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DREAMWORKS ANIMATION
INC.
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
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
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
Animation
• 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.
Accomplishments
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
• 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
Employee Incentives
• The company welcomes over 1,400 employees and guests to work and visit
their
studio grounds
• DreamWorks prides itself on recognizing accomplishments and 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.
ProductionsTop 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
• 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
Environment
• Mediterranean architecture
• Ochre, russet and stone
• Silvery olive trees, bougainvillea and flowing water
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
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Access Date: 07 April, 2013
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