Screenings

Animation Events

Hollywood Cartoons Author Michael Barrier in Person

Begins: February 7, 2002

BOOK SIGNING AND SCREENING with Hollywood Cartoons author Michael Barrier. Join animation historian Michael Barrier as he discusses HOLLYWOOD CARTOONS! Barrier (editor and publisher of the legendary animation magazine FUNNYWORLD) will sign copies of his acclaimed book (bring your own - limited copies will be available at the signing for sale). Barrier interviewed over 200 animators in the 1970's & 80's, many who are now deceased, and has spent over 25 years researching the history of American animation. Rare cartoons will be screened! Refreshments served!

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation

Animation Events

Animation Dreams VII: Awake to an Exhibition

Begins: February 4, 2002

Highlighting Emerging Artists from the School of Visual Arts' Film, Video and Animation Department.

February 4 - February 13, 2002 Reception: February 4, 2002, 5 to 7pm

The School of Visual Arts' Animation Dreams VII exhibition, curated by award-winning animation artists Don Duga, Howard Beckerman, and Irra Verbitsky, includes character models, storyboards, animation cells, background drawings,

In Event Types: Exhibits, Screenings, Animation, New Media, Short Films

Animated Events

Disney at 100: The Animated Classics Film Series at LACMA

Begins: February 1, 2002

LACMA presents a full retrospective of the animated classics of Walt Disney. Disney at 100 is a celebration of the gifts that that Walt left us in his animated feature and short films. (All programs begin at 7:30 pm in the Bing Theater at LACMA)

Films include:

- February 1st:Snow White & The Jungle Book

- February 2nd:Peter Pan & Frank and Ollie

- February 8th:Pinocchio & The Three Caballeros

- February 9th:Bambi & The Hand Behind the Mouse

- February 15th:

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation

Shorts Events

Indie Shorts

Begins: February 1, 2002

Our indie cinema is seeking to expand our program to include shorts before each feature, but we need your contributions! if you have an independently produced short of 10 minutes or less on VHS, DVD, or 35mm, send it in for consideration. Although there is no monetary compensation for this exhibition, it is a great opportunity for free exposure in the Berkshires.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Live Action, Short Films

Animation 2002

Begins: January 31, 2002

Animation 2002 will take place at the University of Teesside on January 31 and February 1 2002.

Following on from last years hugely successful events which brought together past-masters such as Ray Harryhausen and future stars like Michael Dudok De Wit, the 2002 event has a hard act to follow. However, it seems that organisers Chris Williams and Siobhan Fenton have managed to achieve the impossible. The line up of speakers and workshops is, to say the very least, impressive.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Short Films, Special Effects

The Knitting Independent Film Series

Begins: January 29, 2002

The Knitting Factory in Hollywood presents The Knitting Independent Film Series.

The Knitting Factory -- home of great jazz, alternative and world music -- presents a bi-weekly film series to showcase independent filmmakers from around the world.

Located on Hollywood Blvd., the Knitting Factory is one block from the red carpet of the Kodak Theater and the Academy Awards ceremony.

Local filmmakers now have a state of the art facility to showcase and maintain a visible consortium of artists in the heart of the motion picture world.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television

Events

An Evening Of Remembrance

Begins: January 26, 2002

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television

Film Events

MOONDANCE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Begins: January 24, 2002

MOONDANCE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2002 January 24-27 Boulder, Colorado USA

ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS & PANELS SCREENINGS, AWARDS CEREMONY, SPECIAL EVENTS & INFORMATION FOR THE MOONDANCE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2002 IS AVAILABLE NOW ON THE MOONDANCE WEBSITE: www.moondancefilmfestival.com/2002info.htm

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Short Films, Television

Film Events

MOONDANCE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Begins: January 24, 2002

You are invited to attend the MOONDANCE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2002 January 24-27Boulder, Colorado USA

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Short Films, Television

Animation Events

Uncle Reg's History of Animation Film Fest: Part One; Animation BM

Begins: January 20, 2002

From The Reg Hartt Animation Archive comes an in-depth look at Animation BM (Beyond Mickey Mouse).

