SCAD AnimationFest 2024 it's almost here, and here are five things I'm excited to see at the upcoming event. SCAD AnimationFest is Savannah College of Art and Design's annual festival centered around the art of animation, with everyone from industry professionals to up-and-coming animators coming together to give exclusive previews of new and old projects. SCAD gave interesting looks to projects like AnimationFest 2023 Nimona, Krapopolis, Adventure Time: Fionna and Cakeand more, and now that the official programming schedule has been released, SCAD AnimationFest 2024 is shaping up to be the festival's most exciting year yet.
SCAD AnimationFest 2024 will include all kinds of interesting speakers, presentations, and more, and I'll get to experience more than just the five main events listed in this section. Managers and creatives will participate in the event Adult Swim, Bad Robot, Tricky Monkeys, DC Studios, DreamWorks Animation, Netflix and Warner Bros. Animationwith its behind-the-scenes schedule Blue Eyed SamuraiA preview of an upcoming episode of Adult Swim Common side effectsand much more.
SCAD AnimationFest 2024 will be held September 26-28.
5 SCAD AnimationFest 2024's Annual Student Showcase and New Premieres from SCAD Animation Studios
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
While SCAD AnimationFest 2024 will showcase all kinds of work from outside the prestigious art school, the festival will also focus on some projects developed within the school. SCAD AnimationFest 2024 will bring back the festival's annual SCAD Student Animation Showcase, which showcases the best student work from within the school. SCAD AnimationFest 2023's Student Animation Showcase featured some incredible animated films, and this year's shorts are expected to be just as interesting.
Additionally, the Savannah College of Art and Design has the world's only on-campus animation studio, and SCAD Animation Studios gives students the opportunity to work on projects in a professional setting. It was released last year by SCAD Animation Studios Last Dungeonthe studio's first film created using the Unreal Engine. I had to interview the students who were left behind Last Dungeonand blown away by the filmmakers and the resources they provide, I can't wait to see what comes next from the studio.
this year, SCAD AnimationFest 2024 will feature the release of two brand new student shorts from SCAD Animation Studios.. The first of these films Chelita, come to me Duele Querertewhich “It follows an awkward young baker who tries to reconnect with her first love after discovering she was an adelita, or female soldier, in the Mexican Revolution.“(via SCAD). Secondly Time Fliesthis”a story about how two flies make the most of their lives – it just lasts one day.“I can't wait to see these new films at SCAD AnimationFest 2024.
4 Snail's Memoir Preview at SCAD AnimationFest 2024
Thursday at 6 p.m
I'm a big fan of Adam Elliot, the Oscar-winning director and animator behind the 2003 short film. Harvey Crumpet as well as the critically acclaimed stop-motion feature film Mary and Max. Elliott's unique stop-motion animation style makes him one of the most distinctive directors working today, with a variety of shorts and features that look absolutely stunning. When I heard that Elliot would be releasing a brand new feature film in 2024 Memory of the snailit quickly became one of the most anticipated films of the year, and now I'll be seeing it early at SCAD AnimationFest 2024.
Memory of the snail It is Adam Elliot's first film since his 2015 short film Ernie Biscuitand it's big news that his nine-year wait is finally over for his next project. Memory of the snail In June 2024, it premiered at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival, where it won the Cristal Award for Feature Film to critical acclaim during its run on the film festival circuit. As of the writing of this article, Memory of the snail 100% have Rotten TomatoesI was even more excited to finally watch the movie.
Memory of the snail A preview screening will be held at SCAD AnimationFest 2024with the opening night performance of the festival. The film opens on Thursday, September 26 at 6:00 p.m., which means I'll finally have my eyes closed when I see the highly-anticipated stop-motion feature. The film follows a mischievous girl who tries to navigate life while collecting snails with her cast. Memory of the snail including InheritanceSarah Snook, The Power of the DogCody Smith-McPhee, Black Hawk DownEric Bana and many more talented stars.
