Guest: Kaj Pindal - Sheridan College - Professor - Animation

Kaj Pindal currently holds the position of professor at the Sheridan Collage. He has been in the animation field for over 40 years and continues to pass on his knowledge of the world of animation in every facet and is a well respected professor.  Mr. Pindal grew up in Copengahen and quickly landed his first assignment during world war two as a cartoonist. He directed What On Earth a short film which went on to garner an academy award for the best short subject. Over his career he has directed and produced numerous projects and continues to inspire the next generation of animators not just at Sheridan Collage but across the globe. One of the most famous schools in the world Sheridan Collage is located in Oakville Ontario Canada. Sheridan prides itself on a reputation for leadership in the field of digital media studies. It has interesting courses related to 2D and 3D animation. The most interesting point about the collage is the fact it was one of the first schools in the world that offered animation courses. Some of the classical animators on Walt Disney's classic features are Sheridan grads! Sheridan graduates include Academy Award nominees (three) and winners (two), and an Emmy Award winner. In 2005, animation professor Mr. Pindal won an Emmy Award. Sheridan film students have picked up awards at festivals around the world and have gone on to work for Pixar, Dreamworks, Cookie Jar and other giants of animation and gaming. You can email your questions to 123filmeasy@gmail.com Link: www.123FilmEasy.com. Follow us on Twitter @123Film