Animation World Magazine, Issue 3.2, May 1998


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Call for Entries

Women's Films Wanted. The Feminale, a festival in Cologne, Germany, is seeking entries for it's ninth edition, October 1-6, 1998. The program has five categories, including Animation. Entry forms are being accepted until June 1, 1998. For information, contact feminale@t-online.de.

Comics Conference. The Sixth Annual Comic Arts Conference is accepting papers to be presented at a joint meeting of comics scholars and professionals in San Diego, California during the Comic-Con International, August 13 - 16, 1998. Faculty, students, and those outside the university community are encouraged to make submissions for papers and sessions which take a critical or historical perspective on comics, comic strips, comic books, woodcut novels, etc. Please note, editorial cartoons, caricatures, and animated cartoons are not within the scope of this conference. A 100 to 200 word abstract was requested by April 24, 1998, however, interested people should contact duncanr@holly.hsu.edu if they are interested but were unable to make the deadline.

Chicago Kid's Fest. The Chicago International Children's Film Festival is accepting entries of animated and live-action works for its 15th edition, which will take place at Facets Multimedia's theaters, October 15-25, 1998. The competition includes six animation categories for feature, short and kid-produced films and videos. The deadline for submissions is May 29 and entry fees range from U.S.$35 to $75 depending upon length. For entry forms and information, call (773) 281-9075.

MTV Offering Student Rewards. As a way to bolster development and recruiting efforts, MTV Animation is offering student animators award money for excellence in animation. To qualify for the competition, students must currently be enrolled in a U.S. university as a junior or senior undergraduate student, and must send in a completed animated film by June 8, 1998. MTV will award $750 to the selected junior films, and $1500 to the senior films which exhibit the best creativity, originality and competency. Selected films will not be aired on or used commercially by MTV without separate agreement. For rules, regulations and entry forms, send your address by
e-mail to kellmanj@mtvn37.viacom.com

The Humanitas Prize. April 15 was the deadline to send in animation scripts for the 1998 Humanitas Prize recognizing "humanizing achievement in television and feature film writing." A total of $125,000 is given to writers whose produced works best enrich their audience. Engraved trophies are also awarded to the winning show's producer, director, story editor, production company and network. The 1997 prize in the "Animation for Children" category went to Alex Taub for The Thank-You Note, an episode of Life With Louie for Fox Kids Network. There is no entry fee and no limit to the number of scripts submitted by one person. Call (310) 454-8769 for an application for next year!

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