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Actual up-date   :  2nd June 2002

"summer - up-date": 15th July 2002   :  Next up-dates

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S to Giannalberto Bendazzi	for getting the 'Zagreb' Animation Theory Award
New articles on ASIFA.NET
Annecy / Zagreb 2002 : Festival Preview	written by Heikki Jokinen
Stuttgart 2002 : Festival Report	written by Thomas Renoldner
ASIFA Activities & News from ASIFA Groups
ASIFA activities at ANNECY 2002	Open ASIFA Meeting         ASIFA Booth         ASIFA Art Auction         Conversations with a Master
ASIFA activities at ZAGREB 2002	Open ASIFA Meeting
ASIFA News 01 / 2002	Our new magazine is here !
International Animation Day	A new ASIFA project is born !
ASIFA in China	Report by Vesna Dovnikovic
New York : Wed. June 19th, 6:30	Converation with Candy Kugel (with Janet Benn)
ASIFA Hollywood : Events on 20 June / 26 June	The State of Industry / History of Terrytoons
ASIFA San Francisco : Mon, 17 June, 7.30 pm	Mike Barrier : In Person
New publications
Animation Journal	Issue Spring 2002 : Table of content
Canadian Animation Directory	Issue 2002-2003 Order Form
Faith and John Hubley Website	PBS website for DelGaudio's documentary
News from Animation Festivals
Zagreb 2002 : 30 years anniversary	Famous artists are coming.....
Ottawa 2002 :	An invitation to ASIFA Members
International Animation Festivals	Close deadlines / Festival Dates

Zagreb Animation Theory Award for Giannalberto Bendazzi

Besides well-organised animation festivals presenting new tendencies in the art of animation, the scientific analysis and critical review is getting more and more important. It was a wise decision of the Zagreb festival to install a theory award, in full terms The Zagreb Festival Award for extraordinary achievement in the field of animation theory and almost inevitable to choose Giannalberto Bendazzi as the first laureat for this new prize. The justification of the Zagreb Festivals says, that the prize goes to "the well known animation historian, book writer, animation teacher and hardworking enthusiast, who is promoting the art of animation throughout the world." ASIFA also heartly congratulates our ASIFA Member Giannalberto Bendazzi to this well-deserved award.

From A to Z - Annecy and Zagreb 2002

The two oldest animation festivals, both initiated by the International Animated Film Assiciation ASIFA, take place again in the same year, and even in the same month. The Annecy Festival was founded in 1960, Zagreb in 1972 and so celebrates this years its 30 years anniversary. How different the events are today, one might also understand, when comparing the two poster. (I give no comment here; the editor.    ;-)    ) Heikki Jokinen has written a preview about both events.

You can find the report in the [ FESTIVAL ZONE ] at | Previews | or you click here.

Stuttgart 2002, between A and Z

Phil Mulloy & Jerzy Kucia Two lucky prize winners staring at the stars. The Stuttgart Animation Festival in 2002 celebrated its 20 years anniversary (11th edition). It definitely belongs to the most important festival, fulfilling the highest quality standards. I was invited to work in the jury for the Young Animation Competition, but had enough time to enjoy also the high-carat short film competition and one film of the feature film competition. Here is my report about this enjoyable event. Thomas Renoldner

You will find the report in the [ FESTIVAL ZONE ] at | Reports | or you can click here.

