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| Actual up-date : 3rd March 2002 | 5th April 2002 : Next up-date |
| Obituary | CHUCK JONES passes away at 89 
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New articles on ASIFA.NET |
| Since february 2002 ASIFA has.... | ...
a new president.
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| Society of Animation Studies |
Call for papers for the 14th SAS conference ....and more updates
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Zagreb Animation Festival |
Interview
with the new festival director
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| News from ASIFA Groups | |
| ASIFA Japan, Tokyo, 1st - 31th march 2002 |
French Animation Festival in Tokyo
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| ASIFA San Francisco, Fri, March 29, 19 p.m. |
Richard William Book Presentation
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| ASIFA Hollywood | Animation Events in March
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| ASIFA Colorado |
International Presentations
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| Other international news | |
| Quickdraw Animation Society - Canada |
Job Offer - Production Coordinators
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| State University of San Francisco |
Job Offer - Assistant Professor in Animation
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| Great Britain, February / March 15th |
British Animation Award Awards Night
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| Great Britain, London, March 12th - 17th |
B A A + Additional Screenings at NFT
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| Great Britain, London, March 16th -17th |
International Art & Animation Symposion
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| Canada, Vancouver, March 15th - May 19th |
Moving Stills, Animation Art Exhibition
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News on other ASIFA Groups' Homepages |
ASIFA Hollywood News
ASIFA San Francisco News
ASIFA Israel New
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| Legendary Animation Artists Chuck Jones (1992-2002) passes away at 89 |
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HOLLYWOOD, February 22, 2000; Chuck Jones, legendary animation director and
artist, best known for his work on the Warner Bros. classic Looney Tunes cartoon series,
died today of congestive heart failure. |
| New ASIFA President - Thomas Renoldner |
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Abi Feijo (Portugal), ASIFA President since ASIFA elections
in Ottawa 2000, has resigned from his position for private motives.
The ASIFA Board voted for Thomas Renoldner (Austria) to become his successor. In his letter of the new president he shortly introduces himself and talks about his ideas of ASIFA's future. Click here to read it or find in [ASIFA ZONE] at "What is ASIFA?" |
| Society of Animation Studies |
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| In the 1st march up-date
of the SAS homepage, the following items have been added: - CALL FOR PAPERS - for the 14th SAS Conference - Glendale/California, September 2002 - Report about the 13th SAS Conference . Montreal/Canada, October 2001 - McLaren-Lambert Award 2001 for Robert Allen - Jury Report (Michael Frierson) - Article: "The end of animation history" - by Mark Langer Click here to read or find at [S.A.S.] (below). |
| Zagreb Festival has a new artistic director |
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The World Animation Festival
in Zagreb, after Annecy the oldest major animation festival, was founded
in 1972, and so celebrates its 30 years anniversary (15th edition) in
2002.David Ehrlich, long time ASIFA Board member, is working for the festival in the selection jury and has spoken with the new artistic director Midhat Ajanovic. Click here to read it or find in [FESTIVAL ZONE] at 'Previews' In the april up-date ASIFA.NET will publish an interview with Margit "Buba" Antauer, Managing Director of the festival. More information at Zagreb Homepage. |
| ASIFA Japan cooperates with French Animation Festival in Tokyo |
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We are especially delighted that Michel Ocelot is invited to visit Tokyo to show his films "Princes et Princesses", "Kirikou et la sorcière", "Les 3 inventeurs" and "La Légende du pauvre bossu". Also, on March 10th, he will be talking with Isao Takahata after the screening. Besides Michel's films, the followings titles will be shown in this Festival: - "Le Roi et l'oiseau" by Paul Grimault - "Gandahar", "La Planète Sauvage" and "Les Maîtres du Temps" by Rene Laloux - "Gwen et le livre de sable" and "Le château des singes" by Jean-François Laguionie For more details, please visit the web site of L'Institut Franco-Japonais de Tokyo at: www.ifjtokyo.or.jp/culture/cinema.html |
| ASIFA San Francisco presents Richard William.... |
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....discussing his new book:The Animator's Survival Kit: A Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion and Internet Animators >>> A TALK, SCREENING AND BOOK SIGNING <<< Friday, March 29 The Exploratorium, 7:30 PM, free Exclusive seating for our members and their guests until 7:25 pm (a ticket is needed) non-members get any remaining seat available Join us as we welcome back to San Francisco the celebrated animator Richard Williams. Richard will show the opening of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, discuss his work and his new book and run other video clips. He'll demonstrate how animators make animated characters walk and talk. The session will end with a short question and answer session followed by a book signing. Copies will be available for purchase at the event. Prescott Wright, who honored Williams by including his work in several of the Tournee of Animation shows in the 1970's and early 80's, will introduce the program. |
