Talks and Q&A
BIT BANG 2020 – 6th edition.
November 9-20 / STREAMING
NOV 9 | 20 hs.
Despacito: A Quick Look at Latin American Animation
The history of animation in Latin America is the story of a fractured continent trying to understand itself. Unlike the way animation developed in the United States, which seemed to revolve around technological advancements, intellectual properties, and patents, animation in Latin American countries served as a tool for expressing the needs of oppressed artists living in ever-changing political landscapes. This need is reflected in the fragmented aesthetics, the empirical passion for learning, and the underlying violence present in many of these films. Come take a look at this mosaic and perhaps discover why animation might be the best tool for this historical moment.
Animator and Creative Director, he studied Visual Arts in Bogotá, Animation in Cuba, and earned his Master’s degree in the United States. He is currently the Creative Director at Titmouse Animation Studios and the founder of Amaltea INC. Simón has worked for the Japanese television network TBS, directed projects for clients such as HBO, the Gates Foundation, Netflix, Disney TV, Starburns Industries, Apple, and Adult Swim. Recently, he was the animation director for Dua Lipa’s Hallucinate video and worked on animation for Charlie Kaufman’s latest film.
His filmography has been showcased worldwide, including seven consecutive selections at the Annecy Animation Festival. He has received various accolades, including a double award at the Adobe Design Achievement Awards, two Annie Award nominations, and two semifinalist nominations for the Student Academy Awards. In 2011, he was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship for artists.
NOV 10 | 19 hs.
Talk + Q&A with Réka Bucsi
Réka will give a talk on production, financing, experimental storytelling, and the creative process.
19:00 – Screening: Symphony No. 42 (her graduation short film that was shortlisted for the Oscars)
19:10-19:40 – Talk
19:40-20:15 – Q&A
20:15 – Screening: Solar Walk (Audi Short Film Award at Berlinale 2018)
20:35 – Screening: Love
Presented by Goethe Institut
Réka Bucsi is a Hungarian-German artist whose award-winning shorts flood our screens, with clients ranging from Cartoon Network and Adult Swim to FX Networks. Her films have toured film and animation festivals worldwide, including Berlinale, Annecy, SXSW, and Sundance.
NOV 11 | 19 hs.
Shitty Games
A remix of diarrhea-worthy zapping not fit for human consumption, about the life and work of Shitty Games. Featuring commercial breaks, sponsored content, visual vomit, celebrity interviews, family anecdotes, political propaganda, and big prizes.
Impoverished and Outraged Video Games addressing the political and social situation in Argentina, made in Quilmes.
https://shittygames.itch.io/
https://www.instagram.com/shitty.games/
https://www.facebook.com/shitigueims
NOV 11 | 20:00 hs.
Q&A: Fall Guys, with Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh is the Lead Designer at Mediatonic, the creators of the successful video game Fall Guys. Mediatonic is an independent game development studio that delights in connecting people through original multiplayer experiences and breaking the mold with quirky and wonderful games across all platforms. @Mediatonic www.mediatonicgames.com
MIÉRCOLES, 11 DE NOVIEMBRE | 21:00 hs.
Creative Professionals and Comedians
They’re crushing it with their social media posts: Alexis Moyano, Estampita, Ayar Blasco, Fracasitos, Picho Brazo, and Sukermerkado.
Moderator: Martín Garabal
NOV | 20 hs.
Talk + Q&A with Nikita Diakur
Russian animator Nikita Diakur will discuss his raw and interactive approach to storytelling, design, and animation that led to his shorts Ugly and Fest being critically acclaimed at events like the Ottawa Animation Festival, Bristol Encounters, and VIS Vienna Shorts. Diakur leverages computer simulation to break formats, styles, and narratives, moving away from polished 3D and embracing both spontaneity and error, as well as real-time mechanisms.
Presented by Goethe Institut
Nikita Diakur is an independent director and producer graduated from the RCA. His films UGLY and FEST have been critically acclaimed at festivals worldwide, winning awards at the Ottawa Animation Festival, Bristol Encounters, and VIS Vienna Shorts. His distinctive style is a raw and interactive approach to storytelling, design, and animation, embracing spontaneity, randomness, and error. Twitter: @nikitadiakur
NOV 13 | 14 hs.
