Film; "Animation Show of Shows"
An evening of newest and most awesome animated shorts curated from across the globe. Presented by curator Ron Diamond.
Discussion follows with curator Ron Diamond.
An evening of the newest and most awesome animated shorts curated from across the globe. For 19 years, The Animation Show of Shows, founded and curated by Ron Diamond, has been presenting these masterpieces to animation studios, societies, schools and festivals around the world. Over the years, 32 of the films showcased have gone on to receive Academy Award nominations, with nine films winning the Oscar. The only downside was that only a relatively small number of people, primarily in the professional animation community, has had the opportunity to see these cinematic gems in a theatrical setting. Then, in 2015, the 17th edition was expanded to include public screenings in cities everywhere, allowing general audiences to experience these singular works of art on the big screen, as they were meant to be seen.
Featuring techniques ranging from hand-drawn to stop-motion to the latest computer-generated imagery, the extraordinary films in this program were created by animators from Belgium, Canada, France, Israel, Korea, Latvia, Norway, Russia, Scotland, the UK and the US. Their themes range from gay issues and civil rights, to deeply felt personal stories, to the wacky humor that animation does so well. Many have garnered awards from prestigious international festivals and it is a thrill to present them here in one glorious package! 1h33m
Cosponsored by the Depts. of Computer Science and Film and Media Studies
