Giovanna Ferrari: RENDR Festival Special

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In this episode, the first of two specials for the RENDR
Festival, Jim speaks with artist Giovanna Ferrari.



Giovanna is one of the thirty guests attending the two-day event
in Belfast on the 23 and 24 February.
 
She'll be representing Irish Animation Studio Cartoon
Saloon.

Based in Kilkenny, the studio is best known for its animated
feature films The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea, and The
Breadwinner

About Giovanna


Since the early 2000s, Giovanna has worked on several feature
films across Europe both as Storyboard Artist and Animator. After
working in France for 10 years, she moved to Ireland and worked
with Cartoon Saloon on a number of projects, including Song of
The Sea, The Breadwinner, and Wolfwalkers.
Recently she was Head of Story and Animation Director of Cartoon
Saloon’s new feature film “My Father’s Dragon” produced by
Netflix and directed by Nora Twomey.


Giovanna’s storyboarding on "The Breadwinner" was awarded with an
Emile Award in 2018. Giovanna is now working on Cartoon Saloon’s
next feature film as a storyboard artist and consulting on the
development of various other projects.

About RENDR


A unique nocturnal experience, celebrating creative craft and
artistry in a fully immersive two-day festival exploring the
space between creativity and technology. Ignite your imagination
with inspiring speakers from the worlds of film, gaming,
animation, immersive, and more! Learn from the best, with 30+
creatives from the likes of Netflix, Pixar, Walt Disney Studios,
and Epic Games among others.

Witness creative uses of new technology, explore the gallery of
digital art, chow down at the food village or play in the arcade.
We want to transport you to the future and provide you with
unforgettable and inspirational nights. Like nothing you have
experienced before, our unique combination is guaranteed to
provide two nights you can’t miss. Come for the talks, and stay
for the experience!

Check their website for more details and to book your tickets.


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