Ominilab Media has launched the new Auckland CGI animation studio Oktobor Animation.
“We are very proud of the launch of this exciting new CG animation studio in New Zealand. Oktobor Animation is inspired by the success of Weta whose success is owed in part to the strong commitment made by the New Zealand government to incentivise international producers to bring their films to the region,” said Omnilab managing director Christopher Mapp.
“We believe there is a substantial opportunity to extend this success to the television VFX and animation arena by establishing Auckland as the viable and competitive production hub for longform CG animation. Hence our significant financial commitment in Oktobor Animation. We also have a strong belief in the New Zealand market as a whole and will continue to invest in more and projects as this vibrant market continues to develop,” he added.
The new studio is a joint venture...
“We are very proud of the launch of this exciting new CG animation studio in New Zealand. Oktobor Animation is inspired by the success of Weta whose success is owed in part to the strong commitment made by the New Zealand government to incentivise international producers to bring their films to the region,” said Omnilab managing director Christopher Mapp.
“We believe there is a substantial opportunity to extend this success to the television VFX and animation arena by establishing Auckland as the viable and competitive production hub for longform CG animation. Hence our significant financial commitment in Oktobor Animation. We also have a strong belief in the New Zealand market as a whole and will continue to invest in more and projects as this vibrant market continues to develop,” he added.
The new studio is a joint venture...
- 11/12/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
Omnilab Media has expanded its New Zealand VFX company Oktobor by launching an animation studio “inspired by the success of Weta”, which will initially service Nickelodeon Studios.
With 30 staff members, Oktobor Animation is a joint venture with Us company Backyard Animated Pictures; it’s already secured a long-term contract to produce CG animated TV series, including The Penguins of Madagascar – based on the hit Madagascar DreamWorks movies.
“By mid-next year we expect to have a crew of over 120 artists and technicians. In fact, we anticipate Oktobor Animation will provide up to 300 jobs over the first four years,” said Oktobor Gm Bruce Everett. “We have received invaluable assistance from the Ministry of Economic Development, as well as input from New Zealand Film Commission and Film New Zealand in order to make this business opportunity viable.”
The company will offer up to 15 three-month paid internships for regional CG artists, and between 120-...
With 30 staff members, Oktobor Animation is a joint venture with Us company Backyard Animated Pictures; it’s already secured a long-term contract to produce CG animated TV series, including The Penguins of Madagascar – based on the hit Madagascar DreamWorks movies.
“By mid-next year we expect to have a crew of over 120 artists and technicians. In fact, we anticipate Oktobor Animation will provide up to 300 jobs over the first four years,” said Oktobor Gm Bruce Everett. “We have received invaluable assistance from the Ministry of Economic Development, as well as input from New Zealand Film Commission and Film New Zealand in order to make this business opportunity viable.”
The company will offer up to 15 three-month paid internships for regional CG artists, and between 120-...
- 7/14/2010
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
LONDON -- U.K. studio facility operator Pinewood Shepperton said Friday it has hired Emmy winning co-producer and U.K. facility executive Bruce Everett. Everett joins the company as strategy director for post-production and will aim to bring "new opportunities" to the studio facilities, the company said. Said Pinewood Shepperton chief Ivan Dunleavy: "We are looking forward to building on our leading position in audio post-production to bring additional services to our key film and TV customers." Added Everett: "I am absolutely delighted to have an opportunity to bring my passion as a filmmaker and post-producer with the experience of facility houses to the team."...
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