The 2nd annual Ottawa Student Animation Festival, slated for October 21-24,
1999, is now accepting submissions. To ensure a level playing ground
amongst participants, the official competition has been divided into five
categories: high school/secondary films; undergraduate films; graduate
films; first films and children's films. Schools from around the world will
compete for the Best Artistic Achievement in Animation Education award. In
addition to the Official Competition, SAFO '99 will feature a variety of
screenings that highlight an individual, studio or country that has made a
significant aesthetic and/or technical contribution to the animation
community. There will also be numerous hands-on workshops, panels, lectures
and consultation sessions scheduled to help prepare new-comers for the jump
into the professional animation industry. The "Animarket" trade fair will
provide participants with an excellent recruitment and promotional vehicle,
as well as unparalleled industry exposure. This year, the event will take
place in the newly renovated National Archives of Canada Auditorium,
providing improved audio-visual capabilities and offer all events under one
roof. Don't miss this major student gathering, mark up your calendars! The
submission deadline is June 15, 1999. For entry forms (including an on-line
version which can be sent directly by e-mail) and festival information,
visit the SAFO web site.