Competition 5 - When Abstract Meets Reality We Call It Experimental
Whatever you call it, abstract/experimental ruled the day in Competition 5. Here are some highlights.
Category: Short Films
Ottawa Competition 3 and 4 - Endings are Hard to Do
I have no comment on Competition 3 and only a couple films stood out for me in Competition 4.
Ottawa Competition 2 - There Can Be Happy Endings
There were some tough films in this competition. Three stood out for me.
Ottawa Day 2: Jan Pinkava is Utterly Charming and It's Really Cold
The highlight of my second day in Ottawa was finding a working ATM. But the “treat” of the day was sitting in on an intimate discussion with former Oscar-winning Pixar and current Laika writer/director Jan Pinkava. Friendly, engaging, entertaining and brilliant – utterly charming. Made me feel like audience extra at a taping of “Regis and Kelly.” And it’s really, really cold here.
Ottawa Competition 1 - Keeping It Real
Every year I think Chris Robinson can't take it any higher. But every year he ramps it up a notch. This guy is the master of the post-modern introduction. You had to be there to feel the bizarre energy, to share in the intense, quizzical, weird couple of moments. Then we were back to reality.
DreamWorks Animation to Adapt Alma Short
DreamWorks Animation is in talks with Rodrigo Blaas to adapt his animated short ALMA in a feature, reports Heat Vision.
Framestore Turns Circus into 3D Experience for Philips Parallel Lines Film
Framestore has helped take PHILIPS' award-grabbing campaign, Parallel Lines, into a whole new dimension with its sixth incarnation, The Foundling.
Ottawa Day 1: Please Move Out of My Way!
Is it just me, or do Canadians like to congregate and talk hockey while blocking the entrance to every elevator, hallway, doorway and turnstile in the vicinity? It seemed every single path I took yesterday was impeded by some throng completely oblivious to those trying to navigate past them. Oh, plus I saw some good films!
None Of Us Were Drafted
So here I am in Ottawa, and the film I submitted this year to the festival was rejected. Not only this year but none of my films have made competition here. Not only that, but I'm blogging on the festival and my blogs are really positive. So I'm thinking, maybe I should put in some heavy doses of criticism so the folks at the OIAF won't think I'm kissing their royal Canadian asses. But I don't care if they think that. Let them. I'll blog what I want.
Too Much Schedule
With so many fantastic events overlapping with one another, the Ottawa International Animation Festival really suffers from "too much schedule."
Too Much Schedule
With so many fantastic events overlapping with one another, the Ottawa International Animation Festival really suffers from "too much schedule."
Is Brett Favre's Pecker Really the Talk of the Town?
From the Taiwanese studio and web broadcaster NMA.tv comes their latest animated news “piece,” Brett Favre's Pecker the Talk of the Town. Pardon my cheap pun. It can’t be avoided – you’ll understand once you watch the video.
10 Till 6 #1: Crying Through Toy Story 3, A Stick Figure Action Hero Returns & Animated Politicos
Time Magazine asks why parents cry during animated kids movies, Alan Becker's newest installment of Animator vs. Animation hits the web and Ray Grigg's political documentary I Want Your Money, highlighted by animated US Presidents past and present, hits selected theaters.
Between Bears Wins Animation Prize at Vimeo Awards
Online video sharing site Vimeo, an operating business of IAC [NASDAQ: IACI] tonight announced the winners of the Vimeo Awards at a gala awards ceremony hosted by Ze Frank at the SVA Theater in New York City.
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Not to Scale, Pic Pic Andre's A Town Called Panic Opens In U.K.
Not To Scale directors Pic Pic Andre, famous for their madcap Cravendale spots, have secured UK distribution for their brilliant Cannes-selected film, A Town Called Panic.
Plympton, Stan Lee Bring Content to MTV Geek
At New York Comic-Con, MTV Geek, a new genre site focusing on comic books, games, animation, toys, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and technology content, announced content deals with Bill Plympton and Stan Lee.
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Red Dog Short Gets Feature Deal
Zentropa Intl. Spain, Public Frame, Muak Canarias and Goa Films are partnering on the international co-production RED DOG, reports Variety.
Lasseter-Directed Cars Toons Debuts This Friday
The latest CARS TOONS short, directed by John Lasseter, will premiere on the Disney Channel this Friday, October 8, 2010.
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New Road Runner & Coyote Shorts from Warner: The Matt O’Callaghan Interview
When Warner Bros. asked Matt O’Callaghan to return their yin-and-yang, would-be predator and hoped-for prey pair Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, to the big screen – only in CGI-shape and 3D-depth, O’Callaghan took a deep breath and delivered the goods – and fortunately for all involved with the production, without once resorting to Acme technology…
Annie Awards Deadline Friday October 15
Just a reminder, the deadline to submit entries for the 38th Annual Annie Awards is Friday, October 15, 2010.
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The NFB at VIFF 2010: Featuring the World Premiere of Charles Officer’s Mighty Jerome
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) returns to the Vancouver International Film Festival with seven films, including features that spotlight local heroes Harry Jerome and David Suzuki, and a new short from acclaimed Vancouver animator Ann Marie Fleming
Comic-Con to Stay in San Diego
Comic-Con International: San Diego, the largest comics convention of its kind in the world, today announced it will be staying in San Diego for the foreseeable future.
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The Newest Titles from Warner Home Video’s Looney Tunes Super Stars Series to be Released November 30, 2010
Foghorn Leghorn, the lovable, mischievous rooster and his pals Tweety and Sylvester are the next to headline Warner Home Video’s (WHV) Looney Tunes Super Stars releases, the newest series of DVDs celebrating classic Looney Tunes characters.
Aardman Create World Record Breaking Film for Nokia
Aardman Animations have broken a Guinness World Record for Smallest stop-motion animation character in a film, with their new short film: "Dot."
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Method Builds Sci Fi World for Halo: Reach "Deliver Hope" Short
Method has just completed work on a massive, VFX-filled campaign for Halo: Reach--one of the most anticipated game releases of all time.