The Role of Editing in Animation
Escuela Da Vinci joins the Asociación Argentina de Editores Audiovisuales (EDA) to discuss the importance of the editor’s role in the various stages of working on an animated series, film, or commercial. Facundo Bauso Beltrán and Julián Garro, editors with extensive national and international experience in film, series, documentaries, and advertising, among other fields, will present.
Event presented by Escuela Da Vinci and EDA.
In 2006, he graduated as a Film Editor from ENERC, and that same year began working at the production company VideoIn, creating institutional videos. He worked as an assistant editor on the films Vecinos, Adopción, Industria Argentina, La Vida Anterior, and the series Ecos. For some of these projects, he also handled animation and opening titles. He edited the documentary El sur también existe by Nuria Becú and documentary series for Encuentro, El Nueve, Acua Mayor, and TV Pública, among other channels. For the past two years, he has been editing the children’s animation program Mini Beat Power Rockers for Discovery Kids. He also works in animation and 2D composition, makes masks, and studies Japanese when he’s not saving the world.
He has been working as an editor since 2001 and later started working as a colorist. He has experience as an editor in advertising, music videos, trailers, short films, and feature films, both fictional and documentary, as well as in fiction programs, documentaries, reality shows, children’s programs, and news. He has worked for Disney, Discovery, America, TV Pública, Encuentro, Viacom/MTV, Turner, BBC en Español, Endemol, and in content for almost all of Latin America. He is currently focused on editing for advertising. Additionally, he is involved in teaching, giving classes in Editing I at the UBA’s Image and Sound Design program. He has also taught at the University of Belgrano and in private institutes.
NOV 13 | 18 hs
Q&A with Martina Scarpelli & Flóra Anna Buda
Italian filmmaker, graduated in Fine Arts from the Accademy of Brera in Milan and in Animation from the Centro di Cinematografia Sperimentale in Turin. She attended the Animation sans Frontières, Anidox, and Open Workshop Residency programs in Viborg. She is a co-founder and board member of the Art Collective “Plastic” in Viborg. Martina’s short film EGG won the Cristal for Best First Film at Annecy, received a Golden Dove at Dok Leipzig, a Golden Horseman at Filmfest Dresden, the Grand Jury Prize at AFI Fest, among other awards, and was nominated for Best Short Film at the European Animation Awards 2018. She is currently working on her first feature film, Psychomachia, an animated opera.
Animation filmmaker and graphic artist. She is a Hungarian animation filmmaker, graduated from MOME, Budapest. One of her main goals is to continuously explore new ways of creating universes and telling stories. She is deeply interested in dreams and science but enjoys twisting her stories with personal content. She strives to find a way to create an artistic project from her recent interests with an open-minded approach.
NOV 13 | 20 hs.
Humberto Rosa: the Argentine behind Into the Spider-Verse
Into the Spider-Verse, an animated film released in 2018, quickly became a box office and critical success, winning the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, as well as a Golden Globe and seven Annie Awards, among other accolades. One of the film’s distinctive features is its unique animation style, which combines various styles. Another distinguishing factor is the Argentine behind it, Humberto Rosa. Rosa will share insights about his work in achieving top-notch animations and mingling with the industry’s leading figures.
Interviewed by: Martín Garabal
A graduate of Escuela Da Vinci, Rosa is a Lead Animator at Sony Pictures Imageworks, which allowed him to work from the beginning on the production of the spider superhero. Additionally, his work on the character of Miles Morales was recognized with the Visual Effects Society Awards.
NOV 13 | 20:30 hs.
Project Dui Lorem: How to Overcome the Blank Page
How do you tackle the blank page? There are many approaches, but Dui Lorem, carried out by Quimey Ríos, Leandro Quipildor, and Alejo Barcia, found an answer worth reviewing over and over. Interviews with graduates from Escuela Da Vinci’s Graphic Design program, who, through a self-challenge, not only achieved their goals but also founded a design agency.
Interview by Martín Garabal
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 | 14 hs.
