Former Animatus Studio artist Brian Menz has hit the big time, working most recently on the Disney feature “Bolt.” Brian was our lead Derf animator on “The Quest for Happy Hour,” and for good reason. Even then, we could see his talent for character animation.

Read a recent article on Brian from the Irondequoit Post here.

Not to be outdone, we also heard from Animatus alumnus Aharon Charnov, who is now a digital texture artist at the Henson Company, working on Sid The Science Kid. Before that he was briefly doing pre-vis The Pixel Liberation Front. He worked a bit on some sequences for Hulk, Speed Racer and T4.

Congrats to you both!

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Winter Workshops make a great gift!

At a loss for what to give your aspiring animator this season? Give the gift of life! See their ideas come to fruition at The Animation Workshop.

Saturdays
January 10, 17, 24, 31
$159

All supplies and equipment usage included. Each student’s animation will be showcased on the Animatus website. Tapes or DVDs are available for an additional $10.

Register online at
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops

Or call (585) 232-3949

What’s going on for the Animatus 20th Anniversary?

We’re planning The Animation Workshop Film Festival and Open House for Thursday, July 16 from 7pm to 9pm. Workshop students have until the end of our April classes to submit their completed shorts. The first place winner will receive a copy of Animation-ish, a program from the ToonBoom company. There will be many other prizes and gifts for festival participants.

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An Award for Fresh Toones

Dave Puls’ latest short, “Thanks to the Whistleblowers” won 2nd Place in the music video category for the MY HERO SHORT FILM FESTIVAL in Laguna, California.

Congratulations, Dave!

To see the video online, CLICK HERE

For more about Fresh Toones, visit http://animatusstudio.com/freshtoones

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123’s Gets a Grammy Nomination

They Might Be Giants’ “Here Come the 123s” is up for a GRAMMY as Best Children’s Album for 2008!

What does this have to do with Animatus? We had the pleasure of editing a music video for the song “The Number 2.” Director David Cowles and cinematographer Timothy Brown shot the live action puppets, and then David Puls edited the piece at Animatus.

Since then, the album has set the world on fire. Many of the videos can be seen by subscribing to the TMBG Friday Night Video Podcast, or you can see “The Number Two” right here:

Watch “The Number Two.”

Here is the text from the November 20 article in the Irondequoit Post.

At the Los Angeles premiere of “Bolt” earlier this month, local native Brian Menz had an up close and personal encounter with the lead character, a dog who plays a superhero but thinks he’s the real thing. “Bolt” in the film has the voice of actor John Travolta.

Bishop Kearney High School grad has a hand in new Disney film
By Linda Quinlan, staff writer
Irondequoit Post
Posted Nov 20, 2008 @ 08:29 AM

Irondequoit, N.Y. -
He’s already seen the film twice and expects that when he visits family in Rochester and Irondequoit, he’ll be seeing it again.

Brian Menz doesn’t seem to mind.

A lifelong dream came true six months ago when he got an e-mail from Walt Disney Animation Studios, asking him to be one of the animators on its upcoming movie, “Bolt,” which opens here and across the nation this Friday.

The normal production time for an animated movie is 18 months, Menz said, explaining that when the story was rewritten, directors were replaced and characters changed, the company decided to bring in more animators to keep it on schedule.

That’s where he came in.

He became one of 60 animators for the feature-length film and has been in Los Angeles the last six months, working at Disney’s studios.

“Disney was always my dream,” Menz said early this week by phone from Portland, Ore. “Just working in the building … there’s so much history; and, I got to meet and even have lunch with a lot of the guys I’ve idolized over the years.”

Brian’s mother - Elsie Menz, of the Culver-Empire area of Rochester, near Irondequoit - said her son has always been fascinated “with animation and the magic of making characters move.”

Brian recalls that when he and his twin brother, Carl, were in seventh grade, they used the family’s video camera to make their own “stick figure” animation.

While playing soccer, lacrosse and running track at Bishop Kearney High School, Menz also took two years of art classes and won awards at graduation for his work. He is a 1997 Kearney graduate.

He sought out a college where he could pursue animation arts and found it at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. There, he was mentored by Disney animator Mike Genz - who was hired to teach at Edinboro - and was awarded “Outstanding Graduating Senior in the Area of Cinema” in 2001.

During high school and two summers during his college years, Menz did internships at Rochester’s own Animatus Studio and worked on a couple of their animated productions, using traditional hand drawings to create the movement.

Next, he followed some Edinboro friends to the Dallas, Texas area and ventured into the area of computer-generated imaging.

His first big break came when he worked for DNA Productions, first on the “Jimmy Neutron Show” then the feature production “Ant Bully,” released in 2006.

That same year he moved to Portland, where he has spent time working with the animation studio Laika on the movie “Coraline,” which will be released in 2009. That film is a stop-motion production where the scene is manipulated for each frame.