ASIFA activities at the ANNECY 2002 Festival

"Father and Daughter" original storyboard panel by Michael Dudok DeWit - - - - - one of the items available at the ASIFA Animation Art Auction. The International Animated Film Association, ASIFA, has several things happening for members of the animation community during the Annecy Animation Festival in France, June 2-9, 2002. 1. ASIFA BOOTH Tuesday - Saturday An annual festival tradition, the ASIFA Booth in the Bonlieu festival registration lobby, will be the center of activity for ASIFA at Annecy. The new issue of ASIFA Magazine, plus animation videos, DVDs, flipbooks and art will be available for purchase. Visitors can learn about ASIFA, start a new membership or renew, make a bid in the Animation Art Auction, and sign up for the Conversation With a Master picnic with Wendy Tilby. A SIFA Board Members and national group representatives will be present to talk and answer questions. See you there! 2. ASIFA OPEN MEETING Friday 11 a.m. ASIFA will host a social gathering and meeting for its members and national groups on Friday June 7, at 11:00 a.m. in Salle Pierre Martin (please visit the ASIFA Booth for a map to the meeting location). The Open ASIFA Meetings at international animation festivals serve as a meeting place for all people who are interested in ASIFA. Representatives of the ASIFA Board and of ASIFA Groups are present to talk about our services and future plans, and will answer any questions. Refreshing food and drinks will be served. Guests are encouraged to bring a treat (such as wine or food) from their part of the world, to share with others. 3. ASIFA ANIMATION ART AUCTION Tuesday - Friday At the ASIFA Booth, the second auction of original animation artwork will take place as a fundraiser for the ASIFA Production Fund. This year's collection includes original artwork from "Forever and Ever" by Michaela Pavlatova (Czech Republic), "Kirikou and the Sorceress" by Michel Ocelot (France) and "Father and Daughter" by Michael Dudok DeWit (U.K.). Be sure to come by the ASIFA Booth to see the beautiful art! If you are interested in donating or bidding, please contact auction coordinator Wendy Jackson Hall at jacksonhall@asifa.net. 4. CONVERSATION WITH A MASTER Date and Time TBD The popular series of intimate gatherings with well-known animators continues as Michel Ocelot hosts a picnic lunch and conversation with Wendy Tilby, member of the Annecy jury and director of the Academy-Award nominated films "When the Day Breaks" and "Strings". These events always sell out, so be sure to stop by the ASIFA Booth as soon as you arrive, to find out the date and time, and reserve your ticket!

OPEN ASIFA MEETING - at ZAGREB 2002

Our Open ASIFA Meeting at Zagreb will be held on Thursday, 20 June, from 11-13 o'clock. Board Members present: Vesna Dovnikovic (Croatia), Secretary Sayoko Kinoshita (Japan), Vice President Marco de Blois (Canada), Vice President Heikki Jokinen (Finland), Pierre Azuelos (France), Treasurer Thomas Renoldner (Austria), President And we expect much more representatives from regional ASIFA Groups and many interested people to come: so we may together develope ideas for future ASIFA projects.

ASIFA News : 01 2002 - is here !

The latest edition of ASIFA News is printed, and has been sent to the home addresses of all ASIFA members. If you are interested in our magazine, it will be sold also at the int. animation festivals in Annecy, Zagreb and Hiroshima. Our you should join ASIFA, then we send it to your home. Table of content A Message from The New President - Thomas Renolder a greeting and outline for the future of ASIFA from the new President Activity Report: 2001 ASIFA Board of Directors At the Still Point of the Turning World: A New Concept in Animation and Dance by Pat Raine Webb a review of animator Jessica Langford's collaboration with choreographer Norman Douglas Waking Life: A Review by George Griffin Griffin gives a colourful analysis of the latest film by Richard Linkletter, which is a combination of rotoscoping and digital video. Hollywood Flatlands: review by Adrienne Crew Crew reviews the new book, Hollywood Flatlands: Animation, Critical Theory and the Avant-Garde. Move-Click-Move: The Making of An Animation DVD by Wendy Jackson Hall a review and 'behind the scenes' look at Deanna Morse's new interactive dvd Z is for Zagreb: 30 Years of World Festival of Animated Images in Zagreb by Borivoj Dovnikovic An insider's memories of the Zagreb festival. Tales from Vanishing Worlds: The Puppets films of Katariina Lillqvist by Heikki Jokinen profile of Finnish animator Catching Up with Richard Williams by Dean Kalman Lennert An extensive interview with the famous animator (Who Framed Roger Rabbit) and the author of the new book, The Animator's Survival Kit. Anima Mundi: 10 Years of a Festival in Carnival Style by Lea Zagury and Marcos Magalhaes Two of the founders of Brazil's major animation festival take us through its beginnings and goals.

Preparations for a new ASIFA project have started:

Emile Reynaud - Theatre Optique International Animation Day On 28th of October 1892 Emile Reynaud presented his "Theatre Optique" in the Musée Grévin in Paris. It was the first public screening of animation with a cinematographic apparatus (using handpainted sequences on celluloid strips). Following the idea of the former ASIFA President Abi Feijo from Portugal, ASIFA proposes to celebrate on this date the International Animation Day. In 2002 the project the French ASIFA Group AFCA is already preparing a lot of project, and we hope that many people will join the initiative in this and the following years. Project Info: ASIFA contact person: Pierre Azuelos: azuelos@asifa.net France: AFCA - Olivier Catherin : o.catherin@afca.asso.fr

