Exhibition. Vilnius Tech: Synergy of Creativity and Technology
7-9 September
This display, organised at BLON by the Department of Graphic Systems at Vilnius Tech, aims to show young creators and lovers of the medium of animation the technologies that have become established today as an indispensable part of cinema and TV animation, special effects, advertisements and video games. Visitors to the display can try out virtual and augmented reality, as well as the 3D motion scanning technologies used in the industry. And for visitors who are interested in pursuing an education in the field of animation, representatives of Vilnius Tech will be happy to explain more about the university's Master's study programme in 3D animation.
Exhibition of Animation Characters at Klaipeda Puppet Theatre
7-10 September
***THIS MENTIONS FILMS THAT ARE NOT SHOWING. IS IT LAST YEAR'S TEXT?***This year, we are presenting characters made of felt from the fantastically beautiful film 'Hush Hush, Little Bear' (dir. Māra Liniņa), as well as world traveller Igor-503 from the film 'Face Recognition' (dir. Martinus Klemet). Both of these films are part of the International Competition Programme.
'Aware Game Awards' Playable Showcase
7-10 September
This year, we are piloting a games programme entitled the ‘Aware Game Awards’ (AGA). This programme is dedicated to celebrating those games that strive to raise awareness about a range of topics, from personal experiences to global or social issues – games that focus on immersion and empathy, helping us to better understand each other and the world around us. More info http://blon.lt/en/aware