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Newsletter: February 2005

NEWS:

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EVENTS:

1. SPIKE & MIKE'S SICK & TWISTED FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION [Seattle, WA]
2. MONSTER ROAD [Portland, OR]
3. THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE [Seattle, WA]
4. 28th PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL [Portland, OR]
5. SEATTLE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY JOB CONFERENCE AND RESUME WORKSHOP
6. THE ANIMATION SHOW 2 [Seattle, WA]

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS:

7. MANGA & ANIME ART CLUB [Bainbridge Island, WA]
8. ANIMATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE [Portland, OR]
9. AMAZING ANIMATION CAMP [Seattle, WA]
10. MOVING IMAGE ARTS: INTERMEDIATE ANIMATION [Portland, OR]
11. ANIMATION FUN [Portland, OR]
12. SPRING BREAK COMPUTER ANIMATION WORKSHOP [Bainbridge Island, WA]
13. MESMER 3D ANIMATION COURSES [Seattle, WA]
14. OREGON3D COMPUTER ANIMATION COURSES [Portland, OR]


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1. SPIKE & MIKE'S SICK & TWISTED FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION [Seattle, WA]
Highlights of this year's festival include a first-ever animated Spike &
Mike introduction, three brand new "Happy Tree Friends" episodes, Kurt
Nellis' "Proper Urinal Etiquette," Christopher Conforti's "Frog," Josh
Prikryl's "Rip Wack," Bill Plympton's "Krazy Kock," Patrick Mallek's "My
First Boner" and Eric Favela's "The Two Minute Itch." Program contains a
whopping 23 all-new films, plus two "back by popular demand" encores:
Breehn Burns and Jason Johnson's "Here Comes Dr. Tran" and Craig
McCracken's "No Neck Joe." Due to the crass and tasteless nature of these
films, no one under 18 will be admitted!
Location: Varsity Theatre, 4329 University Way N.E.
Info: 206-781-5755

2. MONSTER ROAD [Portland, OR]
February 4, 2005 - 7pm
Bruce Bickford will be in attendance at a screening of "Monster Road," the
feature-length documentary about Bickford's animated life and work. Karl
Cohen of ASIFA-San Francisco says Bickford's vision "includes a remarkable
obsession with the destruction of life and our world. It may not be your
cup of tea, but I think people should know that his work exists."
Location: Whitsell Auditorium, 1219 SW Park Ave., Portland
Info: www.nwfilm.org

3. THE TRIPLETS OF BELLEVILLE [Seattle, WA]
Feb 11, 12, 2005 - midnight only
France/Canada/Belgium 2003. Directed by Sylvain Chomet, who brought us the
acclaimed animated short "The Old Lady and the Pigeons" a few years ago,
"The Triplets of Belleville" is a visually exquisite and curious film that
has a special appeal to animators, with gorgeous 2-D animation that is the
best blend of digital and traditional animation I have seen (unlike most
digital 2D today you CAN see the artist's delicious pencil line in the
finished product). This groundbreaking animated feature film is playing
for two nights only. Make it a Belleville Rendez-Vous!
Location: Egyptian Theater, 805 East Pine St.
Info: 206-781-5755

4. 28th PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL [Portland, OR]
February 11-26, 2005
Animation highlights include a screening of Hayao Miyazaki's "Porco Rosso"
(1992) and "Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" (1984), and short films by
local animators; "Joe Blow" by Mark Gustafson, "Dew Line" by Joanna
Priestley, "Winter" BY Andy Collen, "The Morning After" by Will Vinton and
"Magda" by Chel White.
Locations:
B1/B2 Regal Broadway Cinemas, SW Broadway at Main
GU Guild Theatre, SW 9th and Taylor
WH Whitsell Auditorium, Portland Art Museum, SW Park and Madison
Info: 503-228-PIFF (7433), 503-221-1156; www.nwfilm.org

5. SEATTLE VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY JOB CONFERENCE AND RESUME WORKSHOP [Shoreline, WA]
February 12, 2005 - 8:30am-3pm
Did you know that Seattle is the number second-largest region in the U.S.
for computer and video game development? This event is designed for
students and professionals looking to get into the industry as well as
existing industry insiders looking for new opportunities. For artists,
programmers, designers, business professionals, musicians and writers.
Speakers include Paul Steed, Creative Director, Advance Technology Group,
Microsoft Xbox; John Smith, Senior Producer, Sony Online Entertainment and
many more industry professionals.
Admission: $45 in advance online / $60 onsite at the door
Location: Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave Shoreline, Washington 98155
Info: www.thegameinitiative.com/seattle

