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LANCE LEFORT OF STARZ ANIMATION VISITS MAX THE MUTT!
Lance Lefort, the recruiter for STARZ ANIMATION visited the 4th year MAYA students last Friday March 6th. He was interested in seeing the 3D work our students are currently involved in, as well as sharing the news of what’s going on at STARZ. He showed the company’s demo reels and the exciting promo for the upcoming feature film ‘NINE’ which STARZ recently wrapped up.
“STARZ began as a small mom-and-pop operation,” Lefort told the students. “It grew into a commercial house, but now we’re looking to become a studio which makes feature films exclusively.” Instead of procuring a contract to create a part of a major film (as many studios in Toronto are doing) STARZ is looking into tackling feature projects from beginning to end. With ‘NINE’ they certainly do have a spectacular offering, which will no doubt make their feature-film debut a success.
Of course it’s interesting for students to hear about practical matters of breaking into the 3D animation field, but it was even more exciting to know that work opportunities are available right here in our city!
Mr. Lefort is looking forward to returning to Max the Mutt for our INDUSTRY NIGHT where studio reps actively recruit our graduates every year.
Our present group of 4th year students will be graduating from our Advanced Diploma in 3D Animation & Production program. During this past year they have been learning 3D animation using MAYA software. Students will shortly be finishing their work on their independent 3D films, and wrapping up the group 3D project.
Students learn professionalism by working as a team for the group film project under professional guidance. This gives them a ‘jump-start’ as they strive to enter the exciting world of 3D Animation. Mr. Lefort was deeply impressed by their work.
Stay tuned to hear which grads will soon be STARZ themselves!
“Mr. Lefort tells the students about the 3D industry”
“Lance Lefort- (centre ) and Steve Sayer, Maya instructor ( to the right of Mr. Lefort-) surrounded by the 4th year students.”
