Animatastic Festival is Back Again
OTTAWA (September 13, 2013) – From September 18-22, Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) audiences will feast their eyes on the edgiest, most innovative animation the world has to offer.
Since its' creation in 1976, the OIAF has been an event that unites artists, industry professionals, and the public for an experience that can be compared to no other. It's back again this year to treat its audiences to both Canadian and International animation gems.
As an industry leader, the OIAF welcomes a slew of animation legends such as Chuck Jones, John Lasseter, Henry Selick, and Nick Park every year. This year is no exception. This September, the festival welcomes successful animators such as Craig Bartlett, JG Quintel, Adam Elliot, Chris Landreth, and highly acclaimed Oscar-nominee Koji Yamamura.
Directors from major studios such as the Cartoon Network, Disney, Pixar, Nickelodeon, and Sony Animated Pictures will also be in attendance for talks, workshops as well as the The Animation Conference (TAC).
Highlights of the event this year include:
- 5 short film competitions featuring the world's latest and greatest animation
- Record-breaking 9 feature films that will be battling it out for the Grand Prize. Among them is A Liar's Autobiography, the newest Python endeavor.
- Adam Elliot will be in town for a one-on-one talk with Chris Robinson and retrospective screenings of his work. He will be available for interviews during his stay.
- An exclusive screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios' “Get a Horse!” featuring old footage of Mickey Mouse voiced by Walt Disney himself. The director will also be hosting a Masterclass.
- Directors Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn will be joining the OIAF for a sneak preview screening of their new film Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2. They will also be available for interviews during their stay.
The OIAF is one of the world's most competitive film festivals. This year, the Festival received 1,926 entries from 76 different countries, selecting 108 finalists for competition. An additional 44 films will be shown out-of-competition in Showcase screenings.
This year, the Ottawa International Animation Festival received a total of 1926 entries from 76 different countries. Of those, 98 short films and 8 feature films were chosen for competition. In addition, 50 showcase films were chosen to represent the efforts of the Canadian, International, and Student communities.
OIAF competition includes categories for best feature, narrative, experimental and student films, TV shows, commercials, video games, and music videos. There is also a separate competition for films and TV shows made for children. Prizes will be awarded to category winners and a grand prize will be awarded to the winner of each competition: best Short Film, Feature Film, Student, and Commissioned Film.
For more information about the Ottawa International Animation Festival as well as screenings, events, and more visit www.animationfestival.ca.
Since its' creation in 1976, the OIAF has been an event that unites artists, industry professionals, and the public for an experience that can be compared to no other. It's back again this year to treat its audiences to both Canadian and International animation gems.
As an industry leader, the OIAF welcomes a slew of animation legends such as Chuck Jones, John Lasseter, Henry Selick, and Nick Park every year. This year is no exception. This September, the festival welcomes successful animators such as Craig Bartlett, JG Quintel, Adam Elliot, Chris Landreth, and highly acclaimed Oscar-nominee Koji Yamamura.
Directors from major studios such as the Cartoon Network, Disney, Pixar, Nickelodeon, and Sony Animated Pictures will also be in attendance for talks, workshops as well as the The Animation Conference (TAC).
Highlights of the event this year include:
- 5 short film competitions featuring the world's latest and greatest animation
- Record-breaking 9 feature films that will be battling it out for the Grand Prize. Among them is A Liar's Autobiography, the newest Python endeavor.
- Adam Elliot will be in town for a one-on-one talk with Chris Robinson and retrospective screenings of his work. He will be available for interviews during his stay.
- An exclusive screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios' “Get a Horse!” featuring old footage of Mickey Mouse voiced by Walt Disney himself. The director will also be hosting a Masterclass.
- Directors Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn will be joining the OIAF for a sneak preview screening of their new film Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2. They will also be available for interviews during their stay.
The OIAF is one of the world's most competitive film festivals. This year, the Festival received 1,926 entries from 76 different countries, selecting 108 finalists for competition. An additional 44 films will be shown out-of-competition in Showcase screenings.
This year, the Ottawa International Animation Festival received a total of 1926 entries from 76 different countries. Of those, 98 short films and 8 feature films were chosen for competition. In addition, 50 showcase films were chosen to represent the efforts of the Canadian, International, and Student communities.
OIAF competition includes categories for best feature, narrative, experimental and student films, TV shows, commercials, video games, and music videos. There is also a separate competition for films and TV shows made for children. Prizes will be awarded to category winners and a grand prize will be awarded to the winner of each competition: best Short Film, Feature Film, Student, and Commissioned Film.
For more information about the Ottawa International Animation Festival as well as screenings, events, and more visit www.animationfestival.ca.
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