{"id":40664,"date":"2023-07-26T12:48:09","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T10:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/?p=40664"},"modified":"2023-09-14T09:31:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T07:31:27","slug":"weird-market-confirms-the-return-of-the-showroom-and-announces-the-jury-for-its-15th-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/en\/2023\/07\/26\/weird-market-confirms-the-return-of-the-showroom-and-announces-the-jury-for-its-15th-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"WEIRD MARKET CONFIRMS THE RETURN OF THE SHOWROOM AND ANNOUNCES THE JURY"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-fx7fz-525663a56cb31b39ff91cd4644a5c283 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-40664'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jytujvh3-4dad87cdf5b5201936da2a97e51f167e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-jytujvh3-4dad87cdf5b5201936da2a97e51f167e{\nheight:75px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jytujvh3-4dad87cdf5b5201936da2a97e51f167e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide'><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-jytugb17-bc72c4469c98d914c3961e41a52714e8 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>WEIRD MARKET CONFIRMS THE RETURN OF THE SHOWROOM AND ANNOUNCES THE JURY FOR ITS 15TH EDITION<\/b><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jytugm8c-255eccfaf26a963068bda766f55bd75e\">\n#top .hr.av-jytugm8c-255eccfaf26a963068bda766f55bd75e{\nmargin-top:0;\nmargin-bottom:30px;\n}\n.hr.av-jytugm8c-255eccfaf26a963068bda766f55bd75e .hr-inner{\nwidth:150px;\nborder-color:#0a0a0a;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-jytugm8c-255eccfaf26a963068bda766f55bd75e hr-custom  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lkjlnvma-781076329cbcb189d8e38c41bb473305 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weird Market, an International Animation, Video Games and New Media Market, unveils the first details of its new edition, among them the return of the showroom, the increase in the number of venues, the consolidation of the recruitment day, the celebration of a special \u201cBeerworking\u201d session, and the new B2B meetings slot between animation and video game companies. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year, the event will be held once again in Valencia, from September 26th to October 1st, and the international juries for its short film festival have been announced. \u201cAfter last year\u2019s success, in 2023 we deploy our full potential as a compass for talent and synergy generator. This year we also remember that we are celebrating 15 years supporting the sector,\u201d explains Jos\u00e9 Luis Farias, director of the event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most awaited announcements among Weird Market followers is the return of the video game and animation showroom. The IVAM (Valencian Institute of Modern Art) will host this space, thus becoming a new venue that boosts the market\u2019s importance and scope.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Friday September 29th and Saturday September 30th, innovative experiences and video games that have not yet been released will be available for testing. A showcase open to both the professional and general public where the latest trends in the animation, video game and new media sector will be on display.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another of Weird Market\u2019s programming focal points are the networking opportunities which, together with the meeting app, facilitate the connection between professionals. This year, as an innovation, a new programming slot will be opened with B2B meetings scheduled between animation companies and video game companies, promoting collaborations, synergies, and joint projects. The Cultural Center La Benefic\u00e8ncia will host this new over two-hour slot on Thursday afternoon, September 28th, where companies from both sectors will be able to network around their current and upcoming projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration for the <a href=\"https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/inscripcion-showroom-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">showroom<\/a> is now open and is due by August 22nd. In the case of B2B meetings, interested parties can request them along with the accreditation application, which will open on August 31st.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"479\" class=\"wp-image-40570\" src=\"https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Showroom-2-1030x479.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Showroom-2-1030x479.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Showroom-2-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Showroom-2-768x357.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Showroom-2-1500x698.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Showroom-2-705x328.jpg 705w, https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Showroom-2-450x209.jpg 450w, https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Showroom-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RECRUITMENT, BEERWORKING &#038; CONFERENCES<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main lines of work for the 2023 event include the recruitment day to be held on Thursday, September 28th. Leading companies in the sector will be looking for professional profiles to complete their work teams, an important milestone that makes Weird Market a major employment driver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A day earlier, on September 27th, the spotlight will be on \u201cbeerworking,\u201d which will return to this city by the Turia river, combining a relaxed atmosphere, short presentations, and a large group of top-level professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conferences and project presentations will take place on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th of September. Two intensive days where important players in the industry will meet to learn details and news. As a prelude, during these two days of conferences the projects selected for MIANIMA 2023\/2024 will be announced, and Studio Seufz will lecture on the pros and cons of being a hybrid studio, working on both animation and video games. The networking spaces and the showroom will also be open during both days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A JURY FULL OF LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL TALENT<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"275\" class=\"wp-image-40638\" src=\"https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/WEB_NP_JURADO_WEIRD23-1030x275.