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Zagreb Animation Festival - 30 years anniversary	Interview with Margit "Buba" Antauer
Zagreb Selection finished	Report by David Ehrlich
Leipzig 2001 Animation Festival	Film reviews by Stanislav Ulver
ASIFA Slovenia Ljubljana, April 2002	50 years animation retrospective
News from ASIFA Groups
ASIFA France / AFCA	30 years anniversary - and more....
ASIFA Bulgaria	70th anniversary of Soyan Dukov
ASIFA Croatia	An evening with David Ehrlich
ASIFA US Central Downers Grove, IL, April 26-28	Annual Midwest Animators Conference
ASIFA Hollywood - Events: 24th april / 9th may	Stan Freberg / ASIFA East Reel
ASIFA San Francisco - Sun. April 21, 2:30 pm	A. Coppola Auditorium: Careers in Animation
ASIFA Colorado - April 18, 6:30 pm	Tivoli Theatre - Retrospective: Ishu Patel
ASIFA Washington - http://asifa.net/washington	A heartly welcome to the New Website
Other international news
Hiroshima Festival 2002	Now online: Festival Bulletin Nr.1
Other Int. Animation Festivals	actual deadlines / upcoming festivals

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Zagreb Festival: Interview with managing director Margit 'Buba' Antauer

The great animation festival in Zagreb, after Annecy the second oldest among the world leading festivals, this years celebrates the 15th edition. David Ehrlich long years supporter of the festival, has leaded the following interview with the "heart" of the festival, managing director 'Buba' Antauer, who has been on the festival team already in 1974 (see foto on the right side).

The article is in the [ FESTIVAL ZONE ] at | Previews | or you can click here to read.

Zagreb Festival - Selection is done!

David Ehrlich has served as member of the selection jury for the 15th international animation festival in Zagreb. In has critical report he analyses current tendencies in the art of animation, reflects group dynamic processes in these kind of committees and gives some good hints for animation filmmakers, how to improve their chances for being selected.

His report is in the [ FESTIVAL ZONE ] at | Previews | or you can click here to read.

Leipzig Festival - Film reviews by Stanislav Ulver

Stanislav Ulver (Czech Republic) has attended last years Leipzig Festival. His review includes an accurate analysis of current tendencies in the art of animation and highlights some of the most interesting actual animated films, like MONT BLANC by Priit Tender (Estonia), SIX OF ONE by Tim Webb (UK), LA JEUNE FILLE ET LES NUAGES by George Schwizgebel (Switzerland), GRAVEYARD by Michaela Pavlatova (USA / Czech Republic) and many others......

His report is in the [ FESTIVAL ZONE ] at | Reports | or you can click here to read.

Slovenian Animation Retrospective - Ljubljana, April 2002

On the 5th november 1952, Saše Dobrile produced his first animated film "Sedem na en mah" ("Seven at once"). The Slovenian Cinematheque shows the program "50 years retrospective - Slovenian animation" in Ljubljana: Monday, 8.April. 20.00 Monday, 15.April 20.00 Monday, 22.April 20.00 Monday, 29.April 20.00 Igor Prassel is the curator of this program, more information will be published here.

More information is in the [ ASIFA ZONE ] at | ASIFA Groups / Slovenia | or you can click here to read.

ASIFA France - AFCA celebrates 30 years anniversary, and more.....

AFCA celebrated its 30th anniversary The French Animated Film Association (AFCA) was founded in 1971 under the name of ASIFA France. It broke its links with ASIFA "international" in 1974, and has been operating as AFCA from then on. But since 2000, AFCA offers its members the possibiliy of joining ASIFA as well (the group "AFCA-ASIFA France" had 57 members in 2001). AFCA's 30th anniversary celebration could not take place in 2001, but last February, on the 14th (Valentine's Day !), AFCA organized a 2h30 evening film performance, focussed on the themes of birthdays, parties and love. More than 400 people attended this event to celebrate the love of animation together. Iranian films in France Every term, AFCA proposes an animated film programme whose circulation it assumes everywhere in France, mainly in movie theaters and festivals. After organizing "tournées" of Canadian, French, Portuguese and Dutch films, it is now the turn of Iranian films to tour through France (from January 15th to April 15th). « Meeting Iranian animation » is an animated film programme from Kanoon, the Iranian Institue for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults. It consists of five author shorts, whose original design and narrative content are far from underestimating its young audience... Both films and dates of the "tournée" are to be consulted on AFCA's website: www.afca.asso.fr (in French). The Cesars The French "Oscars", called "Cesars", have rewarded Florence Miailhe's pastel animated film "On the First Sunday of August" (Au premier dimanche d'août) in the short film category. This award adds up to a long list of numerous other prizes awarded in many festivals, such as, for example, the "Grand Prix" at the French Animated Film Festival at Auch (South-West of France) in 2001. Disneyland in Paris s The public is invited to discover behind the scenes of a cartoon studio in the new Disneyland Park next to Paris, called "Disney Studio", which was opened on March 16th. It helps understanding how characters are set in motion and "interactive animation desks" even allow people to make their first steps in this art. Information is provided in several languages on www.disneylandparis.com. AFCA - Association Francaise du Cinema d'Animation ASIFA-FRANCE   www.afca.asso.fr 53 bis rue Rodier 75009 Paris France Tél. : 33 1 40 23 08 13 - Fax : 33 1 40 23 09 17

