Warner Bros. Discovery Access Canada is sponsoring 5 artists from Canada’s underrepresented communities with a special-edition scholarship for Think Tank’s Houdini-focused program starting February 10, 2025.
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Doers and Dreamers ‘25 applications open in:
The countdown is on
Applications are open from November 4 (9:00am PST) until December 6 (8:59pm PST).
The Artists it's for
Open to all genders, abilities, and identities, Doers and Dreamers ‘25 is for underrepresented creators from across Canada who want to change both the creative industry and the world through their art. Members of Indigenous, Black, racialized groups; those living with disabilities and neurodiversity; and members of the LGBTQ2+ community are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Landed Immigrant and must not be enrolled in a Think Tank program by February 2025.
SideFX’s Houdini software has become one of the most sought-after tools in VFX and Games. This why Think Tank and WBD Access Canada want to empower this cohort of Doers and Dreamers recipients with a $5,000CAD Scholarship towards Houdini-focused training.
This funding will be a starting point for five artists to push the envelope of 3D with one of the most exciting technologies in the industry. Are you ready?
Teaming up with the industry
Your Program
Real results
Create an industry demo reel that will help you land that first job in Film, TV or Games.
Big community
Make life-long connections
and access a network of professionals around the globe.
Real instructors
Learn from a mix of recorded lessons, live classes and one-on-one sessions.
Small classes
Classes have 10 students max. Get more collaboration, and more feedback.
Houdini for
Film or Games
ONLINE / 64 WEEKS / DIPLOMA
Think Tank's premier Houdini-focused program teaches artists with no experience in CG how to create complex VFX sequences. With a specific focus on Houdini software, graduates from this program step into the industry with an elevated insight into one of most in-demand tools.
Term 1: Fundamentals
Alongside Houdini, Term 1 introduces you to software tools required in the industry.
STUDENT ART: MICHELLE LI MADE USING HOUDINI Term 2: Intermediate
Start to grasp the revolutionary workflows and procedures that that Houdini offers.
STUDENT ART: GUILHERME FARME MADE USING HOUDINI Term 3: Advanced
Develop high-quality assets and start to work with a personal mentor on your demo reel.
STUDENT ART: SCOTT TOLAN MADE USING HOUDINI Term 4: Portfolio Production
Complete your mentored demo reel. Undergo job readiness training for the next step.
STUDENT ART: YANN FRIANT MADE USING HOUDINI This program is exclusively offered to people of all genders, abilities, and identities from underrepresented communities in Canada, including members of Indigenous, Black, racialized groups; those living with disabilities and neurodiversity; and members of the LGBTQ2+ community.
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Term 1: Fundamentals
Alongside Houdini, Term 1 introduces you to software tools required in the industry.
Start to grasp the revolutionary workflows and procedures that that Houdini offers.
Term 2: Intermediate
Term 3: Advanced
Develop high-quality assets and start to work with a personal mentor on your demo reel.
Term 4: Portfolio Production
Start to grasp the revolutionary workflows and procedures that that Houdini offers.
STUDENT ART: TRISTAN CHESSELET MADE USING HOUDINI STUDENT ART: SETH CIPRIANO MADE USING HOUDINI STUDENT ART: YUE LI MADE USING HOUDINI STUDENT ART: THRACE KELSICK MADE USING HOUDINI