International Animation Education Conference, Beijing 3-5 April 2002

ASIFA was present at the International Animation Education Conference of Asia, held in Beijing (PR China) from 3-5 April, 2002. The Conference was organised by the Beijing Broadcasting Institute and CILECT (Centre International de Liaison des Ecoles de Cinema et de Television). The title of the Conference was "Traditions in the Light of the New" and the topics were: Cultural Background Effects on Inspiration and Creation (moderator: Myron Emery, Chairperson of CILECT, USA) Computer Animation Education Strategy (moderator: Richard Chuang, President PDI /Dreamworks, USA)) Traditional Animation Education and Future Possibilities (moderator: Prof. Lu Shengzhang, Director of the Animation School of BBI)) The participants came from China, Japan, Singapore, USA, Australia and Croatia. The ASIFA Secretary General was invited to hold the speech on the festive opening of the Conference, that was at the same time the Annual Ceremony of the Animation School of BBI. The Animation School of BBI was founded a year ago and the participants of the Conference had the opportunity to see the results of the 12 months education and training. The awards were given to the students - authors of the best animation works. Beijing Broadcasting Institute, the highest institution of radio and television education in China, is a university affiliated with the Ministry of Education. It is of big importance for the future development of animation in China. Vesna Dovnikovic ASIFA Secretary General

New York, Conversation with Candy Kugel, hosted by Janet Benn

NEW YORK WOMEN IN FILM AND TELEVISION presents another installment in their "Conversations With." series: Candy Kugel will be interviewed by Janet Benn about her experiences in the New York animation industry over the last 30 years, and several examples of Kugel's work will be screened in DV format at the newly-opened DV Dojo, in downtown Manhattan. Time: Wednesday, June 19th o 6:30 pm Place: DV Dojo, 310 Bowery (near Bleecker and Houston), NY 212-477-2299 Cost: Free to NYWIFT, ASIFA-East, WIA/NY and DV DOJO members; $5 others RSVP by prepayment or online at NYWIFT website. "KnitWits Revisited" © 1999 Buzzco Associates, Inc. Candy Kugel's independent and commercial work in animation ranges from her "I Want My MTV" spots in the 80's to the recent award-winning films "In Betweening America" and "(it was.) Nothing At All". Since 1985, she has been a partner in Buzzco Productions, an animation production company, with Vincent Cafarelli and Marilyn Kraemer. The work produced there has been seen and honored around the world. This informal event is co-sponsored by ASIFA-East and Women in Animation/NY. Refreshments will be served. Janet Benn will host NYWIFT's Conversation. Since 1976, she has worked on a variety of animated productions in New York City, most recently as a checker on the Cartoon Network series "Courage the Cowardly Dog". Previously she was a layout artist at MTV Animation and worked for The Hubley Studio on many projects. Janet now teaches production courses in western Massachusetts while continuing her freelance and personal work. FOR MORE INFO: NYWIFT website: www.nywift.org/events/programs/06.html

ASIFA Hollywood presents: Animation Events in June

THURSDAY JUNE 20TH ASIFA/Hollywood, Motion Picture Screen Cartoonists Local 839 and Women In Animation present: THE STATE OF THE INDUSTRY Representatives from the major studios will dialogue with members of Asifa-Hollywood, the Union and WIA - discuss what is going on in the industry (with the focus this meeting on theatrical animation) and show clips from forthcoming animated features. Join us and our guests: • Bill Damashke, head of production for DreamWorks (both 2D and 3D) • Eric Goldberg for Universal • Aaron Parry from Warner Bros. Feature Animation • Also reps (to be announced) from Disney, the new Sony Imageworks studio, and Klasky Csupo. THURSDAY NIGHT JUNE 20TH, 2002 • Doors open at 6:30pm for schmoozing - meeting starts at 7:00pm BURBANK BOARD OF REALTY Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA ASIFA MEMBERS: $5.00 • Non-members: $10.00 For more info, call: (818) 842-8330 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26TH ASIFA-HOLLYWOOD presents THE HISTORY OF TERRYTOONS In 100 minutes! sAn animation history Master Class, hosted by Jerry Beck, gives you a complete overview of the Terrytoon studio - considered the bottom of the barrel of all classic animation. From 1930 to 1969, the highlights, the lowlights, with rare film and video footage including Jim Tyer animation, CinemaScope cartoons, Farmer Al Falfa, RalphBakshi, The Terrytoon "Splash", Mighty Mouse, Gene Deitch, Deputy Dawg, Bill Tytla, Tom Terrific, Philip Schieb, Gandy Goose, Connie Rasinski and many other topics will be addressed. Everything you ever wanted to know about Terrytoons, but were afraid to ask! Ten cartoons period. And in honor of Paul Terry (a notorious cheapskate) all refreshments will be sold! Wednesday, June 26, 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