70th birthday of the great Bulgarian animator Soyan Dukov

Bulgaria honoured Soyan Dukov, the great Bulgarian animator, on his 70th anniversary by organising a big retrospective exhibition of his artworks. More than 100 works on paper were shown: caricatures, posters, illustrations and designs for films. The visitors had the possibility to buy a beautifully designed book, a large survey of the work of this extraordinary artist. This event was accompanied by a screening of the most important films by Stoyan Dukov, like "En passant", "Ga", "February". Many friends of author expressed their good wishes for eternal youth and new good films, after Prof. Boyan Biolcnev, rector of Sofia's University, had said in his opening speech the most important period of every artist were the first seventy years of his life. Soyan Dukov is the member of ASIFA Bulgaria, and for many years he was the member of the ASIFA Board of Directors. Pencho Kunchev President of ASIFA Bulgaria

ASIFA Croatia  - an evening with David Ehrlich

David Ehrlich, the renown American animator and professor visited Zagreb as a member of the International Selection Committee for Zagreb Animation Festival. ASIFA Croatia, with the support of Zagreb Film Studio organized an evening with David for the members of ASIFA Croatia, but also for the filmmakers and especially students of animation. The interest was so big that there was not enough seats for all the people who wanted to attend the event. The program was composed of films by David Ehrlich and some American independent animators (Joanna Priestley, Bill Plympton, George Griffin, Sarah Petty, Karen Aqua and Sally Cruikshank). A very interesting discussion about David's work and American independent animation followed. Vesna Dovnikovic, the ASIFA Secretary General and the leader of ASIFA Croatia, announced this event as the first one in the series of regular monthly activities of ASIFA Croatia.

ASIFA USA / Central - 10th Annual Midwest Animators Conference

Friday, April 26th to Sunday April 28th DoubleTree Guest Suites & Esplanade Conference Center, Downers Grove, IL Featured speakers include: Marc Vulcano, Director of Animation, Big Idea Productions Tales of Animation from Veggie Tales Philip Nelson, East Coast Sales Manager, NewTek Animation Software Solutions from NewTek Jack Horwitz, National Film Board of Canada A Delicate Balance: Animation at the NFBC Deanna Morse, Animator and Professor, Grand Valley State University DVD Production - The Making of "MOVE.CLICK.MOVE" Skip Battaglia, Animator and Professor, Rochester Institute of Technology Honor Thy Flaw as a Hidden Intention: The Animation of Skip Battaglia More information at www.asifa-conference2002.org

ASIFA Hollywood - The Cartoon World of Stan Freberg / ASIFA US EAST Reel

Humorist Stan Freberg is well known for his satirical records, advertising spots, movie and TV appearences. But were you aware of the plethora of cartoon voices he has done since 1944? He was Junyer Bear, Pete Puma, a Goofy Gopher, Chester the dog, and dozens of classic cartoon voices! Details are still being worked out for this IN PERSON event - which will include a screening of rare Freberg voiced films - from UPA, Warner Bros. and others! Check back here for further updates. Hosted by Mark Evanier! WEDNESDAY NIGHT APRIL 24TH, 2002 • 7:30pm GLENDALE CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY 222 E. Harvard Street (corner Louise) one block east of Brand, one block north of Colorado ASIFA MEMBERS: $3.00 non-members: $6.00 For more info, call: (818) 842-8330 The annual reel of award winning contemporary films from the ASIFA EAST festival includes today best new commercials, independent shorts and student animation - as voted by the members of our sister New York Asifa chapter. Included are new works from John Dilworth ("Courage the Cowardly Dog"), Bill Plympton ("Eat"), Mark Newgarden ("Cartoons and You!"), and R.O. Blechman's studio ("Chicken Jane") - as well as great new films from Aaron Augenblick, Xeth Feinberg, and many many others! Cool Stuff! Don't miss it! Thursday May 9th 2002 • 7:30pm ASIFA-HOLLYWOOD'S ANIMATION CENTER 721 S. Victory Blvd. Burbank, CA ASIFA MEMBERS: $3.00 non-members: $6.00 For more info, call: (818) 842-8330 For more information about the numerous activities of the ASIFA Hollywood chapter: Visit ASIFA Hollywood Website: www.asifa-hollywood.org Or subscribe to ASIFA Hollywood E-Mail Newsletter: info-subscribe@asifa-hollywood.org

