Eight animated works have been chosen, ranging from ‘Outrageous to Absurd;’ the festival runs September 20-24.
This year the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is rolling out its 2023 Official Selections announcements ahead of schedule – starting with the Animated Series competition. Eight animated works will compete in the category:
- Ballmastrz: “Rubicon” - (dir. Christy Karacas, United States, Japan)
- Boys Boys Boys “Tristan” - (dirs. Valentine Vendroux, Clawdia Prolongeau, Marie Villetelle, France)
- Haha, You Clowns “Episode 1: Movie Night” (dir. Joe Cappa, United States)
- I Am A Robot (dir. Sean Buckelew, United States)
- In The Heat (dir. Sam Chou, Canada)
- Little Edy “Episode 2” (dir. Felipe Di Poi, United States)
- The Sandman “A Dream of a Thousand Cats” (dir. Hisko Hulsing, United States)
- Yellowbird (dirs. Tsvetelina Zdraveva, Jerred North, United States)
“This year’s competition features an assortment of works that range from the outrageous (Ballmastrz) and absurd (Little Edy, Haha You Clowns), to the more thought-provoking (I am a Robot, Yellowbird) and mesmerizing (The Sandman),” said OIAF artistic director Chris Robinson. “If there was ever any doubt that animation isn't just for kids, this competition should put that tired old cliche to rest once and for all.”
At the time of their selection for the Festival, the Animated Series category included several premieres. Animated Robot will have its world premiere at the OIAF. Other series in this category with premiere status include Boys Boys Boys “Tristan,” an animated documentary series that makes its North American debut, and The Sandman “A Dream of a Thousand Cats” and Yellowbird with their respective Canadian premiere status.
Source: OIAF 2023
Debbie Diamond Sarto is news editor at Animation World Network.