Nickelodeon Talk: Niki López
Creator and Executive Co-Producer of the Nickelodeon animated preschool series Santiago of the Seas. She will discuss her journey, the series, and how to pitch to Nickelodeon.
Interviewed by: Bárbara Cerro
Creator and Executive Co-Producer of Nickelodeon’s new animated preschool series Santiago of the Seas. Infused with a curriculum in Spanish and Latino-Caribbean culture, this interactive action-adventure series follows Santiago Montes, a brave and kind-hearted eight-year-old pirate, as he embarks on daring rescues, searches for treasures, and keeps the high seas safe from villains like the infamous pirate Bonnie Bones in a fantastic Caribbean world.
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, López’s childhood was driven by adventure and an imagination nurtured by her tropical backdrop. She graduated with a BFA in Illustration from Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota, Florida.
NOV 14 | 18 hs.
ARTficial: AI as a Tool or as a Creator?
We are increasingly seeing more intervention from artificial intelligence in creative fields, which for some is seen as a tool, while for others it is viewed as a threat that could replace artists. This talk will explore some cases of artists in this space and discuss how intellectual property decisions determine whether a machine can be considered an author capable of creating original work. These decisions can have a significant impact on the public domain and the free spaces for human creativity.
Laws in Video Games: Ethics and AI Control
Known as “abogamer,” Micaela Mantegna is a lawyer specializing in artificial intelligence and video game policy. An advocate for diversity, she is a co-founder and board member of Woman In Games Argentina, a collective working towards a more inclusive industry, and an Ambassador for Women in Games International. She is a leading expert in the emerging field of video game policy, which explores the social value of interactive entertainment as a new medium for expression and socialization. Her research interests in this area include the use of artificial intelligence in video games, content moderation in gaming environments, broadcasting as a negative area of intellectual property, monetization practices, and regulatory challenges in the gaming industry. Micaela Mantegna’s Profile
NOV 14 | 20hs.
Immersive Women: Planetariums Are the Cinemas of the Future
Q&A between Two Immersive Animation Directors on the Narrative Construction Process of Fulldome Cinematic Language
Speakers:
- Juli Tagger | Solarians – Argentina
- Severine Fontaine | Lamparium – France
- Clara Ríos Serrano | Solarians – Argentina
- Juan Pablo Boraso | Solarians – Argentina
Moderator: Cristian Reynaga
Multidisciplinary artist, founder of Cie IKB in Lyon, France. She creates shows, installations, and immersive works that intersect theater, dance, music, image, and new technologies in their conception. Her work is grounded in reality through her documentary research. Her projects are presented internationally, particularly in Quebec and Argentina.
She is a director and audiovisual producer specializing in animation. Founder of the Immersive Animation Workshop and Director of the fulldome short film “Solarians,” which is being selected at several international festivals and was awarded the Grand Prix and the Audience Award at the International Festival of Science Visualization | 国際科学映像祭 in Tokyo 2020.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 19 hs.
Why Do We All Need Women in Games Argentina?
The video game sector still has unresolved issues. These problems are inherited from industry models established over fifty years ago. Women in Games Argentina is a community that seeks to activate networking networks, support circuits, and dissemination spaces across all areas of the sector. Since the video game field is not one-dimensional, we invite you to share experiences and learn about the initiative, both for those already in the industry and for those who wish to venture into it.
Video game journalist. Pop culture analyst and emerging trends specialist. She works at IP Digital and actively contributes to the Suplemento No of Página 12. She has worked with Rolling Stone, Infobae, and Vorterix. She is part of the Board of Directors and the Communication Committee of Women in Games Argentina. She is also the coordinator of Girls in Games Argentina, the under-18 division of WIG AR.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 | 20 hs.
APA Lab – The Importance of Labs in Animation Project Development
María Rosario Carlino will lead a discussion on the role of development labs in the early stages of an animation project: commitments, challenges, and opportunities during the incubation phase of APA Lab.
Special guest: Carlos Salamanca (Short Films Tutor at APA Lab 2019)
@apa_cba
@mariarosariocarlino
@carlosgomezsalamanca
NOV 15 | 21 hs.
