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ISA CON 2010

For the first time, Ballyfermot College Animators and Lecturers are teaming together to showcase the work of ex pupils and leading lights from the Animation and Games industry, by way of a special set of talks, Portfolio sessions and panel discussions over a period two days on Thursday January 7th and Friday 8th 2010.

This is a unique event for both Students and Professionals in this acclaimed industry.

Speaking over the two days will be:

Jason Ryan
Supervising Animator, Dreamworks Animation Studios

Jason has worked on Shrek, Aliens vs Monsters and Chicken Little at one of the most famous animation houses in the world.

http://jasonryananimation.com/

Louise Ridgeway
Head of Animation, Rare Ltd

Louise has been instrumental on brand new games like Perfect Dark and the new dashboard for Avatar On the XBOX 360.

http://www.rareware.com/

Stephen McFarlane
Art Director, Rare Ltd

Stephen has worked on Jet Force Gemini, Banjo Kazooie, Nuts and Bolts and with Bob Godfrey on Henrys Cat.

http://www.rareware.com/

Chris Dicker
Creative Director, TT Animation and Co Creator, What’s your News?

Chris has been an intern for Disney in France, a lead animator for TT games such as Crash Bandicoot, Haven, Justice, Lego Star Wars Mania and Narnia.

http://www.ttgames.com/

Nick Ryan
Director / Producer

Ruairi Robinson
Writer / Director

Nick runs Image Now Films and has worked for MTV and worked extensively with Ruari Robinson on “The Silent City”, the award winning “Fifty Percent Grey” and “ A Lonely Sky” - they are now working on a new project called “Bad Robot”

http://www.imagenow.ie/
http://www.nickryanfilm.com
http://www.ruairirobinson.com

Damian Farrell
Creative Director, Caboom

As CEO of Caboom, Damian has worked tirelessly in the industry helping promote Irish Animation internationally and has also worked for RTE, Disney, FOX and TBS.

http://www.caboom.ie/

All events will be held in the Anna Brett Hall in the Media Building, Ballyfermot College of Further Education.

One Ticket covers all events
Waged: €20/Unwaged: €15

For Ticket sales and further information email Marita Reid at or phone 00353 [0] 1 6269421

Important links:

http://www.isa-bcfe.ie/
http://www.bcfe.ie/
http://www.animationireland.com/
http://www.irishfilmboard.ie/
http://www.pegbaraffair.blogspot.com/
http://www.gamedevelopers.ie/