Screenings

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

Events

ASIFA-Colorado Presents Famed Animation Director And Educator Richard Williams

Begins: November 15, 2001

Triple Oscar winner Richard Williams has won over 250 international awards including numerous Hollywood and British Academy Awards. His films include WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT, THE CHRISTMAS CAROL and the original THIEF AND THE COBBLER animated feature. After his presentation, The Animator's Survival Kit-Why This Book?, Richard Williams will show the opening of WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT, discuss his work and his new book and run other video clips.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation

Film Events

RICA/Wissembourg Animated Film Festival

Begins: November 15, 2001

The RICA (Rencontres Internationales du Cinema d'Animation) is a competitive festival promoting animated film and filmmakers. For its 4th edition the festival will present 250 short and feature films. The official competition will include several feature films and about forty shorts. Five prizes will be awarded, including: the International Jury Prize, Children's Jury Prize and Best Feature Film Prize. Film formats for submissions are: 35 mm (preferably), 16 mm and BetaSP (No Digital Beta). There is no entry fee.

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Short Films

Anime Events

Japanese Animation: Anime And Its Influences

Begins: November 14, 2001

This tribute to the Japanese animated feature film will examine the origins, history, and influences of this prolific art and industry. Clips from such seminal films as AKIRA, GHOST IN THE SHELL, PRINCESS MONONOKE, PERFECT BLUE, LAPUTA: CASTLE IN THE SKY and PON POKO, plus some special surprises, will receive rare U.S. big screen presentation.

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

Film Events

eDIT 2001

Begins: November 11, 2001

eDIT is the international conference for film, postproduction and visual effects in Frankfurt, Germany.eDIT 2001 takes place November 11 - 13, featuring Ray Harryhausen, Volker Engel, Roland Emmerich, Spencer Cook, Mike Belzer and many more.eDIT: Kinowoche is a small festival for film with digital support, from Hollywood to Dogma.

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

Anime at AFI Fest 2001

Begins: November 1, 2001

Two Japanese animated feature films (dubbed in English) will premiere at AFI Fest 2001 at the Pacific Theatre in Hollywood (6433 Hollywood Blvd.). AH! MY GODDESS will screen Saturday, November 3rd at 4 pm and ESCAFLOWNE: A GIRL IN GAIA will screen Saturday, November 10th at 4 pm. Advance tickets available by calling 866 AFI-FEST or through www.afifest.com.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation

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Anime Events

Big Apple Anime Fest

Begins: October 26, 2001

Taking place over Halloween weekend - October 26 to 28, 2001 - at the Directors Guild of America Theater and other venues in mid-town Manhattan, the Big Apple Anime Fest considers itself the "Cannes Film Festival of the Anime Manga Culture," one of the hottest media trends among today's global youth.

Enjoy world premieres, historical retrospectives and the latest in anime and manga culture as dozens of stars, hundreds of industry execs, and thousands of fans hit the Big Apple for a riotous weekend of anime immersion and partying!

In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation

The Art of Chuck Jones

Begins: October 26, 2001

Friday evening preview from 6-9 PM, October 26. A reception for Linda Jones. Preview exceptional original production art, rare limited editions and unique works by the legendary film director, animator and creator, Chuck Jones. RSVP required 212-226-7374 or VIP@animazing.com(link sends e-mail). Saturday, October 27 The Art of Chuck Jones - Hosted by Linda Jones. Exhibit runs through December 2.

In Event Types: Exhibits, Screenings, Animation

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Black Events

Bob Clampett Animation Festival

Begins: October 24, 2001

Bob Clampett is recognized today as perhaps the key force in the shaping of Warner Brothers Animation. This program offers a rare chance to see two hours of his films as he meant us to see them. Uncut. In black and white if they were made in black and white, color if they were made in color.Stars Bugs, Daffy, Porky, the original nude Tweety & lots more.

