{"id":605,"date":"2014-01-05T22:29:12","date_gmt":"2014-01-06T06:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/research.ecuad.ca\/s3dcentre\/?p=605"},"modified":"2014-01-05T22:29:12","modified_gmt":"2014-01-06T06:29:12","slug":"spark-fwd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/palette.ecuad.ca\/bgml\/2014\/01\/05\/spark-fwd\/","title":{"rendered":"SPARK [FWD] 3D, VFX & Advanced Imaging * Conference * Festival * Job Fair * Feb 5-9"},"content":{"rendered":"

SPARK [FWD] IS CANADA’S PREMIERE EVENT IN 3D, VFX & ADVANCED IMAGING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For its 5th edition, SPARK FX and 3D[FWD] are merging into SPARK [FWD] 2014. We will continue to bring you 5 days of events, including a job fair, a conference, and a film festival.<\/p>\n

The presentation series is complemented by film screenings chosen to exemplify innovation and excellence. If you are a filmmaker, producer, VFX artist, technology or CG enthusiast, this isn’t an event you want to miss.<\/p>\n

VFX, STEREO 3D & ADVANCED IMAGING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This new event encompasses VFX, animation, live action, HFR (high frame rate), Stereoscopic 3D and other advanced imaging topics. We are releasing a schedule and lineup of great presenters very soon. We can confirm that ILM, Weta Digital, Prime Focus World, Geneva Film Co, Christie Digital & Warner Bros will be present.With its eyes firmly riveted on the cutting-edge, SPARK [FWD] is also an opportunity to reflect on the past, and celebrate the achievements of some of the VFX industry’s most prominent pioneers. This year will be no exception!<\/p>\n

CONFERENCE PASSES NOW AVAILABLE<\/b><\/h3>\n

Come get your Early Bird Special before it runs out! You can now book your pass for the 3-day conference. It will run from Thursday February 6 through Saturday February 8 from 9 am to 6:30 pm. To book your reservation now, please go to the registration page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Festival will feature films, special guests and screenings in the evenings. Stay tuned as more information is coming and is constantly being updated.<\/p>\n

JOB FAIR OPENS JANUARY 6<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We give you one-on-one time with studios. You’re not just handing off a resume and a reel.<\/p>\n

Attendance to the Job Fair is free. You can register online as of January 6th. There will be 11 participating studios this year:<\/p>\n