| ASIFA Hollywood - coming animation events |
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Hosted by Tom Sito Wed, March 13, 2002 - 7:30pm ASIFA-Hollywoods Animation Center Richard Williams Book Signing Mon, March 25, 2002 - 7:30pm DreamWorks Studios 1000 Flower Street Glendale, CA Doors open at 7:00PM, Show commences at 7:30 RSVP DEADLINE March 15th - call 818-842-8330 - Limited Seating! Animated Educational and Industrial Films Hosted by Jerry Beck Wed, March 27, 2002 - 7:30pm ASIFA-Hollywoods Animation Center Pass us on! Have your friends check out our website and sign up for Animation Alert: info-subscribe@asifa-hollywood.org For all detail information of ASIFA-Hollywood events check us out on the web: www.asifa-hollywood.org ASIFA-Hollywood 721 S. Victory Bd. Burbank, CA 91502 info@asifa-hollywood.org |
| ASIFA-Colorado International Presentations... |
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....with the support of RMCAD International
Animation Program: Wed. March 19th. Richard Williams: presenting the father of the "Roger Rabbit" Thur. March 28th. Giannalberto Bendazzi: presentation on Alexeieff . Thur. April 18th. Ishu Patel: retrospective of his work. @ the Tivoli Theatre. ASIFA-Colorado is thrilled to be able to introduce to the local community all of these international artists and a great variety of animation work, techniques, styles, ideas, attitudes, approaches to creativity and forms of expression. The above events, unless otherwise indicated, happen at 7:00pm @ the RMCAD Design Center, at 6875 E. Evans Ave. (Oneida / Monaco), in Denver. Phone: (303)-753-6046 or 1-800-888-ARTS. Website: www.asifa-colorado.org |
| Quickdraw Animation Society - Employment Opportunities |
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QAS's unique environment
requires unique individuals. Candidates will have an in-depth understanding
and appreciation of the art, craft, and history of animation, as well
as an appreciation of the film aesthetic. They will be able to work
independently, as well as cooperatively as a part of a team, will have
excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, be available
to work some evenings and weekends, and have good computer skills (QAS
is a Macintosh based centre). The preferred candidate will be a working
animator or artist. Previous experience in a non-profit artist-run
centre would be an asset.Applications must include a current resumé and 3 references, as well as a 200 to 600 word essay on the importance of animation as a media art form within the context of film/video/digital convergence. This will allow us to evaluate the applicants attitude toward animation, art, and film, as well as their writing skill level. ------------------------- Film Production Coordinator Working in co-operation with the Board of Directors, Staff, Committees, and Volunteers, the Film Production Coordinator will be committed to assisting members with all film animation production concerns. They will also be responsible for maintenance of operations, production, programming, and library film and video equipment, equipment grant writing and reporting, film equipment purchases and inventory, equipment booking, and technical assistance for courses, workshops and screening events. QAS equipment holdings include Oxberry animation stands (16mm and 35mm), pencil test systems (Lunchbox Synch, Take_2, and S-VHS), and Intercine editing bench. Annual wage: $15,000.00 This is a two year contract, with possibility of renewal. Part time postion. Application deadline: 4:30 pm, March 1, 2002 Start date: April 2, 2002 (start date flexible) ---------------------------- Digital Production Coordinator Working in co-operation with the Board of Directors, Staff, Committees, and Volunteers, the Digital Production Coordinator will be committed to assisting members with all digital animation production concerns. They will also be responsible for maintenance of operations, production, programming, and library digital equipment, digital equipment purchases and inventory, equipment booking, and technical assistance for courses, workshops and screening events. QAS equipment holdings include RETAS Digital Ink and Paint System, and pencil test systems (Lunchbox Synch, Take_2, and S-VHS). Annual wage: $15,000.00 This is a two year contract, with possibility of renewal. Part time postion. Application deadline: 4:30 pm, March 1, 2002 Start date: April 2, 2002 (start date flexible) -------------------------- Send all info to: QAS Hiring Committee 201, 351 - 11 Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2R 0C7 QAS thanks all applicants, but only short listed candidates will be contacted. QAS is an equal opportunity employer. The Quickdraw Animation Society is a non-profit animation production co-op dedicated to the production and appreciation of all forms and styles of animation, as well as to assisting in the growth of a strong and active community of independent animators. QAS believes that it is essential that artists have access to a creative, non-commercial and non-judgmental environment in which to produce their personal visions. It is equally important to promote the diversity and innovation of the animators' art to the general public. QAS is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Alberta Foundation for the Arts, The Calgary Region Arts Foundation, The National Film Board of Canada, Calgary Community Lotteries Board, and the volunteer contributions of our most excellent members. For more information on QAS please visit our website at www.awn.com/qas |
| Assistant Professor in Animation: - San Francisco State University |
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The Department of Cinema at San Francisco State
