Max Howard

Keynote by Speaker Max Howard

Creating an Effective Story and How to Pitch It

• The workshop provides detailed information on how to create and effectively pitch a story for any type of film and TV production, live action or animation.
• The workshops include working on a specific story, to provide practical application of the techniques.

Keynote by Speaker Max Howard

Producing Independent Animated Films

• Max Howard discusses the opportunities and challenges of producing ‘independent’ animated feature films.
• Max’s experience in working on over 12 feature films, plus 7 short films, provides an unparalleled insight into the challenges and opportunities of bringing an animated film to fruition.
• Starting with an overview of the marketplace right through to the opportunity to enter a film for Academy Award consideration for Best Animated Feature Film.

Keynote by Speaker Max Howard

Acting for Animation

• A program studying great acting, utilizing performance examples from both animation and live action.
• It is not the technical aspects of animation that create a great performance but a fundamental understanding of the characters motivation.
• Unlock these skills and an animated character will be richer and more believable.

Keynote by Speaker Max Howard

Character Design

• Designing a lovable and memorable character takes more than just artistic ability. What makes a character special?
• That is the question this workshop will pose and then answer.
• How do all the pieces come together to create that special character audiences will love for generations to come.
• You will be taken you through the entire development process, giving you the tools necessary to bring your new characters to life and charm your audiences.

Keynote by Speaker Max Howard

Directing Actors – 1 hour

• Max guides you through his secrets to dealing with talent – from the correct etiquette at the recording studio to putting them at ease – and how to capture the best possible performance.

Keynote by Speaker Max Howard

The Road to Oscar – 1 hour

• A ‘how to’ guide for submitting your short animated film or feature film for Oscar consideration.
• In 2001, The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences elected to add a second animation category – Best Animated Feature Film.

Keynote by Speaker Max Howard

Presenting your film at Cannes – ‘Oh yes, you can can Cannes’ – 1 hour

• The insiders guide to not only the Cannes Film Festival market but the other international markets as well.
• How they work, how to pre-sell your film, what to ask for, the questions to expect, and how to avoid the blisters from walking between all the meetings!

Keynote by Speaker Max Howard

Max Howard – A Retrospective

• From the start of his career in as a child actor to his career as a director and producer in all the British theatre scene to his transition to animation producing and his relocation to the US.
• This presentation is about how his background has provided a unique skill set that has allowed Max to work in over 20 countries on numerous films and theatre productions and teaching seminars.

Keynote by Speaker Max Howard

Workshops and executive management retreats

• The retreat helps unearth new ideas and directions for your company which may have been suppressed by corporate culture.
• This can identify obstacles to innovation, as well as revitalize energy and free-thinking with the organization.
• The retreat can motivate managers and employees to work better and smarter, to communicate more effectively while having a better work experience.
• Additionally it can contribute to the achievement of corporate goals for employee development and leadership and provide effective training programs that are interactive and entertaining.