Andy Hoffman

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Special Report on Animation ­ Opportunities and Growth: Stalking the experienced animator

There are certain job skills in the Canadian animation industry that are always in short supply and high demand. Voice talent? No, ‘lots of that.’ Animation writers? ‘Thanks, there are enough.’…

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On set: Grammer gets Writer’s Block

‘Kelsey Grammer is playing a character who is surrounded by big food and little children,’ says British director Vadim Jean (Leon the Pig Farmer, Clockwork Mice) between takes at the new Cinesite Studios in Halifax. Jean is in town to direct…

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Special Report on Post, Animation and SFX: Spot creative: new ground or old hat?

Commercials: 30 seconds of experimental ground where animation/fx/post artists launch innovative styles and techniques, pushing the boundaries of their craft, or, stagnant play-it-safe packages offering few opportunities for cutting-edge work?…