Just back “home” from Los Angeles, Menz is now planning a move back east next week - to White Plains, Westchester County  - to work for a company called Blue Sky. He landed a staff position to work on the film “Ice Age 3.”

For “Bolt,” Menz said he worked mostly on shots of the lead character, a dog who plays a superhero in a TV show.

“But, he (Bolt) thinks he is a superhero and it’s all real,” Menz explained. “He eventually gets separated from his Hollywood set and has to find his way back to his owner.”

Along the way, Bolt - actor John Travolta provides the character’s voice - “captures” a cat to help him, Menz said with a laugh, and meets up with “a delusional hamster” who is Bolt’s biggest fan.

Menz predicted the project “will put Disney back on the map.”

“It just has that Disney warmth and a lot of heart,” Menz added. “The main gist of the story, I think, is that you don’t have to have superpowers to be a hero.”

The project was fun, “but it can get stressful, trying to get what the director wants,” Menz said. For instance, he explained, do you have Bolt pick up the cat by the scruff of his neck or pin it down with his paw?

It’s also not a quick process. Menz said he probably did no more than four or five seconds of film - each with 24 frames - a week.

“That’s why they had to bring in so many people,” he said with a laugh.

He attended the “Bolt” premiere Nov. 8 at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles, sitting in the balcony with most of the other 525 people who worked on the film.

While he’d attended premieres for his previous films, “Disney throws a party,” Menz said, explaining that besides the premiere, clips of how the hamster (voice) was cast - for instance - were also included.

The two times he’s seen the film so far, “usually whoever is sitting next to me asks me to elbow them when the frames I’ve worked on come on,” Menz said.

He couldn’t be more thrilled to have been part of a Disney production.

“I always just liked Disney films,” Menz said. “There’s the magic of it … and you actually care about what happens to the characters, even though they’re just drawings.”

Story-wise, probably his favorite Disney film is “Finding Nemo,” Menz said, “but I also love the ‘Beauty and the Beast’, ‘Lion King’ and ‘Aladdin’ era.”

His next dream is to write and direct his own animated film.

“But that’s probably a few projects off before I get there,” he said.

By the numbers

4 Or maybe 5 … the number of seconds of animated film Bishop Kearney grad Brian Menz completed each week while working on the new Disney film, “Bolt.”
21 The day this month - it’s Friday! - that “Bolt” has its nationwide release.
24 The number of frames in a second of the animated film.
30 The age of Brian Menz, who was an animator on “Bolt.”
60 The number of animators who worked on “Bolt.”

Bishop Kearney High School graduate Brian Menz was one of 60 animators who worked on “Bolt,” the new Disney film opening this weekend. The story includes Bolt, a dog, a cat and a hamster Menz describes as “delusional.”

Now Mike has consolidated many pages into a dynamic structure that utilizes the latest in blogification technology! What does that mean? I don’t know, it sounds made up…. but it looks cool!

The main pages of the site have a shiny new design. Now it’s easier to access the latest news, sign up for our newsletter, and search the site for specific content. (You may notice some sections of the site retain their old look, but they may change in the future.)

So take a moment and browse the site. And if you see any typos or glaring problems, let us know! Since it’s “dynamic,” it should be easy for Mike to fix, right?

http://animatusstudio.com

We at Animatus are particularly proud of our recent collaboration with HomeFireDrill.org. “Help Mikey Make It Out” is an interactive cartoon designed to teach young children about what to do when the smoke alarm goes off.

We worked with illustrator Jennifer Glanton, who had designed the characters for the book, “Mikey Makes a Mess.” Our animator, Mike Boas, took the designs and new backgrounds into Flash to color and animate. The result is a unique choose-your-own-adventure style experience.

Visit this site with your family!

http://homefiredrill.org/HelpMikeyMakeItOut.htm

November Animation Workshops

SIGN UP FOR FALL ANIMATION WORKSHOPS

November is quickly approaching and we have limited spaces available! There’s just a few spots left in either morning or afternoon sessions, so sign up today.

Fall 2008
Saturdays
November 1, 8, 15, 22
$159

All supplies and equipment usage included. Each student’s animation will be showcased on the Animatus website. Tapes or DVDs are available for an additional $10.

Call (585) 232-3949

Or register online at
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops

Coming in 2009:
The Animation Workshop Film Festival

Animatus will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2009, and we want to showcase the work of our Animation Workshop students! Now’s the time to work on your own independent cartoon to be included in the Animation Workshop Film Festival.

Each student will be eligible to win prizes, and entry is free for all Animation Workshop students. Selected animators will see their work included on an Animation Workshop DVD compilation, which they will also receive for free.

Come to the November workshops to get started on your entry. Stay tuned for more details in the coming months!

This Monday’s screening features work by Animatus creative director Dave Puls, plus a documentary short by Animation Workshop student Adrian Esposito.

TORN ASUNDER
Directed by Bob Barancik , Animation by Dave Puls
This experimental video creatively explores the increasingly frayed American national
psyche.

