Animated Young Minds: A Celebration of Black Visual Artistry
In collaboration with Denver Film and Mile High Animation, we invite all youth, ages 11-18, to join us for a weekend full of workshops featuring top Black creators in animation and film. Learn animation tools and skills from industry professionals who have worked on Marvel, DC, and Disney films and characters: Bruce W. Smith, Shawn Martinbrough, Sonya Carey, and Coran Kizer Stone.
DESCRIPTION:
This course takes place in 4 workshops over a 2 day period, and can be accessed as a full package of 4 or a la carte. Each session will highlight a unique Black creator’s perspective in the animation and film industries while empowering young artists in the Denver community to learn new skills. Students will engage in tutorials created by Mile High Animation and presented by visual talents Bruce W. Smith, Shawn Martinbrough, Sonya Carey & Coran Kizer Stone. Using animation tools like Procreate, students will design a showcase piece following directives on the auditorium screen. Following the lesson, there will be interactive panels with presenters that will offer real time critique of each piece.
Date and Time:
Feb 8: 9am - NOON | 12:45pm - 3:45pm
Feb 9: 9am - NOON | 12:45pm - 3:45pm
COURSE 1:
FEB 8 | 9 AM - NOON
INSTRUCTOR: Comic Booking with DC/Marvel Artist Shawn Martinbrough
COURSE 2:
FEB 8 | 12:45 PM - 3:45 PM
INSTRUCTOR: Animated Filmmaking and Storytelling with Disney Director, Bruce W Smith
FEB 8 EVENING EVENT (NEW) | 5:00 PM
Short Film Screening and Panel: Denver Film Fest Shorts Revisit with Student Portfolio Review
Denver Film is excited to bring back the animated shorts showcased at the Denver Film Festival that you may have missed! Join us for a specially curated FREE evening exclusive to those who are joining, or were interested in joining, our Animated Young Minds Youth Program. Grab your reservation now, and be sure to stick around after the screening for an enlightening Q&A as well as a chance to review your personal portfolio with the artists!
COURSE 3:
FEB 9 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM
INSTRUCTOR: Animation Production with Disney/Primetime TV Artist Sonya Carey
COURSE 4:
FEB 9 | 12:45 PM - 3:45 PM
INSTRUCTOR: Character Design and Creation with Marvel/DC/Sony artist Coran Kizer Stone
Special Notes/Circumstances:
This event is hosted by Denver Film at the Sie Film Center and is presented by Mile High Animation with support from Art Students League of Denver.
Students are encouraged to bring their personal equipment if possible for purposes of saving their work to their digital portfolios. iPads/analog supplies will be provided upon request.
Parents are asked to bring a meal for their student if attending a full day of courses. A break for lunch will be provided in between courses each day.
Feb 8 NEW Short Film Screening and Panel: Denver Film Fest Shorts Revisit with
Grab your reservation for the Short Film Screening and Panel here!
Thank you Young Animated Minds sponsor CFVA!