6. THE ANIMATION SHOW 2 [Seattle, WA]


Artist: Tim Biskup

Opens: February 25, 2005
Once again, Seattle will be graced by the presence of
Mike Judge (creator of "Beavis & Butt-head" and "King
of the Hill") and independent animator Don Hertzfeldt
as they present their traveling film program, "The
Animation Show." The program includes: "Bunnies"
(Germany - 2002) by Jakob Schuh, Saschka Unseld;
"Guard Dog" (USA - 2003) by Bill Plympton; "The F.E.D.S."
(USA - 2002) by Jen Drummond; "Pan With Us" (USA - 2003)
by David Russo; "Ward 13" (Australia - 2003) by Peter
Cornwell; "Hello" (Austrailia - 2003) by Jonathan Nix;
"Rock Fish" (USA - 2002) by Blur Studio/Tim Miller;
"L'Homme Sans Ombre (The Man With No Shadow)" (Canada -
2004) by Georges Schwizgebel; "Fallen Art" (Poland -
2004) by Tomek Baginski; "When the Day Breaks" (Canada -
1999) by Amanda Forbis, Wendy Tilby; "Fireworks" (USA -
2004) by PES; "The Meaning of Life" (USA - 2005) by
Don Hertzfeldt
Location: Varsity Theatre, 4329 University Way N.E., Seattle
Info: 206-781-5755; www.animationshow.com


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7. MANGA & ANIME ART CLUB [Bainbridge Island, WA]
Friday nights through April 1, 2005 - 8-10pm
Love anime and manga? Like to draw (or want to learn how)? This is the
place to be on Friday nights! In this weekly drop-in art activity for
middle and high-school age teens, you will create and publish your own
manga comics and anime art. Tips and techniques taught by professional
artists, led by local animator Wendy Jackson Hall of Animated Adventures.
Teens only (grades 7-12). To sign up in advance: visit the Boys & Girls
Club to join or contact zdavis@positiveplace.org, 206-855-8486 (Tuesdays
& Fridays). FREE drop-in participation on a first-come, first-serve basis.
A $20 annual membership to the Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island is
required for ongoing participation in the club.
Location: Boys & Girls Club of Bainbridge Island, Nakata Swimming Pool Building,
8521 Madison Ave. NE
Info: www.positiveplace.org or www.animatedadventures.com/maac

8. ANIMATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE [Portland, OR]
Sundays - February 6-March 13, 2005 - 1-4pm
Instructor: Lee Krist
Enrollment limit: 10. 6 sessions Tuition: $225; equipment/lab fee: $40 
Bring your drawings to life and make your own short animated film!
Learning the basic techniques and concepts behind animation filmmaking,
you will create a short animated video story using drawings, cutouts,
objects, flipbooks and a few surprises. No previous experience or special
artistic ability necessary. Families and friends are invited to a
screening of completed work after the class. Equipment and supplies
included. Everyone will receive a copy of the class projects on
videocassette.
Info: www.nwfilm.org

9. AMAZING ANIMATION CAMP [Seattle, WA]
February 21-25, 2005 - 10am-1pm
Instructor: Wendy Jackson Hall of Animated Adventures
Ages 7-10. Pre-registration is required. Maximum enrollment of 15
students. Cost: $175 includes materials and snack. Back by popular demand,
The Children's Museum is delighted to once again offer the Amazing
Animation Camp! Children enrolled in the camp make animated movies using
clay, drawings and cut paper. Each student keeps their artwork and gets a
copy of the video featuring all of the films made in the class.
Location: The Children's Museum, Seattle Center, Seattle
Info: www.thechildrensmuseum.org

10. MOVING IMAGE ARTS: INTERMEDIATE ANIMATION [Portland, OR]
Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm, March 30, April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 2005
Saturdays 10-4pm - April 2, 30, May 7
Instructor: Rose Bond
Six week course; Tuition: $450; w/credit: $1340; Department fee: $65
Course No. ND121-1; credits: 2;
Prerequisite: Animation Fundamentals or equivalent Contemporary
Moving-Image artists are breaking the boundaries between painting,
sculpture, music, and dance. This studio course will explore the
relationship of sound and moving images in the frame-by-frame world of
animation. Narrative structures are critical to infusing meaning to
sequenced images. This course, through screenings and lecture, provides an
explanation of classical approaches to narrative, conventions of cinematic
space and time, as well as an illustrated exploration of alternatives to
classic linear sequencing. This course supports students in the creation
of experimental work that is personally expressive and informed by
historical and contemporary approaches to moving image art.

11. ANIMATION FUN [Portland, OR]
March 21-25, 2005 - 9am-Noon
Info: www.nwfilm.org

12. SPRING BREAK COMPUTER ANIMATION WORKSHOP [Bainbridge Island, WA]
April 4-8, 2005 - 10am-1pm
Technology and art collide in this intensive five-day introduction to
digital movie-making. Use laptop computers, Macromedia Flash MX and other
cutting-edge software to create your own cartoons. Ages 10-16. Taught by
Wendy Jackson Hall and Porter Hall of Animated Adventures.
Location: Bainbridge Island Library, 1270 Madison Ave. N., Bainbridge Island, Wash.
Registration, info: 206-855-9034; www.animatedadventures.com

13. MESMER 3D ANIMATION COURSES [Seattle, WA]
Ongoing courses in Softimage XSI, Maya and 3D Studio Max. ASIFA-Northwest
Animation Association members receive 30% off books and DVDs, 20% off tuition
Info: www.mesmer.com

14. OREGON3D COMPUTER ANIMATION COURSES [Portland, OR]
Ongoing courses in 3D Studio Max, Flint, Flame, Maya, Combustion and
other 3D computer animation and visual effects programs.
Info: www.oregon3d.com