Film animation design has always been an exciting art major. Students who like to study abroad in film animation design will have a training opportunity to participate in cinema film production with international first-line masters. The 15 day New Zealand winter camp will not only let you participate in the production and shooting of film animation design blockbusters, but also improve your English, spoken English Even future animated films will show your name. This opportunity of "film pilgrimage" cannot be missed.
If you really love animation/movies, and if you dream of standing on the Oscar podium one day, you must not miss the opportunity of this "film pilgrimage"!
Oscar, Disney, Annie Award, 21st Century Fox, Pixar, Dreamworks, Marvel Comics, BigIdea, which are popular labels in the film and television animation industry, all have a common attribute - HuHu Studios!
As the largest and oldest animation production company in New Zealand, Huhu has enjoyed a reputation in the international animation industry for more than 20 years. Huhu has led many students with the dream of animation film and television to enter New Zealand, the "hottest production country in the world", to participate in the production and practice of realistic animation projects and understand the most advanced film education concepts and film and television production technology.
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15 Days New Zealand - Animation Design and English Training Winter Camp
Give reasons why you have to participate
No.1 Jointly participated in the production of cinematic films with tutor HuHu
You will have the opportunity to participate in the production of a real film that will be released in the future with the following international first-line masters who have won Oscar and Annie Awards! Your name will appear on the screen when the film is finally released!
David has more than 25 years of experience in animation and CG feature animation, as well as experience in stop motion animation and 2D animation. He joined Pixar Animation Studio and participated in works including Finding Nemo 2: Where is Dolly going, Toy Story, Worm Crisis, Toy Story 2, Bird! Bird! Bird! (the 74th Academy Award for Best Short Film) and Monster Power Company.
David helped develop courses and train new animators for Pixar's newly established "Pixar University", and developed many animation tools in cooperation with technicians. It also teaches and teaches animation courses around the world, and develops and maintains 3D animation courses in the animation studio in Viborg, Denmark.
The animated short film "The Story of Animation" has been selected for screening in many international film festivals for many times, and won the highest film score and the first prize of the most interesting film at the San Francisco Spring Film Festival (organized by the International Animation Film Association).

Trevor Yaxley
30 years of professional pioneers in animation in New Zealand and China
Founder of Huhu Studios, the largest animation studio in New Zealand
Current Chairman and CEO
Founder and Chairman of New Zealand Regional Broadcasting Association
Member of the Board of Directors of the Asian Youth Animation Competition in China
Founding member of Beijing International Copyright Protection Alliance
▲ Trevor Yaxley's film animation design works
James Varabkanich
37 years of experience, senior animator
James was employed by Disney animator Eric Clalson when he was very young, and has participated in the production of more than 50 films, including 2D and 3D animated films, such as Snow White, Pinocchio, Miss and Rogue, Fox and Hound, Hua Mulan, etc.
He has also produced more than 20 films and dozens of TV dramas and short films for well-known companies such as FX Films, 20th Century Fox, Sony, Universal Studios, etc. He once participated in the CG animated film "Casper" and was directed by Dennis Morren, the top film special effects production company of Industrial Light and Magic.
His works include "The Scarlet Ball Digs", as well as the 20th century Fox TV series "American Terror Story" and so on. At the same time, James participated in the work of large-scale theme parks, including Disney's large-scale theme park Dark Knight, Universal Studios' THEAVENGERS Theater and Adventure Moments, and Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai, China.
▲ James Varabkanich's film animation design works
Michael Hedges
New Zealand famous sound engineer
Michael Hutchison has won two Oscars for best sound effects and two other nominations in the same category. Since 1990, he has produced 75 films, mainly including: Sin Angel, Lord of the Rings 1: Representation of the Lord of the Rings, Lord of the Rings 2: Twin Towers, Lord of the Rings 3: The Invincible King, King Kong, Lovely Balboa Head, Tintin's Adventures: The Secret of the Sole Beast
Vi-Dieu Nguyen
Story writing artist
Dieu Nguyen is a Los Angeles story writer artist who graduated from California Academy of Arts He has participated in many animated films and TV animated works. As a member of the Pixar Story Internship Project, I was guided by artists such as Mark Andrews (director of Brave Legend) and Peter Sen (director of Dinosaur Master).
There, he continued to work for Blue Sky Studios (Ice Age series, Snoopy: Peanut Movie), followed by Leica Studios (Ghost Mother, Telepathic Boy Norman), engaged in visual development. In 2008, he joined the story team of DreamWorks, participated in the production of "Flying Little Policewomen" and cooperated with the creator of "South Park" to produce a live action feature film project. VI is currently working at Sony Pictures Animation Company to produce Spider Man animated films.
