Arna Selznick is an award-winning director and story artist. As a pioneering female director of animated feature films such as The Care Bears Movie in 1984, Arna inspires and entertains families with her imaginative storytelling. Arna’s director credits include: The Care Bears Movie, Little Bear (season 2), and Back to School with Franklin. In addition,… Continue reading Director Biography – Arna Selznick (THE MOST MAGNIFICENT THING)
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Director Biography – Barbara Peikert (MI DI WORM)
Baraba-pe was born and raised in Switzerland. Since 2009 she has been working as a self-producer, filmmaker, photographer and sound artist in the art Atelier a./f. As the founder of the theory of Astrazione-fiction, she has been contributing to the development of abstract fictional art since 2005. The fields of interest of the experimental and… Continue reading Director Biography – Barbara Peikert (MI DI WORM)
June 2019 Film/Screenplay Winners
Submit via FilmFreeway: BIG BOOOM, 4min., Russia, Drama/Animation Producer/Director: Matthew Toffolo http://www.matthewtoffolo.com Festival Moderators: Matthew Toffolo, Rachel Elder Casting Director: Sean Ballantyne Editors: Kimberly Villarruel, Kyle Drier, John Johnson Festival Directors: Rachel Elder, Natasha Levy Camera Operators: Denissa Palmer, Temitope Akinterinwa, Efren Zapata, Zack Arch
HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: July 2019 ANIMATION FEEDBACK Film Festival
AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS: BEST FILM: THE BACKWARD ASTRONOMER BEST UNDER 5 MINUTE FILM: HAPPY THE ANGRY POLAR BEAR BEST VISUAL DESIGN: DIVINE CONSULTANTS – THE BEGINNING BEST MUSIC: RED & THE KINGDOM OF SOUND THEME: Your place in the world. Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Videos: RED & THE KINGDOM OF SOUND, 18min., UK, Animation/Fantasy DIVINE… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS, WINNERS & VIDEOS: July 2019 ANIMATION FEEDBACK Film Festival
DIVINE CONSULTANTS – THE BEGINNING Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK From Animation Festival July 2019
DIVINE CONSULTANTS – THE BEGINNING, 8min., Finland, Animation/Adventure Directed by Juha Flilin Joy Amicable, 16, stands at a crossroads. Domestic problems arise between Joy’s parents, who have different priorities in life. Joy’s mother is worried about their safety and shows signs of wanting to leave Joy’s father. Joy’s dad is preoccupied by his esoteric research… Continue reading DIVINE CONSULTANTS – THE BEGINNING Short Film, Audience FEEDBACK From Animation Festival July 2019
Winning ANIMATION Short Screenplay: Christmas Feathers, by Christopher Sartorius
A young farm girl schemes to save her pet turkey from being eaten on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Friendship and Christmas magic come between dinner plans, and a Yuletide legend is born. The origin story of the first animal elf. CAST LIST: Gertrude: Weronika Sokalska George: Caleb Jacques Narrator: Sean Ballantyne Karen: Val Cole… Continue reading Winning ANIMATION Short Screenplay: Christmas Feathers, by Christopher Sartorius
Director Biography – Brandon Swofford (HAPPY THE ANGRY POLAR BEAR)
Brandon is an Animator, Filmmaker, and Actor in Los Angeles, California and has been furiously drawing ever since he was a fetus. Don’t worry, his mother is fine. When he is not drawing away, he is usually performing, watching movies, hiking, exploring the zoo or making videos for his Youtube channel where he serves an… Continue reading Director Biography – Brandon Swofford (HAPPY THE ANGRY POLAR BEAR)
Director Biography – Natasha Redmond (SAVING GREEN)
Natasha Redmond is an animator and first time director. Her passion for art and storytelling began the moment she could hold a pencil. In high school, she attended art classes at the prestigious Cooper Union in NYC and animation classes at the School of Visual Arts. It was at the latter she found her calling… Continue reading Director Biography – Natasha Redmond (SAVING GREEN)
Short Film: SAVING GREEN, 5min., USA, Animation
While running and swimming near her jungle island home, a young girl accidentally stumbles upon the fortress camp of an army of militarized robot gorillas and must utilize the help of a mysterious woman and her bird to get her back home. Project Links Facebook News & Reviews “Saving Green Review” The Monthly Film Festival… Continue reading Short Film: SAVING GREEN, 5min., USA, Animation
Short Film: THE BACKWARD ASTRONOMER, 10min., USA, Animation/Drama
A privileged, young man falls in love with a wealthy woman and together they lead reckless lives of opulence in New York City. That is, until he finds something better—a doorway leading directly to the surface of the moon. Project Links Website Film Type: Animation Runtime: 10 minutes Completion Date: June 1, 2018 Production Budget:… Continue reading Short Film: THE BACKWARD ASTRONOMER, 10min., USA, Animation/Drama
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