Rare uncut 16mm prints of films by J. Stuart Blackton, Paul Terry, Emil Cohl, Winsor McCay, Max Fleischer, Walt Disney, Otto Mesmer, Ladislaus Starevitch, Raoul Barre, Tex Avery, Friz Freleng, Bob Clampett, Chuck Jones, Shamus Culhane, Walter Lantz and many more.

Screenings are Sundays at 4pm.

Definitely well worth a trip to Toronto!

"Hartt's shows are brilliant!"--London, England SUNDAY TELEGRAPH.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Short Films

Animation Events

Uncle Reg's Unofficial History of Bugs Bunny & Friends

Begins: January 19, 2002

Bugs Bunny has been spanked. Every thing that might possibly offend anyone has been cut from the great films of Hollywood's Golden Age of Animation.

In 1979 Reg Hartt invited animation artist BOB CLAMPETT to Toronto for an in-depth look at his career. The next year FRIZ FRELENG, BERNARD B. BROWN and GRIM NATWICK were given the same treatment. Legendary animation artist SHAMUS CULHANE followed. TEX AVERY would not travel. He talked with Reg by phone. Reg met with and learned from CHUCK JONES.These dialogues have been published.

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Short Films

Animation Events

The State of the Industry

Begins: January 18, 2002

Join moderator BOB MILLER as he discusses the state of the animation industry with three leading pundits: TOM SITO, JERRY BECK, AND MICHAEL MALLORY. From drawn "cel" to CGI, from TV to theatrical feature films - where is the animation industry going? Who knows, but this panel has plenty of educated opinions. Clips will be screened. Refreshments served!Friday, January 18, 2002 7:30 pmASIFA-Hollywood's Animation Center721 S. Victory Blvd in Burbank, 2 Blocks North of Alameda.

In Event Types: Conferences, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation

Events

Canadian Tales for Children

Begins: December 29, 2001

The best in animated films for children created by our northern neighbors in Canada, including Oscar winning shorts from The National Film Board. The Children's Museum of Richmond 2626 West Broad St., Richmond, Virginia at 11:00 am.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation

Events

Marco Polo-Return to Xanadu (Academy Awards Qualifying Screenings)

Begins: December 28, 2001

The Tooniversal Company is pleased to announce that its animated feature will have its Los Angeles premiere engagement at Laemmle's Fallbrook 7 Theaters(in the Fallbrook mall)in West Hills. The engagement will run from December 28, 2001 through January 3, 2001. There will be daily screenings at 11:15 AM only. This run will complete the eligibility requirements for this film to be considered in the new Academy Awards category, Best Animated Feature. The film has also been submitted in three other categories: Best Original Song (When Your Heart Has Wings),

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation

Digital Events

9th Annual New York Digital Salon

Begins: December 17, 2001

The New York Digital Salon (NYDS) will open its ninth annual exhibition of international digital art on December 17, 2001 with a reception held from 6pm to 8 pm. The Ninth New York Digital Salon is sponsored by School of Visual Arts, the Institute for Computers in the Arts, Leonardo, MIT Press and Artbyte magazine. The NYDS exhibits the work of prominent digital artists from around the globe--this year 17 countries are represented--and displays the numerous forms in which digital art hasevolved. From digital prints to interactive

In Event Types: Exhibits, Screenings, Animation, New Media

Events

Battle of the Planets Screening

Begins: December 16, 2001

Rhino Home Video hosts a special screening of Battle of the Planets at the Comic Book and Science Fiction Convention on December 16, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. Free t-shirts will be awarded to the first 500 people in attendance.

An exclusive autograph session follows at 1:00 p.m. with voice talent Janet Waldo and Alan Young.

