In celebration of International Animation Day and the National Film Board of Canada.s 70th anniversary, the Nfb is launching a special edition of Get Animated!, a series of free public screenings, October 23.31, 2009, in 13 communities across Canada. This third edition will showcase new films for all ages from the Nfb's Oscar-winning animation studios in the programs 'Animation Feast' and the 'Nfb Family Program', featuring special presentations by Canadian filmmakers Chris Landreth and Cordell Barker, as well as hands-on animation workshops. The Nfb.s new 2-disc set Animation Express, a collection of films by 'today.s animation innovators', will also be on sale at screening venues. Taking place October 28, 2009, 'International Animation Day' is an annual celebration in over 40 countries, initiated by the International Animated Film Association (Asifa) in 2002. Nfb animation founder Norman McLaren was the first president of Asifa. This year, the Nfb celebrates 70 Oscar nominations in 70 years . more nominations than...
- 9/28/2009
- HollywoodNorthReport.com
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