San Francisco State's Animation Program and ASIFA-SF present

MIKE BARRIER, IN-PERSON AUTHOR OF "HOLLYWOOD CARTOONS: AMERICAN ANIMATION IN ITS GOLDEN AGE" A TALK, SCREENING OF RARE FILMS AND BOOK SIGNING Monday, June 17 at 7:30 PM San Francisco State University, August Coppola Theater (Fine Arts Building, Room 101) Mike Barrier will discuss some of the material in his book and will illustrate his presentation with a screening of some of the films that played an important role in the history of the Hollywood cartoon.. His selection will feature extremely rare works, shown on 16mm film and videotape. The tentative program includes: A Frank Moser-animated Aesop's Fable from early 1928, with a mouse hero and heroine who anticipate Mickey and Minnie's debut a few months later. An early Scrappy with an excellent example of Dick Huemer's eccentric animation. An early sound Oswald with Bill Nolan's animation. An early Terrytoon with Bill Tytla's animation of a giant who is like a rough sketch for the giant in Brave Little Tailor. Rudy Ising's MGM cartoon Home on the Range, followed by the pose reel for that cartoon drawn by Bob Allen. An example of forbidden animation. WHAT REVIEWERS SAY ABOUT "HOLYWOOD CARTOONS" Publishers Weekly - "both a delightful entertainment and a serious study, easily ranking as the definitive overview of the animation industry's accomplishments." New York Times Book Review - "those who take the art of animation seriously will find this tough- minded book challenging and revelatory." Washington Post - "a major contribution to our understanding of the work of not only the Disney animators, but also of men like Max and Dave Fleischer, Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera, John Hubley, and the brilliant Warner Bros. crew." The Economist (London) - "His book is rich in nuggets that bring the era ... vividly to life." Boston Book Review - "a magical gift." Copley News Service - "the first full-length, comprehensive history of a uniquely American art form, and one that is likely to become an instant classic."

Animation Journal - Spring 2002 : Table of Content

Founded in 1991, Animation Journal is the only peer-reviewed scholarly journal devoted to animation history and theory. Its content reflects the diversity of animation's production techniques and national origins. Animation Journal is edited by Maureen Furniss, Ph.D. URL: www.animationjournal.com E-Mail: editor@animationjournal.com Content of Animation Journal, Spring 2002 Issue LAUNCHING THE QUAYS by Lynn Tomlinson INNOCENT PLAY OR THE COPYCAT EFFECT? COMPUTER GAME RESEARCH AND CLASSIFICATION by Jørgen Stensland KILLING IN CARMAGEDDON: HOW USERS INTERPRET VIOLENT ELEMENTS IN COMPUTER GAMES by Faltin Karlsen JAPANESE ANIMATION IN SINGAPORE: AN HISTORICAL AND COMPARATIVE STUDY by Wai-ming Ng JAM HANDY ANIMATION: VISUALIZING THE INVISIBLE by Brian Oakes MOSTLY HIDDEN AWAY: ANIMATION FILM IN THE NETHERLANDS 1940-1945 by Mette Peters and Egbert Barten EXPERIMENTAL ANIMATION: CREATING A DVD by Deanna Morse NEW BOOKS reviewed by Maureen Furniss

Canadian Animation Directory 2002-2003

The Canadian Animation Directory 2002-2003 is now available! This 98 page, spiral bound book is an indispensible sourcebook for individuals and companies wishing to stay connected to the developing Canadian animation industry. Gain access to Canada's animation industry for: Co-production opportunities Employment Networking Training and Education Funding/tax credit The book is available now for $40 Cdn plus shipping and applicable taxes Click here for the order form.

PBS website about Faith and John Hubley

There is a great new website, about the work of Faith and John Hubley. PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) has published the page in connection with the documentary film Independent Spirits: The Faith and John Hubley Story, directed by Sybil DelGaudio. Check it out, it's really phantastic: http://www.pbs.org/independentspirits Some little excerpts from the website: About the film: INDEPENDENT SPIRITS: The Faith and John Hubley Story looks at the creative partnership and careers of these Academy Award-winning animators. The Hubleys re-defined animation, breaking from traditional styles, confronting important social issues and using innovative graphics and experimental sound. With their unique blend of intelligence, humor and social commentary, Hubley films were made by animation artists whose ultimate goal was not to have the mouse escape the cat, but "to increase awareness, to warn, to humanize, to elevate vision, to suggest goals, to deepen our understanding of ourselves and our relationship to one another." Their non-traditional techniques - a blend of watercolor, wax crayons, multiple exposures and lighting from beneath the camera - give the films a spontaneous appearance, and emphasize the free-form graphic approach that has characterized Hubley-style animation. As animation historian John Canemaker has written, "This 'happy accident' graphic style forces audiences to fill in the spaces of what is not seen by using their imaginations." (....) About the director Sybil DelGaudio Sybil DelGaudio directed the four-part series ANIMATED WOMEN (ITVS, 1995). The series won recognition at many festivals and museums, and was honored with an Emmy Award and a CINE Golden Eagle. DelGaudio teaches film studies and production at Hofstra University, where she is professor and chair of the Department of Audio/Video/Film. She is a film historian whose reviews and articles are published widely, and she is a frequent speaker and panel moderator on topics relating to film theory and animation.

