Annecy International Animation Film Festival

Taiwan Creative Content Agency: TCCF PITCHING Attracts a Record-Breaking Number of Entries with Cash Prizes Exceeding $150,000 USD

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Monday, September 25, 2023

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 22 September 2023 - Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) 2023 kicks off its largest edition to date this November 7th and, for the first time, the festival organized by Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) welcomes international works into its PITCHING section.

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  • TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 22 September 2023 - Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) 2023 kicks off its largest edition to date this November 7th and, for the first time, the festival organized by Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) welcomes international works into its PITCHING section.
  • Projects from both programs are eligible for a significant number of cash prizes and awards, with a total combined value exceeding $150,000 USD.
  • Considered the largest pitching session in Asia, TCCF PITCHING arrives with an exciting international roster of projects ready to be showcased to investors traveling to Taipei this fall.
  • Producers and/or directors behind each project will also attend pitching workshops organized by TCCF between October and November.

Tech Meets Kids' Media: Animaj Enters the Scene and Acquires Pocoyo, Promising a Fresh New Approach in Kids' Entertainment

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Celebrating its 21st anniversary, POCOYO is a beloved brand that holds a special place in the hearts of Spanish-speaking children.

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  • Celebrating its 21st anniversary, POCOYO is a beloved brand that holds a special place in the hearts of Spanish-speaking children.
  • Through its educational content, memorable characters, and playful narratives, POCOYO has already captivated several generations of kids and parents.
  • "POCOYO remains an emblematic global brand, beloved by children for its enchanting world and timeless appeal" added Grégory Dray, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Animaj.
  • For more information about Animaj and its brands for kids and families, please visit www.animaj.com .

Technicolor Creative Studios: First Half 2023 Business Update - Company’s transformation on track

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Further opportunities for value creation continue at pace, to drive the recovery of the business and its transition back to sustained growth.

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  • Further opportunities for value creation continue at pace, to drive the recovery of the business and its transition back to sustained growth.
  • MPC: In the first half of the year, MPC contributed to the successful release of highly anticipated movies and major franchise productions.
  • Under the leadership of Andy Emery, appointed President of Technicolor Games in the first quarter 2023, the Brand is further developing Technicolor Creative Studios’ gaming business, at a time of increasing demand for higher quality graphics and greater complexity of games.
  • Technicolor Creative Studios also continues to invest in innovation and technology to further enhance creativity.

Seneca Polytechnic and the National Film Board of Canada expand partnership in film animation

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Seneca will provide technical and creative consultation services, develop technical prototypes and tests and promote NFB films within its animation programs and spaces.

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  • Seneca will provide technical and creative consultation services, develop technical prototypes and tests and promote NFB films within its animation programs and spaces.
  • While the agreement itself is new, the NFB and Seneca have a long history of successful collaboration on film animation projects.
  • This partnership is the latest for the new Seneca Film Institute , which builds on Seneca's expertise in storytelling forms and technologies to create one of the most comprehensive film training institutions in Canada.
  • This partnership is exactly what the Seneca Film Institute is all about – collaborating with industry leaders to provide students with unparalleled opportunities."

OSCAR-ELIGIBLE ANIMATED FEATURE "LAMYA'S POEM" ACQUIRED BY FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA FOR FEBRUARY RELEASE

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group, has acquired North American DVD and VOD rights to the family-oriented Syrian refugee tale LAMYA'S POEM. LAMYA'S POEM premiered at last year's prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival, and went on to play at festivals in Vancouver, Zurich and Prague. LAMYA'S POEM will be available on DVD and to rent/own on North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms on February 21, 2023 through Freestyle Digital Media, and is currently one of 2022's 27 animated feature films eligible for an Academy Award nomination for "Best Animated Feature."LAMYA'S POEM tells the story of a 12-year-old Syrian refugee girl named Lamya who tumbles into a dream world where she meets a poet and must help him write the poem that will save her life. When Lamya flees the violence of her country, she is given a book of poetry by the famous 13th-century poet, Rumi. As the perils of Lamya's journey mount, the book becomes a magical gateway where she meets Rumi when he was a boy and also a refugee fleeing the violence of his time. In a shared dreamworld, they battle the monsters that follow them from their real-world situations, and Lamya must help young Rumi find his calling and write the poem that 800 years later will save her life.Written and directed by Alex Kronemer, LAMYA'S POEM was produced by Alex Kronemer, Glenn James Brown, and Sam Kadi. The cast features Millie Davis as 'Lamya' – best known for her roles as Ms. O in the PBS Kids series ODD SQUAD, 'Summer' in the film WONDER, and 'Gemma Hendrix' in the series ORPHAN BLACK, Faran Tahir as 'Baha Walad' – best known for his roles as 'Raza' in IRON MAN and 'Captain Robau' in STAR TREK, and Mena Massoud as 'Rumi' – who plays Aladdin in Disney's live-action remake of Aladdin directed by Guy Ritchie and 'Tarek Kassar' in the series TOM CLANCY'S JACK RYAN. The animation studio is award-winning animation studio PIP Animation, based in Ontario, Canada. PIP Animation has been involved in numerous animated features and TV specials that reach worldwide audiences. THE CAT IN THE HAT, WANDERING WENDA, CAILLOU, CYBER CHASE, THROUGH THE WOODS, PIRATE'S PASSAGE, and the Netflix original series, THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY.

