SCAD presents the fifth annual animation festival from 23 to 25 September

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will hold its fifth annual EXP AnimationFest in a completely virtual format, 23-25 ​​September. Presented by SCADFILM, the school's signature festival will feature three days of special sessions and screenings, starred presentations and panels, and a showcase of animation excellence in student work. The event will provide global access to the industry's creative geniuses at the pinnacle of animation, visual effects, motion media design and gaming content across all platforms and genres.

A highlight of the SCAD AnimationFest screenings will be the premiere of Hex Limit, an amazing collaborative work by the students of SCAD Animation Studios. The 3D animated film features an unusual broom chase as three characters race for the title of champion through a cyber-fantasy city. The festival also features a special session dedicated to the making of this exceptional animated short and a look at how SCAD pushes the boundaries of animation, storytelling and visual effects. Additionally, SCAD AnimationFest will feature a showcase of SCAD's student films The Ocean Duck, available for viewing on demand during the three days of the event.

"SCAD is the home of SCAD Animation Studios, the only animation studio in the world housed in an elite university, where students write, perform and animate 2D and 3D films," said SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace. “To see the latest version of EXP Hex Limit and enjoy a complete look at everything SCAD offers future animators, including IMDB credits before graduation, SCAD AnimationFest is the place to be this September!

SCADFILM presents the 2021 Award of Excellence to the Oscar-winning director, story artist and animator Everett Downing Jr., recognizing his transformative achievements in animation during his historic career. SCAD AnimationFest will also present a look inside Downing's new Netflix series, We the People.

"Our festival programming celebrates the explosive growth of the animation industry and SCAD's role in preparing talent across all disciplines that contribute to this transformative art form," said Leigh Seaman, Senior Executive Director of SCADFILM. . “At SCADFILM, we illuminate the opportunities for artists of all mediums to find success in the entertainment industry, and animation offers opportunities galore. We look forward to welcoming guests from major studios and production companies to talk about trends and take us behind the scenes of some of this year's most anticipated animated content. ”

The programming curated for the festival represents the experience and excellence of the university's high-level degree programs of the SCAD School of Digital Media and School of Entertainment Arts. Animation has exploded in popularity in recent years, becoming one of SCAD's largest degree programs. The SCAD animation program is globally considered best-in-class for preparation in a growing industry that includes film, television, interactive media and video games.

Conversations and panels include:

• Behind the scenes of the original Amazon animated series Do, Re and Mi
• Universes expanding with Star Trek: Prodigy
• From 2D to 3D - A look at the evolution of two of Nickelodeonthe greatest shows
• Making Marvel's MODOK with Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
• Meet the creator and producers behind the Paramount + adult animated comedy series The Harper house
• Rumors on the rise in animation: A conversation with the leaders of change in the sector
• The illumination of the Pixar soul
• Unpacking Bento box: Career paths and everyday life of an animation studio
• Writing for Primetime: Fox's Animation Domination

Exclusive projections in evidence:

• Amazon original animated series Do, Re and Mi
• Paramount + Animated comedy series for adults The Harper house
• Netflix animated series We the People

Sessions with SCAD Alumni include:

• Sophisticatedly silly: a panel discussion by alumni on the FX of The Boss Baby: Family Business
• Animating the State of Fishing presented by ASIFA-Sud
• Spotlight on SCAD Student Showcase: The Ocean Duck
• Character design in animation
• Alumni Voices: Navigating the animation industry

SCAD AnimationFest is presented by SCADFILM, the leading program for students and professionals working in animation, film and television, games, virtual reality and digital media.

Passes for AnimationFest are now on sale on exp.edu/animationfest2021.