The Grand Prix at Tampere 35th International Short Film Festival has been awarded to the Norwegian Pjotr Sapegin for his film GJENNOM MINE TYKKE BRILLER (THROUGH MY THINK GLASSES) (2004). The jury characterized the clay animation as skillful and imaginative, a work of art and humanity and remarked that it portrays the human nature in a poetic and loving way.
The Best Animation was awarded to the Canadian Chris Landreth for his Academy Award winning film RYAN (2004). A Special Mention in the International Competition was given to GUARD DOG (2004) by Bill Plympton.
The International Competition included 35 short films from 78 countries, selected from the 2,300 entries. The International Jury consisted of Claudia Gladziejewski (Germany), programme director at Bayerischer Rundfunk, director Angela M. Murray (U.K.), director Reijo Nikkilä (Finland) and Graciella Quiñones (Cuba) who is in charge of international relations at Havanas ICAIC Film Institute.
The number of visitors at this 35th anniversary Film Festival increased again from last year. There were more accredited guests than ever before. Out of the 800 guests, roughly 200 came from abroad. The Cuba program and Barry Purvess animations were some of highlights.
As per usual, selected highlights from Tampere Film Festival will be shown on March 19 at the Kiasma Theate in Helsinki. The Tampere 36th International Short Film Festival was held from March 8-12, 2006. Further information can be found at www.tamperefilmfestival.fi.
Rick DeMott
Animation World Network
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