3 The Making of Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio Panel
Saturday at 2 o'clock
Memory of the snail Stop-motion isn't the only film that will be in the spotlight at SCAD AnimationFest 2024, as it will also feature a behind-the-scenes look at 2022. Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio. Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio is the latest from the titular director, the iconic director delivers his twisted yet magical take on the classic film. Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio It was one of my favorite movies of 2022, and it was easily my favorite animated movie of the year, so I can't wait to learn more about the making of the movie.
Apparently, several SCAD graduates ended up working on it Guillermo del Toro's PinocchioThe panel is presented by animator Andrés Eduardo and model makers Jackie Nash and Naomi Wiener. The panel will provide a behind-the-scenes look at how the beloved stop-motion musical was made, highlighting some of the secrets behind the film. This event is one of the parts of SCAD AnimationFest 2024 that I'm most excited about, and will take place on Saturday, September 28th at 2:00 p.m.
I've always been a huge fan of Guillermo del Toro's works and I believe it Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio It's up there with other top movies like Pan Labyrinth and The Shape of Water. While there's a ton of love in Del Toro's take on the classic tale, the animation is the highlight of the film, and it's one of the best stop-motion efforts released by a major studio in recent years. The SCAD alumni working on the film are incredibly talented, and I can't wait to learn more about what they did to create the Netflix hit.
2 Genndi Tartakovsky's keynote at SCAD AnimationFest 2024
Friday at 5 p.m
SCAD AnimationFest 2024 will also feature an appearance by legendary and visionary animator Genndi Tartakovsky. I grew up watching many of Genndy Tartakovsky's animated TV shows and movies, and was especially a fan of Cartoon Network. Samurai Jack. Tartakovsky has been one of the most influential animators and filmmakers of modern times, behind projects like Dexter Laboratory, The Powerpuff Girls, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Primarythe Hotel Transylvania movie series etc. I can't wait to share a room with one of my favorite creatives at SCAD AnimationFest 2024.
Genndi Tartakovsky will deliver the keynote address at SCAD AnimationFest 2024, which will take place on Friday, September 27 at 5:00 p.m. According to SCAD, this Tartakovsky appearance will be a career retrospective”Tartakovsky will detail his amazing journey with photos, clips and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, plus a glimpse of what's to come in the animated icon.“It hasn't been confirmed exactly which projects Tartakovsky will touch on, but I can't wait to hear more about projects I've loved for years and hopefully an update on the status of Tartakovsky's upcoming film. Stable.
Before he delivers his keynote speech, SCAD will present Genndy Tartakovsky with the SCAD Award of Excellence, honoring his many years and innovations in the field of animation. Last year at SCAD AnimationFest 2023, Nimona animator Ted Ty was honored with the SCAD AnimationFest Outstanding Achievement in Animation Award, and I interviewed him about his work on his beloved Netflix film. So I can't wait to see another fantastic animator win another award at this year's SCAD AnimationFest.
1 The Making of DC's Creature Commando Panel Behind the Scenes
Thursday at 2:15 p.m
Of all the programs announced for SCAD AnimationFest 2024, yours is the one I'm most excited about Creature commandos presentation. Creature commandos Warner Bros. Animation is an upcoming DC animated series from writer James Gunn. Creature Commando Many of DC's weirdest comic book characters will be brought to life and Max will be released on December 5, 2024. The animated series will launch an all-new DCU with the canon status of Gunn's future universe. series.
Behind the scenes Creature Commando at the panel Warner Bros. Animation's executive vice president of alternative programming, Peter Girardi, will be in attendance, as will supervising producer Rick Morales.Learn more about the craft and creative processes behind this highly anticipated series that ushers in a new era of storytelling in the DC Universe..” Despite the show's upcoming release date, little is still known Creature commandosso I can't wait to learn more SCAD AnimationFest 2024.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes, SCAD