AGING TREES OF KNOWLEDGE: RESISTANCE FIGHTER
One part in a 5-chapter series documenting the lives of World War II-era survivors. This chapter focuses on the Japanese invasion of China, also known as the “Forgotten Holocaust,” and the heroism of people like Dr. I-Cheng Chang.

The Little has been nice enough to provide some tickets to our friends and family! So be one of the first ten people to mention Dave’s name (or Adrian’s) and get in free.

EMERGING FILMMAKERS
The Little Theatre
240 East Avenue, Rochester
Monday, September 29, 2008
9:15 PM

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November Animation Workshops
SIGN UP FOR FALL ANIMATION WORKSHOPS

Our next session begins Saturday, November 1st.
How can you resist four weeks of funny cartoons and frivolity?

Fall 2008

Saturdays

November 1, 8, 15, 22

$159

All supplies and equipment usage included. Each student’s animation will be showcased on the Animatus website. Tapes or DVDs are available for an additional $10.

Secure your spot today!

Register online at http://animatusstudio.com/workshops
Or call (585) 232-3949

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Thanks for your support!

Sincerely,
Fred Armstrong
Animatus Studio

To view the animation in glorious internet video, visit
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/studentwork.html
Look for the purple box and hit the play button!

For those who ordered DVDs, they can be picked up at Animatus
beginning Monday, September 15. We’re open Monday - Friday, 10:00 -
5:30.

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SIGN UP FOR FALL ANIMATION WORKSHOPS

Our next session begina Saturday, November 1st.
How can you resist four weeks of funny cartoons and frivolity?

Fall 2008
Saturdays
November 1, 8, 15, 22
$159

All supplies and equipment usage included. Each student’s animation will be
showcased on the Animatus website. Tapes or DVDs are available for an
additional $10.

Secure your spot today!

Register online at http://animatusstudio.com/workshops
Or call (585) 232-3949

Monday, September 8, 2008, 7:30 PM

SMOKING LAWS

The comedy feature Film from Rochester director MATTHEW EHLERS, with a performance by FRED ARMSTRONG as “HOMELESS FREDDY.” See the trailer at smokinglawsmovie.com

Also playing: Animation from Animatus Studio! Including the WORLD PREMIERE of “Sirens,” also “Clicker Clatter” and “The Other Gods.”

Abilene Bar & Lounge
153 Liberty Pole Way
(Across from the Harro East)

$5.00 in advance
$7.00 at the door

Print out the Flyer! It has pretty pictures!

(Note: Feature and shorts contain some content not suitable for children.)

Time is running out to sign up for our August workshops!

Fish for New Ideas!
Hike The Hills of Animation!
Challenge the Wild Waters of Creativity!
Experience Glorious Air Conditioning!

Are you interested in drawing? Do you want to see your characters come to life? Have you ever wondered what goes into shooting an animated movie? You just might be right for our Animation Workshops.

This is also a great opportunity for our more experienced Studio Production students. Longer days means more time to devote to your epic cartoons!

Choose either Wednesdays or Thursdays in August, lasting from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM each day.

Summer Animation Workshops
$88 per day
(20% discount for all four)

Wednesdays
August 6, 13, 20, 27
OR
Thursdays
August 7, 14, 21, 28

Space is limited! What are you waiting for?

Register online at http://www.animatusstudio.com/workshops

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ROCHESTER HIGH FALLS INT’L FILM FEST WRAP-UP

Animatus Studio and the RHFIFF were pleased to welcome animation guest Linda Simensky for a seminar about children’s television programming. Linda was a delight to have at the festival, and offered a fascinating look into the workings of innovative entertainment.

Animatus was also pleased to sponsor the screening of Sita Sings the Blues, which was received extremely well. Director Nina Paley unfortunately had the flu and was not able to attend, but we had a great Q & A with musician Todd Michaelsen and voice talent Reena Shah.

Dave Puls, Linda Simensky, Fred Armstrong, & Mike Boas

For more pics from the fest, visit http://rochestersmoviefest.com

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HIGH FALLS WORKSHOP VIDS NOW ONLINE

For the last several years, Animatus has worked with the High Falls Film Festival to produce inspirational cartoons with Rochester students.

Now you can watch them all online at: http://www.animatusstudio.com/workshops/studentwork.html#highfalls

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FRESH VENUES FOR FRESH TOONES

Dave Puls’ Hate Preachers has two more festival screenings this fall. This animated short takes a look at hate preachers’ destructive rhetoric and encourages all of us to speak out to offset their fabrications.

Fresno Reel Pride, Sept 17-21
http://www.reelpride.com

Tampa International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, Oct 2-12.
http://www.pridefilmfest.com

In other Fresh Toones news, Hate Preachers and Things were recently featured on Tennessee Reid Norton’s Confessions of an Animated Mind Blog. Check it out here:
http://www.ananimatedmind.blogspot.com

More about Fresh Toones here:
http://animatusstudio.com/freshtoones

Reporter Jane Flasch spoke with Adrian as part of a series of stories on Autism. Adrian is open about discussing his Asperger Syndrome and how it affects his filmmaking interests. As his instructors at the Animation Workshop for the last several years, it’s rewarding to see how Adrian has grown.

