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Ottawa International Animation Festival

Ottawa International Animation FestivalJust to let you all know I will be attending this year’s Ottawa International Animation Festival, and I can hardly wait. I went last year and came back on such an animation high that my co-workers had to pry me off the ceiling. So what is it? To quote OIAF’s press release, it’s “the largest festival of its kind in North America and one of the most respected animation festivals in the world.” And I second that.

This year will feature the premiere of Henry Selick’s Moongirl (he’ll be attending, also), which we mentioned in an earlier post, John Canemaker’s The Moon and the Son, Igor Kovalyov’s Milch, among many others — 109 films from 64 countries were chosen for Official Competition. Some special screenings at Ottawa will include: a Pink Panther retrospective and “The Worst Cartoons Ever,” both presented by Cartoon Brew‘s Jerry Beck, a Paul Bush retrospective, as well as Prudence Fenton showcasing a nice compliation of animated segments from Pee Wee’s Playhouse. That’ll be fun.

Speaking of Pee Wee, Gary Panter designed OIAF’s poster this year (shown at left). Gary was the award-winning set designer for Pee Wee’s Playhouse — he’s still doing his thang, illustrating and painting. Check out his site here.

So there ya go. The festival will be held September 21-25 in Ottawa. For further info, check out the festival’s site, or call 613-232-8769. Boy, do I sound so official. If you’re curious as to what I look like, click here. Hope to see you there.

  • http://ghostbot.blogspot.com/ roque

    Ward-

    You’re going this year? Me too. I have a film in competion. We should meet up.

    -roque.

  • http://ghostbot.blogspot.com roque

    Ward-

    You’re going this year? Me too. I have a film in competion. We should meet up.

    -roque.

  • http://jaredchapman.com/ Jared

    I think I’ll stay home… AND POUT!

  • http://jaredchapman.com Jared

    I think I’ll stay home… AND POUT!

  • http://wardomatic.blogspot.com/ Ward

    Cool! Looking forward to meeting you, Roque. And Jared: too bad so sad. Maybe next year, buddy….

  • http://wardomatic.blogspot.com Ward

    Cool! Looking forward to meeting you, Roque. And Jared: too bad so sad. Maybe next year, buddy….

  • http://jaredchapman.com/ Jared

    It’s a deal!
    Have a great time and brings us all back a t-shirt…
    ;)

  • http://jaredchapman.com Jared

    It’s a deal!
    Have a great time and brings us all back a t-shirt…
    ;)

  • tomN!

    i have a flim in competition this year, too! (music video- “Don’t Pick On Me” by The Muffs). maybe i’ll meet some of you people there.

  • tomN!

    i have a flim in competition this year, too! (music video- “Don’t Pick On Me” by The Muffs). maybe i’ll meet some of you people there.

  • http://wardomatic.blogspot.com/ Ward

    Definitely keep in touch and we all can do a meet-up. I know that they have this big picnic on Friday, the 23rd, so that would be a perfect time to do that. Get in touch with me via my blog, if you want.

    See you all there!

  • http://wardomatic.blogspot.com Ward

    Definitely keep in touch and we all can do a meet-up. I know that they have this big picnic on Friday, the 23rd, so that would be a perfect time to do that. Get in touch with me via my blog, if you want.

    See you all there!

  • http://www.animal-aid.org/ Dmitriy

    T-shirt? For what?

  • http://www.animal-aid.org Dmitriy

    T-shirt? For what?

  • http://www.2pauls.com/ Paul

    I sometimes am a bit jealous of these talented guys.. what a happy talent they have…

  • http://www.2pauls.com Paul

    I sometimes am a bit jealous of these talented guys.. what a happy talent they have…