PRESS KIT WHAT IS ANOMALIA

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1 PRESS KIT WHAT IS ANOMALIA In the recent years, an animation and multimedia studio Bohemian Multimedia focuses also on the subject of education to support the animation industry in the Czech republic as well as the central european region through establishing a platform for professional training and networking between industry subjects. The platform has been named ANOMALIA. The primary goal and nature of organising the professional workshops and seminars is to be able to respond to the ever changing industry standards and needs in terms of growing demand for digital content and qualified talents. 1

2 HISTORY In November 2008, series of professional workshops on use of 3D animation in the themes of production, financing and animation was introduced first time for audience in Central and Eastern Europe. The Czech Ministry of Culture and the Visegrad Fund financially supported this series of workshops as mean to enhance competitiveness increase of the industry. Following workshops were introduced in 2008: 1. International Animation Market Overview and Trends with Mike Robinson and Christian Davin 2. Production Concepts in 3D Animation with Isaac Kerlow 2009 In November 2009 we held two separate workshops on storytelling and production. Three day practical hands-on workshop on Storytelling with Isaac Kerlow (Disney) aimed at exploration of principles and techniques of storytelling as they apply to the unique format and production challenges of animated shorts. Second workshop was more as a forum presented selected animation projects from across Europe called Making of Animation Projects. It aimed at introducing discussion on production challenges from the production point of view by representatives as producers, directors, technical supervisors and animators from France, Denmark, Poland and Czech. 3. 3D Character Animation Masterclass with Kyle Balda More info at: 2

3 REFERENCES students told about us The ANOMALIA masterclasses have been a g r e a t b e n e f i t a n d inspiration for me. Thanks to the experience of the speakers, new methodologi and way of thinking during the animation process, this event was very useful for both 3D and 2D animators. I would definitely like to attend other similar events in the future. Thank you. Jakub Ryvola, creative director Symbio Digital It was a pleasure to watch Kyle Balda to work, meaning animating a character in Maya. Both masterclasses that I have attended were a great experience. I have learnt so much of new, confirmed what i had known before and at the end met some very interesting people from the industry. Jakub Šporek, 3D artist Česká televize I had the opportunity to attend the workshop with a director Isaac Kerlow. I have found this event very interesting. Not only that I have been assured our own ways of working in our studio are correct, I have also been exposed to m a n y n e w t h i n g s regarding 3D production. I would welcome these workshops in the future, even more of those where students can sit down and work on a computer under the supervision of an industry professional se w e c o u l d d i s c u s s specific problems. In my opinion it is the best way how to learn and put it into practice in short time. Aleš Dlabač, Head of 3D - Universal Production Partners, a.s. (UPP) Kyle Balda s workshop is a great opportunity to gain a very solid point of view on the subject of 3D animation. The lessons are both suited for beginners as well as experienced animators. A beginer will appreciate the complexity of each lesson, story structure, editing, composition, acting and that all presented in terms an animator understands. More advanced animators can also meet a much more experienced professional that works in the industry since I hope there will be many more high-end workshops like this Radek Růžička a Jakub Sršeň - Alkay Animation Prague The orkshops were very professionally organized and i can really recommend it for everybody. Seminars onsite such as these with professionals from Disney and Pixar as well as informal discussions are so very much beneficial and motivating. I m already looking forward to next events Libor Pixa, director and animator, teacher at Famu T h e w o r k s h o p h a s showed me a good comparison between the czech and world indrustry. New ways to prepare pitching of a project, opportunity to learn how to put together a team and workflow. In summary i conclude it was a well spent time Jana Berbová, production - Tobogang 3

4 MEDIA talked to us CZECH TV show Milenium Visit of Isaaca Kerlow a Kyla Baldy at the studio TV NOVA Breakfast with Nova Visit of Isaaca Kerlowa, Kyla Baldy a Davida Touška in a morning show CZECH TV Film 2009 Interview with Isaacem Kerlowem Public TV Interview with David Toušek about 3D animation idnes online magazine Interview with Isaac Kerlow PIXEL 145, 156 Reports from the events

