Welcome to the
Jalloo Festival of Animation and Games
Join us for the Atlantic Coast's gathering of professionals for Animation and Games.
Autodesk Prizes
Our sponsor Autodesk has provided licensed products for us to give out at Jalloo. The following draws will be held at the end of Jalloo:
- door prize: 3DS Max 2012 + MudBox 2012 (Value $4240)
- student volunteers: 3DS Max 2012 (Value $3495)
- student volunteers: MudBox 2012 (Value $745)
- showcase participants: 3DS Max 2012 (Value $3495)
- networking dinner: softImage 2012 (Value $2995)
- survey participants: softImage 2012
(Value $2995)
Entrpreneurship
Our speakers will be talking about what it takes to survive and even thrive in this industry. The emphesis is on small scale startups, both starting and maintaining, while workshops will introduce tools and skills to help you succeed.
Arcade
Show off your games in this year's Jalloo Arcade. Last year feedback said we needed a larger arcade, so we'll try our best. Games from the Atlantic region are needed to fill out the Arcade. Contact us for details.
Animation Festival
This year we will be tackling a traditional Animation Festival with screenings of international inspirational pieces and a showing of animation submissions in a friendly spirited competition.The animation festival begins Thursday afternoon. See jam/festival for details.
Game Jam
The popularity of last year's 24 hr game jam was fantastic. One team managed to sell their game not once but twice. The Jam will start Thursday afternoon. See jam/festival for details.
ja·lloo [jah·lu] : noun; from the Manx Gaelic dictionary
picture, figure, bust, sculpture, idol, drawing, effigy, altarpiece, image, carving, icon, painting, or statue.
So How Do You Jalloo?