Last Month in Animation.

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

AWN's 1999 Oscar showcase features "Jolly Roger," an Astley Baker production directed by Mark Baker.

For more information about MOMI, visit the "Hidden Treasures" feature in Animation World Magazine's October 1997 issue.

* Friday, June 25 - Sunday, June 27. Dallas, Texas, USA.
The Gathering 1999: Gargoyles World Tour, a convention devoted to Disney's Gargoyles TV series, included an art show, workshops, a dealer's room, a gaming session, a radio show script-reading, a charity auction, and a costumed masquerade. Guests from the Gargoylesshow included creator Greg Weisman, who has also written for DC Comics' Captain Atom and Sony's Men In Black: The Series among others, and is currently writing and editing for Sony's upcoming Starship Troopers CGI series; Frank Paur, producer/director for Gargoyles, Batman: The Animated Series, and supervising director for Spawn; and actor Thom Adcox-Hernandez, who was the voice of Lexington for both Gargoyles and The Goliath Chronicles. The convention was at the Radisson Hotel Central near downtown Dallas, at 6060 N. Central Expressway. For more information visit www.khatt.net/gwt/; or call (972) 243-0345.

* Thursday, July 8, 7:30 pm. Los Angeles, California, USA.
The WIA Writers' Seminar Group met at Saban Entertainment, 10960 Wilshire Blvd. at the corner of Midvale. Brian Casentini from Saban Development was guest speaker. He discussed the development process at the Fox Family Channel, pitching, and what you should include in a presentation bible. Admission was $5 at the door. RSVP was required to Jean Wright at 818-360-8321.

* Saturday, July 10. Burbank, California, USA.
Workout your character voices every second Saturday of the month at Aliso Creek Productions. Directed by MJ Lall, voice-over actor, coach, and producer, you'll read scripts by Women In Animation writers, and do voice-to-picture workouts for WIA artists. Voice-over artists, writers, and artists are encouraged to attend and participate with samples of their work. Call Aliso Creek to register at (818) 954-9931.

* Saturday, July 10, 5 pm. North Adams, Massachusetts, USA.
As part of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA)'s two month animation festival, John Canemaker screened clips and talked about a century of animation. The event was free. The museum is located at 87 Marshall St. For more information call MASS MoCA at (413) 662-2111; or visit www.massmoca.org.

* Saturday, July 10, 8 pm. North Adams, Massachusetts, USA.
As part of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA)'s two month animation festival, "The Birth of Walt Disney Pictures' Dinosaur" presented a behind the scenes look at the work-in-progress. The museum is located at 87 Marshall St. For ticket information call MASS MoCA at (413) 662-2111; or visit www.massmoca.org.

* Monday, July 12, 7 pm. Burbank, California, USA.
The Voice-Over Group meets every second Monday of the month. Contact MJ Lallo at (818) 980-6576 or Murel Whitaker at (310) 412-2719.

* Monday, July 13-18. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
The inaugural Vancouver Effects & Animation Festival (VEAF) exhibited animation and effects works created by people from around the world and presented awards in 22 categories. For more information call (604) 874-5590; or visit www.veaf.com.

* Thursday, July 15, 8 pm. North Adams, Massachusetts, USA.
As part of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA)'s two month animation festival, "The Making of Monsters of Grace" with Jeff Kleiser and Diana Walczak explored the challenges of their collaboration with Robert Wilson and Phillip Glass. The museum is located at 87 Marshall St. For ticket information call MASS MoCA at (413) 662-2111; or visit www.massmoca.org.

Wendy Jackson wrote about Monsters Of Grace in the May 1998 issue of Animation World Magazine.

In addition, you can read an interview with Jeff and Diana in the May 1999 issue of Animation World Magazine.

* Saturday, July 17, 7-9 pm. Los Angeles, California, USA.
An Evening with the Professionals meets every third Thursday of the month. This is a studio field trip series which brings the audience into a different studio each time to talk to industry professionals about a topic that changes monthly. The topic was, "What writers should know about producers." It was hosted by Rhythm & Hues, and the speakers include Ken Roupenian (Producer at Rhythm & Hues), Karey Maltzahn (2D/Post Executive Producer at Rhythm & Hues), Lynne Southerland (Producer at Disney Home Video), and Jeannine Roussel (Producer and Co-Director at Disney Direct to Home Video Feature). Tickets were $10 for members, $20 for non-members. The first event is free if you sign-up for Women In Animation membership at the event. RSVP: Kellie-Bea Cooper at kellie-bea@kellie-bea.com, or tel. (818) 623-0020. Space is limited. You must be put on an admittance list. Rhythm and Hues Studios is located at 5404 Jandy Place.

* Saturday, July 17 and Sunday, July 18. Eagle Rock, California, USA.
ASIFA-Hollywood's ANIFEST '99 was a free 2-day festival of animation. Events included a hands-on animation experience for kids; a stage show by voice artist Lucille Bliss and others; Simpsons comic book artist Phil Ortiz, Warner Bros. Feature Animation director Tom Sito, storyboard artist Bob Miller, plus other professionals also offered individual animation industry insight through engaging stage presentations; demonstrations from animators, storyboard artists and character layout artists; and a silent auction. The festival took place at the Westfield Shoppingtown in Eagle Rock at 2700 Colorado Blvd., located between the 2 and 134 freeways in Los Angeles, CA. For more information call ASIFA-Hollywood at (818) 842-8330.

* Saturday, July 17, 8 pm. North Adams, Massachusetts, USA.
As part of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA)'s two month animation festival, Monsters of Grace, the new digital 3D opera by Robert Wilson and Philip Glass, with animation by The Kleiser-Walczak Construction Company, was shown with the score performed live by the Philip Glass ensemble. The museum is located at 87 Marshall St. For ticket information call MASS MoCA at (413) 662-2111; or visit www.massmoca.org.

* Wednesday, July 21, 7 pm. Beverly Hills, California, USA.
Ray Harryhausen, director Nathan Juran, and genie actor Richard Eyer were on-hand for the screening of a newly restored print of The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad. Tickets (donations) were $20, which included a souvenir booklet. Samuel Goldwyn Theater, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, 8949 Wilshire Blvd. For more information contact The Argonaut Foundation, 10153 1/2 Riverside Dr. #290, No. Hollywood, CA 91602; tel: 818-890-4492; fax: 818-896-6613; e-mail: argonautfound@webtv.net; or visit www.zwebb.com/7thvoyageprod/argonaut/index.html.

* Friday, July 23, 8 am. Hollywood, California, USA.
Ray Harryhausen appeared at a screening of Jason And The Argonauts. Tickets (donations) were $20, which included a souvenir booklet. Location: Mann's Chinese Theatre. For more information contact The Argonaut Foundation, 10153 1/2 Riverside Dr. #290, No. Hollywood, CA 91602; tel: 818-890-4492; fax: 818-896-6613; e-mail: argonautfound@webtv.net; or visit www.zwebb.com/7thvoyageprod/argonaut/index.html.

* Saturday, July 31, 5 pm. North Adams, Massachusetts, USA.
As part of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA)'s two month animation festival, the Center presented the opportunity to meet the artists behind Ghostcatching, an art installation in which new motion-capture technology multiplies the body of dancer Bill T. Jones. This event was free. The museum is located at 87 Marshall St. For more information call MASS MoCA at (413) 662-2111; or visit www.massmoca.org.