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SUMMARY:Art of Tech Speaker Series – Guest Speaker Kyle Bunk\, Senior VFX Artist at Bungie Games
DESCRIPTION:MAGIC’s Art of Tech series empowers\, elevates and inspires innovation within the growing digital technologies industry. The speaker series brings together a wide spectrum of executive level professionals in the areas of Computer Animation\, Gaming\, Visual Effects\, Motion Graphics\, Virtual and Augmented Reality. \n \nGuest Speaker – Kyle Bunk\, Senior VFX Artist at Bungie Game\n\n \nKyle Bunk is a Senior VFX Artist at Bungie Inc. where he creates visual content for player abilities\, as well as other elements such as grenade explosions\, muzzle flashes\, and water effects. \n\n\nBefore breaking into the industry he worked at a toilet paper factory full-time in his hometown near Scranton\, Pennsylvania. He first entered the industry as an animator for Gameloft\, then switched over to VFX at Firaxis Games on Marvel’s Midnight Suns. He has also worked on numerous indie projects\, including a dating sim where you date…..board games?? \n\n\nHe currently resides in Boynton Beach while he works remotely into Bungie’s studio in Bellevue Washington. Though currently specializing in VFX\, he continues to draw and pursue other avenues for artistic growth outside of work. \n\nLecture: “My weird path into the games industry and why college is important”\n\nFor more information about this event\, please contact us at (305) 237-3560
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/art-of-tech-speaker-series-guest-speaker-kyle-bunk-senior-vfx-artist-at-bungie-games-2/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
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SUMMARY:FLIPACLIP 2.0 BETA SESSION
DESCRIPTION:Millions of artists worldwide are craving it.\nBut YOU get to take the new FlipaClip for a spin before anyone else.\nOne hour session. Here’s what will happen… \nFirst\, most importantly\, there will be snacks. \nSecond\, you will animate a short story using the new tools. \nThird\, you will push the app to its limits and see what it is capable of. \nFourth\, we will ask for your feedback. Everything you liked.\nAnd especially\, everything you did NOT like about the new experience. \nNo prior preparation is needed. \n\n 
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/flipaclip-2-0-beta-session/
LOCATION:MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8\, Room 8108\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
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SUMMARY:MAGIC Event - Love at First Fight - Super Smash Bros Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Love is in the air and competition is heating up at Love at First Fight! Join us for an exciting Super Smash Bros video game tournament where students go head-to-head for a great cause. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund.\nIn the spirit of Valentine’s Day weekend\, students will also be selling themed Valentine’s cards featuring their original artwork\, flowers\, and sweet treats—perfect for gifting to friends\, partners\, or anyone you appreciate. Come play\, support\, and spread the love! \n\nDate: Friday\, 02/13/2026\nTime: 12 PM – 4 PM\nLocation:  Wolfson Campus\, Building 8 – Room 8106 \nGaming • Karaoke •Art • Caricatures • Treats\nRSVP\n \nA $5 donation serves as your TICKET to the party!\nAll proceeds benefit the MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund\n\n \nFree parking for the event – Building 7 Garage Map – Print Parking Pass \n\nTournament Winner Grand Prize\n\n \n\nThe Xencelabs Pen Tablet Medium Bundle – Special Edition comes in Nebula White to provide artists with a choice that matches their unique style. It was designed with a curved slope which reduces potential tension and stress to create a comfortable\, natural drawing experience. The tablet has an ultra-fine frosted texture surface which is wear-resistant and non-slip. This texture gives our included pens a surface that feels reminiscent of a pen to paper. Two different sized pens come standard with each of our tablets\, both come with an eraser and support 8192 levels of pen pressure and 60 degrees tilt function. More sensitive to sense even the lightest stroke\, giving you more full control of your workflow  – a $32999 value. \n \n\n\n\nThe MAGIC Student Scholarship Fund – Celebrating 10 Years of MAGIC\nCreated in 2025 by students\, for students; this initiative celebrates the 10-year anniversary of MAGIC. Throughout the academic year\, a series of special events like this one\, will be hosted to honor this milestone and bring the MAGIC community together. Proceeds from these events will directly support a new Student Scholarship Fund\, designed to help future creators pursue their education in animation\, gaming\, and immersive technologies at the MAGIC program. By celebrating a decade of innovation\, storytelling\, and student success\, this effort ensures the next generation has the opportunity to continue building on the legacy of MAGIC.
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/magic-event-super-smash-bros-mario-kart-showdown/
LOCATION:MAGIC Screening Room – Building 8\, Room 8106\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events,MDC Esports Event
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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SUMMARY:Town Hall - February
DESCRIPTION:Students currently enrolled in the MAGIC program\, will have the chance to voice their opinions\, concerns\, or suggestions to improve our academic program to a MAGIC faculty or staff member. This special session will be moderated by Ms. Cruz and Ms. Brenna Verner in Room 8119. We hope to see you then.