5 ANOMALIA 3D ANIMACE Litomyšl D CHARACTER ANIMATION MASTERCLASS Anomalia 2010 high-end courses coming to Central Europe In summer 2010 ANOMALIA is organising one truly exklusive educational project focusing on 3D animation hosting top professionals from PIXAR and LucasArts. The aim of the event is to help with re-establishing the good name of czech animation as well as of the whole central european region by strengthening the local talents in modern 3D animation. 3D character animation is currently the very core of the world animation industry, Therefore, the focus of our courses is on this very subject - acting and emotional performance of virtual characters. The aim is to support the actual art of animation first and technology as second. Since this is a very high-end course that reflects the needs of the world film industry, students will be trained in using high-end animation tool Autodesk Maya. In summary, we want our course to be able keep track of the current industry pace and demand for quality digital content on one side and need for qualified talent pool that are able to provide such high-end services.

6 Anomalia 2010 courses outline TIME SPAN July August weeks Program Maya Basics Advanced animation in 3D Modern acting - action / pantomime / dialogue D Studio Production pipeline and workflow MEL programming for TDs METHOD students work with a ready to animate character and a storyboard TARGET GROUP 3D and 2D animators teachers of already existing school programs at high schools, collages and universities TEACHERS Rich Quade / Pixar Andy Schmidt / Pixar BZ Petroff / LucasFilm, formerly PIXAR Dripha Benseghir / Mac Guff Ligne and Sparx Sunnit Parekh Gaihede / HydraLab David Toušek / Bohemian multimedia LOCATION Litomyšl, Czech republic PARTNERS MEDIA Programme, Czech film chamber, FAMU, APA, Fresh Film Fest, Tobogang

7 MEDIA CAMPAING 2010 strategy Web / video BLOG from the classroom Publishing news online and videos from behind the scenes of the course Workshop about 3D animation at Fresh Film Festival FFF will be visited by one of our top guest teachers to popularize animation Information brochure MEDIA Info Information will be presented in a brochure of The Czech Film Chamber (CFK) and czech MEDIAdesk. MEDIAinfo 28 - April 2010 MEDIAinfo 29 - June 2010 MEDIAinfo 30- September 2010 MEDIAinfo 31 - December 2010 Inforrmation newslettery Asociation of Producers (APA) 2x newsletters sent to producers with an attachement

8 PRESS RELEASE PIXAR Animators will Teach in Czech June - September 2010, Litomyšl Animators from a renowned american studio Disney / Pixar (Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Wall-e, Up in the clouds) will come to Litomyšl to teach students professional 3D computer animation. "The aim of the training program is to help restore the good name of Czech and central european classical animation tradition enhancing skills of young filmmakers in the modern 3D animation, "said Marek Toušek, one of the organizers of the training project ANOMALIA. The course starts on 12th July and ends 24th September. During this time the professional Hollywood animators, as well as software professionals, will help students open the door to modern 3D animation and technology. "The course is NOT aimed at technology or software, but the art of animation," said Marek Toušek. "The core of the project is the character animation, the art of leading a figure, playing with digitally animated actor at the highest level. We want to help educate the classical animátors in currently most advanced animation technique, and strengthen the competitiveness of Czech films and games on the world market, "he said. Course participants will work on their own shots in all stages of production - from script, storyboards, through layout, camera and directing, to final polishing of the animation. The course is open to animation students, professionals and educators in the field. Capacity is limited and applications, together with examples of work can be delivered by the end of June Training course is accredited by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. Participants receive a certificate of completion of the eligible labor market. The program is supported by the MEDIA Program, the Czech Film Chamber, FAMU, the Association of Audiovisual Producers (APA), Fresh Film Fest, and Tobogang.

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10 Bohemian Multimedia spol. s r.o. Budějovická Praha Marek Toušek managing director [email protected]