http://sprockets.animationblogspot.com Nancy's Animated World Sat, 06 Mar 2010 18:01:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Anyone who attends Animation Festivals immediately recognizes the British gentleman with the warm smile, a twinkle in his eye, and sketchbook in hand.  Peter Parr and his lovely wife Astor have been dominant figures on the animation scene for over three decades. At The Arts University College at Bournemouth (formerly The ... http://sprockets.animationblogspot.com/2010/03/06/peter-parr-artist-for-all-seasons/ Although they are only 500 miles apart, the Fredrikstad Animation Festival in Norway and Animated Dreams a week later (November 18 through 22) in Tallinn, Estonia are worlds apart.  Both are wonderful, warm, welcoming festivals, but Fredrikstad is family oriented while Animated Dreams is definitely for adults. Opening night began ... http://sprockets.animationblogspot.com/2010/02/05/animating-my-dreams-in-tallinn-estonia-11th-animated-dreams-animation-festival-november-18-through-22-2009/ If you have never had a chance to meet or  see the amazing films of the Great Russian Animator Yuri Norstein do not miss this rare  opportunity.Yuri will appear in person on Feb 7 to present 3 works: Hedgehog in the Fog, Tale of Tales, and a segment of his ... http://sprockets.animationblogspot.com/2010/01/29/great-russian-animator-yuri-norstein-in-person-in-san-francisco-february-7th/ I can whole-heartedly recommend that animators send their films to this world class festival -- but pay attention because the deadline is drawing near -- 31 January.  Hope to see many of you there. LAST CALL FOR ENTRIES! Submission deadline is 31 January 2010. For detailed information and online submission ... http://sprockets.animationblogspot.com/2010/01/21/dont-miss-the-deadline-for-entries-for-animafest-zagreb-2010/ Only a few festivals stand out in my memory as a perfect combination of excellent animation programs, superb organization and top-notch hospitality.  Fredrikstad Animation Festival, November 11 through the 15th in Fredrikstad, Norway was such an event.  Of course, how could I not love a festival where the award is ... http://sprockets.animationblogspot.com/2010/01/13/the-perfect-animation-festival-fredrikstad-animation-festival-november-11-%e2%80%93-15-in-fredrikstad-norway/ Happy 2010 to all my readers.  I hope this year brings us all lots of animated adventures and good work for all.  Hope you enjoy Simon Taylor's latest adventures in the Animation Mentor Program. http://sprockets.animationblogspot.com/2010/01/05/happy-2010/ Greetings one and all! So as I wander into the final week of my penultimate term at Animation Mentor I thought this would be a good moment for a blog entry. I'm currently on the train on my way to work typing this on my phone though so I will do ... http://sprockets.animationblogspot.com/2010/01/05/another-update-from-simon-taylor-on-his-animator-mentor-program/ It’s the time of year when we are all searching for the perfect gift to give and for me this means books, CD’s or DVD’s. The book that tops my list this year is British animation: The Channel 4 factor by Clare Kitson.  For anyone who loves animation the book ... http://sprockets.animationblogspot.com/2009/12/11/british-animation-the-channel-4-factor-by-clare-kitson/ When I received my invitation to the 2nd Xiamen International Animation Festival (October 30 to November 3, 2009) I looked forward to my second visit to Xiamen.  The first edition of the festival had been a positive experience even though the quality of the animation that I saw was sadly ... http://sprockets.animationblogspot.com/2009/11/30/unmade-in-china-the-2nd-xiamen-international-animation-festival/ For a growing number of animators all over the world, TO KROK is a very special verb.  Anyone who has ever been lucky enough to sail on the KROK boat has many lovely memories and a host of new friends.  The 20th Anniversary edition of the ... http://sprockets.animationblogspot.com/2009/10/28/kroking-down-the-dnieper-september-28-to-october-7/