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NEWS:
1. WINTER’S HAPPY TRAILS
2. INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
EVENTS:
3. NW ASIAN-AMERICAN FILM FEST [Seattle]
4. GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE [Seattle]
5. NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS [Seattle]
6. SHARK TALE [Everywhere]
7. MO WILLEMS IN PERSON [Seattle]
8. WIGGLYWORLD/NW FILM FORUM OPENING BASH [Seattle]
9. BORROWING TIME: WEB CROWELL FILM PREMIERE [Seattle]
10. CRACKPOT CRAFTERS COLLECTION [Seattle]
11. AMERICA’S FUNNIEST WHITE HOUSE VIDEOS [Seattle]
12. INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY: ASIFA ANIMATORS' SOCIALS [Portland AND Seattle!]
13. OLYMPIA FILM FESTIVAL [Olympia, WA]
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS:
14. DIRECT ANIMATION IS A CONTACT SPORT [Portland]
15. DIRECT ANIMATION IS A CONTACT SPORT [Seattle]
16. MOVING IMAGE ARTS: INTERMEDIATE ANIMATION [Portland]
17. ROSE BOND TEACHES AFTER EFFECTS [Portland]
18. MIXED-MEDIA ANIMATION INTENSIVES WEEKEND [Seattle, WA]
19. MESMER 3D ANIMATION COURSES [Seattle, WA]
20. OREGON3D COMPUTER ANIMATION COURSES [Portland, OR]
21. COYOTE ANIMATION [Seattle, WA]
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NEWS
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1. WINTER’S HAPPY TRAILS
Happy Trails Animation in Oregon has completed a new short film entitled
“Winter.” Don’t miss your opportunity to see it at the upcoming ASIFA
Animators Socials on October 28th in Seattle and Portland. Upcoming
festival screenings of “Winter” also include the Cinanima festival in
Portugal and the Denver International Film Festival in Colorado.
More info: www.happytrailsanimation.com
2. INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY
In 2002, the International Animated Film Association (ASIFA) launched its
International Animation Day to commemorate the first public performance of
Emile Reynaud's Optical Theatre at the Grévin Museum in Paris in 1892. The
different ASIFA groups, which are represented in about thirty countries in
the world, are ready to celebrate this World Day. Celebrate in your own
way, or join in the local festivities at the Animators’ Socials in
Portland and Seattle. More info under “events” below.
More info and official poster: asifa.net
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EVENTS
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3. NW ASIAN-AMERICAN FILM FEST [Seattle]
September 30-October 3, 2004
The Northwest Asian American Film Festival presents shorts such as Sam
Chen’ s CG-animated “Eternal Gaze” (Bumbershoot Audience Award winner) as
well as feature films including the Seattle premiere of “The Magical Life
of Long Tack Sam” the new flick by Vancouver-based director Anne Marie
Fleming, who is also known for her animated films. She will be on hand for
a post-show discussion of her work.
All events except the Closing Night Gala are at
Theatre Off Jackson, 409 7th Ave. S, Seattle, Wash.
The Closing Night Gala is at the Seattle Asian Art Museum, Volunteer Park,
1400 E Prospect St., Seattle, Wash.
www.nwaaff.org
4. GHOST IN THE SHELL 2: INNOCENCE [Seattle]
Playing daily - 4:30pm, 7:10pm 9:40pm
Ghost in the Shell 2 is the latest from Japanese anime director Mamoru Oshii.
Varsity Theatre, 4329 University Way NE, Seattle, Wash.
206-781-5755
5. NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS [Seattle]
October 1 and 2, 2004 - Midnight
Tim Burton's “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on the big screen. What more
can you hope for? Directed by Henry Selick, currently in-residence making
a short film at Will Vinton Studios in Portland.
Egyptian Theatre, 805 East Pine St., Seattle, Wash.
206-781-5755
6. SHARK TALE [Everywhere]
Opens October 1, 2004
DreamWorks Animation’s latest feature film promises to be plenty different
from “Findong Nemo.” But can it compete against Pixar’s upcoming “The
Incredibles?” You have one month to find out.
Most major theaters are playing this film.
Seattleites can see it in style at the Cinerama.
7. MO WILLEMS IN PERSON [Seattle]
October 13, 2004
10:30am 3rd Place Books (Lake Forest Park)
3:30pm The Children's Musuem of Skagit County (Mt. Vernon)
Animator/director/Sesame Street writer/children’s book author/illustrator
Mo Willems is on a book tour for his new book “Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary
Tale.” His delightful illustrations and personality are worth the trip.