Admission is $5.00. The Shrine Auditorium Expo Center is located at 700 West 32nd Street in Los Angeles. Call 818-954-8432 for more information.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Screenings, Animation

Animation Events

Incontri Arte Animazione - Art & Animation Conference and Screening

Begins: December 8, 2001

The meeting aims at stimulating attention on animation as an art form with a particular stress on independant short films of research, experimentation and artistic expression.

In Event Types: Conferences, Screenings, Animation, New Media

Animation Events

Local 839

Begins: December 7, 2001

The animation community is invited to Local 839's Open House Holiday Party, Friday, December 7 from 6 pm to midnight.

Beverly Garland Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom, 4222 Vineland in North Hollywood (just south of the 101).

Free hors d'oeuvres and no-host bar; open to the entire animation community. No RSVP necessary; call Local 839 at (818) 766-7151 for details.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Animation, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television

Telluride IndieFest

Begins: December 6, 2001

Telluride IndieFest is an international event that showcases the best independent films and screenplays in the world. All genres are acceptable and multiple entries are allowed. Screenplays should be no longer than 120 pages. Film and video entries are previewed on standard VHS NTSC video (no PAL format). Selected artists may screen their entries during the festival in either Beta SP, Digital Betacam SP or standard VHS. Entry fees vary according to material length and date of entry.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, New Media, Short Films

"Shadow Boxers" With Short

Begins: December 6, 2001

The American Cinematheque

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Documentaries

Events

ASIFA-Hollywood Christmas Party

Begins: December 6, 2001

IT'S THE ASIFA-HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS CARTOON PARTY!

See cool cartoons! Eat food! Have fun! Buy stuff!

Jerry Beck will be digging through his bag of holiday toons to put on a zany show. Meanwhile, shop ASIFA for great gifts! Cels, collector's items, books and stuff for your animators' stockings.

Taking place at the ASIFA-Hollywood Reindeer Corral 721 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91502 - 2 blocks North of Alameda.

ADMISSION FREE!!!!!

In Event Types: Exhibits, Screenings, Animation, Short Films

Festival Events

Reg Hartt's Sex & Violence Cartoon Festival

Begins: December 1, 2001

"Hartt's shows are brilliant!" raves London, England's SUNDAY TELEGRAPH.

Find out for yourself.

7pm every Saturday night.

Reg Hartt sponsored animation symposia with Bob Clampett, Shamus Culhane, Friz Freleng and Grim Natwick from whom he learned the tricks they used to outwit scissor happy censors.

The great films from Hollywood's Golden Age of Animation were made for big kids (adults). Many are today banned. The rest are bowdlerized. See them as we were meant to.

Different program every week. 12 in each festival.

Well worth a trip to Toronto.

In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Short Films

Film Events

Pordenone Film Festival

Begins: November 30, 2001

This short series, compiled with the help of the Cineteca del Friuli

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Short Films

Interactive Events

Webproducteurs World Tour 2001

Begins: November 28, 2001

"Les Webproducteurs" is a non-profit organization which brings together French Internet production companies responsible for a vast spectrum of editorial and audiovisual content - both interactive and linear - including animations, illustrations, music, games, fiction, cross platform and documentaries.In every city, Les Webproducteurs highlights the output and creativity of 60 webproduction companies and the content they offer for your Internet portals, interactive and linear TV. The World Tour takes place in the cities of Paris, Amsterdam, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Mexico.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Live Action, New Media, Television

Festival Events

18th EuropaCinema & TV - Viareggio Film Festival

Begins: November 27, 2001

The Europa Cinema & TV - Viareggio Film Festival started in 1984 as a live-action, feature film festival. Since its 15th edition, EuropaCinema & TV has programmed animation to encourage its interaction with live-action cinema. The festival features a selection of 12 European animated shorts; each of them is programmed immediately before a feature film in competition. All works submitted must have their Italian premiere at the festival.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Live Action, Short Films