In Event Types: Screenings, Short Films

Films Events

The Real Bugs Bunny and Friends

Begins: October 20, 2001

A few years back everything that might offend anyone was cut from the great films of Hollywood's Golden Age Of Animation. Little was left for those of us who love these films. This special program offers two hours of great cartoons exactly as their creators meant us to see them.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Short Films

Events

Nightmare Before Christmas - Special Screening

Begins: October 19, 2001

Tim Burton's stop-motion masterpiece, directed by Henry Selick, THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS will be screening for two weeks (Oct. 19 - 31) at Hollywood's historic, restored movie palace The El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Blvd. This is an annual Halloween tradition. On the first night, Friday Oct. 19th, Jerry Beck will be moderating a panel of guests on stage in a Q & A about working with Tim Burton on NIGHTMARE, VINCENT and FRANKENWEENIE.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation

Festival Events

High Falls Film Festival

Begins: October 17, 2001

Animatus Studio is proud to be a sponsor of the High Falls Film Festival, running October 17-21, 2001 in Rochester, New York. Focusing on women in film, the festival is honoring animator Faith Hubley this year with a retrospective of her independent work.

In Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals, Screenings, Animation, Live Action

Festival Events

ARTimation Festival

Begins: October 17, 2001

On Wednesday, October 17th 2001, The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg will host the second annual ARTimation Festival at the AMC Barrington 30 Theatres, 175 Studio Drive from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. There will be two theatres devoted to the showing of Animation and Multimedia programs.

In Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Screenings, Animation, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects

ILM Director Tom Bertino In Person and A Tribute to Billy Greene

Begins: October 17, 2001

ASIFA-San Francisco presents an evening with ILM Director Tom Bertino. Tom is currently working as animation director for DreamWorks "The Time Machine" He joined ILM in 1986 and has worked on over 40 features. Tom's experimental digital animated 35mm short "Work In Progress" will be screened and he will discuss his latest projects. Sally Cruickshank's "Make Me Psychic" will also be shown. Tom did ink and paint on this film and it was his first professional job.

In Event Types: Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Special Effects

Events

Elmo Aardvark CD Release Party

Begins: October 10, 2001

Will Ryan presents AN ELMO AADRDVARK CD RELEASE PARTY!

"Music and Animation" series - Premiere Event! Come celebrate the release of a brand new compact disc of vintage cartoon soundtracks from the classic Hollywood cartoons of Elmo Aardvark. Currently enjoying an internet revival (Renegade Animation and Snappytoons' "Elmo Aardvark: Outer Space Detective!"), these Elmo Aardvark tunes feature many guest performances - including June Foray, Victoria Jackson, Hal Smith, Joanie Sommers and more. Don't miss the fun!

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation

Events

Little Miss Spider Event and Screening

Begins: October 6, 2001

A special screening and presentation on the making of the computer animated film "Little Miss Spider" - directed by Diana Walczak and Jeff Kleiser based on the book by David Kirk - will be held at the Scholastic Store in Soho on Saturday, October 6th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.

David Kirk will read, present his new toys and sign books. Diana Walczak will give a slide presentation on animating Little Miss Spider. The voice of Little Miss Spider, nine-year-old Marichal MacDonald, will make a special appearance.

The Scholastic Store

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation

Events

Aleksandra Korejwo Screening and Silent Auction

Begins: September 29, 2001

ACME Filmworks, ASIFA-Hollywoodand Women In Animation present a silent auction of original storyboard pastels and paintings and a screening of six animated shorts by Aleksandra Korejwo. Polish director Aleksandra Korejwo

In Event Types: Exhibits, Screenings, Animation

Films Events

Reg Hartt Presents The Sex & Violence Cartoon Fest

Begins: September 29, 2001

Many of the best films from Hollywood's Golden Age Of Animation have ben banned. The rest have been cut to bits. This program offers the rare chance to see 14 great films exactly as their creators meant us to. It's Bugs, Daffy, Popeye and pals with all their parts.

