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DREAMWORKS ANIMATION INC.

DREAMWORKS ANIMATION INC. History. DreamWorks film studio began in California, 1994 Founded by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen

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DREAMWORKS ANIMATION INC.

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  1. DREAMWORKS ANIMATION INC.

  2. History DreamWorks film studio began in California, 1994 Founded by Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen The company was financially backed by the three founders & the co- founder of Microsoft, Paul Allen which contributed $500. million dollars In 2004, DreamWorks animation department split away from the main company becoming “DreamWorks Animation, Inc.” Katzenberg became CEO of DreamWorks

  3. Employee • Employees come from over 30 different countries • The company welcomes over 1,400 employees and guests • to work and to visit their studio grounds • DreamWorks Animation prides itself on recognizing • accomplishments and giving their employees • opportunities for recognition • Employees receive full benefits and 401k options • Stock options also provided to full-time employees

  4. Financials • DreamWorks has earned year ended December 31, 2011 $706.0 million • Revenue decreased by 10% from the prior year 2010, due to the release of only two feature films in 2011, opposed to 2010 which has three feature film releases • Live performances have also contributed to the drop in revenue; the cost to do live performances costs approximately $45.8 million • The cost of revenues for the year ending December 31, 2011, was a total of $480.7 million • In 2010, the cost of revenue also decreased by $25.7 million

  5. Animation

  6. Accomplishments • In 1999, 2000, and 2001 DreamWorks won three consecutive Academy Awards for Best Picture for American Beauty , Gladiator, and A Beautiful Mind • DreamWorks teamed up with Universal Studios to create Gladiator and A Beautiful Mind • The most successful movie produced was Shrek 2, grossing $920,665,658. million dollars which won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film • DreamWorks digital animation studio is perennially ranked in the top tier by Great Place to Work Institute and boasts a 97 % retention rate.

  7. Opportunities • Seeking a Temp Software Engineer for the Media Team Tool Group in the Research & Development department in Redwood City, CA • Develop and optimize the media creation pipeline which allows the artists to prepare their work for reviews • Strong software and developmental skills needed • Graduate students are welcome; candidates must be familiar with python, and a background in java and web technologies is preferred • Must have solid communication skills and an aptitude for working in small teams

  8. Employee Incentives • For four consecutive years, DreamWorks Animation has been named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by Fortune Magazine • In 2012, they were ranked in14th place, out of 100 companies • DreamWorks has a world-class experienced management team, that offer many talented skills in advanced filmmaking • DreamWorks also provides diversity and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants • The current employees come from over 30 different countries and contribute various levels of education and background

  9. The company welcomes over 1,400 employees and guests to work and visit their • studio grounds • DreamWorks prides itself on recognizing accomplishmentsand lists every employee of the company in each film's credits and holds parties for premieres • DreamWorks also likes to give back to the community by coordinating events that help raise money for special causes and organizations • DreamWorks is dedicated to giving their employees the right tools, and guidance they need in order to build a successful career within their company Employee Incentive Cont.

  10. Productions Top 10 Movies Gross Shrek $441,226,247 Shrek the Third $322,719,944 Shrek $267,665,011 Shrek Forever After $238,736,787 How to Train Your Dragon $217,581,231 Madagascar 3 $216,391,482 Kung Fu Panda $215,434,591 Monster Vs. Alien $198,351,526 Madagascar $193,595,521 Madagascar 2 $180,010,950

  11. Environment 460,000 sq. ft of office space 6 acres landscaped with fountains, a river, and lagoon Exercise walking paths, and a courtyard with picnic benches • Mediterranean architecture • Ochre, russet and stone • Silvery olive trees, bougainvillea and flowing water

  12. . Perks • The advantage of working for a company of this size, • and this successful are the health benefits, and stock • options that are available • The stock price is currently at $19.54 a share, and • hasn't dropped below $16.00 a share over the last year • Employees receive personal attention from the CEO when • they are hired. Internships are also available for students • enrolled in college seeking their bachelors or graduate • degree

  13. Works Cited http://www.dreamworksanimation.com/company/careers/jobshttp://files.shareholder.com/downloads/DWA/2415325508x0x5http://files.shareholder.com/downloads/DWA/2415325508x0x428377/a60c398 9-fae4-45cd-9839-55bbd4ef9844/code_business_conduct.pdfhttp://www.forbes.com/pictures/feki45gkhh/dreamworks-animation/http://articles.marketwatch.com/keyword/dreamworks-animationhttp://www.workforce.com/article/20120803/NEWS02/120809962/dreamworks-animation-cultivates-a-culture-of-creativityAccess Date: 07 April, 2013

  14. THE END DREAMWORKS ANIMATION, INC.

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