DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition

DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition

hursday 10th April – 5th October 2014
Book now via acmi.net.au or on 03 8663 2583
 
In Conversation with Bill Damaschke
Tuesday 8th of April at 6.15pm
ACMI Cinemas
Full $25, Concession $20, ACMI Member $19

As Chief Creative Officer for DreamWorks Animation, Bill Damaschke is responsible for leading the creative and artistic direction of one of the world's largest animation studios. From overseeing the creative production and development processes for the studio's feature projects, to shaping the creative teams behind each project and growing the studio's creative talent pool, Damaschke plays an integral role in bringing the DreamWorks worlds to the big screen.

In Conversation with Jeffrey Katzenberg
Thursday 10th of April at 5pm
ACMI Cinemas

Full $25, Concession $20, ACMI Member $19

 

Join ACMI for this exclusive evening, as world-renowned entertainment executive, Jeffrey Katzenberg, shares his experiences as CEO and Co-founder of DreamWorks Animation and shares insights into the world's largest animation studio.

 

DreamWorks Animation: Inside the Studio
Thursday 10th of April at 7pm
ACMI Cinemas
Full $25, Concession $20, ACMI Member $19

Venture behind the scenes and uncover the history and creative process behind some of the world's most popular animated films with this fascinating exploration of the DreamWorks Animation creative studio.

Creative Workshops: DreamWorks Industry Masterclass
Friday 11th of April. 10am to 4:30pm
Studio 1, ACMI
Full $160, Concession $140, ACMI Member $130

At the heart of DreamWorks Animation is the desire to tell great stories and inspire audiences. In this one-day masterclass, hear from the creative team behind the studio that brought the world Kung Fu Panda, Shrek and Madagascar, get an exclusive look inside the professional animation industry and have a once in a lifetime chance to hear about and discuss the DreamWorks Animation filmmaking process.

 

Creative Animation
Saturday 24th of May. 9:30am – 4:30pm
Studio 2, ACMI
Full $160, Concession $140, ACMI Member $130

Inspired by DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition, this hands-on workshop will provide participants with an introduction to making an animated film using both traditional and digital techniques. Explore simple animated techniques, make a short animated movie and explore how animation can be created from drawings and cut out images.
 
Kids in the Studio: Learn to Tame Your Dragon
Monday 7th of April –  Tuesday 15th of April. 10am and 1pm, daily
Studio 1, ACMI
Full $15, Concession/ACMI Member $12

Kids can be the star of their very own DreamWorks-inspired fantasy movie adventure in this green screen holiday workshop. They can step into another world where danger lurks, dragons roam the sky and they can fly by hopping on board their own dragon!
 
Kids in the Studio: Animated Escapades
Wednesday 16th of April – Thursday 17th of April. 10am – 4pm
Studio 1, ACMI
Full $90, Concession $80, ACMI Members $75

Inspired by DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition, this exciting one-day workshop invites kids to experience the creative magic that goes into bringing animated characters and stories to life. They can get their hands dirty by designing, moulding, shooting and premiering their very own claymation spectacular.

Kids in the Studio: Trading Faces
Monday 7th of April –  Thursday 17th of April. 11am - 2pm
Various ACMI locations
Free > Drop In

Exploring the concept of character and design, kids can trade faces with their favourite DreamWorks character for a day by creating and decorating their own DreamWorks inspired face mask.

DreamWorks Drop In: Cut Out Characters
Sunday 4th of May. 11am - 3pm
ACMI Lightwell
Free > Drop In

Drop in, cut out and animate with our collection of animated characters in this free family activity.  Kids can cut out and design their favourite character, then animate them using stop motion techniques in a pre prepared set.

DreamWorks Drop In: Land of the Dragons
Sunday 25th of May. 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm
Studio 1, ACMI

Free

 

Be transported to the world of dragons and Vikings as we create a DreamWorks-inspired fantasy world.  Participants can play their part in an exciting story and then sit back and watch themselves fly on the big screen, in this drop in family workshop.

Intermix Show Your Own: Animation

Sunday 30th of March. 3pm

Studio 1, ACMI

Free > Limited capacity

In the lead up to DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition we want to showcase the best work produced by up-and-coming animators.
 
The Animation Challenge
Sunday 25th of May – Sunday 28th of Sep. 10am – 5pm
Studio 2, ACMI
Free

To celebrate DreamWorks Animation: The Exhibition, ACMI are excited to present an extended animation workshop series.  Participants will learn the skills and techniques to create beautiful animation with a strong story and believable characters in intriguing worlds.

Tickets available online at acmi.net.au and via phone 8663 2583.