Friday, September 25, 2020

Nickelodeon to Host "Art+Biz" Program at 2020 Ottawa International Animation Festival

Nickelodeon’s Art+Biz will be returning for the 2020 Ottawa International Animation Festival, one of the world’s best known and loved animation events!


Nickelodeon's 'Santiago of the Seas', premiering Friday, Oct. 9, at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT).

Due to the on-going COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is moving its screenings and talks online for the 44th annual event. The extended online festival is running from September 23 to October 4.

Presented by Nickelodeon, Art+Biz is a four-part series including a creator talk with Niki López (Santiago of the Seas), an Ask Me Anything with Kari Kim, Vice President (VP) of Development, Original Series at Nickelodeon Animation Studios, plus masterclasses “Coffee with The Casagrandes” and “Stand Up & Stand Out: Strategies for Bringing Your Best Self” with artists Marisa Torres (Middlemost Post) and Maaike Scherff (The Casagrandes).


The OIAF is organized by the Canadian Film Institute (CFI), a not for profit, charitable organization dedicated to inspiring audiences and helping them discover the world of cinema.

Nickelodeon will also be participating in the Meet The Studios portion of the Animation Exposé Fair, the OIAF’s virtual fair designed to help attendees make new contacts and kick-start their careers in animation.

ART+BIZ
Presented by: Nickelodeon

This series of programs shares insights into the business of animation for artists and students, featuring masterclasses, a panel with Nickelodeon creators and an Ask Me Anything Session.

Ask Me Anything: Nickelodeon Animation Studio Development
Saturday, September 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm (EDT) - Passholders Only
Join Kari Kim, Nickelodeon Animation Studio VP of Development, Original Series. Ask her anything about what happens in the development process at Nickelodeon!

Nickelodeon Art+Biz Creator Talk: ¡A la Aventura!
Wednesday, September 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm (EDT)  - Passes or Tickets
¡A la Aventura!: The journey to showrunning with Nickelodeon’s Niki López, creator and co-EP of Santiago of the Seas. Moderated by Sr. Director, Current Series, Dana Vasquez-Eberhardt.

Masterclasses: Coffee with The Casagrandes:
Thursday, October 1, 5:00pm - 6:00pm (EDT) - Passes or Tickets
Join Co-Executive Producer, Miguel Puga and Writer, Rosemary Contreras for coffee and conversation about their hit show, The Casagrandes. Moderated by Production Manager, The Casagrandes, Magdiela Duhamel

Stand Up & Stand Out:
Friday, October 2,  5:00pm - 6:00pm (EDT)  - Passes or Tickets
Strategies for Bringing Your Best Self: Join artists Marisa Torres and Maaike Scherff for a conversation about their journeys to Nickelodeon, how they broke into the industry, and some advice on putting your best foot forward as you navigate the studio recruitment process.

The Animation Guild Presents Animation through the Ages
Saturday, September 26, 2020 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm EDT - Passes or Tickets

Participants will discuss career longevity and how to thrive at every stage of an animation career, from your 20s to your 60s and beyond. Panellists include Jessica Borutski is the supervising director of Nickelodeon’s The Loud House, and Eric Robles, the co-creator and executive producer of Nickelodeon’s and Netflix’s newest animated series Glitch Techs.

Animation Exposé Fair – for Passholders Only

The OIAF Animation Exposé Fair is coming to your screens!

Meet with studios, schools, and connect with key resources from the comfort of your own home. Check out the exhibitor booths in the OIAF Virtual Experience portal and discover some of the best places to learn and work in animation.

Want to speak to a real, live human? Turn on your webcam and ask your questions at Meet the Schools on September 25 and come back on September 26 to Meet the Studios.

Got a portfolio to share? Emerging and established animation talent can apply to showcase their work to studios and recruiters at the OIAF’s Artist Gallery, presented by Warner Bros. Animation.

Are you in high school? Swing by each of the school booths for an animation challenge. Complete all 6 activities and tag us on social media for a chance to win an OIAF special prize pack, which includes an animation workshop, OIAF merch, and free passes to next year’s festival!

Participating studios include:
Atomic Cartoons
Bento Box
Dainty Productions
Guru
Jam Filled
Mercury Filmworks
Nelvana
Netflix Animation
Nickelodeon
Tonic DNA
Warner Bros. Animation

Participating schools include:
Algonquin
Max The Mutt
School of Visual Arts
Seneca
Sheridan
Vancouver Film School

Resources:
Banfield Agency
Cambridge Global Payments
Canada Media Fund
Quickdraw Animation Society
Shaw Rocket Fund
The Animation Guild
Toon Boom
Toronto Animated Image Society

For more information about , visit https://oiaf2020.ca.

More Nick: Nickelodeon to Premiere New Preschool Series 'Santiago of the Seas' on Friday, October 9, at 12:30 p.m. (ET/PT)!

Originally published: Sunday, September 13, 2020.

Original source: Animation Magazine (II).
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