A tribute to ten animators, with programs of shorts, series and commissioned films, together with lectures, seminars, workshops, etc. Plus a special tribute to Caroline Leaf.





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The Australian Effects & Animation Festival 2002 is a unique opportunity for Australians to learn the creative and technical secrets behind some of the biggest VFX/animation projects from Hollywood and around the world. It provides an exclusive access pass to the leading personalities in the global VFX and animation community. BLOCKBUSTER SESSIONS Leading industry figures from Australia, New Zealand, the US and the U.K provide the lowdown on projects such as Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Ice Age, Band of Brothers, Moulin Rouge & more .... A dedicated screening room will be running the greatest animation and VFX work from around the world throughout AEAF 2002: the latest and the greatest from industry pioneers such as ILM, Blue Sky VFX and Cinesite along with all the entries submitted to the AEAF Awards 2002. AWARDS NIGHT & PARTY The AEAF Awards are Australia's peak industry awards, recognising and rewarding excellence and creativity in 12 categories of competition. Now in its seventh year the AEAF Awards attract entries from Australia and all around the world. All the finalists will be screened at the prestigious Awards night on February 27, 2002 followed by a gala party

KidScreen Summit - The international conference on kids entertainment! THE ONLY event where top kids execs will debate the issues of producing and marketing kids entertainment globally. A fantastic opportunity to get crucial face time with key decision-makers in the kids entertainment industry. Speakers include: * Joel Andryc, EVP, Kids' Programming & Development, ABC Family Worldwide * Finn Arnesen, VP, Programming, Development & Acquisitions, Cartoon Network Europe * Adam Bonnett, VP, Original Programming & Series, Disney Channel * Sam Ewing, VP, International Co-Production & Acquisitions, Buena Vista Services International * John Hardman, VP, Programming and Development, Kids' WB!, WB Television Network * Buzz Potamkin, Acting CEO, Visionary Media & President, Project X, Inc. * Larry Schwarz, CEO, Rumpus Corporation See www.kidscreen.com/summit for FULL DETAILS on Sessions & Speakers or call 416-408-2300 x499.

To celebrate its 21st anniversary, Imagina, the International Festival for Digital Images, innovates. The Monte-Carlo Television Festival aims to highlight the importance of computer graphics in broadcast and content media. The competition will be judged by a panel of internationally renowned experts who have, themselves, brought innovation to the Festival in previous years. The awards ceremony and the exhibition will be an excellent promotional opportunity for the films that are screened.

Animated Exeter is an annual animation festival consisting of a fortnight of animated films, workshops, events and exhibitions every February. Tied to the British Animation Awards Public Choice - the festival hosts events for all ages and levels of professionalism.
Screenings have been programmed by Jayne Piling of BAA. Events include careers day for budding animators, 3d, 2d and computer animation workshops, retrospectives, comic-book conventions, and cutting edge digital animations for the music industry.
Aimed at a large proportion of the community Animated Exeter is an inclusive festival bring the public closer to animation and animators closer to the public.

Find out what's happening in the Portland creative scene. Leaders from some of Portland, Oregon's hottest companies including Wieden + Kennedy, Will Vinton Studios, Jantzen, St2 and more will be on hand to discuss their experiences in the fields of animation, multimedia & web design, interior design, apparel design, and graphic design.

Tickets for each session are $15 and $10 with student ID. Call The Art Institute of Portland TODAY to buy your tickets 503-228-6528 or toll-free 888-228-6528. Proceeds benefit the Oregon Children's Foundation SMART early literacy program.

The 4th Annual Creative Career Symposium will be held Saturday, February 9th, at the KATU Channel 2 studios at 2153 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR. Session One runs from 10am - 12noon; Session 2 runs from 1 - 3pm.

Milia 2002 is the world's interactive content marketplace for interactive entertainment, broadband Internet, wireless media and interactive television. It takes place in Cannes, France between February 4-8, 2002.

Animation 2002 will take place at the University of Teesside on January 31 and February 1 2002. Following on from last years hugely successful events which brought together past-masters such as Ray Harryhausen and future stars like Michael Dudok De Wit, the 2002 event has a hard act to follow. However, it seems that organisers Chris Williams and Siobhan Fenton have managed to achieve the impossible. The line up of speakers and workshops is, to say the very least, impressive. Speakers are descending on Teesside from around the globe, and include Mark Baker and Neville Astley (Astley Baker), Barry Purves, Tony White, Marie Manton and Chris Shepherd (Slinky Pictures). This years 'in conversation with' special guest is award winning animator Paul Driessen. Topping the bill, the organisers are delighted to announce that Phil Tippett has accepted an invitation to join them at next year's event. As well as the usual happenings, delegates will be able to attend workshops by renowned 'Acting for Animators' author Ed Hooks, Cosgrove Hall, Softimage and ToonBoom Technologies. The Regional Screenings of the Public Choice section of the British Animation Awards will also feature as will a number of selected feature films and shorts. For information and details on how you can attend Animation 2002, you can email chris@animex.org.uk or siobhan@animex.org.uk. The website will be launched on December 14 2001 and the complete programme and other details will be included.

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Bugs Bunny has been spanked. Every thing that might possibly offend anyone has been cut from the great films of Hollywood's Golden Age of Animation.

In 1979 Reg Hartt invited animation artist BOB CLAMPETT to Toronto for an in-depth look at his career. The next year FRIZ FRELENG, BERNARD B. BROWN and GRIM NATWICK were given the same treatment. Legendary animation artist SHAMUS CULHANE followed. TEX AVERY would not travel. He talked with Reg by phone. Reg met with and learned from CHUCK JONES.These dialogues have been published.

Get the real deal on why Warner Animation remains today the freshest ever.

12 Different films each Saturday at 7pm.

"REG HARTT'S SHOWS ARE BRILLIANT!"--Sunday Telegraph, England. WELL WORTH A TRIP TO TORONTO. DO NOT MISS ONE OF THESE PROGRAMS. See these great films EXACTLY as we are meant to.