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Zoomgo Film Fest 2000

Begins: April 1, 2000

First annual Zoomgo Film Fest 2000 is celebrating creativity, talent and achievement through the use of streaming media and the Internet. The festival will showcase works from around the world ranging from animations to shorts. There will be 100 films/animations selected and posted on the festival site where a panel of professionals from the Independent Film/Animation Industry will judge the top 10 voted films. There will be three overall cash awards: 1st place - US$5,000, 2nd place - $1,000 and 3rd place - $500. Voting will start on June 1, 2000 at zoomgo.com.

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

Sibling Songs: Richard & Robert Sherman And Their Disney Tunes

Mike Lyons meets Richard and Robert Sherman, one of the most popular and celebrated songwriting duos in animation history. Their songs for Disney have created enchanting moments in classics like Mary Poppins and The Jungle Book.

In People | ANIMATIONWorld

Drawing ANIMATIONWorld

Glenn Vilppu: Using The Idea Of Atmosphere

In ANIMATIONWorld

ANIMATIONWorld

Creativity After Hours: The Visual Evolutions of Michel Gagné

Michel Gagn a designer and special effects animator on many major animated features, doesn't limit his creativity there. Bob Miller reveals Michel's after hours projects which range from painting to writing children's books.

In People | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Fresh From the Festivals: April 2000's Film Reviews

Within the world of animation, most experimentation occurs within short format productions, whether they be high budgeted commercials, low budgeted independent shorts or something in between. The growing number of short film festivals around the world attest to the vitality of these works, but there are few other venues for exhibition of them or even written reviews. As a result, distribution tends to be difficult and irregular. On a regular basis, Animation World Magazine will highlight some of...

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ANIMATIONWorld

Frank Welker: Master of Many Voices

Bob Miller interviews Frank Welker, a voice over legend. From cartoons to live-action, it is guaranteed you have heard his voice and probably not even realized. Was that a real parrot, dog, pig or Frank? Includes filmography.

In Voice Acting, People | ANIMATIONWorld

Music ANIMATIONWorld

Will The Real Joe Hisaishi Please Stand Up?

With the imminent release of the newly re-scored anime Castle in the Sky, Andrew Osmond profiles Hayao Miyazaki's musical partner, Joe Hisaishi.

In People | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

The True North, Strong and Meek

Christopher J. Robinson reviews Karen Mazurkewichs Cartoon Capers, which covers the long and exceptionally diverse history of Canadian animation.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

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The Return of Elmo Aardvark in the Twenty First Century!

As Renegade Animation brings the age-old character Elmo Aardvark to the Web, we cut in on SnappyToons Amusement Company executive Will Ryan announcing this new endeavor.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Music ANIMATIONWorld

Paving the Musical Road to El Dorado

Sharon Schatz profiles the big name talent -- Elton John, Tim Rice, Hans Zimmer and John Powell -- behind The Road to El Dorado and finds how music and art are carefully crafted into one.

In Production, AWN Profiles | ANIMATIONWorld

People ANIMATIONWorld

How To Choose A Voice Acting Workshop

Laura Schiff reports good, solid advice from the experts regarding what to look for in a voice acting workshop. Before putting down that cash, read this article!

In Voice Acting, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

It's Raining Pegbars! A Profile Of Animation In Vancouver

While the weather might be cold, wet and rainy, Vancouver has turned into a hotbed of animation activity. Schools, festivals and a wide range of companies have all taken root on Canadas west coast. Leslie Bishko reports.

In AWN Profiles | ANIMATIONWorld

People ANIMATIONWorld

How To Choose A Voice Acting Workshop

Laura Schiff reports good, solid advice from the experts regarding what to look for in a voice acting workshop. Before putting down that cash, read this article!

In Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld

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Shockwave.Com: Fun and Games on a High-Flying Hub

Lee Dannacher goes behind the scenes at shockwave.com, Macromedias spin-off entertainment destination, which is now defining the front edge of seriously fun web animation and interactive fare.

In AWN Profiles, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld

Animated ANIMATIONWorld

A Brief History of Elmo Aardvark on the Web

F. Rank Shaughnessy gives us a sneak peek at his book which outlines the evolution of Elmo Aardvark, including the characters long-standing presence in Internet culture.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Internet ANIMATIONWorld

The Next Wave: Animation on the Internet

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Having A Voice In The Industry

Brand new in town with the dream of becoming a voice actor and no clue as to whom to call? Gregory Singer will give you a few ideas in this getting started 101.

In Voice Acting, Tutorials | ANIMATIONWorld

Creative ANIMATIONWorld

Publisher's Notebook

You Aint Seen Nothin Yet!

In ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Editor

Toy Fair 2000: Keep Those Toons Comin'!

Toy Fair 2000 bombarded buyers with 5-days of non-stop showroom tours featuring the latest and greatest in gadgets, games and action figures. Joseph Szadkowski reports on what's hot.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Company ANIMATIONWorld

The Career Coach: Targeting the Right Employers

Every employer wants to find the right person. Targeting the companies you are interested in, learning about their operations and future plans, is an important step in landing the job you really want. Your diligent research will pay off in the interview because you will impress them by your knowledge and enthusiasm for their company - you know how you can contribute.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Career Coach

Artists ANIMATIONWorld

Voices of Experience

In Voice Acting, AWN Profiles, Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon

Over 35 New Jobs: Animators, Technical Directors, Visual Artists and More

Stardust Entertainment Filmproduktion, a computer animation and visual effects studio located in Berlin-Potsdam, Germany, is looking to recruit a number of people to work on this and other upcoming productions this year. The company language is English.

In Anime, Flash, Anime, Flash | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Film Headline News

The Old Man and His Oscar

On March 26th in Los Angeles, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the winner for Best Animated Short Film...

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Headline News

Exceptional Anniversary Sale on Original Artwork from "The Big Snit"

April 1st, 2000 marks the first day of AWN's fifth year in existence. This is also the 15th anniversary of "The Big Snit," Richard Condie's Academy Award-nominated animated film...

In Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Headline News