AIB Illustration & Animation Blog

Disney Pixar's BRAVE presentation @ AIB

You are invited to Disney Pixar's presentaion of BRAVE hosted by The Art Institute of Boston.

WHEN: Friday, April 27^th  at 3:30pm in Rm 215 in 700 Beacon Street.







Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. From Disney and Pixar, a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida confronts tradition and challenges destiny to change her fate.

The presentation will include; slides of final art, visual development, concept art, and research. The audience will be taken through story development and Pixars award winning animation process. There will be time for some Q & A! - SO make time to attend! BE BRAVE!

Follow Brave on Twitter for the latest updates: twitter.com/disneypixar

Following immediately after the Disney Pixar presentation is the highly anticipated AIB Illustration Senior Show!

Opening reception starts in the main AIB Gallery at 700 Beacon Street at 5pm. See you all at both!

Valerie Arruda + Glovebox Film Festival

Above is the official poster, illustrated by AIB Alumni Valerie Arruda, for Glovebox's 2011 Film Frestival!  GB is accpeting submission until April 20, 2011!

Learn more about the upcoming Glovebox Film Festival here!

 

Xtranormal Fіlm Festіval

Be sure to enter the Xtranormal Fіlm Festіval presеnted by Bing™

Create a vіdeo that’s two minutes or less in one of three categories: Actіon, Horror or Romancе, and remember that Bing is looking for movіes about a “decision”. A winning vіdeo from each category will receive $2,500 and be eligible for the grand prіze: $5000!! - and a new Xtranormal actor made in his or her likeness!

One entry will be accepted per person between March 24 & April 14. The grand-prіze wіnner’s vіdeo will be announced at the prestigious Trіbeca Fіlm Festіval in New York Cіty on April 26 and aired on the G4 nеtwork.

My Dog Tulip : Handmade Computer Animation

Beautifully animated and featuring the voices of Christopher Plummer, the late Lynn Redgrave, and Isabella Rossellini, My Dog Tulip is a bittersweet retrospective account of author J. R. Ackerley’s 16-year relationship with his adopted Alsatian bitch, Tulip.

The distinguished British man of letters, Ackerley hardly thought of himself as a dog lover when, well into middle age, he came to adopt Tulip – a beautiful, yet intolerable 18-month-old German shepherd. To his surprise, she turned out to be the love of his life, the “ideal friend” he had been searching for in vain for so many years. In vivid and sometimes startling detail, the film reveals Tulip’s sassy, often erratic behavior (and very canine tastes) and Ackerley’s fumbling but determined efforts to ensure an existence of perfect happiness for her.

A scene from “My Dog Tulip,” The film is based on a 1956 memoir by J. R. Ackerley (1896-1967), the writer and BBC radio host.

A profound and subtle mediation on the strangeness that lies at the heart of all relationships, My Dog Tulip was written, directed and animated by award-winning filmmakers Paul and Sandra Fierlinger and is the first animated feature ever to be entirely hand drawn and painted utilizing paperless computer technology.

 

This film will be played in Boston in October 15 at Kendall Square Cinemas. To find out more information about booking the tickets, showtime and the map click here.

 

The Vinyl Frontier Premier

The Vinyl Frontier is a documentary film by Daniel Zana exploring the world of vinyl toys. The film premiered as part of the 3rd annual ACEFEST NYC at Tribeca Cinemas in New York City, some pics from opeing night;

Was a packed house!


Q&A After the screening with;
Jamungo, Sket One, MCA, Tara Mcpherson, and Keith Poon

 The Vinyl Frontier Featuring some of todays top designers, collectors and toy producers including: Attaboy, Tim Biskup, Luke Chueh, Dalek, Tristan Eaton, Ron English, Huck Gee, Thomas Han, Jim Koch, Frank Kozik, Haze XXL, Joe Ledbetter, Jamungo, Ferg, Van Beater, Brian McCarty, Dave Bondi, Bill McMullen, Tara Mcpherson, Gary Baseman, Sket One, Joey Potts, Jermaine Rogers, Bwana Spoons, Paul Budnitz, Keith Poon, MCA (Who has visited AIB classes over the last few years!) and many many more...

The film will be making stops at select cities (Boston!)
So we will keep you posted.

 

The Statement of Randolph Carter

AIB's Doug Simon, Becky Bettebcourt, and Kate McElroy have just finished their animated short based on the story "The Statement of Randolph Carter" by H.P. Lovecraft. They plan on submitting their animation to the upcoming Ottawa Animation and the HP Lovecraft Film Festivals. If you know of any other festivals or venues to submit please email Doug Simon. Best of luck!

Film Credits
Director: Doug Simon
Animation: Doug Simon, Becky Bettencourt, Kate McElroy
Backgrounds: Doug Simon, Kate McElroy
Character Design: Becky Bettencourt
Preproduction: Doug Simon: Becky Bettencourt
Voices: James Soper
Sound Design: Brian Engh
Music: Eric Wang

AIB 2010 Senior Animation Show

The world premier of the 2010 Senior Animation Show opens on May 13 at the Brattle Theatre [map] from 3–5pm. The after party will be held at the AIB's 601 Newbury Street building [map] from 7–9pm. Grab your popcorn!

Boston Comic Con 2009

Boston Comic Con - October 24-25th!
Saturday & Sunday October 24th & 25th.  10am to 5pm both days. 

The Boston Comic Con is the largest comic book show in New England.  Don't miss it!

Guest starring:  Tim Sale, Walt Simonson (just added), Geof Darrow, Herb Trimpe, Mike McKone, Khoi Pham, Cliff Chiang, Stephane Roux, Eric Canete, Jim Calafiore, & David Mack!

 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! - Wear a costume and get in for FREE!

 

Where:  The Back Bay Events Center, 180 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA [map]

Admission: $10 per person each day.  Children under 10 free.

The Brattle Theatre

 

There are 3 animated feature films now showing the week at the Brattle Theater in Harvard Square [directions]

 

Coraline!

Stop Motion Adaptation of the Neil Gaiman Novella!

Azur & Asmar!

Gorgeous French Adventure!

Your only chance to see these on the big screen! 4 shows each this Friday/Saturday/Sunday! View Brattle schedule here.

AIB Senior Animation Show

Show Time!
On Thursday, May 14 at noon (a matinee!) the AIB Senior Animation Show will be featured at the Coolidge Corner Theatre [map]. The screening will run from 12:00-300pm.

Second Screening/After Party
Later in the evening, May 14, from 6 PM to beyond, there will be the Senior Animation Screening After-party in our Animation Studio, located at 601 Newbury Street (basement). Refreshments will be served.

Check out the event commercials:

  Concept by Katie Mazzarelli Directed and Edited by Mark Mullaney


Concept and Direction by MArk Mullaney


Concept and Direction by MArk Mullaney

For more information visit the Facebook page dedicated to the show here

UPDATE: Photos from the theatre and after party can be viewed here