Watch the video and you’ll see the last document of Mike’s wild hairstyle before his summer cut!

See some of Adrian’s work on Youtube HERE

We’ve got happy barnyard animals, disco dancing, and undersea fun. Not to mention a baby who refuses to eat, some extreme animation acting, and the continuing adventures of Aaron’s dragons and David’s Dustbusters.

For those who ordered DVDs, they can be picked up at Animatus beginning Wednesday, May 14th. We’re open Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 5:30.

Animatus is proud to announce our involvement in this year’s festival. Come out and meet the filmmakers! Pass this email on to someone you know and love!

Print out the Animatus mini-poster here:
http://animatusstudio.com/highfalls/images/animatus-rhfiff-poster.pdf

Click here for ticket information:
http://animatusstudio.com/highfalls/ticketinfo.html

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SITA SINGS THE BLUES
An animated version of the epic Indian tale of Ramayana set to the 1920’s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw. This feature film was directed, written, produced, designed AND animated (whew!) entirely by Nina Paley.

Opening Night! Wednesday April 30th - 6:55 PM at The Little 5

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SOLDIERS OF SISYPHUS (East Coast Premiere)
Director/Producer: Bob Barancik; Animator: David Puls
A meditative look at the futility of war. This short film animated by Animatus’ own Dave Puls will play as part of the second Movies On a Shoestring block.

Thursday May 1st - 8:30 PM at The Little 5

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FREDERICK DOUGLASS AND THE WOMEN WHO FOSTERED AN AMERICAN HERO

Change in Schedule!

We’re happy to announce that “Frederick Douglass” will be showing ahead of PHOEBE IN WONDERLAND (starring Bill Pullman) instead of with the children’s shorts program as originally planned. This is sure to be a great event, with Bill Pullman in attendance. Get your tickets ASAP!

“Frederick Douglass” is a biographical animated short, produced at Animatus’ Animation Workshop by Rochester teens from Community Place.

Friday May 2nd - 7:15 PM at the Dryden Theatre

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LINDA SIMENSKY: PRODUCING TOONS AND INNOVATIONS IN KIDS’ TV
Our animation guest this year is LINDA SIMENSKY, Senior Director of Children’s Programming for PBS. In her work at Cartoon Network, Simensky was instrumental in bringing many beloved shows to air, including The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, and Courage the Cowardly Dog. She is now involved with numerous PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO! programs such as Curious George, Super Why, Martha Speaks, Sid the Science Kid, FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman, and WordGirl. Simensky will join us for a seminar about animation and what it takes to produce quality children’s programming, with clips from some new shows in production.

Saturday May 3rd - 1:00 PM at The Little 3

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SMOKING LAWS
with preceding animated short KEEP ON WALKIN’
Smoking Laws explores a night in the life of a smoke-free bar during the coldest night of year. It offers a voyeuristic look at the random strangers brought together by addiction. It’s smoking good fun! Directed by friend of Animatus, Matthew Ehlers, with a role by Fred Armstrong as a cantankerous panhandler (what a stretch). Adult Themes.

Keep on Walkin’ is a music video produced by Phil Geiger of rock group SpiritEast, design, animation and production by Animatus Studio.

Sunday May 4th - 7:00PM at The Little 1

SPRING ANIMATION WORKSHOP VIDEO NOW ONLINE

We’ve got morphing, stop motion, scary spiders, and Neanderthal rabbits!

Access the snazzy Youtube videos below:

SPRING 2008 WORKSHOPS PART 1
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJtHKtmfuLc&hl=en]

For those who ordered DVDs, they can be picked up at Animatus beginning Friday, April 4. We’re open weekdays 10:00 - 5:30, and Saturdays (during April workshops) 9:00 - 4:00.

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LAST CHANCE FOR SPRING II ANIMATION WORKSHOPS

Our next session begins this Saturday, April 5th.
How can you resist four weeks of funny cartoons and frivolity?

Spring II 2008
Saturdays
April 5, 12, 19, 26
$159

All supplies and equipment usage included. Each student’s animation
will be showcased on the Animatus website. DVDs are available
for an additional $10.

Secure your spot today!

Call (585) 232-3949 to check availability of morning or afternoon slots.

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ROCHESTER HIGH FALLS INT’L FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Animatus is proud to announce our involvement in several aspects of this year’s fest.

LINDA SIMENSKY: PRODUCING TOONS AND INNOVATIONS IN KIDS’ TV

Our animation guest this year is LINDA SIMENSKY, Senior Director of Children’s Programming for PBS. In her work at Cartoon Network, Simensky was instrumental in bringing many beloved shows to air, including The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Samurai Jack, and Courage the Cowardly Dog. She is now involved with numerous PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO! programs such as Curious George, Super Why, Martha Speaks, Sid the Science Kid, FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman, WordGirl and The Electric Company. Simensky will join us for a seminar about animation and what it takes to produce quality children’s programming, with clips from some new shows in production.

