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Kenn White: Today, a lot of folks at Microsoft are going to find out that they’re losing their jobs. For those of you going through it, I’d like to offer a little help here.
First published on LinkedIn on July 3rd, 2025 – Reprinted/reposted/reblogged here with the permission of the Author
Today, a lot of folks at Microsoft are going to find out that they’re losing their jobs. For those of you going through it, I’d like to offer a little help here.
While I can’t say I know exactly what you’re going through, I can tell you I’ve been through layoffs several times and it never gets better – but there are things you can do immediately to get yourself through it:
🗃 – Paperwork! First off, if at all possible have a lawyer review any paperwork you receive, especially severance. Additionally, file for unemployment. Most states require a week or two for processing, so the sooner you get filed the better. Depending on your severance and location, you likely won’t be receiving any payments soon, but get it filed anyway. Get it bookmarked and put a reminder on your calendar to refile each Monday moving forward.
📜 – Time to update that resume/portfolio/LinkedIn. Without going too deep in the weeds, remember that these documents are intended as introductions to prospective employers – make it easy for THEM to read it and get the information they need first. Replace objective statements with professional summaries (a quick elevator pitch of who you are, what you do, and what your biggest accomplishments have been – be specific, use numbers).
🧡 – Join supportive groups. Alumni groups, Discords, Slacks, whatever. I help run the Game Industry Coffee Chat (discord.gg/gicc) if you’d like to see what we’re about. You should also go to Amir Satvat’s community resources page (amirsatvat.com). Bottom line is that you do not have to go through this alone. A lot of experienced devs are putting in the work to help you get through this.
🔗 – Make a post here on LinkedIn explaining your layoff. Skip right to the point: you’re on the market, this is what jobs you are explicitly targeting (don’t shotgun, focus), and here are your best skills, qualities, and
Kenn White
accomplishments. When a potential hiring manager or recruiter is scouring the now THOUSANDS of similar „I was just impacted by the recent…“ posts, don’t make them go try to figure out if you’d be a good fit for a role that’s either open now or potentially coming soon. Be your own billboard.
📅 – Get settled in for a haul. Expect a 6-8 month job search if you have experience. Get your budget set up for this. Yeah, I get it – this part isn’t fun at all, but your job right now is to find a job and that means putting
Kenn Whiteyourself into the best position you can be in to look from whatever position of strength you can. It also means looking for bridge roles to tide you over for now or to look outside of the industry for now. 2025 isn’t going to let up soon. Be ready to meet that reality now, instead of months from now.
🩺 – Look to your health needs, particularly in the US your medical insurance is wrapped up in your employment. FSAs go away -spend them! Get appts scheduled NOW! Fill prescriptions ahead of time NOW!
Production Director and Operational Leadership | I build teams and ship games | ex-PlayStation, EA, Activision, Amazon, MGM
London: ILM’s London Studio is hiring an Animator (All Levels)
ILM’s London Studio is hiring an Animator (All Levels) to create high quality motion of computer graphics creatures, characters and objects within a shot, using a variety of animation software programs, and work under the general Supervision of Senior Level and Animation Supervisors.
Interested? Apply now and join ILM today: 🔗 https://www.disneycareers.com/en/job/london/animator-all-levels-ilm-london/391/83227669824
Don’t forget to check out all of our global open roles today by visiting:
Marvel Animation’s Eyes of Wakanda | Official Sneak Peek | Disney+
Wakanda’s secrets span centuries. Watch a sneak peek of Marvel Animation’s Eyes of Wakanda, and stream the 4-episode series August 27 only on @disneyplus.
CARTOON FORUM 2025 | DISCOVER THE PROJECTS OF THE INITIATIVE „ANIMATED UK MEETS EUROPE“
Following the announcement of the return of the „Animated UK Meets Europe“ Initiative, we are delighted to unveil the three projects selected by the BBC and S4C, a public broadcaster and only Welsh language television channel, to be pitched during this special session. These exciting new projects will be presented on the afternoon of Wednesday 17 September.
These projects are currently seeking European co-production and distribution partners. The curated event aims to spotlight inspiring talent and foster new creative European collaborations.
To further emphasise the strength of cross-border partnerships, a Cartoon Talk, entitled „Funding The Future: Unlocking the Power of Co-Productions in Animation“, will illustrate the importance of PSB leadership and focus on case studies to highlight successful collaborations. Moderated by Vanessa Chapman, the session will feature prominent European broadcasters and buyers.
Here are the selected projects!
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Ready to meet the UK delegation?
A matchmaking session will be organised on Thursday 18 September where you’ll be able to meet the delegation and discuss various topics with them.
Register now and join us at Cartoon Forum 2025!
REGISTER TO CARTOON FORUM
We hope to see you in Cartoon Forum!
Best regards,
Annick MAES
and the CARTOON Team
Recapturing Spielberg’s Vision: Gareth Edwards on Directing Jurassic World Rebirth as a Fan | BAFTA
Jurassic World Rebirth director Gareth Edwards shares the pressures of making a big budget entry in a beloved franchise, shooting on old school equipment to achieve the 90s Jurassic park look, and how those impressive oceans scenes were achieved and the time he thought he had leaked the film! The views and opinions expressed by individuals featured in this clip are solely those of the individuals expressing them and should not be taken to be the views and opinions of BAFTA.