They'll be a few more school events and such, says Mo, so check out his web site:
www.mowillems.com
8. WIGGLYWORLD/NW FILM FORUM OPENING BASH [Seattle]
October 7, 2004 - 8pm
Celebrate Wigglyworld’s new location with an open house, bands, video
installation and more fun stuff.
$5 members
$10 non-members at the door
NW Film Forum, 1515 - 12th Ave. (between Pike and Pine), Seattle, Wash.
www.wigglyworld.org
9. BORROWING TIME: WEB CROWELL FILM PREMIERE [Seattle]
October 8, 2004 - 7pm
Ok, its not an animated film but it was made just as painstakingly by a
talented local animator, Web Crowell. Here’s his invitation to y’all to
come see the premiere of his first feature film, “Borrowing Time,” a
shoestring epic about Victorian aliens, Atomic insects and all around
outdated technology. This is a FREE one night festival engagement opening
the local sightings series at the new NW Film Forum. There will be a
reception afterwards. Sponsored by Altoids.
NW Film Forum, 1515 - 12th Ave. (between Pike and Pine), Seattle, Wash.
panicbuttonpictures.com/borrowingtimemainpage.html
10. CRACKPOT CRAFTERS COLLECTION [Seattle]
Thursday October 14, 2004 - 7pm
Those zany Crackpot Crafters are unleashed for a full program of loops and
handmade movies called "Not Recommended By the Manufacturer,” part of the
Local Sightings series. For the past three years, the "Crackpot Crafters"
have gathered once a week to make cameraless handmade movies directly on
film leaders, boldly experimenting with materials in ways not recommended
by any manufacturer. This show presents the best bits from over one
hundred of these sessions, as construed by the current participants. The
program also includes completed works by Eric Ostrowski "Golden Daisy",
Devon Damonte "Fuckingoofy," Jason Gutz and Stephanie Warren. There will
also be the world premiere of "Duct Duct Goose" a new audience
participation film utilizing a bad print of Devon’s recent film "Duct and
Cover" and inviting everybody there to draw on or otherwise mess with it,
then we’ll watch it right away. The idea is that every time "Duct Duct
Goose" is shown that audience will alter it and watch it again. So the
film will grow and transform with each screening.
Tickets are $7.50/$5 NWFF Members. Also don’t miss the Crafters’
upcoming Portland and Seattle workshops listed below.
NW Film Forum, 1515 - 12th Ave. (between Pike and Pine), Seattle, Wash.
www.nwfilmforum.org/localsight/index.shtml
11. AMERICA’S FUNNIEST WHITE HOUSE VIDEOS [Seattle]
October 23, 2004 - 7pm
This film show will include "SOUTH BAGHDAD - THE TRUE STORY OF ARMLESS
ALI" by animator Bill Ross. You can also watch it on the web:
www.southbaghdad.com
Seattle Art Museum, First Ave. and University, Seattle, Wash.
www.seattleartmuseum.org
12. INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY: ASIFA ANIMATORS' SOCIALS
[Simultaneously in Portland and Seattle!]
October 28, 2004 - 8pm
In celebration of International Animation Day, October 28th, ASIFA-NW USA
will hold "Animators' Socials" in Seattle and Portland simultaneously.
These casual events are part Open Screening, part Anijam and all fun for
everyone. These events are open to anyone, and are a chance for people to
bring and show their animation on the spot. This is always a wonderful
time with new animators coming along every year! On the program for this
event already is Happy Trails Animation's new short animated film,
"Winter."
A little background: In 2002, the International Animated Film
Association (ASIFA) launched its International Animation Day to
commemorate the first public performance of Emile Reynaud's Optical
Theatre at the Grévin Museum in Paris in 1892.
Location: We are still confirming locations in both Portland and Seattle
for these events. They will be held in centrally-located downtown venues,
so save the date and stay tuned to this newsletter for details. A print
mailing will also go out to all ASIFA-NW members.
JOIN TODAY!
13. OLYMPIA FILM FESTIVAL [Olympia]
November 5-14, 2004
The 21st Olympia Film Festival will feature all sorts of experimental and
animation activity thanks to the resident Crackpot Crafters and their
filmic hi jinx.
olympiafilmfestival.org
www.olyfilm.org
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CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
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14. DIRECT ANIMATION IS A CONTACT SPORT [Portland]
October 2-3, 2004 - 10am-4pm
$125
Devon Damonte will teach this intensive handmade motion graphics WORKSHOP
called "Direct Animation is a Contact Sport.” Devon says this is one of
the most hardcore versions yet, and every participant gets a videotape of
the work at the end.
