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Chubbchubbs Feature Moves Forward With Script

Sony Pictures Animation confirms that it is proceeding with feature plans for its Oscar-winning animated short film THE CHUBBCHUBBS!, by Eric Armstrong, along with production of a follow-up short for theatrical distribution next summer. The computer-animated feature about an intergalactic janitor-turned singer that hooks up with the Chubbchubbs to save the universe will be penned by Dan Wilson and Dave Gilbreth (SMART AND SMARTER). A director is still being sought for the feature.

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Got a Short Stop-Motion Flick? Send it to Morph 2003!

Morph 2003World Wide WebJanuary 2, 2004Deadline: December 18, 2003

Stopmotionfilm.de hosts the second Morph 2003 to highlight the best in short stop-motion films. The length should be two minutes and it doesn't matter if you are a beginner or a professional. For more information, visit http://www.stopmotionfilm.de.

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Animated Short Films Oscar Entries Due Oct. 1

Makers of animated and live-action short films, as well as countries submitting films in the Foreign Language Film Award category, must submit their entry forms and supporting materials to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for 76th Academy Awards consideration by Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003.

Entries in the Short Films categories must submit the entry form, film synopsis, cast and credits list, stills, film print and proof of qualifying exhibition or festival win. Screenings of the Live-Action and Animated Short Film screenings will start in November.

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Arizona State Short Film and Video Fest Puts Out Call

By Rick DeMott | Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 12:00am

9D8µTState University Art Museum Short Film and Video FestivalTempe, Arizona, USAApril 2004Deadline: February 13, 2004

Sponsored by the Arizona State University Art Museum, the Arizona State University Art Museum Short Film and Video Festival highlights the best in short subjects. The event is free to enter and no paper work is needed. The screening of the films will take place at the museum with the exact date announced later in the year. For more information visit asuartmuseum.asu.edu/filmfest/.

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Mania Fest

By Guest (not verified) | Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 11:00am
Begins: September 18, 2003

CINESCAPE magazine presents Mania Fest 2003 which will celebrate the work of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and anime screenwriters and filmmakers. This four-day event will applaud the efforts and imagination of those who push the boundaries between reality and fiction, whether with nightmarish visions or views of other worlds.

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The Palm Springs International Festival of Short Film

By Guest (not verified) | Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 11:00am
Begins: September 16, 2003

The Palm Springs International Festival of Short Films, in its ninth installment, is one of the largest showcases of short films in North America. The event is one of the few qualifying festivals for the Best Short Film Awards of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Along with the market, this year

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Send Your Flicks to Flickerfest

Flickerfest 2004Sydney, AustraliaJanuary 3 11, 2004 Deadline: September 12, 2003

Now in its 13th year Flickerfest 2004, Australia's premier international short film festival will consist of a main competitive program, a short documentary competition, Australian competition. The event will also include a number of workshops, programs and forums. For more information contact tel: +61 (0)2 9365 6877; fax: +61 (0)2 9365 6899; e-mail: flickerfest@bigpond.com; or Web: www.flickerfest.com.au.

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Two Towers Theatrical Cut on DVD: That's the Short of It

OK, the TWO TOWERS DVD (New Line Home Entertainment, $29.95) arrives in stores Aug. 26, 2003, looking glorious in its widescreen edition and packed with the kinds of extras we've come to expect (two documentaries, eight featurettes, plus Sean Astin's short film, THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT, along with the making of it). But keep in mind: this is the theatrical version of Peter Jackson's blockbuster fantasy. There's the extended version still to come on Nov. 18, featuring some 43 extra minutes. So hold on tight and enjoy the second part of the journey.

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New Website Dedicated to Indie Animation

AnimWatch.com is a new Website dedicated to independent short animation. The site was created by animator Steve Ogden, who is working on his short film DOWN IN FRONT. The AniWatch Showcase consists of a selection of 10 short films in various stages of production, including comments from the directors and graphics. In addition, the site contains a monthly feature interview. For August, the site speaks with Brian Taylor (RUSTBOY) with next month being Chris Mullins (BLUE).

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Destino Seems Destined for Oscar Nomination After Taking Melbourne Prize

The recently completed DESTINO, which surrealist Spanish artist Salvador Dali and Walt Disney aborted in 1946 leaving behind unfinished fragments, storyboards, sketches and an original score, won the Grand Prize for Best Short Film at the 52nd Melbourne International Film Festival, Aug. 8, 2003.