Düsseldorf: LAVAlabs sucht VFX Editor (f/m/d)
VFX Editor (f/m/d) – LAVAlabs Düsseldorf
Required skills
We’re looking for a motivated VFX Editor to join our team in Düsseldorf – recent graduates with a strong technical mindset are highly encouraged to apply.
Your responsibilities:
What you bring:
• Experience with Premiere, Nuke, Hiero, and/or RV
• Solid technical understanding of VFX workflows, including:
– Color pipelines and color spaces
– Formats, codecs, framerates, file conversions
• A structured, reliable work ethic and team spirit
What we offer:
• Creative projects in film and series
• A collaborative atmosphere with room to grow
• A modern workspace in the heart of Düsseldorf
Responsibilities
• Editing and conforming using Hiero
• Shot review and QC with Hiero and RV
• Handling EDLs, VFX pulls, and final deliveries
• Close collaboration with production and compositing teams (Nuke)
How to apply
If you are interested, please click the button below and send us your application documents and demo reel.
Apply now: jobs@lavalabs.de
The SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Computer Animation Festival is now open for submissions! | Submission Deadline: 13 July 2025, 23:59 AoE
Submission Deadline: 13 July 2025, 23:59 AoE
The SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Computer Animation Festival is now open for submissions! We invite creators worldwide to submit their projects and help us showcase the world’s most innovative and exciting computer animation.
In December, the SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 Computer Animation Festival will convene to celebrate the vibrant, diverse, and inspiring world of computer animation. This year’s festival promises its most comprehensive and compelling program, from short films to scientific visualizations to AI-enhanced deep fakes.
An international jury of top computer animation experts will judge the best works entered in each category; from that pool of top picks, they will hand out four prestigious 2025 awards: Best Student Project, Jury Special, Best in Show and Audience Choice.
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice – Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games
The hero, the villain, the journey: it all leads to this. A new My Hero Academia video game „MY HERO ACADEMIA: All’s Justice” is coming soon for ONE LAST SMASH!
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree – Guardian Trailer 1 | PS5 Games
With Nishiki and Rekka by your side, protecting the village will be just peachy! 🍑
Bundesforschungsministerin Dorothee Bär wird gamescom 2025 eröffnen | Federal Research Minister Dorothee Bär to open gamescom 2025
Federal Research Minister Dorothee Bär will take part in the official opening of gamescom on 20 August. This was announced today by Koelnmesse and game – The German Games Industry Association. The minister responsible for computer and video games in the German government will give a welcoming address at the opening of the world’s largest games event. Hendrik Wüst, Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia, has also already been confirmed for the opening. During a tour of gamescom, they and other political guests of honour will gain an impression of the latest developments and trends in the games industry.
Bundesforschungsministerin Dorothee Bär wird am 20. August an der offiziellen Eröffnung der gamescom teilnehmen. Das gaben heute die Koelnmesse und game – Verband der deutschen Games-Branche bekannt. Bei der Eröffnung des weltgrößten Games-Events wird die für Computer- und Videospiele in der Bundesregierung zuständige Ministerin ein Grußwort sprechen. Ebenfalls bereits für die Eröffnung bestätigt ist Hendrik Wüst, Ministerpräsident Nordrhein-Westfalens. Bei einem Rundgang über die gamescom erhalten sie gemeinsam mit weiteren politischen Ehrengästen einen Eindruck von den aktuellen Entwicklungen und Trends der Games-Branche.
Über die gamescom:
Die gamescom ist das weltgrößte Event rund um Computer- und Videospiele für die gesamte Games-Branche. Die gamescom 2025 läuft vom 20. bis 24. August. Sie wird am 19. August 2025 mit der gamescom Opening Night Live eröffnet. Die gamescom wird gemeinsam von der Koelnmesse und dem game-Verband der deutschen Games-Branche e.V. veranstaltet.
Koelnmesse – Branchen-Messen für die Gaming-Industrie:
Die Koelnmesse ist international führend in der Veranstaltung von Messen im Bereich Gaming und Entertainment. Am Messeplatz Köln präsentiert die gamescom das weltweit größte Event rund um Computer- und Videospiele und Europas größte Business-Plattform für die Games-Branche. Die gamescom bringt spielebegeisterte Fans, Fachbesucher und Austeller aus aller Welt effektiv zusammen – physisch vor Ort oder digital von überall auf der Welt. Die gamescom ist damit DAS B2C-, B2B- und B2G-Event rund um Games. Darüber hinaus erweitert Koelnmesse ihr Portfolio gezielt international: In Singapur bietet die gamescom asia für den rasant wachsenden asiatisch-pazifischen Games-Markt eine weitere effektive Branchen-Plattform, die Angebot und Nachfrage umfassend zusammenbringt. Koelnmesse Brasil ist eine Tochtergesellschaft der Koelnmesse GmbH mit Sitz in São Paulo, die sich der Förderung und Organisation von Weltklasse-Messen und Veranstaltungen in Brasilien widmet. Ziel ist es, globale Innovationen, Wissen und Geschäftsmöglichkeiten in verschiedene Branchen zu bringen.
Weitere Informationen:
www.gamescom.global
Die nächsten Veranstaltungen:
devcom, Köln, Deutschland, 17.-19.08.2025
gamescom , Köln, Deutschland 20.-24.08.2025
gamescom asia, Thailand, 16.-19.10.2025
gamescom latam, São Paulo, Brazil 29.04.-03.05.2026