Kathy Toon
Chief Animation Editor
Kathy Thorn is an experienced chief animation editor. Her work "Borrowed Time" as the chief editor was nominated for the best animated short film at the 89th Academy Awards.
She joined Blue Sky Studio in New York and participated in the production of animated films Horton and the Anonymous, Ice Age 3, Rio adventure and Ice Age 4. Later, she joined Pixar Animation Studio, where she participated in the production of Finding Nemo 2: Where to Dolly and Toy Story's Horror Night, which won the ASIFA Annie Award and the Best Editor Award. 
▲ Kathy Toon created American animated films
David Tart
Senior Animation Artist
David has more than 25 years of experience in animation and CG feature animation, as well as stop motion animation and 2D animation. He joined Pixar Animation Studio and participated in works including Finding Nemo 2: Where is Dolly going, Toy Story, Worm Crisis, Toy Story 2, Bird! Bird! Bird! (the 74th Academy Award for Best Short Film) and Monster Power Company.
David helped develop courses and train new animators for Pixar's newly established "Pixar University", and developed many animation tools in cooperation with technicians. It also teaches and teaches animation courses around the world, and develops and maintains 3D animation courses in the animation studio in Viborg, Denmark.
The short film "The Story of Animation" has been selected for screening in many international film festivals for many times, and won the highest film score and the first prize of the most interesting film at the San Francisco Spring Film Festival (organized by the International Animation Film Association).
▲ David Tart's animation design works
Tony Bancroft
Famous director&animator
Tony Bancroft is the director of the Disney film Mulan, and also an award-winning animator. He once served as the supervising animator of Disney's classic works The Lion King and The King. Graduated from the California Academy of Arts, he has received 12 years of guidance in the ranks of Disney's animation team, served as animation supervisor in all CG colors of "Little Brother Elf Mouse 2" (Sony), and won the participation of Disney, Hasbro and many other animation advertising directors, and established his own animation studio.
As the winner of the Multiple Animation Award, Bancroft's proudest moment came from the Disney film Mulan and was awarded the Annie Award of "Best Director".
▲ Tony Bancroft's animation design works
Brett Bean
Senior Cartoonist&Designer
Brett Bean has been engaged in entertainment for 12 years. He is a cartoonist and designer specializing in original IP creation, concept design, visual development, illustration and art. He has participated in the creation of 18 chapters of the famous and successful children's book "Young Mythology Chapter Book: The Beast of Olympus" series, and "The Battle of Ants". In cooperation with Disney, he participated in the performance show "Slug Elves" as the chief designer. He has also cooperated with Marvel Comics, Dreamworks/Big Idea, and currently runs his own company.
▲ Brett Bean's animation design works
No.2 Immersive language environment and new teaching methods
The main training contents of this summer camp for studying abroad in film animation design are: ① the application of digital technology in animation design ② target/object design ③ two-dimensional image design ④ story telling, storyboard ⑤ performance ⑥ manual model ⑦ onomatopoeia class ⑧ animation design.
Specific content of film animation design course
▲ Specific courses of film animation design overseas winter camp
At the beginning of the film animation winter camp, students were assigned to complete a project, participate in the production of a real film that will be released in the future, and get a real internship experience. Each student will receive the honor of making this film and the internship certificate. In the future, your application will also inspire your film production portfolio.
▲ Instructor Jono teaches goal/object design
▲ Tutor Brett teaches two-dimensional image design course
Through face-to-face communication and immediate feedback with tutors and designers, we can help you to really understand the current front-line cultural, film and entertainment production industry background and related work and learning environment.
▲ Trevor Tutor Class
During the whole learning process of the film animation design winter camp, we will have a full day of English communication with teachers to quickly improve our English level, including oral conversation practice and animation vocabulary learning! Let your speaking and listening skills be comprehensively improved, and more importantly, cultivate the way of thinking in English!
No.3 Combination of sightseeing and film learning, learning in play
In this winter camp for studying abroad in film animation design, in addition to animation courses, we also arranged relevant extracurricular activities for students, so that students can understand different aspects of the animation industry in addition to professional knowledge learning; Learn to appreciate art; Understand foreign life and culture; Challenge yourself and make friends; Prepare for becoming an international talent in the future!