Corporalities and Stereotypes in Character Design
Artists from the illustration and animation industry will share their experiences in character creation and design. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the processes behind their work through the visualization of sketches and designs shared during the event. Different concepts and representations present in their designs will be analyzed, along with how these decisions impact the narrative and the message being conveyed.
Guests: Ana Inés Flores, illustrator and animator, Toon Boom Animation ambassador; Lucía “Luchh” Panelo, animator at Pomelo Producciones, a production house based in Patagonia, Argentina, and creator of “La ilusión,” a cycle of animation films for adults; “Femimutancia,” artist and illustrator; and Ulises “Lookdl,” illustrator and animator.
Moderators: Isabel Estruch, Julia Conde, and Lucila Toscano, members of the Argentine Network of Women and Diversities in Animation (RAMA).
Argentina Network of Women in Animation is a collective that brings together women and diversities from various fields of animation. It includes professionals and people in training, both in technical roles and production. It operates in a horizontal manner and upholds ideals of sisterhood and mutual support. Instagram: @rama.animadas
NOV 16 | 20 hs.
Talk: Festivals Around the World
Participants:
Bárbara Cerro: Bit Bang (Argentina)
Jeanette Bonds: Glas Animation (United States)
Aneta Ozorek: Kaboom (Netherlands)
Bryan Dima: Laliff (United States)
Christian Bermejo: Pixelatl (Mexico)
Gisela Chicolino: Films to Festivals (Argentina)
NOV 17 | 19 hs.
Unreal Engine in Latin America
Unreal Engine is one of the most widely used tools in the 3D real-time creation industry for crafting interactive experiences and immersive virtual worlds. The software has been used to create everything from television commercials to applications in The Mandalorian series and the latest adaptation of The Lion King.
In this talk, Martina will guide us through the world of Unreal Engine. She will present the main features of the engine, its applications, and the development of the platform in Latin America.
Unreal Engine Evangelist at Epic Games
Director of the Animation and Interactivity Program at the University of Cinema. Founder of Okam Studio. Former President of ADVA (Argentine Video Game Association) and founder of the Latin American Video Games Federation. Twitter: @SantoroMartina | Instagram: @mmartinasantoro
NOV 17 | 20 hs.
Video Games on Wheels
Join Hernán Sáez and Agustín Pontura as they discuss their collective effort to bring Argentine arcades on the road, visiting different locations across the country. This initiative aims to make the experience of playing and developing video games accessible and unrestricted.
Interview by: Juan Lomanto
VJSR: https://www.instagram.com/videojuegossobreruedas/
Mulata Films: https://www.instagram.com/mulata.films/
Hernán is a Video game designer and film director. Born in 1978 in Haedo, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Favorite games: Super Mario World, Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island, Street Fighter II, Moon Patrol, Tetris, Doom, Nidhogg, and GTA V.
https://www.instagram.com/h.saez/
Agustín is a Professor and comprehensive developer of video games and various types of interactive experiences such as mobile apps, VR, AR, HTML5.
NOV 18 | 22 hs.
#RadioMoebia: Conversation on Comics, Artists, and Illustrators.
#RadioMoebia: Conversation on Comics, Artists, and Illustrators.
Espacio Moebius: Lucia Álvarez, Martín Ramón, Juan Ángel Szama y Alejandro Díaz B.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espaciomoebius/
NOV 19 | 19 hs.
The Impossible Future: Cartoons Against Capitalism
IG: @elfuturoimposible | @the.impossible.future
FB: elfuturoimposible | theimpossiblefuture.org
NOV 19 | 20 hs
Q&A con Don Hertzfeldt
He is an independent American animator, writer, and director. Twice nominated for an Oscar, he is best known for his animated films It’s Such a Beautiful Day, the World of Tomorrow series, and Rejected. In 2014, his work appeared on The Simpsons. Eight of his short films have competed at the Sundance Film Festival, a festival record. He is also the only director to have won the Grand Jury Prize for Short Film twice at the Sundance Film Festival.
NOV 19 | 21 hs.
QUEER ANIMATON
Talk with internacional guests
Moderator: Patricio Plaza
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