XCALIBUR is an exciting and well-crafted action-adventure series that appeals to audiences of all ages. State-of-the-art computer graphics, innovative directing and a moving orchestral score all contribute to making this a magical program that works on multiple of levels, for kids and adults alike.



Pulcinella Award for the Best TV Movie

SPUD AND THE VEGETABLE GARDEN

Prod: Folimage, in co-production with France 3, Teletoon, TPS Jeunesse, SWR WDR

Director: Benoît Chieux, Damien Louche Pélissier



For the inventive design of the characters and the vivid use of color in the backgrounds in a story which emphasizes friendship and the acceptance of personal diversity.



Pulcinella Award for the Best Short-film for TV

1300 CC

Prod: Bermuda Shorts

Director: Eoin Clarke



The jury admired the energy, exuberance and brutal comedy of this fast-moving short film. It used a rough-edged, powerful graphic technique in the service of an inventive script driven by the well-tried engine of a series of misunderstandings between two archetypal characters.



Pulcinella Award for the Best Online Programme



The jury regretfully decided not to attribute this award because it found the entries disappointing from the point of view of both script and technical quality. At the same time the jury would like to encourage the Festival to persevere with this category because of the freedom of expression and production which it offers to a new generation of animation filmmakers.



Pulcinella Award for the Best European Programme

SPUD AND THE VEGETABLE GARDEN

Prod: Folimage, in co-production with France 3, Teletoon, TPS Jeunesse, SWR WDR

Director: Benoît Chieux, Damien Louche Pélissier



Amongst the European entries SPUD AND THE VEGETABLE GARDEN distinguishes itself by the originality of its subject and the quality of its story telling.



Special Mention

POOD

Prod: Saba Co

Director: Noureddin Zarrinkelk



Although the jury deplores the situation of working children in the world today, POOD reflects the mythical relationship between nature and the creator of the first carpet made in Iran. The film achieves its goal by capturing beautiful imagery through limited animation techniques.



JUANITO JONES

Prod: Cromosoma SA

Director: Baltasar Pedrosa



For the poetic approach to story telling expressed through the character of Juanito and for the skillful integration of different animation techniques.



Pulcinella Award for His Career

PHIL ROMAN