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SITA SINGS THE BLUES

Director Nina Paley will present her animated version of the epic Indian tale of Ramayana set to the 1920’s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw. This feature film was directed, written, produced, designed AND animated (whew!) entirely by Paley.

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SOLDIERS OF SISYPHUS (East Coast Premiere)
Director/Producer: Bob Barancik; Animator: David Puls

A meditative look at the futility of war. This short film animated by Animatus’ own Dave Puls will play as part of the second Movies On a Shoestring block.

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SMOKING LAWS
with preceding animated short KEEP ON WALKIN’

Smoking Laws explores a night in the life of a smoke-free bar during the coldest night of year. It offers a voyeuristic look at the random strangers brought together by addiction. It’s smoking good fun! Directed by friend of Animatus, Matthew Ehlers, with an appearance by Fred Armstrong as a cantankerous panhandler. (Adult themes.)

Keep on Walkin’ is a music video produced by Phil Geiger of rock group SpiritEast, animated by Animatus Studio.

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CHILDREN’S SHORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

This year, The Animation Workshop worked with Rochester teens from Community Place to produce FREDERICK DOUGLASS AND THE WOMEN WHO FOSTERED AN AMERICAN HERO. The short will play as part of the children’s shorts program.

For those who ordered DVDs, they can be picked up at Animatus beginning Friday, February 15. We’re open Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 5:30.

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SIGN UP FOR SPRING ANIMATION WORKSHOPS

Our next session is just weeks away, beginning Saturday, March 1st.
How can you resist four weeks of funny cartoons and frivolity?

Spring 2008
Saturdays
March 1, 8, 15, 22
$159

All supplies and equipment usage included. Each student’s animation
will be showcased on the Animatus website. Tapes or DVDs are available
for an additional $10.

Secure your spot today!

Register online at http://animatusstudio.com/workshops

Or call (585) 232-3949

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Note: Returning students who were eligible for the holiday gift of a 10% discount have until February 22nd, 2008 to register for the Spring I workshops.This will be your last opportunity to use this discount.

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ROCHESTER SCREENING of “GEORGIE”

Dave Puls’ presidential sing-a-long “When Georgie Goes Marching Home” will screen TONIGHT as part of the Emerging Filmmakers series at the Little Theatre.

Close, personal friends of Dave get in free! That’s right, tell them you’re on “Dave’s list” and the first ten people will get complimentary passes to the show.

“When Georgie Goes Marching Home” takes the viewer on a surreal tour of the Bush administration and its many misadventures. Like a ride through a fun house, we are taken into the bizarro world of GW. A surprise ending makes this sometimes uneasy jaunt worth the ride.

EMERGING FILMMAKERS SERIES AT THE LITTLE THEATRE
240 East Avenue Rochester, NY
Monday, January 28, 2008, 9:15pm

Disclaimer: This screening of shorts will include scenes of nudity and violence.

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SIGN UP FOR SPRING ANIMATION WORKSHOPS

Our next session is just a month away, beginning Saturday, March 1st. How can you resist four weeks of funny cartoons and frivolity?

Spring 2008
Saturdays
March 1, 8, 15, 22
$159

All supplies and equipment usage included. Each student’s animation will be showcased on the Animatus website. Tapes or DVDs are available for an additional $10.

Secure your spot today!

Register online at http://animatusstudio.com/workshops

Or call (585) 232-3949

The idea behind “Rochester’s Movie Fest” is to provide a mini-site where visitors can buy tickets in advance online. There’s also a snappy promotional video to show how great the fest has been in past years.

The Rochester High Falls International Film Festival will run April 30 - May 5, 2008. It is the first year for the merged festival, which was formerly the High Falls Film Festival and the Rochester International Film Festival.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Animatus Studio!

As a special expression of our appreciation we would like to give all of our previous students a 10% discount ($16) to use towards the January workshops. (Returning students who have already paid for the January session can apply the 10% discount towards the March workshops.)

Thanks again to all of our students who have helped to make The Animation Workshop a fun place to learn.

Winter 2008
Saturdays
January 5, 12, 19, 26
With the discount: $143 (regularly $159)

What a great way to start the new year! Experience the joys of animation in a professional animation studio. Gift certificates are available — makes a great holiday gift!

Because we don’t want to rewrite the code for the entire website, this offer is only available through check and cash sign-ups.

Print out a registration form today at http://www.animatusstudio.com/workshops/register.html

Confused? Call 585-232-3949

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CARTOONS FOR THE POLITICALLY FRUSTRATED

Come out to see cartoons and artwork from Dave Puls this Friday! Dave will share his creative process at the ANTI-WAR CRISIS CENTER on Monroe Avenue. While you’re there, pick up his latest Fresh Toones compilation, I’M THE DECIDER.