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/town-hall-february-6/
LOCATION:MAGIC Incubator – Building 8\, Room 8119\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
CATEGORIES:MAGIC Events
ORGANIZER;CN="MDC MAGIC":MAILTO:magic@mdc.edu
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SUMMARY:The 19th Annual "Animation Show of Shows"
DESCRIPTION:THE 19TH ANNUAL ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS OFFERS A WEALTH OFHUMOR\, INSIGHT\, AND PROFUNDITY \n\nThe ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS returns MDC MAGIC this Spring\, presenting 16 exceptional and inspiring animated shorts from around the world. At a time of increasing social instability and global anxiety about a range of issues\, the works in this year’s show have a special resonance\, presenting compelling ideas about our place in society and how we fit into the world. \n\n\n“Because animation is such a natural medium for dealing with abstract ideas and existential concerns\, the ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS has always included a number of thoughtful and engaging films\,” says founder and curator Ron Diamond. “However\, more than in previous years\, I believe that this year’s program really offers contemporary animation that expresses deeply felt issues in our own country and around the world.” \nThese films include Niki Lindroth von Bahr’s Annecy Grand Prix-winning “The Burden\,” a melancholy\, funny and moving film that explores the tribulations\, hopes and dreams of a group of night-shift employees\, uniquely capturing the zeitgeist of our time. At the other end of the spectrum\, David OReilly’s playful and profound “Everything\,” based on the work of the late philosopher Alan Watts\, explores the interconnectedness of the universe and the multiplicity of perspectives that underlie reality. \n\n\n\n\n \n16 animated short films presented in order of appearance:\n\nCan You Do It – Quentin Baillieux\, France\nTiny Big – Lia Bertels\, Belgium\nNext Door – Pete Docter\, U.S.\nThe Alan Dimension – Jac Clinch\, UK\nBeautiful Like Elsewhere – Elise Simard\, Canada\nHangman – Paul Julian and Les Goldman\, U.S.\nThe Battle of San Romano – Georges Schwizgebel\, Switzerland\nGokurosama – Clémentine Frère\, Aurore Gal\, Yukiko Meignien\, Anna Mertz\, Robin Migliorelli\, Romain Salvini\, France\nDear Basketball – Glen Keane\, U.S.\nIsland – Max Mörtl and Robert Löbel\, Germany\nUnsatisfying – Parallel Studio\, France\nMy Burden – Niki Lindroth von Bahr\, Sweden\nLes Abeilles Domestiques (Domestic Bees) Alexanne Desrosiers\, Canada\nOur Wonderful Nature: The Common Chameleon – Tomer Eshed\, Germany\nCasino – Steven Woloshen\, Canada\nEverything – David OReilly\, U.S\n\n\nThe 19th ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS represents the work of artists from eight countries\, including nine women. Funny\, moving\, engaging\, and thought-provoking\, the ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS not only has something for everyone\, but is a remarkable and insightful microcosm of our world. \n\nPRESS FOR HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGES AND INTERVIEWS CONTACT: RON.DIAMOND@ANIMATIONSHOWOFSHOWS.ORG \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n\nThere is limited seating for this event\, register now and save your spot: REGISTER EVENTBRITE \n\n16 animated short films presented in order of appearance\n\nCan You Do It – Quentin Baillieux\, France\nTiny Big – Lia Bertels\, Belgium\nNext Door – Pete Docter\, U.S.\nThe Alan Dimension – Jac Clinch\, UK\nBeautiful Like Elsewhere – Elise Simard\, Canada\nHangman – Paul Julian and Les Goldman\, U.S.\nThe Battle of San Romano – Georges Schwizgebel\, Switzerland\nGokurosama – Clémentine Frère\, Aurore Gal\, Yukiko Meignien\, Anna Mertz\, Robin Migliorelli\, Romain Salvini\, France\nDear Basketball – Glen Keane\, U.S.\nIsland – Max Mörtl and Robert Löbel\, Germany\nUnsatisfying – Parallel Studio\, France\nMy Burden – Niki Lindroth von Bahr\, Sweden\nLes Abeilles Domestiques (Domestic Bees) Alexanne Desrosiers\, Canada\nOur Wonderful Nature: The Common Chameleon – Tomer Eshed\, Germany\nCasino – Steven Woloshen\, Canada\nEverything – David OReilly\, U.S\n\n\n“Hangman\,” by Paul Julian and Les Goldman\, and based on a poem by MauriceOgden. \nPerhaps themost relevant film in the show is a 50-year-old short that was restored by The ANIMATIONSHOW OF SHOWS with grants from ASIFA-Hollywood and The National Film Preservation Foundation.“Hangman\,” by Paul Julian and Les Goldman\, and based on a poem by MauriceOgden\, explores themes ofinjustice and personal responsibility in its tale of a town whose residents\, afraid to speak up\, aremethodically executed by the title character \nOther program highlights include “Dear Basketball\,” Disney veteran Glen Keane’s animation of a poem byLos Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant\, written on the occasion of his imminent retirement; AcademyAward-winning Pixar director Pete Docter’s 1990 CalArts student film “Next Door”; and “Casino\,” the latestfilm from director StevenWoloshen\, who\, for some 30 years\, has been creating award-winning experimentalfilms by drawing directly on film stock. \n“An exceptional program that starts off strong and only gets better as it goes\, the 19th Annual Animation Show of Shows overflows with charm while containing more provocative observations about the nature of existence than most prestige feature films do.” – John DeFore\, The Hollywood Reporter \nThe 19th ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS represents the work of artists from eight countries\, including nine women. Funny\, moving\, engaging\, and thought-provoking\, the ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOWS not only has something for everyone\, but is a remarkable and insightful microcosm of our world. \n\nThere is limited seating for this event\, register now and save your spot: REGISTER EVENTBRITE \n\nThe 19th Annual Animation Show of Shows – February 19th at 1pm – Room 8108 (Open Lab) – MAGIC\, Building 8\, Wolfson Campus. This event is FREE and open to all in the community.
URL:https://magic.mdc.edu/event/the-19th-annual-animation-show-of-shows/
LOCATION:MAGIC Open Lab – Building 8\, Room 8108\, 315 NE 2nd Avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33132\, United States
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