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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