(Click on image above to see the large poster.)
a four day event Friday July 4 - Monday July 7
at the Seattle Art Museum and the King Cat TheaterScarecrow Video is proud to announce its newest film series, which in the past has included such acclaimed filmmakers as John Woo, Werner Herzog, Nicolas Roeg and Wim Wenders. The Masters of Animation is a four day extravaganza with international and local directors from all generations and animation disciplines. Over 20 renowned artists will converge on Seattle to share and celebrate their works; the program includes seminars, special tributes and premieres. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for everyone, from kids to animation fanatics, to see the creators of some of the most memorable film images ever!
25 animators scheduled appearances include:
Marc Davis (One of the Original Disney animators)
Chuck Jones (Looney Tunes)
Ray Harryhausen (Jason & the Argonauts )
David Silverman (The Simpsons )
Henry Selick (James and the Giant Peach )
Momoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell )
Rene Laloux (Fantastic Planet )
Bill Plympton (Plymptoons)
Martin Rosen (Watership Down/The Plague Dogs)
Gerald Potterton (Heavy Metal: The Movie)
Jack Stokes (The Yellow Submarine)
Featuring many US Premieres:
including the Moebius/Laloux film: THE TIME MASTERS, Mamoru Oshhiís ANGEL'S EGG, Bill Plympton's MONDO PLYMPTON, Lalouxís director's cut of SAVAGE PLANET aka FANTASTIC PLANET, etc.
Tickets on sale at Scarecrow Video now : 5030 Roosevelt Way in Seattle's University district
Cash or VISA/MC/AmEx only; or purchase by phone (206)524-8554 with VISA/MC/AmEx
$10 per show; $8 with a student I.D. Or SAM membership
Saturday/Sunday Special Tributes at the King Cat Theater: $12 / $10 student & SAM
General pass to all shows at the Seattle Art Museum except the Special Tributes at the King Kat Theater: $100. All children under 12: $5 per show
Press: information & materials: 206. 522-5901
Public: information line: 206. 524.8554 FAX: 206.522.5229
EMAIL: scpromo@ix.netcom.com
Outside Washington State: 1.800.700.8554
MON-THUR 11AM-11PM/ FRI.-SUN 11AM-12AM--WEST COAST TIME
A full program schedule follows this page
Look for more information on our website:
www.scarecrow.com
animator tributes, schedule updates, Q&A, and more!
Co-sponsored by Microsoft Network, Animation USA and the Seattle Art Museum
Click here to go to :
The Masters of Animation full program schedule.
Festival Preview and Interview with Event Director Norm Hill by Doug Ranney