OBS presents Animation in August - Co Sponsored by Blacks in Animation & VFX

Organization of Black Screenwriters presents
Animation in August - Co Sponsored by Blacks in Animation & VFX



Animation is one of the most vivid and lucrative forms of entertainment in today's Industry. From Pixar and Disney to Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and the Web, there are more outlets to distribute animated content than ever before. For those seeking entrée into this once highly exclusive career field, now is one of the best times to learn how to become a part of this successful genre and how to create content for it.

Our overall objective this month is to inform our members about writing for and creating animated content in today's market. As writers, we are aware of animation, but many of us don't know the first thing about writing for it-or what it takes to create and bring such projects to life. Join us in August for an in-depth exploration of Animation, an art-form Walt Disney once said, "can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive." We'll host our General Meeting on August 1st, followed by three (3) consecutive Wednesdays beginning August 12th, August 19th, & August 26th.

OBS General Meeting
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Sat., August 1, 2009

We've invited a group of multi-faceted industry professionals to provide attendees with inside knowledge on how to work in animation; the current climate of animation; the differences in 3D, television, and feature film, and how to bring your animated ideas to life. Joining us on our panel will be:

Ralph Farquhar - Co-President/Partner of Farcor Studios
Executive Producer, The Proud Family, Da Jammies (new series)

Kwesi Davis - Production Engineer, Dreamworks' Madagascar, Shrek The Third, Kung Fu Panda

David Wyatt - Writer, The Proud Family, Class of 3000, OBS Board of Director

Jason Van Veen - Writer, Boondocks

Greg Eagles - Voice-Over Actor, AfroSamurai, Grim Adventures of Bill & Mandy

Daveed Kolodny-Nagy - Independent animator, Creator, Teapot

Tyree Dillihay - Animator/Director, Da Jammies, El Tigre, Read-A-Book

James A. 'Jim' Simon - Animator/Director, X-Men, Doug, Pac Man, Alvin & the Chipmunks, California Raisins, Smurfs, and much, much, more.


John Semper, Jr. - Writer/Producer, Television/Film, "Scooby-Doo," "Smurfs," "The Jetsons" (Hanna-Barbera Productions); "My Little Pony," "The Moondreamers," (Marvel Productions); "Duck Tales" (Disney); "Alvin and the Chipmunks" (NBC Productions); and many others.


We'll also have other special guests for the August meeting; Doreene Hamilton, Executive Director Cosby Program; Meg DeLoatch, Executive Producer/Writer along with all our regular segments.

OBS meeting is held at the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Bldg, Main Conference Room, 1999 West Adams Blvd., LA, CA 90018.

The meeting is FREE to Members with valid OBS Membership card.
$20 - Non-Members & visitors (CASH ONLY), which can be applied towards membership if you join at the meeting. FREE Parking in the rear of the building on Hobart Avenue off Adams Blvd.

PLEASE RSVP ASAP!
jwilliams@obswriter.com
310.844.8755

Animation in August:Workshops

Wed., August 12th

- Day 1: Workshop
7:00 - 9:30 PM

Creating Animated Content for Online-and off!



You've had an animated idea for years, but you never quite thought you could pull it off.



Well, think again! Creating your own animated content is easier than ever, and Shawnee' and Shawnelle Gibbs, web series creators and producers, will help you discover your inner-animator. This workshop will provide attendees with hands-on information on how an idea can go from page to stage with little to-know budget required.



Techniques Explored: Flash Animation, Traditional Hand-Drawn and Stop Motion


LOCATION:

Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Bldg, Main Conference Room,

1999 West Adams Blvd., LA, CA 90018.



FREE Parking in the rear of the building on Hobart Avenue off Adams Blvd.

PLEASE RSVP ASAP!

WORKSHOP FEE:

$10 - MEMBERS

$15 - NON-MEMBERS


Wed., August 19th - Day 2: Workshop

7:00 - 9:30 PM

From Page to Stage!


In the second day of this 2-day workshop, participants will continue to explore techniques for creating, recording sound and publishing their own cartoons for online and off. With creativity and simplicity, each participant will realize their own cartoon prowess, while developing ideas that can become the basis for the next step: a successful pitch.

LOCATION:

Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Bldg, Main Conference Room,

1999 West Adams Blvd., LA, CA 90018.



FREE Parking in the rear of the building on Hobart Avenue off Adams Blvd.

PLEASE RSVP ASAP!

WORKSHOP FEE:

$10 - MEMBERS

$15 - NON-MEMBERS


Wed., August 26th - Day 3: Workshop

7:00 - 9:30 PM

Presented in partnership with Blacks in Animation & Visual Effects, (BAVFX)



PITCH! - You've Created a Great Animated Project, Now, Who, Where, & How to Pitch It.



We've invited some heavyweights to provide helpful hints and pitching techniques with an opportunity for one or two of you to actually pitch your project and receive invaluable feedback! Invited guests include:



Karen Rupert Toliver - VP Production - Twentieth Century Fox Animation



Dwayne Corbitt - Co-Presidnet/Partner, Farcor Studios, Da Jammies (new series)



Sidney Clifton - President/Producer - Sanctuary Enterprises



Roland Poindexter - VP of Original Animation Programming, Nickelodeon



Eric Elder - Ow! Entertainment



MODERATOR

Krystal Cooper - Chair, Blacks in Animation & VFX, LA ACM SIGGRAPH Membership Chair

LOCATION:

Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Bldg, Main Conference Room,

1999 West Adams Blvd., LA, CA 90018.



FREE Parking in the rear of the building on Hobart Avenue off Adams Blvd.

PLEASE RSVP ASAP!

WORKSHOP FEE:

$10 - MEMBERS

$15 - NON-MEMBERS