Jerry Beck

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Writer, cartoon producer and author of more than 15 books on animation history. A former studio exec with Nickelodeon and Disney; currently on the faculty at both CalArts in Valencia and Woodbury University in Burbank, California.

Articles By Jerry Beck

Brian Levant Talks About His Book “My Life and Toys”

Brian Levant is the director of the live action Flintstones movies, and has directed movies with Scooby Doo and Beethovan, written for Happy Days and the new Leave It To Beaver. But his greatest joy in life is his toy collection… and he’s now found a way to share it with the world. Just published […]

The 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students is open for entries

This year’s 24 HOURS: Animation Contest for Students will be hosted online, from Friday October 14th to Saturday October 15th. This free event challenges students around the world to compete in teams of five to produce a 30-second animated film in under 24 hours. Now celebrating its 20th year, this international competition is hosted by […]

Animation Educators Forum Announces the Inaugural Members of its Hall Of Fame

The Animation Educators Forum (AEF), a non-profit association of teachers and scholars whose focus is the art of animated film, announce the inaugural group selected to its new Hall of Fame. Dedicated to the artists and scholars whose teaching influenced the history of animation, the AEF will announce a new group of recipients each January. […]

DreamWorks Animation To Give VFX Insights at VIEW Conference 2022

VIEW Conference has announced the participation of the visual effects supervisors responsible for the some of the wizardry behind two of DreamWorks Animation’s latest animated features, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and The Bad Guys. In DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming contemporary fairy tale sequel “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” Antonio Banderas returns as the […]

50th Annie Awards ‘Call For Entries’ Commence Today

Today, ASIFA-Hollywood announced its Call for Entries for the 50th Annie Awards. Honoring excellence in the field of animation, the 50th Annie Awards will return in-person to UCLA’s Royce Hall on Saturday, February 25, 2023. The 50th Annie Awards covers 37 categories including a new one – Best TV/Media – Limited Series, as well as […]

Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Articles By Jerry Beck

Brian Levant Talks About His Book “My Life and Toys”

The 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students is open for entries

Animation Educators Forum Announces the Inaugural Members of its Hall Of Fame

DreamWorks Animation To Give VFX Insights at VIEW Conference 2022

50th Annie Awards ‘Call For Entries’ Commence Today

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