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SPI To Showcase Another CGI Short

Bolstered by the success of it's first Oscar-winning CGI short, THE CHUBBCHUBBS!, Sony Pictures Imageworks is releasing another computer animated short, EARLY BLOOMER, on May 9, 2003. Kevin Johnson created and directed the coming-of-age tale about a tadpole as he tries to fit in with his mischievous pond pals. The short began as an in-house training exercise at SPI under the guidance of exec director of training and artist development, Sande Scoredos, for its animators and effects artists to work on the latest methods and new tools to explore visual storytelling.

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Kapow & Studio B Yak Up Series at MIP-TV

The North Sydney, Australia-based Kapow Pictures is taking its first animated series YAKKITY YAK the brainchild of KPs founder Mark Gravas to MIP-TV. The co-production with Canadas Studio B for kids 8-12 is already airing on Canada's TELETOON and has been sold to sold to TF1 (France) and Channel 10 (Australia). KP partner and executive producer Sandra Walters is presenting the 52x11 series at MIP. "Its a character-driven series, and its quirky by nature, she said. "That gives us license to reference reality, but to really push the boundaries," she said. Kapow (www.kapowpictures.com) has built its six-year-old reputation doing commercials for Kellogg's, Optus and Bonds, as well as pilots EGO FROM MARS and AGENT GREEN, which aired on Nickelodeon. The outfit made a big impact with its animated short film SHOW AND TELL, which was nominated for an AFI in 2002, and was named best short film at the Telluride Indie Fest and Most Popular Animated Film at Ausfest 2002. It followed on the heels of Kapows first short film, WYATT EARP, which won Best Animated Short in the Vancouver animation festival in 2000. WYATT EARP has since screened at more than 20 festivals, while Australian television rights have been bought by SBS.

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Fresh from the Festivals: March 2003's Film Reviews

Jon Hofferman reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: The Affectionate Punch by Thor Adam Goodall, Les Chasseurs de Poissons (The Fish Hunters) by Rosana Liera, The Dark Side of the Morning by Erik Rosenlund, Dog by Suzie Templeton, and From the 104th Floor by Serguei Bassine. Includes QuickTime movie clips!

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Oscar Nom Leads to Success for Brown Bag

An Oscar nomination has indeed transferred into real business for Ireland's Darragh O'Connell and Cathal Gaffney of Brown Bag Films. Give Up Yer Aul Sins came out of nowhere it seemed to capture the Academy's heart last yearby this year it has transformed itself into a phenomena. Article includes QuickTime movie clips.

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Rush Your Entries to Soho Short Film Festival

The Rushes Soho Short Film Festival, to be held in London July 26-August 1, 2003, is accepting submissions for the following categories: The Short Film Award, The Newcomer Award, The Title Sequences & Idents Award, The Animated Short Award and The Music Video Award. The film should be no longer than 12 minutes in duration and produced in the last 12 months, up until May 6, 2003. The six-day festival screens the shortlisted films for free throughout Soho's cafes, bars and cinemas, culminating with the awards ceremony on July 31, 2003.

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Sundance Film Festival Honors Splendor And Saints

The 20th Annual Sundance Film Festival wrapped up on January 26, 2003 after announcing the festival winners. Animation was represented in the Dramatic Grand Jury Prize winner AMERICAN SPLENDOR, directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini. AMERICAN SPLENDOR tells the story of comic artist Harvey Pekar using documentary footage mixed with narrative live-action and animation created by Gary Leib and John Kuramoto of the New York-based design and animation company Twinkle.

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The ChubbChubbs Garners Festival Honors

On October 20, the LA International Short Film Festival honored Sony Pictures Imageworks CG short THE CHUBBCHUBBS as Best Animated Short Film. The comedy, directed by Eric Armstrong (animation supervisor for STUART LITTLE 2 and HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE), features an alien hero named Meeper who valiantly tries to warn the patrons of the Ale-E-Inn of impending intergalactic danger. THE CHUBBCHUBBS is the first digitally animated short film produced by Imageworks, and it also recently took Best Short Film honors at Digital Media World's LEAF Awards.

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