French Animation, VFX Business Booms on Back of Production Incentives

Lise Pedersen France’s animation industry is thriving, according to the latest figures published by the country’s national film center, the CNC (Centre National du Cinéma et de l’Image Animée), during the Annecy Intl. Animation Film Festival.The country’s animation production levels in 2021 were the second highest ever, at 357 hours of programs, surpassed only by 2006, which reported 395 hours.French animation, whose long-established reputation of excellence and know-how has been a draw for international co-productions for decades, has proved increasingly attractive to international co-productions thanks to its generous tax rebate for international projects, which was revised upwards from 20% to 30% of spend in 2015.

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Anna Marie de la Fuente In a bid to further expand job opportunities in the animation industry, France’s first free animation school ÉCAS (Ecole Cartoucherie Animation Solidaire) has partnered with French animation producer Frog Box and post-production service provider Titrafilm to create a new course that will train professional actors in the art of dubbing animation projects.News was announced Thursday at the MIFA market at this week’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival where the issues of inclusion, diversity and labor shortages in the sector were discussed in some forums at the festival, particularly at the Women in Animation summit.Founded in 2018 by TeamTO in response to the under-representation and lack of diversity in the animation sector, ÉCAS has trained a new generation of underprivileged talent in 3D character animation and storyboarding (in partnership with Canada’s House of Cool) for the past four years. Said Guillaume Hellouin, president of ÉCAS and TeamTO: “Over the past few years, there has been a general awareness and desire among producers, major platforms and traditional broadcasters to integrate a greater representation of society.

He’s got her back. Steph Curry found a creative way to defend his wife, Ayesha Curry, after a Boston bar publicly slammed her culinary talents.

Steph Curry is wearing his pride for his wife, Ayesha, on his shirt… literally. On Monday, the point guard sat for the NBA Finals Game 5 press conference wearing a T-shirt with “Ayesha Curry Can Cook” emblazoned on the front.When asked about the pointed fashion choice, Steph said, “You gotta ask around the room and ask Twitter.”Reporter: «I can't read the final part [of your shirt].» Steph Curry: «Ayesha Curry can cook.» Reporter: «Can you tell me the backstory of that?» Steph: «You gotta ask around the room and ask Twitter.»pic.twitter.com/rTsimIaTEtIt all started when a Boston-area sports bar called Game On! posted a sign outside of the building that simply read, “Ayesha Curry Can’t Cook.” The Warriors played the Boston Celtics Monday and in classic Boston fanfare, the city was taunting the opposing team's star. Steph, of course, didn't let the jab at his wife's cooking go unnoticed, wearing the opposite statement proudly across his chest. You stay classy Boston pic.twitter.com/ZcIyNVcNNSAyesha has made an established name for herself in the culinary world.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorCheyenne Jackson is adding producer to his resume. The actor and singer has quietly launched a production company, Shiny Boy Entertainment, with his husband Jason Landau, the couple exclusively tells me.Their first project is “Brutal,” director Sam McConnell’s comedy short about a news anchor (Jackson) who acquires a leaked sex tape of a longtime U.S. senator.

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gay Supervisor Matt Dorsey, who prior to being appointed to the Board of Supervisors had worked for the San Francisco Police Department as its highest-ranking civilian, handling strategic communications. The public relations nightmare, and the trickle of announced plans to boycott the event, prompted Pride organizers to come to the table to try to reach a compromise.As part of the compromise, the details of which are still forthcoming, all first responders will march in one contingent, with police and fire department command staff wearing their class AA uniforms, and a small number of on-duty LGBTQ uniformed police officers providing security for the contingent, according to a joint statement from San Francisco Pride and the San Francisco Police Officers Pride Alliance.

Production workers at The Simpsons, Family Guy and American Dad! have filed to join the Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839, and begin collective bargaining for their first union contract. “Together, they boast more than 750 years of industry experience in animation,” the guild said. “It’s time they receive the benefits and improved work conditions they deserve.”