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/WEB_NP_JURADO_WEIRD23-1030x275.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/WEB_NP_JURADO_WEIRD23-300x80.jpg 300w, https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/WEB_NP_JURADO_WEIRD23-768x205.jpg 768w, https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/WEB_NP_JURADO_WEIRD23.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/WEB_NP_JURADO_WEIRD23-705x188.jpg 705w, https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/WEB_NP_JURADO_WEIRD23-450x120.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weird Market organizers also confirm the <a href=\"https:\/\/weirdmarket.es\/en\/jury\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jury<\/a> of its WFest &#8211; Weird Market International Animation Short Film Festival. Four top names that will come to Valencia to decide the winning works in each of their categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalities with a proven track record such as Aneta Ozorek, artistic director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaboomfestival.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kaboom Animation Festival<\/a>, a cutting-edge festival in the Netherlands known for its vision and innovation in all formats and genres of animation. Ozorek has an extensive industry experience as a curator and organizer of film events, educational workshops, exhibitions, and festivals in the European market. She is head of the short film section of the CEE Animation Pitching Forum, board member of the REX Animation Festival (Sweden) and professor at the Fachhochschule Salzburg (Austria), as well as a member of the European Children\u2019s Film Association and illustrator of six children\u2019s books.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second member is Stefan Michel, producer at <a href=\"https:\/\/studioseufz.com\/seufzWP\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Studio Seufz<\/a>, based in Stuttgart, which creates independent animated films and video games for young adults since 2017. Stefan coordinates all aspects of his films, games, and VR productions with a focus on creating genre-altering IP such as <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Longing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (winner at international festivals such as A Maze, Ludicious Z\u00fcrich Game Festival and IGF Awards) and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lucky Tower<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Michel is also an educator and sits on the management committee of AG Animationsfilm, German Animation Association.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The international trio is completed by Louis-Guillaume Loy, head of the Distribution Department at <a href=\"https:\/\/sacrebleuprod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sacrebleu Productions<\/a>, a leading French production company founded in 1999, with more than 90 short films selected at the most prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Venice, Sundance, Annecy, and Clermont-Ferrand. During these years, they have also produced series and feature films, and their works have won important awards such as the Palme d\u2019Or, the Cesar Award or nominations for the Oscars and the Golden Globes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Spanish and regional representative will be <a href=\"https:\/\/rocioalvarez.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roc\u00edo \u00c1lvarez<\/a>. This illustrator and animation director born in Castell\u00f3n de la Plana has a degree in Fine Arts from the Polytechnic University of Valencia. After exploring in the world of painting and urban installations, she specialized in animation at the school of La Poudri\u00e8re (France) where she directed the short film <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00c9cart de conduit<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, selected for the Cartoon d\u2019Or Award in 2013, the year since when she has been living and working in Brussels. Her short film <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simbiosis Carnal<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017) was distinguished in several festivals. In it, she used experimental techniques to talk about the experience of poetic exploration of sexuality. This work premiered at Prime The Animation! 2018, where it won the first prize, and later received several awards at Anima Brussels and Animac, among other competitions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The WFest screenings will take place on September 26th and 28th at the Filmoteca Valenciana, Rialto Building. The presentation of domestic short films in competition will take place on Thursday 28th, and the winning works will be screened on Sunday October 1st.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The 15th edition of Weird Market is co-organized by the Valencian Institute of Culture, attached to the First Vice Presidency and Department of Culture and Sports of the Generalitat Valenciana. 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