 PM

What’s my job?
What is an animation director, production designer, and storyboard artist? What does the illustration department do? Learn the different crafts involved in bringing animation to life and make sure your career path is in line with your skills.

Panelists

Matt Jenkins, Animation Director, Bark Bark

Steve Vitale, Senior Animator, Turner Studios

Jake Nelson, The Hungry Boy

Chris Hamer, Illustrator

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2:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Filmmaker/Animator Meet-Up

What to avoid when pitching the next great animated series. How are these pitches different than investor or story pitches? Get tips on pitching ideas to animators.


Panelists

Jake Nelson and Cem Curtis, The Hungry Boy

Lear Bunda, Animator, Adult Swim

Matt Maloney, SCAD

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