SHOW INFO:
Friday, December 14th 5pm-9pm.
Anti-War Crisis Center
658 Monroe Avenue
(near Oxford Street)

what’s on the I’M THE DECIDER collection? The latest political Fresh Toones, including “When Georgie Goes Marching Home,” “Sharks in the Water,” “Hate Preachers,” “Parallel Worlds,” and “True Believers.” Plus, a bonus collaboration with artist Bob Barancik entitled “Soldiers of Sisyphus.”

Read more about Fresh Toones at
http://animatusstudio.com/freshtoones

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A DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEW

If you’ve been watching Oprah, Good Morning America, and R-News lately, you may have seen the ads for Rochester boutique, “A Different Point of View.” This store on Monroe Avenue is unlike any other, so we at Animatus created the “shopping fairy” to help demonstrate that fact.

Watch the animated commercial online at http://animatusstudio.com/cartoons/adpov.html

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NEW ANIMATUS VIDEOS ONLINE

Visitors to the Animatus website can now see a fine selection of cartoons and samples in our new video player!

Go to http://www.animatusstudio.com/cartoons to see our recent work, including the Jack Garner Roast and the ad for A Different Point of View.

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A MESSAGE FROM SANTA’S WORKSHOP

Animatus Studio recently produced “intro” and “outro” animation for a series of online video messages from the North Pole.

That’s right, the people at Yoorit.com can arrange for Santa himself to record personal holiday greetings for your son or daughter.

Visit http://www.yoorit.com to find out more and see a sample video.

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D’OH! HOMER COMES HOME DECEMBER 18

If you missed THE SIMPSONS MOVIE in the theater, don’t fret — it’s coming to DVD and Blu-Ray! That’s right, you can get the Simpsons’ big screen adventure for your small screen this coming Tuesday the 18th.

We at Animatus are perfectly happy to sell out and promote this movie for a few crumbs of promotional material from Fox. It’s just that good!

The Simpsons Movie finds the fate of Springfield — the suburban setting that has been home to “The Simpsons” clan for more than 18 years — hanging in the balance when Homer and his new pet pig inadvertently cause a major ecological disaster in their hometown. Forced to flee, it is up to the paunchy patriarch to save his family, the Springfield community and possibly… the world.

The Simpsons Movie DVD is loaded with bonus features including commentaries with “Simpsons” writers/producers, actors and directors, numerous deleted scenes and promotional spots including The Simpsons Judge American Idol and Homer’s Monologue On The Tonight Show. The Simpsons Movie single disc DVD will be available at a suggested retail price of $29.98 U.S.

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ANIMATUS GOES ON HOLIDAY

Please note that we at Animatus will be out of the office between December 22nd and January 1st. We’ll be back to the grindstone January 2nd.

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THE JACK GARNER ROAST

This last Saturday night, we at Animatus attended the roast of Gannett film critic Jack Garner, put on by the Rochester High Falls International Film Festival. To help celebrate Jack’s retirement, we put together a cartoon short entitled “Dr. Jackyl and Mr. Hyde.” Happy retirement, Jack!

Watch the video here:
http://animatusstudio.com/cartoons/jack.html

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HOLIDAY DVD DUPLICATION

Time is running out to transfer your home movies for this holiday season! Do you have 8mm, Super 8, or 16mm films you’d like to see transfered to DVD? Or perhaps some VHS tapes you can’t watch now that you’ve thrown away your VCR? Let Animatus put those precious memories to DVD.

DEADLINE FOR FILM TRANSFERS: December 3, 2007

DEADLINE FOR TAPE TRANSFERS: December 17, 2007

See pricing info at http://animatusstudio.com/videoproduction/transfer.html

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ANIMATION WORKSHOPS JANUARY 2008

What a great way to start the new year! Experience the joys of animation in a professional animation studio.

If you or someone you love has a burning desire to make drawings come to life, sign up today at http://animatusstudio.com/workshops

Gift certificates are available — makes a great holiday gift!

Winter 2008
Saturdays
January 5, 12, 19, 26
$159

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FUTURAMA RETURNS!

Why is this coming Tuesday, November 27th, so special? An all new Futurama movie is coming to DVD!

Last week, our close personal friend Matt Groening called and BEGGED us to help spread the word about BENDER’S BIG SCORE. Fortunately, we knew that readers of the Animatus Newsletter would appreciate learning more about the continuing adventures of Fry, Leela, Professor Farnsworth, and Bender.

