About this Event
Hello everyone! Our August monthly meetup approaches- and this time, we’re so excited to host a speaker from out-of-town with a Minnesota connection- Kendra Vander Vliet!
As a current rough layout artist at Disney Feature, Kendra will talk about her journey into animation, getting to direct a short for Disney+ called Downtown, and where she is now with her process and artistry. Afterwards, there’ll be Q and A, so come to ask a question personally!
As always, we have free pizza and time to mingle before and after the talk to catch up with fellow animators/motion designers/vfx artists/people who will definitely know that obscure thing you like.
A little more about our speaker:
Kendra Vander Vliet is an experienced Rough Layout Artist with a passion for cinematography and finding the emotion of a story. With over 13 years of experience in the animated film industry, including the director of the Disney Short film "Downtown" created for Disney+, she’s worked on films such as Encanto, Zootopia, Big Hero 6, Feast, and Frozen. Before that, she worked at Dreamworks as a rough layout artist on Kung Fu Panda, Rise of The Guardians, and more!
RSVP through this eventbrite, as there's limited tickets!
Schedule
6:00 - Hello! ? Pizza/Mingle Time
6:30 - Nice Moves Announcements
6:35 - Presentation ft. Kendra Vander Vliet + Q&A
7:10 - More Mingle Time!
8:30 - Bye ?
Parking & Entry
There are several close by parking lots in the downtown area and metered street parking. A little further out, about a 10-15 min walk are the ABC Ramps, which can be a bit cheaper and are easy to get to. The building is also conveniently right off the Hennepin Goverment Plaza Light Rail Station, if you are taking public transit.
To come in, enter from the 6th street doors- they often automatically lock after 6, but we always post a Nice Moves Board member to door duty! Once you are inside, look for the first floor conference rooms.
COVID-19 Guidelines
https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/prevention.html
Please follow the MN state guidelines.
About Nice Moves
Nice Moves is an organization that aims to elevate Minnesota to become a vital part of the larger Animation, Design, and Visual Effects Industry. Our work focuses on providing resources and assistance to local artists and studios. Our goals are to retain local talent, attract new talent, and show the world that great creative work grows in the Midwest.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Canadian Pacific Plaza, First Floor Lounge, 120 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, United States
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