The main extracurricular activities of film animation design are:
Visit HUHU (Animation) Studio to understand the animation production process
Go out with your tutor to watch the latest movies
Organize discussion and learn to enjoy movies from multiple perspectives
Organize evening English corner activities to improve oral and listening skills
Visit the Hobbit's home in the Oscar winning film The Lord of the Rings
Feel the shooting atmosphere
Experience film animation design and green studio shooting
Become a mysterious mimetic with Oscar winning sound effects artists
One day trip to Auckland to experience local culture

▲ Visit Huhu Studio
Through the investigation of the largest and oldest animation production company in New Zealand, we will take you from the book screen to the field to experience the concept and operation of the top production team.

▲ Watching movies with tutors
▲ Explore the story behind the film on the spot
As a full film fan, you must know that the filming place of such blockbusters as The Lord of the Rings Trilogy is in New Zealand. Now, this New Zealand winter camp will give you a chance to closely explore the behind the scenes stories of these films, and to contact the application and presentation of animation special effects!
▲ Visit the Hobbit's home in the movie Lord of the Rings
No.4 Enjoy leisure time and feel local customs
At the same time of in-depth experience and learning in the classroom, we also set up many wonderful outdoor activities, including New Zealand style barbecue party Movie Night、 In combination with outdoor performance, natural sketching, etc. Led by local school teachers, they can travel around the scenery. Interested students can also challenge themselves to participate in the bungee jumping of Auckland landmark Sky Tower!
Experience the exciting sky tower bungee jumping
See the beautiful lake scenery with color difficult to define on the color card
New Zealand style BBQ party held with the whole family of Huhu
A lively graduation ceremony&dessert party
You will be in the South Pacific, a place where you can see stars all over the sky when you look up. Every local person will take the initiative to say hi to study in the town!
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This New Zealand winter camp will finally bring you
1. A long international travel experience to broaden the horizon;
2. Understand foreign culture and quickly improve English;
3. Expand contacts and make friends with similar "skills";
4. Zero base first-hand experience of film production and field shooting;
5. Zero distance access to international first-line masters, access to the highest level resources and knowledge in professional fields;
6. A complete certificate of internship or language courses, and excellent students can get letters of recommendation;
7. Improve the international background, gain real international internship experience, and prepare yourself to become a cross international media talent;
8. Participate in the production of a film that will be released in the real future!
About Huhu Studios
Huhu Studios is the largest and oldest animation production company in New Zealand. It has enjoyed a reputation in the international animation industry for more than 20 years, and has maintained good cooperation relations with major customers all over the world. This includes Disney, DreamWorks, Fox, and Sony. There are countless animation IP produced and distributed.
In addition, the Huhu team includes front-line animation masters from 8 regions, including New Zealand, the United States, Britain, Taiwan, etc., including James Varabkanesh, a senior CG animator who has more than 37 years of experience and has maintained long-term cooperation with Industrial Light and Magic (a top film special effects production company). His works have won the Annie Award (the Annie Award is one of the highest honors in the animation field) As well as animation editor Kathy Thorn, who was nominated for the Academy Award, and others, the team members have participated in the production of films including Avatar, Ice Age, Mulan, Finding Nemo 2: Where Dolly Goes, Ice Age, the category of Lord of the Rings, and so on.
▲ Some pictures of the video and this article are from Huhu's previous film animation design study tour team
Notice for Application of Film Animation Design Overseas Training
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Design, animation, art, film, etc
College students with relevant majors;
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Schools that need to apply for overseas related majors
High school students who need background improvement;
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Over 16 years old, interested in art and animation design
Aspiring teenagers with a certain English foundation
-Registration fee-
Estimated cost: ¥ 40000 - 50000+/person
(* The specific cost and travel time will be subject to the final tweet later)
Film animation design overseas training winter camp costs include
1. Tuition: five days a week, four classes per week, two classes in the morning, two classes in the afternoon, and weekends off
2. Accommodation: single or double room
3. Catering: three meals a day plus midnight snack
4. Air ticket: round-trip air ticket from China to New Zealand, including airport transfer
5. Visa fee
6. Travel insurance
7. Two one-day tours: one-day tour of Auckland city and Hobbit's home where the film Lord of the Rings was filmed
8. Bedding: full set of bedding+pillow
9. Recreational activities: went out to watch movies and participate in discussions twice
10. Certificate: a complete proof of internship or language courses. Those with outstanding achievements can obtain a recommendation letter from their tutor
11. Personnel: a full-time New Zealand team leader
12. Outing: go out to pick up the style and feel the nature and art
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