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9 new events added to AWN's Calendar of Events

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This week's updates to the Calendar of Events includes nine new animation-related events, including the Brussels and Annecy festivals' 2000 editions, and the Animated Castles festival in Italy this October. The Calendar of Upcoming Events is a constantly changing reference source for what's happening around the World of Animation. Use it to stay abreast of animation related activities across the globe. If you know of animation related events that we don't have listed, send an email with the pertinent facts to annick@awn.com.

Bradford Festival announces results

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The 6th Bradford Animation Festival, which took place June 19-24 in
Bradford, England, has announced the following winners. The Bradford
Animation Festival is a project of the newly-renovated National Museum of
Photography, Film and Television in England.


Non-Professional, Under 16: MILAN by Animation Station and Young Asian
Girls Group


Experimental: HIT PARADE by Animation Films Vienna


Adults, Non-Professional: NIGHT WATCH by James Hall


Digital: BUNNY by Chris Wedge








Don't miss the University of Wales College Newport's student show!

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The graduates of the University of Wales College Newport's animation
program will be presenting a screening of their work on Friday, July 2nd
1999 at 6 pm. The screening will be held at De Lane Lea, Dean Street,
London, England in the college's newly refurbished preview cinema. The
films are a mixture of techniques and styles, from an abstract musical
collaboration with renowned percussionist Evelyn Glennie working directly
on film, to a cel-based narrative piece that makes SOUTH PARK look tame.

Catapult promotes Smith and Mayserson

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Catapult Productions' Kim Davidson and Arnie Zipursky, executive producers
of MONSTER BY MISTAKE, have promoted Rob Smith and Mark Mayerson to
producers for the second season of the computer animated TV series. Smith
and Mayerson will join Julie Stall, who was the first season producer.
Mayerson, who created the series, and Smith each directed five episodes of
the first season. Smith will continue to direct while Mayerson will be more
involved in stories and scripts. MONSTER BY MISTAKE began as a Halloween TV

Don't miss the 1999 AICP Show

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The Association of Independent Commercial Producers' (AICP) Eighth Annual
AICP Show, The Art & Technique of the American Television Commercial,
debuted at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City on June 9th, and will
tour in the United States and internationally until April 2000. The show
consists of about fifty live-action and animated spots. Selections were
made by more than 400 judges throughout the US, as well as a panel composed
of members of the industry from advertising agencies, production companies,

Chromacolour International moves global operations

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Chromacolour, an international leader in the manufacture and sale of traditional and digital animation materials, software and equipment, has just moved their manufacturing operation to a new 20,000 square foot facility in North East Calgary, Canada. This is also the location of their global headquarters and Sales and Distribution center. The company's European Sales and Distribution center has been recently relocated to a new facility in London, England as well.

Animha Productions' Latest News

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Animha Productions, a unique association of professionals dedicated to independent film production and animation workshops, recently produced "When the Water is Sick...," in association with the ASIFA Workshops Group. "When the Water is Sick..." has been shortlisted for an award at the 6th Bradford International Animation Festival (BAF!). It will also be included in a special compilation of animated films by children from around the world to be screened in Annecy, France, during the summer of 1999. Another new project has already been launched by Animha.

London Effects & Animation Festival calls for entries

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The London Effects & Animation Festival (LEAF) is part of Digital Media World, a creative technology event. LEAF, a leading European CGI event, will award the best work in the categories of Animated Commercials, Live Action Commercials, Short Film, Music Video, Feature Film, Student, Titles, Idents and Strings, Education and Simulation. The deadline for entries is September 17, 1999. For more information call 01244 393261; or visit www.digmedia.co.uk.

See Mark Baker at MOMI!

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Work from the films of British animator Mark Baker will be on display as part of London, England's Museum of the Moving Image's animation exhibit from Tuesday, June 1 - Tuesday, August 31. For more information call 0171 401 2636.


AWN's 1999 Oscar showcase features "Jolly Roger," an Astley Baker production directed by Mark Baker at www.awn.com/oscars.
For more information about MOMI, visit the

THOMAS THE TANK is headed for the Big Screen!

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THOMAS AND THE MAGIC RAILROAD, a live-action/animated feature length film,
is scheduled to begin shooting this month in England and Canada. Based on
the TV series THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE, the film is a co-production between
Destination Film, Britt Allcroft Co. and Gullane Pictures. Icon Film
Distribution, the British releasing arm of Mel Gibson and Bruce Davey's
Icon Productions, will distribute the film in the UK. THOMAS THE TANK
ENGINE began as a series of children's books by the late Rev. Wilbert

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