AE PDX

07/30/2025

Hey ya'll! Come join us and our buddies at the 2025 Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation, and Technology happening at OMSI from August 6th to 10th.

This five-day indie film fest is packed with some amazing animation and mind-blowing films from all around the world. Everything before 5 pm is family-friendly, so everyone can join in the fun. With tons of films to view, VR demos, parties, Q&As with filmmakers, and panels (one featuring our awesome AEPDX volunteers) there’s plenty to check out!

Tickets are super affordable—just $12 for adults, $11 for seniors, and $10 for youth, with a $2 discount if you’re an OMSI member.

For more details on the films and to catch some trailers, swing by www.pdxfestofcinema.com.

06/10/2025

We’re thrilled to finally share the recording of School of Motion’s Joey Korenman live at OMSI this past February! Joey gave an inspiring, no-BS talk to a packed house, and now it’s available to watch (or rewatch!) free on YouTube.

Huge thanks to everyone who came out and made the night such a success—it was an awesome chance to introduce Joey to the incredible motion, VFX, and creative community we have here in Portland.

Big love to our sponsors for helping make this event happen: Deep Sky, Rive, Maxon Redshift, Wacom

🎥 Watch the full talk here:

In this keynote from Portland, Joey explores "The Futurey Feeling" - that sensation when you recognize the next big shift in motion design before everyone el...

05/18/2025

AEPDX is your hub for Portland’s motion design community and we’re keeping the conversation going on Circle!

🟣 Share your work
🟣 Ask for feedback
🟣 Find your people between events + more!

⭕️ Join us: aepdx.co

03/23/2025

AEPDX.org has a brand spanking new website! If you haven't heard! We also just launched a Community via Circle. Share your work (locally), post jobs, find gigs, connect with local artists and studios, list animation, events and more. Join the community by going to www.aepdx.co

03/12/2025

What. A. Night. ‼️

Our first AEPDX event of the year featuring Joey Korenman of School of Motion at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) brought together over 200 motion designers, animators, and creatives from near and far. It was an unforgettable night filled with insight, connection, and community.

Check out a few of the incredible moments captured from the event! 👀

🙏 A huge thank you to Rive, Wacom, Maxon, and Deep Sky for their sponsorship, and to our incredible organizing team—Janie Faison, Kyle Christman, Lindsey Brean, Jacqueline Parks, and Tyler Benjamin for making it all happen.

Have any photos from the night you’d love to share? Send them our way!

📸 Swipe through for some of our favorite shots, captured by Sara Hartel.

02/18/2025

We’re counting down the days until AEPDX & Deep Sky Present: School of Motion's Joey Korenman! Tickets are still available!

🤩 Save the date: Joey Korenman of School of Motion is coming to Portland! Hosted by AE PDX and presented by Deep Sky, join us for an evening of creativity, education, and inspiration. ✨
📆 Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) , Portland, OR

🌟 What to Expect:
💡 Insights from Joey Korenman on the future of motion design with LIVE Q&A
👋 Networking with Portland’s creative community during the 6-7PM Social Hour
🎁 Exclusive raffle prizes, including motion design tools, resources, and more!

🎟️ Tickets are available now through at AE PDX and aepdx.org. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring evening!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aepdx-event-with-school-of-motions-joey-korenman-tickets-1110969602989

01/18/2025

🎟️ Early Bird Tickets Ending Soon!

Don't miss out on early bird tickets for just $9 to our event featuring Joey Korenman, founder of School of Motion and author of 'The Freelance Manifesto'. Join us for an exclusive evening of creativity, community, education, and inspiration on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)'s Empirical Theatre in Portland.

🗓️ Early bird pricing ends Friday, 1/31—after that, tickets go to full price!

Secure your spot now through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aepdx-event-with-school-of-motions-joey-korenman-tickets-1110969602989

11/05/2024

Join us for a free, all-ages event showcasing the latest in Autodesk Media & Entertainment technology, with live demos from Autodesk experts and Portland’s own Refuge Visual Effects.

Thanks to our sponsor Deep Sky, AEPDX will be there with a table. Come say hello! 👋

Giveaways Include:
- Dell Technologies: Precision 5690 Laptop
- 3Dconnexion: SpaceMouse Pro Wireless
- Wacom: Wacom Movink 13
- Autodesk: Swag Bags

Don’t miss this chance to see the latest tech, connect with the community, and win amazing prizes. See you there!

Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/campaigns/autodeskhitsportland2024

10/21/2024

Happening this Thursday the 24th: Meet speaker Barret Thomson and join us Deep Sky, and Toolfarm.com on October 24th from 5-8 PM at Autodesk PDX for The Science of Animation: 'Emotion in Motion'! RSVP: https://www.meetup.com/aepdx-animate-everything/events/303776092/

Speaker Spotlight: Barret Thomson
Creative Director, Deep Sky

Barret is an award winning Creative Director specializing in art for animation. With over 16 years in the entertainment industry, his experience has taken him to the glamorous spectacles of Las Vegas, to the bustling studios of Weta Workshop in New Zealand, before finally arriving at Deep Sky in Portland, OR. As the Creative Director for Deep Sky, he leads the team and clients through the process of creating visually striking animations that elevate and propel their stories to new heights.

10/19/2024

Join us, Deep Sky, and Toolfarm.com next Thursday on October 24th, 5-8 PM at Autodesk PDX for The Science of Animation: 'Emotion in Motion' with Deep Sky’s own Barret Thomson and Seth Chaffee!

Speaker Spotlight: Seth Chaffee,
Head of Innovation & Narrative Strategy, Deep Sky

Seth works on creative systems design, workflow optimization, and pipeline strategies that don’t crush the creative spirit. With over 31 years experience in animation, game development, VR/AR production, and story structure. Seth runs the innovations and narrative strategies departments at Deep Sky, with a primary focus on developing stories that engage.

RSVP now! https://www.meetup.com/aepdx-animate-everything/events/303776092/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

10/02/2024

Hello AEPDX members!

Join us at our next event on Thursday October 24th for the Science of Animation 'Emotion in Motion', with speakers Seth Chaffee and Barret Thomson from Deep Sky.

We'll explore the art of crafting animation that captivates, excites, and moves audiences, by using visual storytelling techniques designed to engage through the natural chemical responses of the brain! 🧠💥

Arrive at 5 pm at Autodesk PDX for social hour food and drinks.

We look forward to seeing you there!

www.meetup.com/aepdx-animate-everything/events/303776092

05/10/2024

Join us next week, May 16th at Autodesk with special guest speaker Danny Rubyono. Danny will share his industry experience and how motion graphics has evolved. RSVP while you can: https://www.meetup.com/aepdx-animate-everything/events/300317238/

Website: Durocompagnie.com
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