And now, the gripping synopsis…

Fox Home Entertainment presents the first new “Futurama” programming since 2003. Futurama: Bender’s Big Score features out-of-this-world hilarity on DVD November 27 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

As Xmas 3007 approaches, the “Futurama” crew must fight to save Earth in an epic battle against nudist alien Internet scammers. When the evil naked aliens launch a cyber-attack on Planet Express, they make a shocking discovery: the secret of time travel, mysteriously tattooed on Fry’s buttocks. Using their devious nudist software to control Bender, they repeatedly send the beer-fueled robot back in time to loot Earth of its greatest treasures. Bender’s rampage through history has shocking repercussions when he encounters
Al Gore (guest-starring as himself) during the 2000 Presidential recount. Meanwhile, Leela finds true love, a beloved crew member suffers an embarrassing decapitation, and Fry learns deep secrets about his destiny and his buttocks.

This is the first of three Futurama DVDs to be released in the next year. More info coming soon!

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SOME RECENT ANIMATUS JOBS

Here are two clients whose projects deserve mention.

Rochester’s SISTERS OF MERCY convent is the subject of a new video short, which pays tribute to 150 years of service to the community. The 26 minute video, edited at Animatus, contains historical photos, archival films, and new interviews.

WINGMAN LURES is a company with a revolutionary new fishing lure. The challenge put to Animatus was to demonstrate that lure’s movement in Flash animation. Check out http://wingmanlures.com to see the results!

Want more? Click through the Flash playlist at http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/studentwork.html

For those who ordered DVD’s, they’re available for pick-up weekdays starting
Tuesday, November 13th. Stop by between 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM.

The Fall Animation Workshops begin Saturday, October 6. How can you resist four weeks of funny cartoons and frivolity?

FALL 2007
Saturdays
October 6, 13, 20, 27
$159

All supplies and equipment usage included. Each student’s animation will be showcased on the Animatus website. Tapes or DVDs are available for an additional $10.

Secure your spot today!

Visit http://animatusstudio.com/workshops to register online or call (585) 232-3949.

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FREDERICK DOUGLASS STUDENT CARTOON SCREENING

We’re proud to announce that a recent Animation Workshop short film, “Frederick Douglass and the Women Who Fostered an American Hero,” will be screening at this weekend’s Underground Railroad Conference.

Rochester’s Riverside Convention Center is hosting the Frederick Douglass International Underground Railroad Conference and Freedom Festival, and the animated short will play Friday the 28th at 3 PM.

The short film was produced by Rochester teens through The Animation Workshop, in conjunction with the High Falls Film Festival and The Community Place of Greater Rochester, Inc.

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A MESSAGE FROM SANTA’S WORKSHOP

Animatus Studio recently produced “intro” and “outro” animation for a series of online video messages from the North Pole.

That’s right, the people at Yoorit.com can arrange for Santa himself to record personal holiday greetings for your son or daughter.

Visit http://www.yoorit.com to find out more and see a sample video.

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FRESH TOONES NOW ON YOUTUBE

Dave Puls has joined the YouTube revolution and uploaded his personal films to everyone’s favorite website.

See everything from Sal Monella’s Deli to the most recent animated adventures of George W. Bush! Remember, high quality versions of most of these cartoons are available on the IT CAME FROM ANIMATUS DVD.

Visit http://youtube.com/davesfreshtoones

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ANIMATION SCREENINGS

We’ve got several Animatus related cartoons screening at film festivals around the country. Here’s a look at what’s coming up:

“Clicker Clatter”
Directed by Benjamin Radford
Animation by Animatus Studio
California International Animation Festival
Riverbank , CA
October 2, 2007
NOMINATED FOR BEST 2D ANIMATION!
http://www.calanifest.com

“Clicker Clatter”
Directed by Benjamin Radford
Animation by Animatus Studio
B-Movie Film Festival
Syracuse, NY
October 27, 2007
NOMINATED FOR BEST SHORT!
http://www.bmoviefest.com/home

“When Georgie Goes Marchin’ Home”
Directed by Dave Puls
Tacoma Film Festival
October 4-11, 2007
http://www.tacomafilmfestival.com

“When Georgie Goes Marchin’ Home”
Directed by Dave Puls
Urban Mediamakers Film Festival (UMFF)
Atlanta, Georgia
Saturday, October 13, 2007
http://www.umff.com

“H.P. Lovecraft’s The Other Gods”
Produced by Michael Boas
Eerie Horror Film Festival
Erie, Pennsylvania
October 11th, 2007
http://www.eeriehorrorfilmfestival.com

Also, a short introductory video by Mike Boas will be playing at this year’s HPLFF screenings, October 5-7, 2007. See it online at http://youtube.com/watch?v=zG_R-qfGG4U

The AWN Media Center is a new, comprehensive online video portal devoted exclusively to animation and showcasing the work of independent filmmakers from all over the world . When “The Other Gods” was submitted, the powers that be decided it would be a good match for the “That’s Demented” channel. Who are we to argue?

To see a selection of “freaky, fun, and frightening flicks,” visit http://media.awn.com/popup/thats-demented

But wait, there’s more! The Rochester Insider just did a profile of Mike for the August 31 issue. No, his head isn’t that big in real life.

Click here read the whole article.