University invites applications for a tenure-track position
as Assistant Professor in Animation , who will also coordinate
our animation program. Successful candidates should possess an MFA
or equivalent, teaching experience at the university level, a body
of independent work and strength in both filmmaking skills and current
technologies. The candidate should be an animation artist with
personal vision who will give innovative direction and focus
to the Department's animation emphasis, which exists within a strong
program of independent film and new media production. The candidate
should have a working knowledge of animation history and criticism, and
leadership experience in order to coordinate our animation curriculum
with live action, with related areas in the arts, and with bay area animation
groups like ASIFA, PIXAR and ILM. One of 8 departments in the College of Creative Arts, the Cinema Department has 17 full time tenure-track faculty, together with some 30 part-time/associate faculty, serving some 800 film students. Committed to the teaching of production and studies as a common enterprise, we offer a general BA degree in Cinema, an MA in Cinema Studies, and an MFA in Cinema, and a specialized animation emphasis open to both graduate and undergraduate students. San Francisco state university is a large urban university serving a diverse student body in liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs, and is part of the 23-campus California state university system. The mission of the University is to create an environment for learning that promotes an appreciation of scholarship, freedom, and human diversity; fosters excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment; and provides broadly accessible higher education. SFSU faculty are expected to be effective in teaching; to demonstrate professional achievement and growth through continued research, publications, and/or creative activities; and to contribute their academic expertise and leadership to the campus and community. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage and expect qualified applicants from all segments of society. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from women, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities. Applications should include a letter of interest, a complete vita, one sample reel of creative work in video or digital format, and names and addresses of three professional references. Applications should be received by March 18, 2002. Address: Patricia Amlin Chair, Animation Search Committee Cinema Department San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Ave San Francisco, CA 94132 |
| The British Animation Awards 2002 Award Night |
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Created in 1996, BAA
is a bi-annual event, and since its inception has increased industry
participation, audience reach and media coverage through every edition.
The Awards presentation and party following, will be held at the National Film Theatre in London on Friday 15th March 2002. New Award Categories for BAA 2002 are For all detail information please visit http://www.britishanimationawards.com |
| An expanded event: B A A + , 12 - 17 march 2002, NFT, London |
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| A wide-ranging programme
of animation screening and events in March 2002 to complement
the British Animation Awards. Film Screenings, Events, Panel Discussions
For all detail information please visit http://www.britishanimationawards.com |
| International Art & Animation Symposion |
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| March 16 & 17, 2002 Tate Modern Cinema (Starr Auditorium) and The National Film Theatre, London The symposium is an opportunity to explore a diverse range of practices and connections between animation and the visual arts, with a number of outstanding artists/filmmakers. All presentations and panel discussions include film screenings, extracts and/or slide illustrations, and Q & A with the audience. Among the highly profiled participants will be: Al Rees (Senior Research Fellow in Film, Royal College of Art), Ann Course (UK) and Nicole Hewitt (Croatia/UK) (artists,filmmakers), Suzanne Buchan (Animation Research Centre), Gareth Evans (critic/programmer), South African artist and filmmaker William Kentridge , Polish filmmaker Jerzy Kucia , artist, writer and lecturer David Campany , Canadian filmmakers Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis , American figurative artist Jeanine Breaker , filmmakers Ruth Lingford , Jonathan Hodgson, Stuart Hilton, Richard Kenworthy, Michael Dudok de Wit, Joanna Quinn and Caroline Leaf. Screenings will also include films by Jerzy Kucia, William Kentridge, Tim Macmillan, Kirsten Winter, Nicole Hewitt, Peter Tscherkassky, the Brothers Quay and many others.... This event is organised by The British Animation Awards (BAA) http://www.britishanimationawards.com , in association with Tate Modern, the National Film Theatre and the Animation Research Centre (ARC) at The Surrey Institute of Art & Design University College http://www.surrart.ac.uk/arc .
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| "Moving Stills" - Animation Art Exhibition, Vancouver |
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March 15 May 19, 2002 Opening Reception: March 15, 2002, 5 - 8 pm Artist Panel Discussion: March 16, 2002, 2:30 - 4:30 pm Art Beatus Gallery is pleased to present information to you on the following featured animation artists of Moving Stills :
Ann Marie Fleming Bruce Alcock Dan Collins Gail Noonan Joe Chang Hilary Denny Marilyn Cherenko Marv Newland Shelley McIntosh Steve Evangelatos ART BEATUS GALLERY (Vancouver) M1-888 NELSON ST, VANCOUVER, BC, V6Z 2H1, CANADA tel: (604) 688-2633 fax: (604) 688-2685 e-mail: info@artbeatus.com |
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