NWI Filmmakers Special FREE Event: Focus on ANIMATION

Indiana Filmmakers Network Inc. – Northwest Indiana HubSpecial Event: Networking & Guest Speaker Panel

Date: Saturday, August, 2ndTime: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Central Time – Chicago)Location:South Shore Convention & Visitors AuthorityIndiana Welcome Center (7770 Corinne Drive, Hammond, IN 46323)

Event Hosts:Juan M. AndradeMartin ZungiaEve Gomez

and others!

Guest Speakers:

Greg Manwaring – Animator and StorytellerGreg Manwaring is Gary, Indiana native and a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences with a 38-year career in animation. He contributed to two Academy Award-winning films, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and The Lion King, and continues to work on select projects, most recently Fixed and Iggy. Greg now focuses on original storytelling through his production company, TinselTown Studios, developing projects for film, television, and theatre.

Matthew Herbert – Animator, Assistant Director, and Storyboard ArtistMatthew Herbert lives in Northwest Indiana and has been a lead animator on The Simpsons for over 21 years, contributing to more than 150 episodes and The Simpsons Movie. His work also includes roles as an assistant director and storyboard artist. In addition to his television work, Matt has collaborated on numerous Herbert Brothers productions, including short films, a feature film, a reality TV show, and the award-winning Super Bowl commercial Free Dor-itos.

Program Overview:

Doors open at Noon

Featurning our special guest presenters.

This event is an opportunity to connect with fellow creatives, share your work, and help shape the direction of the NWIFN community.

Who Should Attend:Anyone with an interest in animation, the cinematic arts, and has ties to Indiana are welcome -- including writers, directors, actors, models, artists, photographers, musicians, designers, stylists, production crew, and other creative professionals.

Admission: Free and open to the publicFor More Information: bXpvZGFydGlzdG1hZ2F6aW5lIHwgYW9sICEgY29tWebsite: www.indianafilmmakers.org

About Indiana Filmmakers Network Inc.Founded over 25 years ago, Indiana Filmmakers Network Inc. is one of the largest cinematic arts collectives in the Midwest. With statewide hubs and affiliates, IFN facilitates collaboration and dialogue among filmmakers and artists involved in film, theater, media, and related disciplines throughout Indiana.

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