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SKYY Short Film Awards

Begins: April 1, 2001

SKYY Vodka has partnered with the American Cinematheque to launch the SKYY Short Film Awards, to celebrate excellence and vision in the short film format. Short films may be entered into four categories: fiction, non-fiction, animation and a special themed category for films that contain a "cocktail moment." The competition is open to anyone 21 years and older and there is no fee to enter. The SKYY Short Film Awards Grand Prize will be $5,000 to the winner of each category.

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

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Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Flash's Strong Suits: Quick, Cheap and Easy Production

New to Flash and don't have a clue? James Dalby outlines Flash's strong points from utilization to staffing. If you have a story to tell in five minutes or less, Flash may be just the thing you need.

In Production, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld

Animated ANIMATIONWorld

Financing Animated Feature Films in Europe

Through his experienced eyes, Steven Walsh takes a look at the future of feature films in Europe. Will Cartoon Movie prove to be as successful as the Cartoon Forum? What's at stake and play...

In Production, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Tradigital Television: Digital Tools and Saturday Morning

Animating for television series has evolved a great deal over the past twenty-five years and the incorporation of digital equipment and procedures is a huge part of this evolution. Here Sylvia Edwards details the production process and how digital tools are impacting the traditional model.

In Production, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld

Production ANIMATIONWorld

Co-Developing and Co-Producing in Europe An Art Form In Itself

Have you tried to dress an elephant lately? Jan Sawkins does every day! Read on as she outlines the lay of the land as it applies to co-producing animated television series in Europe.

In Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld

Kids Headline News

Advertising & Promoting To Kids

Advertising & Promoting To Kids: Monday, September 10 - Tuesday, September 11, 2001, New York, New York USA.

In Event, Event | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America

ANIMATIONWorld

Gaming: A Similar Process For A Different End Result

While they are two very different mediums, with different demands and dollars, the development of a video game compares with the production of a movie -- and so do their audiences. Jacquie Kubin explains.

In Games, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Gaming

Production ANIMATIONWorld

Producing Animation: An Introduction

Welcome to Producing Animation, Catherine Winder and Zahra Dowlatabadi's new book, which discusses the nuts and bolts and beyond, of the mysterious art of producing.

In Production, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Producing Animation

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Sketching on Location: Pencil Technique

Renowned drawing instructor Glenn Vilppu continues with his sixth sketching on location teaching installment. This month he is discussing the artists most basic of tools and how it should be properly used: the pencil!

In Tutorials | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Vilppu

Blogs

The Animation Pimp: Speaking of Bloated Asses

This month the Animation Pimp, Chris Robinson, takes on the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Three films? Three films represent all the international animation arena has to offer?!

In Columns: The Animation Pimp | Blogs: The Animation Pimp

Festival ANIMATIONWorld

Brussels Turns 20!

The Brussels Cartoon and Animated Film Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary. Join us for a special photo gallery of twenty years.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Acting For Animators

Veteran animation director Paul Brizzi reviews Ed Hooks' book, which combines his years of theater and teaching experience to reveal principles Brizzi says ring true.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews

Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including: Trigun, Shamanic Princess, Blue Seed, Silent Service and Maze.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Anime

Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Publisher's Notebook

Animation World Magazine's yearly "Publisher's Notebook" column introducing the April 2001 issue, where co-publisher Dan Sarto contemplates the past rocky year and mulls over headlines that never were.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Editor

My Trip To Tehran

The Tehran International Animation Festival ran February 19 - 22, 2001. Nag Vladermersky was lucky enough to attend and relates his experiences animated and otherwise.

In Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld

Xilam: A New Convergence Studio With A Tried and True Business Sense

Marie Beardmore sits down with Marc du Pontavice to learn about the many facets of Xilam as it takes to television, gaming, the Web, features and more.

In AWN Profiles | ANIMATIONWorld

Cartoons ANIMATIONWorld

Walking To Toontown, Part 1

How have we all ended up in this animated world? Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman relates his journey into animation fandom. Does it resemble your own?

In ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Dr. Toon

Film ANIMATIONWorld

The Funding of Independents

Heather Kenyon finds out how some of the past years' leading independent films were funded. From Flying Nansen, to On the Possibility of Love, to Rejected, to Clandestino and more, we find out how these clever filmmakers positioned themselves in the money.

In People, Production | ANIMATIONWorld

Film ANIMATIONWorld

Why Does It Take Ten Years!?!

Okay, so maybe ten years is an exaggeration, but why do the majors' feature films take so long to make? Evan Backes investigates.

In Production, Special Features | ANIMATIONWorld

Festival Events

I-CON Sci-Fi/Fantasy Convention

Begins: March 30, 2001

I-CON is a science-fiction, fantasy and comics show. The anime program will feature dubbing workshops, guest speakers and panel discussions. This event is a student run festival and one of the largest in the northeast United States.

In Event Types: Trade Shows, Animation, Live Action, New Media, Special Effects

Entertainment Events

Frames 2001

Begins: March 30, 2001

Frames 2001 is the first global convention on the business of entertainment in India. The two-day event will bring together artists and producers from around the world. The convention will feature discussions, meetings, seminars, interactive workshops, screenings and previews. Last year's festival featured an in depth study entitled, "Indian Entertainment: Strategy and Vision."

In Event Types: Trade Shows, Animation, Live Action, New Media, Television

FanimeCon 2001

Begins: March 30, 2001

FanimeCon 2001 is an anime convention run by fans for fans. The event will feature concerts, video screening rooms, an art show, gaming booths and artists booths. Guests will include Greg Weisman, creator of Disney's GARGOYLES; Adam Warren, U.S. manga artist for DIRTY PAIR and GEN 13; Doug Smith, U.S.

In Event Types: Trade Shows, Animation

TV-Loonland Beats Their Business Forecast

Munichs TV-Loonland AG has beaten their fiscal year 2000 business forecasts, posting significant gains in revenue and earnings. Figures released by the company show revenue at DM 145.1 million, a tenfold increase over last year. Earnings, forecast at DM 11.5 million, rose to DM 16.1 million. Net earnings per share rose to EUR 1.26. Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) improved to DM 21.4 million, while earnings before interest, tax and depreciations (EBITDA) improved to DM 40.6 million. The company states they have liquid reserves of about DM 65 million.

In Business, Business | Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Game Headline News

Academy Of Interactive Arts & Sciences Announces Awards

The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) has announced the recipients of its 4th annual Interactive Achievement Awards. The Awards were presented at a gala event held in San Jose at Polly Esthers on March 22. DIABLO II (PC), developed and published by Blizzard Entertainment, garnered three awards, including the top honor of overall Game of the Year 2001 and Computer Game of the Year.

In Awards, Awards | Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America

Headline News

R!Ot Reels In Daigle As 3d Animator

R!OT has added 3D animator and visual effects artist Dominic Daigle to their animation staff. Prior to R!OT, Daigle worked at Montreal-based Ice Storm Digital, where he worked on the 22-episode series THE SECRET ADVENTURES OF JULES VERNE. His other credits include the films THE SOUND OF THE CARCERI and THE RED VIOLIN, the TV series THE REAL ADVENTURES OF JONNY QUEST and spots for Coke, Molson Dry and Chevy's Venture. Daigle said, "My favorite projects are those where the effects are invisible.

In People, People | Headline News | Geographic Region: All