ASIFA San Francisco: Careers in Animation

ASIFA-SF The Bay Area's Animation Association and S.F. States's Cinema Department presents... SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2:30 PM San Francisco State, August Coppola Auditorium (Fine Arts 101, between Creative Arts and the Student Union) FREE!, public invited CAREERS IN ANIMATION with... GEORGE EVELYN, DIRECTOR, WILD BRAIN BRIDGET ERDMANN, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER,IMAGINENGINE CORP. MICHAEL LIPMAN, FREELANCE ANIMATION DIRECTOR AND ANIMATOR A REPRESENTITIVE FROM INDUSTRIAL LIGHT + MAGIC Careers in Animation is an event designed for people who want to know how to find employment in the local animation industry. Representatives from the industry will discuss the kinds of work they do, how to contact companies, who gets hired, what training you need to get a job, how to impress people who are in a position to hire you (portfolio tips) and other basics. This is your chance to get all your questions answered about careers in animation. More information about the numerous activities of ASIFA San Francisco, including more screenings/events etc. etc. at: ASIFA San Francisco Website: www.asifa-sf.org and ASIFA San Francisco Newsletter: www.awn.com/asifa-sf

ASIFA Colorado presents: Ishu Patel

Thur. 4/18/02 - 7:00 p.m. @ Starz FilmCenter / @ Tivoli Theatre located at900 Auraria Parkway ASIFA-Colorado & RMCAD International Animation Program in collaboration with theDenver Film Society present I s h u &nsbp; P a t e l Internationally acclaimed animation director and educator whose many awards include two Oscar nominations, the Silver Bear Award at the Berlin Film Festival, the Annecy Grand Prix and the British Academy Award. For more information about ASIFA Colorado visit their Website: www.asifa-colorado.org

Welcome to ASIFA Washington Website

ASIFA Washington's President Tom Krawczewicz has recently started a great website for ASIFA Washington, hosted by the international ASIFA Website http://asifa.net. Check it out! asifa.net/washington By the way: All ASIFA members or groups can get free webspace on the ASIFA Server!!! Ask the Editor editor@asifa.net

Hiroshima Festival 2002 - news from Festival Bulletin Nr.1

Nicole Salomon Was Appointed International Honorary President! I feel extremely honoured to serve as the Honorary President of Hiroshima Festival 2002. Hiroshima Festival is a great event for the Art of Animation. Since it started in 1985, thanks to the enthusiastic efforts of Renzo Kinoshita and several great Japanese artists in Animation, Hiroshima Festival has developed the initial project along its 8 editions. Its beautiful motto "Love and Peace" has been faithfully followed and it is what Humanity needs, in our violent period of time, for the 21st century. With Animation, the most wonderful artistic medium for communication and understanding between peoples, Hiroshima Festival has built strong links between Asia and other continents. I encourage all artists in Animation to participate in Hiroshima Festival 2002 by entering their works or attending personally. They can be certain to get great appreciation and friendly welcome from the City of Hiroshima and its citizens. Nicole Salomon Get more information at the Hiroshima Festival Online Bulletin:

Int. Animation Festival News

C L O S E   E N T R Y   D E A D L I N E S Hiroshima: Entry Deadline: 10th April 2002 www.urban.ne.jp/home/hiroanim Anima Mundi: Entry Deadline: 15th April 2002 www.animamundi.com.br U P C O M I N G    F E S T I V A L S DRESDEN / Germany April 16 -21 www.filmfest-dresden.de CARTOONS ON THE BAY / Positano, Italy - April 18 - 22, 2002 www.cartoonsbay.com SEOUL / Korea - 4 - 12 May , 2002 www.anifestival.seoul.kr/english/home.asp ANNECY / France June 03 - 08, 2002 www.annecy.org K A F F ' 0 2 June 12 to 16, 2002 www.mediaguide.hu/kfilm/festival The 6th Kecskemét Animation Film Festival and the 3rd European Festival of Animated Feature films and TV Specials are organised. We welcome everybody to participate and visit this joyful event. Festival offers accommodation and catering in Kecskemet for the directors of the competitive session. ZAGREB / Croatia June 18 - 23, 2002 www.animafest.hr 30 years anniversary!!!