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Escape Studios partners with Epic Games and leading European animation schools to deliver world’s largest training programme in Unreal Engine
Mark Flanagan, Education Partner Manager, Epic Games said: “The Summer of Unreal is an incredible opportunity that is open to professionals in animation and VFX all across Europe, and we couldn’t be happier to invite the industry to participate. Escape Studios is a wonderful partner who, along with a number of Europe’s best animation schools, are running this programme, which is set to be the biggest Unreal Engine training that we’ve undertaken to date. We’re excited to help all learners find new ways to tell awesome stories and express their creativity using Unreal Engine.”
Saint Walker, Deputy Dean of Escape Studios, said: “The Summer of Unreal is a fantastic opportunity for animation and 3D CGI professionals across Europe to discover more about the cutting-edge technology on offer with Unreal Engine.
“We’ve worked with top animation companies to create a novel animation-centric way of teaching Unreal Engine, in one of the most ambitious training programmes that Escape Studios has been involved with – our vision of a pan-European festival of learning in Unreal Engine has gained us amazing academic partners in the form of some of the best animation schools in the world. We invite learners across Europe to join us. Make your summer staycation Unreal!”
The Summer of Unreal will be taught online in English and is free-of-charge to professionals working in the animation, motion graphics and VFX industry who want an informal group experience of learning Unreal Engine over the holiday period. The course will feature daily workshops covering all the major aspects of using Unreal Engine interspersed with practice time, teamwork, as well as demonstrations and masterclasses from some of Europe’s premiere companies and artists showing how they use the platform in their work.
Mark Spevick, Escape Studios’ Head of 3D VFX will be the main ‘showrunner’ for the Summer of Unreal. The unique role used in Escapes’ larger courses ensures that tutors get to hear and address the most important questions from the online shop floor through Mark’s advocacy. Mark combines teaching and programme design with senior industry experience, having worked at Peerless Camera, the production house co-owned by Terry Gilliam.
Partner quotes
Timothy Leborgne, Head of Talent & Skills Development, The Animation Workshop/VIA University College
“A course such as Summer of Unreal is very welcome. Whether you look at film, animated series, or games we can all see a growing demand for rapid development and competent animators. And Unreal Engine is one particularly advanced tool and software we can’t avoid as professionals in the future. So, I am excited and happy we bring such a valuable course to professionals in our industry. By partnering with such competent institutions and studios across Europe, we have ensured that the course will deliver the best training.”
Gilbert Kiner, President, ARTFX
“Since its creation in 2004, ARTFX has been dedicated to training students using the latest technology and software. Beyond using this engine for our Games courses, Unreal has also been integrated into the previz pipeline for our VFX programs. We are very happy and proud to have been chosen as the exclusive French partner for this collaborative initiative.”
Felix Balbás, Area Director of Animation & VFX at La Salle-URL
“Unreal Engine is a reality we can’t ignore. No longer only in videogames and recently virtual production, now more than ever the future of any visual content creation and in particular animation and VFX, must take this evolution into account. Not only in previs stage, but also in full production. This is why La Salle-URL’s commitment towards promoting state-of-the-art training along with leader institutions at a European level is reflected in the Summer of Unreal.”
Miljana Jovović, Executive Director, Crater Training Center
“We are happy to join the Summer of Unreal as partners for Southeastern Europe, as we see this project as a great chance to upskill and connect professionals across the continent. We have spent the first part of 2021 educating university professors in Serbia in Unreal Engine so they could implement the newly-gained knowledge to their study programs and introduce the software to their students.”
Katja Schmid, Visual Effects and Post Production Professor, Hochschule der Medien
“Many artists in the industry have been waiting for this course. Now the time has come. At the moment, Unreal is one of the most in-demand tools in the industry. The response to the course announcement has been fantastic. It’s just an amazing opportunity not only to get trained for free but also to be part of a most inspiring community! We are very impressed by this large-scale project and excited to be contributing.”
Gareth Lee, Screen Skills Ireland Manager
“Screen Skills Ireland is hugely excited to be part of the Summer of Unreal. This is a unique opportunity for Irish screen sector professionals to learn about the powerful capabilities of Unreal Engine from industry experts, as well as connect with their peers across Europe.”
