ASIFA-Hollywood: The International Animated Film Society
Friday, February 11, 2005
Animation Archive Move Part 2
Just got off the phone with Antran who has called tomorrows archive move because of Rain. The second part of the ASIFA-Hollywood archive move will take place one week from Saturday on Feb. 19th. Sorry for the last minute change.
So it looks like we will be meeting at the old animation center
721 S. Victory Blvd
Burbank
at 10 AM one week from tomorrow
See you there
So it looks like we will be meeting at the old animation center
721 S. Victory Blvd
Burbank
at 10 AM one week from tomorrow
See you there
Martha Sigall`s Living Inside the Lines
I have been waiting a very long time for this one. At last Martha Sigall`s book, Living Life Inside The Lines: Tales From The Golden Age Of Animation has a release date. I got to read the first couple of chapters in proofs and I have been waiting for the publisher to get their act together so I could read the rest of this insightful work.
Martha said she thought the publisher was joking when they told her that April 1st would be the release date. But this is no joke, this is first hand knowledge from a lady that worked with everybody in the industry and has a memory as sharp as a razor.
I have learned so much just talking to her on the phone and at events about the golden days of animation. She will make a simple statement about somebody and everything just falls into place and makes sense. I am ordering mine today.
Living Within the Lines
Martha said she thought the publisher was joking when they told her that April 1st would be the release date. But this is no joke, this is first hand knowledge from a lady that worked with everybody in the industry and has a memory as sharp as a razor.
I have learned so much just talking to her on the phone and at events about the golden days of animation. She will make a simple statement about somebody and everything just falls into place and makes sense. I am ordering mine today.
Living Within the Lines
Storyboards for World Peace
Entries are now being accepted for the 10th International Helen Victoria Haynes World Peace Storyboard & Animation Scholorship Competition.
Submit a storyboard for a Public Service Announcement on “How to Achieve World Peace”. The winning entrant produces an animation of their idea.
The competition is open to undergraduate animation students and awards a total cash prize of $1,500 for the winning entry, Deadline for entries is April 1, 2005. For competion rules and entry form go to our web site at
world peace
Submit a storyboard for a Public Service Announcement on “How to Achieve World Peace”. The winning entrant produces an animation of their idea.
The competition is open to undergraduate animation students and awards a total cash prize of $1,500 for the winning entry, Deadline for entries is April 1, 2005. For competion rules and entry form go to our web site at
world peace
Thursday, February 10, 2005
One of those days.....
Well it's now Thursday.
It's raining down here in Beautiful "sunny" San Diego. Things have been going crazy lately.
Ever have one of those days? You know when the only thing that comes out of your mouth is AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well it's been one of those days! Oh well?!? We always have tommorrow. Right? Of course we do.
I learned a long time ago a way to fix this.
You know when you just don't feel like a kid at heart. Where you actually have to be a "grown up". Well the one thing , and I believe we should ALL do this one time or another, Is go to a toy store and go buy a toy that youve always wanted but never had. Why you ask? Well just because you can! That little Hot Wheels car you always wanted, That "special" Barbie Doll, The Monkeys in a barrel, what ever floats your boat. It will give you so much happiness. Not because the fact that you can afford it. But because of the memories it will bring back to when you were a kid! I tell this to all my friends. And you know what? They've all done it! Most of the time we donate the toys to a charity. But I like to keep some. sshhhh!!! My little secret. I tried to do the candy thing but, well most of the candies I used to eat, um no longer exist.
What makes you smile? Me? its toys. My studio is covered with them. Mainly for inspiration or because i'm just weird? Mainly inspiration though.
If anyone else has any ideas on what makes them smile, what ever gets you out of a creative slump. Contact me and maybe you'll see it on the blog.
For the record porn is not allowed. That's a different blog....
In no way is this to promote toy sales or is endorsed by the major toy manufactures. But if there are any manufactures that need promotions , call me!
As again keep your dreams and the smiles alive.......
It's raining down here in Beautiful "sunny" San Diego. Things have been going crazy lately.
Ever have one of those days? You know when the only thing that comes out of your mouth is AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well it's been one of those days! Oh well?!? We always have tommorrow. Right? Of course we do.
