Recent graduates of The Digital Animation & Visual Effects school didn't have to go far for their first jobs- They went from studying at DAVE School to working at DAVE Studios just days after graduation. DAVE Studios is a newly formed company (owned by school founders Jeff & Anne Scheetz) set up to provide animation services for their clients.

"Part of the original idea for the DAVE School was the combination of a school and a studio," said School Director Jeff Scheetz. "With our amazing instruction staff, the talented graduates and the cutting edge facilities it makes a lot of sense." Scheetz is also quick to point out that production and classwork never merge,"Actual production rarely fits into the constraints of our curriculum, so all of our commercial production goes to graduates who continue to hone their craft while getting paid."

"Once Upon a Christmas Village" is a 15 minute short written and directed by Michael Attardi who is now completing the script for a feature film version called Snowyville. The feature is scheduled to go into production in the fall. Scheetz adds,"We are really proud of how well the film is doing at festivals, and the European debut will be at Cannes. It's a really exciting time for DAVE Studios and Dream Balloon."

Check out this article from Animation Magazine:
http://www.animationmagazine.net/article/6684