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Gambling.com Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Gambling.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: GAMB) (“Gambling.com Group” or the “Company”), a fast-growing provider of digital marketing services for the global online gambling industry, today announced that senior management will participate in four upcoming institutional investor conferences:
B. Riley Securities 24th Annual Institutional Investor Conference
- Location: Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel – Beverly Hills, CA
- Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 and Thursday, May 23, 2024
- Format: Meetings with Institutional Investors
- Attending: Peter McGough, Sr. V.P. Investor Relations & Capital Markets
Please contact your B. Riley sales representative to register for the conference and to request a meeting with Gambling.com Group.
Craig-Hallum 21st Annual Institutional Investor Conference
- Location: Depot Renaissance Hotel – Minneapolis, MN
- Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
- Format: Meetings with Institutional Investors
- Attending: Elias Mark, Chief Financial Officer, and Peter McGough, Sr. V.P. Investor Relations & Capital Markets
Please contact your Craig-Hallum sales representative to register for the conference and to request a meeting with Gambling.com Group.
Stifel 2024 Cross Sector Insight Conference
- Location: The InterContinental Boston – Boston, MA
- Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024
- Format: Fireside Chat Presentation at 10:55 a.m. ET and Meetings with Institutional Investors
- Attending: Charles Gillespie, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Peter McGough, Sr. V.P. Investor Relations & Capital Markets
Please contact your Stifel sales representative to register for the conference and to request a meeting with Gambling.com Group.
Jefferies 14th Annual Consumer Conference
- Location: White Elephant Hotel – Nantucket, MA
- Date: Monday, June 17, 2024 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024
- Format: Meetings with Institutional Investors
- Attending: Peter McGough, Sr. V.P. Investor Relations & Capital Markets
Please contact your Jefferies sales representative to register for the conference and to request a meeting with Gambling.com Group.
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Pioneering online sports social media marketing agency SGG Media has recently crossed several significant milestones, cementing its position as one of the hottest social media marketing agencies in the United States.
It’s been a bumper start to the year for SGG Media. Following the launch of its highly-anticipated Instant Quote platform, the company can confirm it is working with over 2,000 content creators and micro-influencers, providing them with unparalleled access to over 65 million avid sports fans in the United States and beyond.
As a result of this milestone, SGG Media now has the third-largest database of social media sports fans in the United States. This impressive achievement is just the latest in a string of milestones achieved by the company as it continues its rapid ascent to the top of the sports social media marketing space.
SGG Media’s innovative approach to marketing was recently recognized in the SBC North America awards. The company achieved Silver in the Sports Media Company of the Year award, further highlighting the team’s incredible work.
SGG Media CEO Troy Paul: It’s been an incredibly exciting few months at SGG Media. Our team have worked tirelessly around the clock to achieve these milestones, and I couldn’t be prouder of the effort they have put in.
Since our inception, we have been relentless in our pursuit of growth and innovation. Reaching the milestone of signing our 2,000th content creator was a significant achievement, and we are already setting our sights on the next milestone-3,000.
Our ultimate aim has always been to chart our own course and become industry-leaders. Our recent triumphs underscore the significance of social media marketing and the power of community engagement, particularly with younger sports fans. We are committed to continuing to change the approach companies take their social media marketing and blazing a trail in the sports world.
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BF Group Launches Enhanced Platform for Sports Betting and Casino Operators
BF Group, a leading innovator in the gaming and betting industry, proudly announces the launch of the latest version of their comprehensive platform designed for sports betting and casino operators. This new iteration stands out with its cutting-edge design solutions, leveraging a headless approach to ensure seamless and modern operations.
The platform is already live with BF Group’s clients, including the leading Polish sportsbook operator, LV BET.
Marcin Doszczecko, CEO of LV BET Poland and Latvia, shared his enthusiasm: “After the initial tests, we are thrilled to be part of the pilot phase of BF Group’s new platform. We’ve observed significant improvements in operational flow and profitability. The feedback from our VIP players has been overwhelmingly positive, underscoring the platform’s quality and effectiveness.”
Wiktor Grabarczyk, CEO of BF Group, commented: “We continually develop our platforms and other products, but the improvements in this iteration are so significant that we present it as a new stage in our product evolution. We are pleased to provide our partners with an even better tool, ensuring operators and their players have a comfortable and enhanced experience with our sports betting products.”
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