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Welcome to “the Radar,” our event calendar.  Now we’re cookin’ with technology!  The functionality is in place below to view the upcoming VFX & Animation events – or better yet, you can try the subscription system (still in beta!) and automatically have listings added to your personal calendar.  Subscription links:
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(Note: it’s best to have your calendar open when clicking these links)

Submit new or missing event listings (or any errors) to J Bills.

Oct
14
Sat
Laika Exhibit @ Portland Art Museum
Oct 14 2017 – May 20 2018 all-day

Coming:  a Laika exhibit at Portland Art Museum

More info:  https://portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions/animating-life/

Oct
15
Sun
Laika Exhibit Opening Panel/Discussion @ Portland Art Museum
Oct 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

From: https://portlandartmuseum.org/event/opening-conversation-animating-life/

Moderated by Rose Bond, Media Artist, Animator, and Curatorial Advisor to Animating Life

Join us for a wide-ranging roundtable conversation with some of the creative minds and makers behind the stop-motion animation magic of LAIKA Studios. What does the LAIKA creative process look like? How do meticulous craft, storytelling, and technology come together to create the studio’s visionary films? Get a peek behind the scenes with key members of the LAIKA creative team and stay for a free post-discussion screening of Kubo and the Two Strings.

Presented in conjunction with Animating Life: The Art, Science, and Wonder of LAIKA, on view October 14, 2017 through May 20, 2018.

Oct
24
Tue
9ifx presentation @ Wacom Experience Center
Oct 24 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Join us, October 24th at the Wacom Experience Center for an exclusie look into one of Portlands most innovative visual effects studios, 9ifx.

9iFX is a team of visual engineers. As solution providers for FILMS, TV SERIES, BRANDS, and CREATIVE AGENCIES, we bring our years of creative experience, expertise, and craft to ensure our clients’ stories are told without limitations.

Every project has its challenges, and our job is to clear the roadblocks to success through experienced problem solving. In doing so, we expand the capabilities of our clients.

In this “behind the scenes” look at our process, we will dissect the art and technology that went into some of our recent projects. From our work on getting the Emmys to shine, through to our partnerships with Portland agencies and clients, we will demonstrate the tools and techniques that go into our work. We will also discuss some of the challenges we face, and how we overcome them.

Doors at 5pm

Event will kick off at 5:30pm

snacks and drinks on hand to keep you fed and hydrated.

Nov
1
Wed
PSU “School of Film” Opening + Studio Tour @ Lincoln Hall, Park Lobby
Nov 1 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Celebrate the New School of Film: Nov.1

Join Film faculty, students and alums to celebrate the new School of Film! The Film program has experienced tremendous growth and success since its creation in Fall 2007, and was recently named one of the Top Film Programs in the US and Canada by MovieMaker Magazine. On November 1, take a tour of the new Film Studio in Lincoln Hall, chat with fellow film enthusiasts and enjoy a selection of hors d’oeuvres and beverages. This event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, November 1

5-7 p.m.

Lincoln Hall, Park Lobby

Please note that PSU Parking Structure 2, off SW Broadway and Mill, is closest to Lincoln Hall. Metered street parking is also available.

Questions? Contact the School of Film at studyfilm@pdx.edu or 503.725.4612.

Nov
9
Thu
Pints & Pixels / November @ Roadside Attraction
Nov 9 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Pints and Pixels is the monthly meetup for the VFX community in Portland.  Welcome to full blown fall. Let’s all stay warm and dry with drinks and friends at Roadside Attraction in the SE. Feel free to share this event with friends, and I hope to see you all there!