NW Film Center, 1139 SW 11th Ave., Portland, Oregon
www.nwfilm.org/education/school_workshops.html
15. DIRECT ANIMATION IS A CONTACT SPORT [Seattle]
October 16, 2004 - 10am–4pm
$40 WigglyWorld Members
$50 others
Devon Damonte, Eric Ostrowski and Jason Gutz will team-teach this
intensive handmade motion graphics WORKSHOP called "Direct Animation is a
Contact Sport.” Make handmade film now. Watch it now. No cameras. No labs.
You create it, you present it, you change the world. Now. Learn a
multitude of techniques for image-making directly onto film leaders and
use them to create a group movie, plus individual projects for
over-achievers which will be screened formally at the end of the second
day. Ultimate no-budget, DIY, anarchist image-making.
NW Film Forum, 1515 - 12th Ave. (between Pike and Pine), Seattle, Wash.
www.nwfilmforum.org/wigglyworld/workshops.shtml#direct
16. MOVING IMAGE ARTS: INTERMEDIATE ANIMATION [Portland]
November 3, 10, 17, December 1, 8, 15, 2004 - 6:30-9:30pm and
November 6, December 4, 18, 2004 - 10-4pm
Instructor Rose Bond
$450 Pacific Northwest College of Art Course No. ND121-1
$1,340 for 2 credits
$65 department fee
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 approach to narrative, and its conventions of
cinematic space and time, as well as an illustrated exploration of
alternatives to classic linear sequencing. This intermediate course
builds on the foundations of Animation Fundamentals and supports students
in the creation of experimental work that is personally expressive and
informed by a survey of historic and contemporary approaches to moving
image art.
Rose Bond holds a MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and
is an award winning Portland-based animator. Her work has been exhibited
internationally and is distributed by MoMA. Although her roots are in
frame-by-frame, hand-drawn film, her current work is produced using
digital animation technology.
www.pnca.edu
17. ROSE BOND TEACHES AFTER EFFECTS [Portland]
November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14, 2004 - 6:30-9:30pm
Instructor Rose Bond
$300 tuition Pacific Northwest College of Art Course No. CED00358-1
$50 department fee
Prerequisite: Mac Fundamentals and Animation Fundamentals or equivalent
Learn After Effects from an ANIMATOR!
Photoshop experience helpful but not required.
After Effects can be a powerful tool for expressing personal vision.
Originally developed as motion graphics software, students will be
introduced to broader uses for AE and its compositing power.
Specific topics include: orienting to the interface, keyframes,
layers, alpha channels, nested compositions, and rendering
considerations for finishing in video or DVD for single or multi-screen
projections. Students will be encouraged to create work of personal
interest in a collegial atmosphere enriched by a selected viewing of
animated shorts and installation pieces that demonstrate the range of this
software tool.
Rose Bond holds a MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and
is an award winning Portland-based animator. Her work has been exhibited
internationally and is distributed by MoMA. Although her roots are in
frame-by-frame, hand-drawn film, her current work is produced using
digital animation technology.
www.pnca.edu
18. MIXED-MEDIA ANIMATION INTENSIVES WEEKEND [Seattle]
Animation I - November 13, 2004 -10am-5pm
Animation II - November 14, 2004 - 10am-5pm
Instructor Webster Crowell
$85 911 member
$95 non-member
$145 both Animation I and Animation II sessions 911 member
$175 both Animation I and Animation II sessions non-member
Both sessions includes 5 hours of independent lab time.
Plus 5 hours independent lab time upon class completion.
911 Media Arts Center, 117 Yale Ave. N, Seattle, Wash.
206-682-6552; www.911media.org
19. MESMER 3D ANIMATION COURSES [Seattle]
Ongoing courses in Softimage XSI, Maya and 3D Studio Max.
www.mesmer.com
20. OREGON3D COMPUTER ANIMATION COURSES [Portland]
Ongoing courses in 3D Studio Max, Flint, Flame, Maya, Combustion and
other 3D computer animation and visual effects programs.
www.oregon3d.com
21. COYOTE ANIMATION [Seattle]
Coyote Junior High and 911 Media Arts offer the Coyote Animation
Workshop several times per year. These on-going Saturday-morning
workshops are for young animators ages 10 and up. Working in 911
Media Arts Center's Hands-On Animation Lab, students produce
personalized animations using drawing, clay, clip-art, sand,
found-objects, stop-motion and more!
Coyote Jr. High information/registration: 206-323-7276; www.911media.org
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