Saturday, September 29, 2001 and October 6, 13, 20, 27, 2001 at 9:30 pm Cineforum, 463 Bathurst, Toronto, Ontario Canada.416-603-6643.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Short Films

Screen Events

Giant Screen Theater Association 2001 Conference & Trade Show

Begins: September 20, 2001

The six-day conference will debut the results of the GSTA recently released Economic Impact Study, a comprehensive examination of the quantitative and qualitative factors that affect how large format films are produced, distributed and exhibited. The conference will also feature up to 12 new giant screen films and 4 short films and will introduce a nightly "wrap party" for attendees to network and expound on the events of the day.

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Documentaries, Short Films

Events

Maximum Pictures: The Visionary Cinema of Ridley Scott

Begins: September 14, 2001

All films will be showing at the Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles. Tickets are: $8 General; $7 Student/Senior; and $6 Members.

- Friday, September 14 at 7:30 pm:ALIEN, 1979. Discussion following with director Ridley Scott.Special ticket price: $10 General; $9 Student/Senior; and $8 Members.

- Saturday, September 15 at 7:30 pm:GLADIATOR, 2000.

- Friday, September 21 at 7:30 pm:BLADE RUNNER, 1982 -1991 Workprint Version.

In Event Types: Screenings, Special Effects

Cartoon Events

Reg Hartt Presents: The Sex And Violence Cartoon Festival

Begins: September 10, 2001

For anyone who wants to see classic animation unmutilated, unbowdlerized and as we are meant to see it, the Sex and Violence Cartoon Festival presents Betty, Bugs, Daffy, Popeye et al with all their parts. Seven hours worth. More fun than you thought is allowed... The event will take place at Healy's, 178 Queen Street West Below Bathurst in Toronto, starting at 7 pm.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation

Films Events

The Don And Bill Show: Slightly Bent

Begins: August 31, 2001

The Don And Bill Show: Slightly Bent is a unique showcase that will give moviegoers the rare opportunity to see the animated films of Don Hertzfeldt and Bill Plympton on the big screen. Included in the screening are "Rejected," Don Hertzfeldt's Academy Award nominated film and Bill Plympton's "Eat," winner of the Prix Canal Plus at Cannes Film Festival.

Ten films in all: Five from Don; Five from Bill.

Visit Bill Plympton's Website on AWN.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Short Films

Events

Kinetica 3: A Tribute To Hy Hirsh and the Beat Generation

Begins: August 17, 2001

KINETICA 3 will feature the rarely seen films of Hy Hirsh and the Beat Generation filmmakers of the 1950s, in addition to more contemporary works. The screening is being sponsored by The Division of Animation and Digital Arts of the School of Cinema-Television at the University of Southern California. The screening will take place on campus in the Norris Theater beginning at 7 pm.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation, Live Action

Animation Events

RMCAD and ASIFA-Colorado Present Character Animation Artist Nancy Beiman

Begins: August 16, 2001

Renowned character animation artist Nancy Beiman has worked as a character designer, storyboard artist, producer, animator, director, illustrator, caricaturist and animation teacher for studios in England, Germany, France, Denmark and the U.S.A. Her independent film YOUR FEET'S TOO BIG won a Cine Golden Eagle. Her articles on animation appeared in CARTOONIST PROFILES. Nancy Beiman is currently teaching animation at the SCAD. She will be at RMCAD for a 3-day in-class participation and the ASIFA-Colorado presentation of her work. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at RMCAD.

In Event Types: Screenings, Animation

Film Events

Vancouver Film School Presentation

Begins: August 11, 2001

The Vancouver Film School (VFS) is holding a three hour presentation that includes detailed descriptions of their classical, 3D and Maya programs. Student works will be shown and portfolios will be reviewed. The presentation will be held at the Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, 303 East Cordova Street, Pasadena, on Saturday, August 11 from 2-4pm. The event will include refreshments and prizes. RSVP to rebecca@vfs.com(link sends e-mail) or call 1-800-661-4101