I learned a long time ago a way to fix this.
You know when you just don't feel like a kid at heart. Where you actually have to be a "grown up". Well the one thing , and I believe we should ALL do this one time or another, Is go to a toy store and go buy a toy that youve always wanted but never had. Why you ask? Well just because you can! That little Hot Wheels car you always wanted, That "special" Barbie Doll, The Monkeys in a barrel, what ever floats your boat. It will give you so much happiness. Not because the fact that you can afford it. But because of the memories it will bring back to when you were a kid! I tell this to all my friends. And you know what? They've all done it! Most of the time we donate the toys to a charity. But I like to keep some. sshhhh!!! My little secret. I tried to do the candy thing but, well most of the candies I used to eat, um no longer exist.
What makes you smile? Me? its toys. My studio is covered with them. Mainly for inspiration or because i'm just weird? Mainly inspiration though.
If anyone else has any ideas on what makes them smile, what ever gets you out of a creative slump. Contact me and maybe you'll see it on the blog.
For the record porn is not allowed. That's a different blog....
In no way is this to promote toy sales or is endorsed by the major toy manufactures. But if there are any manufactures that need promotions , call me!
As again keep your dreams and the smiles alive.......
Tales of Remembrance
Kathrin Victor 
There were so many cool stories at the Afternoon of Remembrance this year. I would like to recount one of the quirkiest.
Kathrin Victor (Born Katena Ktenavea in the Hell's Kitchen district of Manhattan 18 August 1923 died Los Angeles 25 October 2004) Animation checker, actress, real estate salesperson, technical illustrator.
Labeled a B-movie actress, for starring roles in MESA OF LOST WOMEN in 1953, RYMDINVASION I LAPPLAND, TEENAGE ZOMBIES, CAPE CANAVERAL MONSTER, CREATURE OF THE WALKING DEAD, HOUSE OF BLACK DEATH, FRANKENSTEIN ISLAND, and FUGITIVE RAGE (aka CAGED FEAR). She was perhaps best known as Batwoman in WILD WORLD OF BATWOMAN (1966).
I well know the lures of B monster movies, I was always trying to bring my films up to the B level. But Ms. Victor was not just another pretty face who gave great scream. She had a rock solid career in the animation industry as a checker for Graphic Arts, Snowball, DeTeige, Eagle, Creston, Hanna-Barbera, DePatie-Freleng, Filmation, Don Bluth, and Disney.
Ms. Victor loved clothes and jewelry of a flamboyant nature and wore them well. One lunch hour Kathrin and a friend were walking down the street when Kathrin saw the most outrageously drop dead beautiful dress in the store window.
She had to try it on even if she would be late back to work. It fit her like it was painted on. The price was way out of her reach. She found herself saying in a small choked voice I`ll take it.
I`m sorry said the sales lady. This dress has already been sold to a Mr. Leichliter. He told us to give it to the woman who could wear it. All he wants in return is for you to have coffee with him.
Kathrin Victor Leichliter had a full and productive life. She also had a love story worthy of the movies. I know there are guys out there thinking, buy a gorgeous dress and wait for a gorgeous lady to come along and fill it. Happy St. Valentine`s day.
There were so many cool stories at the Afternoon of Remembrance this year. I would like to recount one of the quirkiest.
Kathrin Victor (Born Katena Ktenavea in the Hell's Kitchen district of Manhattan 18 August 1923 died Los Angeles 25 October 2004) Animation checker, actress, real estate salesperson, technical illustrator.
Labeled a B-movie actress, for starring roles in MESA OF LOST WOMEN in 1953, RYMDINVASION I LAPPLAND, TEENAGE ZOMBIES, CAPE CANAVERAL MONSTER, CREATURE OF THE WALKING DEAD, HOUSE OF BLACK DEATH, FRANKENSTEIN ISLAND, and FUGITIVE RAGE (aka CAGED FEAR). She was perhaps best known as Batwoman in WILD WORLD OF BATWOMAN (1966).
I well know the lures of B monster movies, I was always trying to bring my films up to the B level. But Ms. Victor was not just another pretty face who gave great scream. She had a rock solid career in the animation industry as a checker for Graphic Arts, Snowball, DeTeige, Eagle, Creston, Hanna-Barbera, DePatie-Freleng, Filmation, Don Bluth, and Disney.
