AnimationWorld Magazine — June 13, 2018
Google Spotlight Stories Returns to Annecy
Google Spotlight Stories is bringing four new virtual reality projects to Annecy this year: PIGGY, Age of Sail, and Back to the Moon, as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the VR experience created for director Wes Anderson’s new stop-motion animated feature, Isle of Dogs.
A division of Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group, Google Spotlight Stories has won a slew of accolades for its experimental shorts, which have paired top animation talents with pioneering technology in order to push the boundaries of immersive, interactive storytelling.
Partnering with VR@Annecy for the third year running, Google Spotlight Stories will be presenting a Studio Focus Session on Wednesday, June 13 at 6:00 p.m. Entitled “Animation Everywhere,” the session will be moderated by GSS executive producer Karen Dufilho and creative director Jan Pinkava with GSS directors Fx Goby, Helene Leroux and John Kahrs joining in on the discussion.
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