Zagreb Animation Festival - 30 years anniversary

Caroline Leaf, Yuri Norstein, Alexander Petrov, the Quay Brothers, Joanna Quinn, Clare Kitson, Bob Godfrey, Paul Driessen, John Dillworth, Georges Schwizgebel, Robi Engler, Phil Mulloy, Paul Bush, Fusako Yusaki, Giannalberto Bendazzi, Stoyan Dukov, Rene Castillo, Piotr Dumala, Jerzy Kucia, Natalya Orlova, Georges Sifianos, Mikhail Aldashin, Karaev, Csaba Varga, Zoltan Szilagy, Bruno Edera, Otto Alder, David Ehrlich...... This are some of the famous international guests coming to the Zagreb Festival 2002, to celebrate the 15th edition of the event. The Zagreb Website www.animafest.hr and ASIFA.NET offer more information in advance. On ASIFA.NET you can find: - An interview with the artistic festival director, Midhat "AJAN" Ajanovic. Click here. - An interview with the long years "good soul" of the festival, managing director Margit "BUBA" Antauer. Click here. - A report about the selection process for films in competition. Click here. Read these fine articles, and: We hope to see you in Zagreb!

All articles can also be found in the [ FESTIVAL ZONE ] at | Previews |

Ottawa Animation Festival : An Invitation to ASIFA Members

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is offering ASIFA members a $10 discount on pass prices at this year's festival: October 2 to 6 at the National Arts Centre. OIAF 2002 features special programs on - R.O. Blechman and The Ink Tank (New York), - Buzzco Animation (New York), - The Gerald McBoing Boing Show , - The Unsung Heroes of Animation: Janie Geiser (U.S.A), Jonathan Amitay (Canada) & Stephen Woloshen (Canada), - 2 part series on Korean Animation, - John Kricfalusi (U.S.A), - Piotr Dumala (Poland), - Taku Furukawa (Japan), - Harry Smith (U.S.A.) and - David Ehrlich (U.S.A.). Don't miss our competitions and panorama screenings to see what is on the cutting edge of animation now. Plus all our great workshops on topics such as software tips and tricks, storyboarding, writing for animation, meet the masters, pitching, portfolio reviews and more. Don't miss the Cartoon Network Animator's Picnic, the parties and the Chez Ani. To order your pass - go to the website at www.awn.com/ottawa/ottawa02/02order.php3 Passes for Asifa members are $185(Can) (includes festival reader, picnic and parties) Our July 1st entry deadline is coming up. To enter go to www.awn.com/ottawa/ottawa02/02entry.php3 There is no entry fee. NEW! ANIMATED FEATURE FILM CATEGORY NEW! INTERNET ANIMATION CATEGORY NEW! NON-NARRATIVE SHORT FILM CATEGORY For more information on the festival, please call us at (613) 232-8769 or send us an email at info@animationfestival.ca

International Animation Festival News

C L O S E   E N T R Y   D E A D L I N E S Ottawa: Entry Deadline: 1st July 2002 www.awn.com/ottwa I Castelli Animati (Genzano di Roma): Entry Deadline: 30th June 2002 www.castellianimati.it U P C O M I N G    F E S T I V A L S ANNECY / France June 03 - 08, 2002 www.annecy.org "KAFF" - KECSKEMET / Hungary June 12 to 16, 2002 www.mediaguide.hu/kfilm/festival ZAGREB / Croatia June 18 - 23, 2002 www.animafest.hr 30 years anniversary!!! "Anima Mundi" - RIO DE JANEIRO / Brazil July 12 to 21, 2002 "Anima Mundi" - SAO PAOLO / Brazil July 24 to 28, 2002 www.animamundi.com.br HIROSHIMA / Japan August 22 to 26, 2002 www.urban.ne.jp/home/hiroanim/bulletin/bulletin-e.htm