REEL FX Animation Takes Sisler CREATE to the Next Dimension
November 2, 2022
WINNIPEG – Students from the Winnipeg School Division’s CREATE program at Sisler High School will receive mentorship and masterclasses in 3D animation from one of the world’s premiere animation studios. REEL FX Animation, which has studios throughout North America, will assign 3D CGI artists to work closely with CREATE students throughout the school year on modeling, compositing, and other components of the animation pipeline.
“This is a major boon for our program. Being connected with a studio of this calibre allows our students to learn from some of the best artists out there,” said CREATE Department Head Jamie Leduc. “REEL FX Animation is dedicating a massive amount of time to help build capacity in our program. We are so grateful for their faith in CREATE and our incredible students.”
REEL FX Animation toured the CREATE program in 2021 and 2022 at Sisler High School where they met the educators and students. They also attended the CREATE showcase at the Winnipeg Art Gallery in the Spring of 2022.
“We are amazed at the quality of work coming out of this program and the dedication of the staff who are leading it,” said Donna Henry, Reel FX Animation President. “We are looking forward to working with these students as we help to build up 3D animation capacity in Winnipeg.”
REEL FX Animation has studios in Hollywood, Dallas and Montreal. They work with studios like Netflix, Warner Brothers, Fox, Sony, Paramount, Universal and Disney. REEL FX Animation boasts a roster of award-winning work, hundreds of employees, sister companies and an international presence.
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“This partnership allows us to take a real deep dive into 3D animation,” said Bernard Alibudbud, who teaches Interactive Digital Media at Sisler High School. “This is a new level for us. It enhances what our program can offer and increases job opportunities for our students.”
CREATE’s partnership with REEL FX Animation kicked-off on October 19. Throughout the school year 3D CGI artists will deliver workshops and masterclasses while mentoring the students through the creation of a 3D animated short film. The film will be screened at CREATE’s annual showcase in the Spring of 2023.
For more information contact:
Ginny Collins - CREATE Communications - (204) 802 2845
Marvin Robinson - Reel FX Animation - (817) 368-3811
The Winnipeg School Division’s CREATE program at Sisler High School offers both high school and post-high courses that provide educational and career pathways into the creative industries. Students can take courses in animation, film, game design, visual effects, graphic design and other digital media. CREATE students work with mentors and artists from Nickelodeon, Disney, Nelvana, CBC, Bell MTS, Ubisoft, Flipside XR, The Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund, Rise Up Animation, Eagle Vision Inc. and more.
Reel FX Animation Reel FX Animation has created animated content in feature films, television, and groundbreaking entertainment for over 25 years. That experience and passion for animation shines in every frame we produce. Our 500+ team in Dallas, Montréal, and Hollywood has perfected the art of cross-studio collaboration. Original films The Book of Life, Free Birds, and the latest, Rumble, illustrate our longstanding creative obsession. Our artists have received the most prestigious accolades in the industry, including Academy, Golden Globe, Emmy, Annie and Clio Awards. We are artists. We are collaborators. We are Reel FX.