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Oct 06

Cinesite launches international roadshow in search of animation talent

Delivering great stories to global audiences requires world-class people. In order to complement its expanding team of outstanding local artists, Cinesite is launching an international roadshow, seeking new talent for its Montréal team.

In addition to meeting recruits at festivals and events including Spark Animation in Vancouver, CTN eXpo in Los Angeles and Journée Québec in Paris, Cinesite’s recruitment team will be visiting several major international cities throughout October and November and meeting potential recruits. The complete details are listed at the foot of this announcement.

Cinesite’s international roadshow follows the recent announcement that former vice president of talent at Illumination Entertainment Dave Rosenbaum has joined the company as chief creative officer. Dave will be focusing his efforts into making Cinesite a premiere movie animation studio in North America and is keen to discover new talent to join the studio in this exciting phase of expansion.

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Dave said of joining Cinesite, “What an extraordinary opportunity to bring the best artists and filmmakers in the world to a city as rich in culture as Montreal, to collaborate on the next generation of classic animated movies, and to build together one magnificent studio.”

Cinesite is currently working on several productions, both as an animation service provider and also developing its own property. A slate deal with 3QU Media will see the release of its first collaboration Charming, in Spring 2017; Gnome Alone, also for 3QU, is currently in production. Cinesite also announced in February 2016 that it is partnering with SPA Studios (Sergio Pablos) and Atresmedia Cine to produce the holiday season film, Klaus. Other exciting productions are also in development.

In addition to recruiting for feature animation, Cinesite will also be meeting people interested in joining its visual effects division. To arrange a meet up with Cinesite’s feature animation and visual effects recruitment team, please register your details using the online form.

13-15 October TORONTO

21-24 October VANCOUVER

22-23 October VANCOUVER Spark Animation

2-4 November SAN FRANCISCO

7-8 November LOS ANGELES

14-15 November MADRID

18-20 November PARIS Journées Québec

18-20 November LOS ANGELES CTN eXpo

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Oct 06

Nespresso Change Nothing with George Clooney

Posted in: Animation

Nespresso is running “Change Nothing”, the latest installation in a ten-year campaign featuring actor George Clooney. Debuting on 25th September 2016 at www.nespresso.com/whatelse, the Nespresso Change Nothing campaign sees George embark on a rough night as he looks to protect his precious coffee. Starting in the stylish Nespresso boutique on London’s Regent Street, George’s adventure begins as he strikes up conversation with an attractive female over a cup of Nespresso coffee. Sadly for him, she is the wife of the ‘boss’. And so ensues an eventful evening, courtesy of the ‘boss’, played by ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and ‘Deadwood’ star, Ian McShane, which sees Clooney take a trip through the backstreets of London. The following morning we see a dishevelled George in his home savouring his Nespresso coffee, as he lets the audience know that he ‘wouldn’t change a thing’ about his Nespresso experience.

The fully integrated campaign – created with McCann Worldgroup – kicked off with a teaser phase earlier this month where consumers were invited to guess what fate awaited George Clooney.

Alfonso Gonzalez, Chief Customer Officer for Nespresso, explains: “Our relationship with George strengthens year on year, and in our twelfth collaboration, we have created a storyline that shows Clooney at his best. He is a true partner for the brand, and here we see just how far he is willing to go for that incomparable Nespresso coffee experience”.

Asked about his continuing partnership with Nespresso, Clooney responded on set, “We always look to take the story to the next level and in this latest instalment I think we can say that it is certainly my most eventful outing to date. Bringing a more character driven approach mixed with humour has really taken the campaign to a new level”.

Nespresso Change Nothing Credits

The Nespresso Change Nothing campaign was developed at McCann New York and McCann Paris, by executive creative director/copywriter Larry Platt, executive creative director/art director Lea Ladera (NY), executive creative director Riccardo Fregoso (Paris), global creative director John Mescall, copywriter Ben Homsey (Paris), art director Flora Sagnes (Paris), chief strategy officer NA Steve Zaroff (NY), global strategy director Melanie Huggins (Paris), EVP director of business affairs Danielle Korn (NY), global business lead Fiona Ferrier-Weil (Paris), TV producer Annabel Dauphin-Kuentzmann (Paris), global digital account director Claire-Anaïs Decarli (Paris), digital producer Adelyne Cazot (Paris), art buyer Véronique Leblanc (Paris), global account director Krisztina Palmai (MWG), global account executive Dominika Hanshen (Paris), working with Nespresso chief customer officer Alfonso Gonzalez, global brand identity and creative development manager Anna Lundström, global communication campaign manager Carlos Oyanguren, global brand ID and creative development project manager Adrien Salib, and global communication project manager Chloé Nahon.

PR was handled at Weber Shandwick, London.

Filming was shot by director Grant Heslov via Moonwalk Films, Paris, with director of photography Robert Elswit, photographer Nigel Parry, producer Alexis Bensa, and line producer Franck Servoz.

Post production was done at Big Sky Edit, New York and Nightshift, Paris.

Music was produced at Capitaine Plouf, Paris, and BigSky Edit, New York.

Making of production was done at Riot Production. Making of photography was by Rainer Hosch.

Oct 06

AskGSG Season Two Recap And Announcing Season Three

Posted in: Animation

Thanks to everyone for making another season of AskGSG amazing. Without your questions the show could not exist! Season two had 39 episodes, over 79 hours of Q&A and lots of great guests.

Season Three Starts October 12th!

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We’re gearing up for season two beginning on Wednesday the 12th of October at 1PM CST. Mark your calendar, get those questions ready and be sure to subscribe to us on Twitch and follow out newsletter to never miss a show. We have so much more in store including special guests and special tutorials only for people who watch live. See you then!

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Of course, anyone and everyone can watch AskGSG LIVE for free every Wednesday starting next week! As always, get your C4D questions ready and we will see you LIVE for the first episode of AskGSG Season 3 Live on Twitch.

Oct 06

Nicolas Ménard takes on 18 films for Facebook Groups

Posted in: Animation

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A smart use of color, clearly defined hierarchy and expertly conceived characters all come together to make each of these bite-sized films a real treat to watch in Nicolas Ménard’s Facebook Groups.

Oct 06

David Lynch on Where Great Ideas Come From

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Oct 06

Jr.canest Reel

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Oct 05

Imago Dei

Posted in: Animation

Special director’s edit commissioned by Foam and Museum van Loon, for the exhibition ‘Second Skin’ in the historic rooms of Museum van Loon. The video showcases an analogue technique by using wallpaper paste and acrylic paint and is entirely made without computer animation. The model was covered with a layer of coloured wallpaper paste unto which different patterns of paint was applied. The patterns slowly shift and become more chaotic. Taking the concept of ‘tribal’ rituals and its costumes and masks, humanity has created to commemorate and honour our deceased. These ‘tribal’ bodies slowly change and their patterns wither over time. Music by Temo Gonzalez