NOUVELLES / NEWS 15.05.2018

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Montreal is buzzing with the most exciting events. Coming very soon, the IX Symposium @ SAT. This year it is easier than ever for you to target classes of your choice or get a one day pass if need be. This is the best opportunity to listen to and exchange with the world's brightest technological innovators in the world.

Half day passes available! If you want to attend a particular workshop, it is now possible to purchase half-day passes for the iX Symposium that will give you access to this workshop plus a conference or a panel! Click here.

Promo code for 1-day passes Until Wednesday only, the code PROMO19iX gives you a 10% discount on 1-day passes! LIMITED PLACES - Remember that a 1-day pass gives you access to: * 1 opening keynote * 2 workshops * 1 panel * The iX Path - 30 AR / VR Experiences * 3 shows in the dome! Choose your theme day, come learn, create and be transported by our immersive experiences! Get your pass.

Very soon after the IX Symposium, it is the return of EFFECTS MTL 2018. One of the most fascinating, exciting and fun VFX and Animation Industries gathering in the world! I am telling you Montreal is where to do it. This year Effects Mtl will present these Premium sessions:

David Hurtubise, Epic Games"Animation Technics in Unreal Engine : Bringing your characters to life with realtime pupettering"

Epic Games’ technical account manager David Hurtubise will demonstrate live animation techniques developed for 3D productions such as Fortnite, Next Gen Digital Human Performance by Andy Serkis, Siren and Montreal’s own ICI Laflaque to bring characters to life with realtime virtual pupetteering.

Carlos Monzon, Framestore"Paddington 2"

Slip on your duffle coat and help yourself to a generous spread of marmalade: Framestore is excited to present the work produced in our Montréal studio for Paddington 2.

Aaron Gilman, DNEG "Heavy Metal: Developing a Jaeger Fight Sequence"

Aaron Gilman will dissect and analyse a Jaeger vs Jaeger fight sequence.

Expo Sessions

Pierre-Luc Labbée, rhum - humans and resources"All the recruiter's secrets - Starting a career in VFX and Animation"

It is sometimes hard to understand how to navigate through recruitment processes. Where to start? How to apply? How to prepare?

Adeline Grange and Hyrum Osmond, ON Animation Studios "Hyrum Osmond: His Character Art in the Animation Industry"

The most memorable stories come from the most memorable characters. What about the story of the artists behind the character?

Chris Wetherly, Foundry and Jonathan Bowen, DNEG"Foundry and DNEG present: Skill up with Nuke"

Looking to improve your Nuke skills and get tips from the some of the industry’s best compositors?

And much much more. 
The Expo sessions are open to all effectsMTL18 passes holder 
Passes starting at $15CAN for the two-days event 

Job fair: Meet recruiters from key companies in the Industry! • Hand out your resume and do on-site interviews at the effectsMTL - Espresso-Jobs18 job fair! Visit the effectsMTL18 job fair section on the Espresso-Jobs website.

Shalom Montreal • Stories and Contributions of the Jewish Community @ McCORD Museum

Our Museums are overflowing with magnificence this summer! From Picasso to the Queens of Egypt and more! I will be writing out my reviews in the coming weeks but WOW! One of the best exhibition summers ever!

 Tovah Feldshuh in Golda's Balcony coming this May 22 2018  to Segal Centre / Photo © Aaron Epstein 

I will review the intense one woman show Golda's Balcony presented at the Segal Centre next week after the premiere. It features the multitalented Tovah Feldshuh that you will recognize from her many roles on Broadway, television and cinema.
VERY EXCITING theatre!

We love our summers here in Montreal! Come and join us and you will know why!

-LENA GHIO