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  • LAMYA'S POEM will be available on DVD and to rent/own on North American digital HD internet, cable, and satellite platforms on February 21, 2023 through Freestyle Digital Media, and is currently one of 2022's 27 animated feature films eligible for an Academy Award nomination for "Best Animated Feature."
  • "Our Freestyle Digital Media division is extremely proud to make LAMYA'S POEM available to digital audiences and on DVD in February," said Bill Vergos, Head of Digital Film Distribution at Freestyle Digital Media.
  • The digital distribution unit of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group, Freestyle Digital Media, is a premiere multi-platform distributor with direct partnerships across all major cable, digital and streaming platforms.
  • Capitalizing on a robust infrastructure, proven track record and a veteran sales team, Freestyle Digital Media is a true home for independent films.

Web3 Entertainment Tech Company Kaleidoco Raises $7M in Seed Funding for Its Original Metaverse and AR Tech Platform

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Kaleidoco , a Web3 entertainment technology company creating original augmented reality (AR) experiences, today announced the raise of $7M in seed funding.

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  • Kaleidoco , a Web3 entertainment technology company creating original augmented reality (AR) experiences, today announced the raise of $7M in seed funding.
  • The funding will be used to accelerate growth through key hires as Kaleidoco continues to build out its AR Tech Platform and Particle Ink Metaverse.
  • To learn more about Kaleidoco, its AR Tech Platform, and Particle Ink, please visit www.kaleidoco.com .
  • Kaleidoco is a Web3 entertainment technology company whose original AR experiences enhance human connection.

NICKELODEON LAUNCHES INTERGALACTIC SHORTS PROGRAM 2.0 FOR ALL NEW GLOBAL SEARCH FOR ANIMATION TALENT

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Monday, June 13, 2022

BURBANK, Calif., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nickelodeon's Intergalactic Shorts Program 2.0 is opening its search for new and diverse creators from across the globe, focusing on new voices and nurturing their vision for original comedy-driven content with an eye toward representation. Today's announcement was made by Ramsey Naito, President, Nickelodeon Animation and Paramount Animation.

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  • Today's announcement was made by Ramsey Naito, President, Nickelodeon Animation and Paramount Animation.
  • Originally launched in 2019, Rock, Paper, Scissors marks the first finalized short to be greenlit for series from the inaugural program.
  • Nickelodeon will debut Rock, Paper, Scissors during a special Nickelodeon Animation presentation at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on Thursday, June 16.
  • Daniel Wineman, Vice President, Animation Development, Nickelodeon Animation and Chris Rose, Vice President, Production & Development, Kids & Family, Global will oversee the 2022 Intergalactic Shorts Program2.0.

STAR-STUDDED ANIMATED FEATURE, "OZI: VOICE OF THE FOREST" TO DEBUT ITS FIRST LOOK AT THIS YEAR'S ANNECY ANIMATION FESTIVAL

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Friday, June 10, 2022

LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GCI Film has announced that its animated family feature, Ozi: Voice of the Forest, will be debuting its first scenes at the Annecy Animation Festival on June 15th in France, with a panel conversation featuring Executive Producer Rodrigo Blaas, the film's Director, Tim Harper, and the award-winning Animation team from Mikros Animation.

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  • Produced by GCI Film and Directed by Tim Harper, the Mikros Animation production is slated to release in late 2022.
  • The original screenplay was written by Emmy Award-winning Ricky Roxburgh (Tangled, Spy Kids).
  • With creative development from concept-to-delivery from the Mikros Animation team, the fully CGI film features the animation work of over 300 animation experts globally, driven by both their passion for storytelling, and communicating the underlying social cause.
  • The film's producers and Animation team at Mikros Animation will be speaking about Ozi: Voice of the Forest and debuting the film's first full-length scenes exclusively at the Annecy Animation Festival, on June 15, 4:00pm 5:15pm local time.

Telescope Animation Releases the Concept Trailer for the Animated Feature ‘The Last Whale Singer’

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

The Last Whale Singer feature film tells the story of Vincent, a rebellious teenage humpback whale, who must confront his destiny and save the oceans from destruction by an ancient evil.

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  • The Last Whale Singer feature film tells the story of Vincent, a rebellious teenage humpback whale, who must confront his destiny and save the oceans from destruction by an ancient evil.
  • Production on The Last Whale Singer feature film is set to begin later this year, with a theatrical release targeted for 2025.
  • The Last Whale Singer will make its official, public debut at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 13.
  • Telescope Animation specializes in the development and production of animated feature films, series, games and XR projects for international audiences of all ages.

TAICCA is pleased to launch the Open call for immersive content creators.

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

To encourage the relevant stakeholders to discover the creativity and energy of technology innovation in Taiwan and explore new mediums and new forms of storytelling for immersive content, TAICCA Immersive Content Grant is supporting the co-funding or co-production of future content projects-the immersive experiences.

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  • To encourage the relevant stakeholders to discover the creativity and energy of technology innovation in Taiwan and explore new mediums and new forms of storytelling for immersive content, TAICCA Immersive Content Grant is supporting the co-funding or co-production of future content projects-the immersive experiences.
  • In the past few years, Taiwanese XR and immersive content have been delivering outstanding performances on the global stage, recognized by international juries and festivals.
  • TAICCA promotes the 2022 International Immersive Content Co-Funding and Co-Productions Program and welcomes creators to prompt the immersive content to constitute creative responses and explore innovative narratives.
  • The proposed immersive content projects can be interactive, multiplayer, AR, VR, MR, haptic, sound, or location-based.