MIA ANIMATION CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER 2017 ALIKI THEOFILOPOULOS, DREAMWORKS www.miaanimation.com Aliki Theofilopoulos is most known for being an Executive-Producer and Director on Disney’s hit series “Descendants Wicked World” as well as a Primetime Emmy nominated writer and storyboard artist, and Emmy nominated song writer on Disney’s “Phineas and Ferb”. She began her career […]
Discovery Latin America creates scholarship fund for MAGIC
Discovery Networks Latin America / U.S. Hispanic (DLA/USH) presented a check for $40,000 to provide scholarships for students at MDC’s acclaimed Miami Animation and Gaming International Complex (MAGIC). The Discovery Latin America Scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled at MAGIC with a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need. “Discovery Networks Latin America / […]
Florida Governor Rick Scott stops by MAGIC
Florida Governor Rick Scott stopped by MDC Wolfson Campus to learn about the state of the art MAGIC animation and gaming facility, and sign Bill 396 for increased student debt transparency. Bill 396 requires postsecondary institutions to annually provide certain students with specified information regarding their student loans.
MIA ANIMATION 2017 announces line up of Guest Speakers
MIA ANIMATION hosts every year world-renowned speakers, technology influencers from the nation’s top animation studios, universities and the best talent in the industry. It has become one of the most exciting and cutting edge events in Miami, alongside a community of advanced technology-explorers, decision-makers, trend-setters, software developers and creative industry professionals. Matt Shumway, Animation Supervisor […]
MAGIC Honors Graduating Students with World Premiere of Animated Shorts
Miami Dade College’s acclaimed Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) had the world premiere of three animated short films created by MAGIC Class of 2017 students in collaboration with Nickelodeon and Fox Animation. The films were screened on a private session to students, family and friends and MAGIC’s industry partners. Nickelodeon VP of Production and Development, […]
US Secretary of Education Betsy Devos visits Miami Dade College MAGIC
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos made her rounds in South Florida. Friday morning, DeVos arrived at Miami-Dade College’s Wolfson campus for a tour. DeVos was taken around their renowned Miami Animation and Gaming International Complex (MAGIC). The college was hoping she could get a good sense of how important they are to the community. “We represent […]
2017 Pitch Week at MAGIC attracts Nickelodeon, MTV, Univision and Tell Tale Games
After the first completed academic year at MAGIC, every student enrolled in the program have the opportunity of a lifetime: pitch their animated movie or video game idea to Nickelodeon, MTV, Univision and Tell Tale Games. During the 2017 Pitch Week at MAGIC, these were the players who were interested in fresh and new ideas for […]
Discovery Communications Execs scouts for talent at MAGIC
Discovery Communications Inc. has partner with MAGIC creating a scholarship fund for students currently enrolled in the academic program. Students showcased work created at MAGIC to the network’s execs Danny Bolivar, VP Digital Media; Carla Wong, Product Manager; Anamaria Pirondi, O&O Program and Rafael Garcia, Director of Production; for a shot at one of Discovery’s scholarships […]
Univision Sparks “M.A.G.I.C.” Partnership with Miami Dade College
Univision Makes $100K Scholarship Donation to Support Leading Animation and Gaming Program Miami – Univision Communications Inc. presented a $100K scholarship donation to Miami Dade College to support students enrolled in the Miami Animation & Gaming International Complex (MAGIC) program on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. From L to R: Vice President of National Community Empowerment Ronald Estrada, […]
What Makes a Top Animation School in 2017?
Toon Boom Blog, by Philip Mak MAGIC made the cut! A career in animation has never been more desirable to young people. Consider these socio-economic trends: Generation Z, the adolescent cohort preparing for post-secondary education and the workforce, have distinct values and viewpoints. Born between 1995 and 2010, they are the first true digital natives, […]