Ms. Victor loved clothes and jewelry of a flamboyant nature and wore them well. One lunch hour Kathrin and a friend were walking down the street when Kathrin saw the most outrageously drop dead beautiful dress in the store window.
She had to try it on even if she would be late back to work. It fit her like it was painted on. The price was way out of her reach. She found herself saying in a small choked voice I`ll take it.
I`m sorry said the sales lady. This dress has already been sold to a Mr. Leichliter. He told us to give it to the woman who could wear it. All he wants in return is for you to have coffee with him.
Kathrin Victor Leichliter had a full and productive life. She also had a love story worthy of the movies. I know there are guys out there thinking, buy a gorgeous dress and wait for a gorgeous lady to come along and fill it. Happy St. Valentine`s day.
Wednesday, February 09, 2005
So here it is Wednesday morning and I didn`t drive in to the Egyptian Theatre last night to see the screening of Ryan. I just couldn`t face another long rush hour drive that would have gotten me there too late for the before screening reception that I was invited to.
That means that I have nothing to report about this morning and I have to talk about what I didn`t see and wish I did.
I just got these Annie photos from my former student Amy Lodevico form Cal State Fullerton. Here is a student that understands networking. Here she has all CSUF animation students lined up with Brad Bird and they are all screaming go Titans.
That means that I have nothing to report about this morning and I have to talk about what I didn`t see and wish I did.
I just got these Annie photos from my former student Amy Lodevico form Cal State Fullerton. Here is a student that understands networking. Here she has all CSUF animation students lined up with Brad Bird and they are all screaming go Titans.
Tuesday, February 08, 2005
Helllooooooo out there..........
Well its time again that we do a call out to all of our volunteers. Comming this April 22, As most of you have heard, It`s the Aladdin reunion. This is such a neat way to experience a cartoon. With the team that created it! Learn first hand on what went on behind the scenes. Everyone gets an opportunity to ask questions. Maybe autograph your favorite Aladdin memorbilia. When the Lion King reunion happened, we had to turn some of the volunteers away, because we had so many that wanted to help. I did the last one at the Glendale library. It was great! The stories they told us. To think no one even watched the movie. We wanted to hear and learn more about themselves and the picture. Please sign up early because the volunteer list does fill up early. We are expecting a good crowd too. So if the list does fill up, come down anyways and see what went on behind the scenes. See you there.
Son of Faster and Cheaper Speaks
Over at Jim Hill Media Floyd Norman , the first and for the longest time only black animator at Disney, takes a look at Song of the South and doesn`t find much to be upset about. Black to the Future
Monday, February 07, 2005
Aladdin Reunion
This one has been hanging for a little and is at last a go. We are confirmed for the Aladdin Reunion
Friday Night April 22nd
at the auditorium at the main branch
Glendale Library.
7 PM
Confirmed Guests will be Andreas Deja- animator of Jafar, Eric Goldberg animator of the Genii, directors John Musker & Ron Clements and Will Finn-animator of Iago. animator and Crazy Hakim the dung salesman-Tom Sito will moderate.
We will be looking for some volunteers to help run this event. More details as they are available, more guests as they confirm.
This one has been hanging for a little and is at last a go. We are confirmed for the Aladdin Reunion
Friday Night April 22nd
at the auditorium at the main branch
Glendale Library.
7 PM
Confirmed Guests will be Andreas Deja- animator of Jafar, Eric Goldberg animator of the Genii, directors John Musker & Ron Clements and Will Finn-animator of Iago. animator and Crazy Hakim the dung salesman-Tom Sito will moderate.
We will be looking for some volunteers to help run this event. More details as they are available, more guests as they confirm.
A SPOTLIGHT ON "MY LIFE AS A TEENAGE ROBOT"
Nicktoons and Frederator Studios invite you to a colorful Q&A with the creators of Nickelodeon's hit series, MY LIFE AS A TEENAGE ROBOT. This special event will cover the how the show was created and sold, the artists inspirations and stories of behind the scenes mayhem. Rare episodes and new unaired episodes will be screened - and food will be served! Seating is limited.
Wednesday April 13th - 6:00pm
NICKELODEON STUDIOS
Gymnasium
231 West Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA
Wednesday April 13th - 6:00pm
NICKELODEON STUDIOS
Gymnasium
231 West Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA
The Process of Making Great Video Games
The Los Angeles Professional Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH Presents
The Process of Making Great Video Games
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
Speakers
Carey James Chico - Executive Art Director, Pandemic Studios
Stuart Roch - Executive Producer, Shiny Entertainment
Jeff Berting - Art Director, Heavy Iron Studios
Moderator
Bijan Tehrani - Editor in Chief, Digital Journal Online
Hosted By Softimage and Alienbrain, divisions of Avid Technology
Come out to see the latest in video games and the innovative ways they are being made
Program
6:30-7:30 P.M. Social Hour
7:30-9:30 P.M. The Program
Members will be given priority entrance from 6:30-7:00 P.M.
Location
Bradley International Center
417 Charles E. Young Drive West
on the UCLA Campus in Westwood, at the intersection of
Gayley and Strathmore Avenues
The meeting will be held on the upper level in Bradley Hall. Take the elevators to "UL".
Fees/Registration
The event is free to Los Angeles ACM SIGGRAPH members
$15 for non-members. New members that sign up on site and pay the $35 annual membership fee (checks or cash only) do not have to pay the $15 fee.
For updates on this meeting go to la.siggraph.org
The Process of Making Great Video Games
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
Speakers
Carey James Chico - Executive Art Director, Pandemic Studios
Stuart Roch - Executive Producer, Shiny Entertainment
Jeff Berting - Art Director, Heavy Iron Studios
Moderator
Bijan Tehrani - Editor in Chief, Digital Journal Online
Hosted By Softimage and Alienbrain, divisions of Avid Technology
Come out to see the latest in video games and the innovative ways they are being made
Program
6:30-7:30 P.M. Social Hour
7:30-9:30 P.M. The Program
Members will be given priority entrance from 6:30-7:00 P.M.
Location
Bradley International Center
417 Charles E. Young Drive West
on the UCLA Campus in Westwood, at the intersection of
Gayley and Strathmore Avenues
The meeting will be held on the upper level in Bradley Hall. Take the elevators to "UL".
Fees/Registration
The event is free to Los Angeles ACM SIGGRAPH members
$15 for non-members. New members that sign up on site and pay the $35 annual membership fee (checks or cash only) do not have to pay the $15 fee.
For updates on this meeting go to la.siggraph.org
AN EVENING WITH CHRIS LANDRETH
Chris Landreth does not completely abandon the stable outside forms of his character in his animation Ryan in the way that John Hubley did in Flat Hatting but Chris does concentrate on the emotional landscape behind the face with a style he calls psycho-realism.
This film is a love song of one animator to another animator. It is also an attempt by the filmmaker to pull his hero out of the dust hemp. You can see in unflinching detail every flaw of both the filmmaker and his subject. This is the most honest film I have seen in years.
If you have not seen Ryan, this strong contender for this year's short film Oscar will be playing at:
The Egyptian Theatre
Tuesday February 8th • 7:30pm
6712 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
If you have seen this groundbreaking short animation then this is your chance to meet the filmmaker.
Only animation could get to the level of truth revealed in the documentary auto interviews with Ryan Larkin, once one of Canada's most acclaimed animators, and until lately a forgotten street person.
A must see film
This film is a love song of one animator to another animator. It is also an attempt by the filmmaker to pull his hero out of the dust hemp. You can see in unflinching detail every flaw of both the filmmaker and his subject. This is the most honest film I have seen in years.
If you have not seen Ryan, this strong contender for this year's short film Oscar will be playing at:
The Egyptian Theatre
Tuesday February 8th • 7:30pm
6712 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
If you have seen this groundbreaking short animation then this is your chance to meet the filmmaker.
Only animation could get to the level of truth revealed in the documentary auto interviews with Ryan Larkin, once one of Canada's most acclaimed animators, and until lately a forgotten street person.
A must see film
Sunday, February 06, 2005