Just in time for Labor Day, the Summer Animation Workshop videos are now online. Sit back, relax, and watch cartoons on your day off!

There was so much content this time, that we’ve broken it up into four parts. Part 1 is mostly our basic and intermediate students. Parts 2 and 3 contain studio production projects. The last part is a stand-alone episode of “Super Maintenance Man” by Greg Masceri.

Click through the Flash playlist at http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/studentwork.html

For those who ordered DVD’s, they’re available for pick-up starting Tuesday, September 4th. We’re open from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

August workshops begin next week! Both Wednesday and Thursday sessions still have a few slots open, so now’s the time to act. Payment secures your spot in this unique workshop.

NOW AIR-CONDITIONED!

WHEN: Choose either Wednesdays or Thursdays in August, lasting from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM each day. See our Schedule for exact dates: http://animatusstudio.com/workshops

PRICE: $88.00 per single session. Sign up for all four weeks and get a 20% discount, for a total of $284.

We try to accommodate vacation schedules by pricing each week individually. These classes go all day, with a break for lunch.

All supplies and equipment usage included. Each student’s animation will be showcased on the Animatus website. Tapes or DVDs are available for an additional $10. Summer students should be sure to pack a lunch.

Sign up online at
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops

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SPECIAL EVENT: DAVE’S GARAGE SALE

Dave Puls is cleaning out the house! He has hundreds of BOOKS, COMPUTER GAMES, VIDEOS, LP’S, FURNITURE, and more.

Dates: July 28 - 29
Time: 10 AM to 3 PM
Address: 271 Westfield Street (between Brooks and Chili) Rochester, NY

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ANIMATUS IN NEON

We have a bright new sign for our newly painted orange building on Winthrop Street. Now no one will say “Where are you located again?” Visitors will be able to find us, day or night!

See some pics at http://animatusstudio.com/news

Many thanks to Brent Gillette of Bristol Signs and Neon, Naples, New York.

More snaps of the Animatus sign, courtesy of Brent Gillette of Bristol Signs and Neon, Naples, New York

Animatus Studio will soon have a fancy neon sign! Here’s the first two letters, anyway. Photo courtesy of Brent Gillette of Bristol Signs and Neon, Naples, New York.

EMERGING FILMMAKERS MONDAY NIGHT!

Got no plans for Memorial Day evening? Come out to the Little Theatre for the latest installment of the Emerging Filmmakers Series.

This month’s show includes a Fresh Toone from Animatus creative director Dave Puls called “Hate Preachers.” This musical short takes a look at the destructive rhetoric of hate preachers.

Little Theatre
240 East Avenue Rochester
9:15 PM
Monday, May 28

For more about Emerging Filmmmakers, visit
http://www.little-theatre.com/emergingFilmmakers.php

More about Fresh Toones at
http://animatusstudio.com/freshtoones

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FESTIVAL NEWS ROUND-UP

What else is new with Dave’s Fresh Toones? His short, “When Georgie Goes Marching Home” was recently shown at SURGE: the International, Social Uprising, Resistance and Grassroots Encouragement Film Festival. Visit their website at http://www.WeSurge.org

“Georgie” was also featured at the Rochester International Film Festival. Dave received a trophy for his efforts and introduced the theater crowd to his mother, who played a role in the film. She was a great sport, considering her animated likeness is tied up by President Bush and forced to eat dog food! We think she’s forgiven Dave by now…

Another film fest nod went to Mike Boas, whose short “The Other Gods” received a certificate of merit from the Rochester International Film Festival.

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SIGN UP NOW FOR SUMMER WORKSHOPS

The summer is upon us, and before you know it, August will be here. Will you be ready for animation? Registrations for our SUMMER ANIMATION CAMP are coming in, so don’t delay. Payment secures your spot in this unique workshop, so if you plan to attend, now’s the time to speak up!

Register online for Wednesdays or Thursdays at
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops

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ANIMATUS PROJECTS REPORT

In addition to our standard animation workshops, we’ve also been doing a specialty project with a group of city teenagers. The animated historical drama tells about key points in the life of Rochester’s own FREDERICK DOUGLASS. The short film is being created for the Underground Railroad Conference in September, but may have some other screenings as well. We’ll make more announcements if that is the case.

We also had the pleasure of editing a music video for the popular band, THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS. They’re doing another album of music for kids called “Here come the 1 2 3’s” and the song we worked with was “The Number 2.” Nationally renowned caricature artist David Cowles acted as director on the video, which was a live action piece featuring puppets. The lively song was stuck in our heads for days (weeks?) and Dave Puls did a great job of editing the wonderful footage captured by cinematographer Timothy Brown.

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SPRING II WORKSHOP REEL NOW ONLINE

Visit the Animatus website to see the latest cartoons from the students of the Animation Workshop.

See our beginner students take on morphing, clay, and cut-out animation! See run cycles and horrible encounters with nasty spiders! See the latest installments of Edmund the Stuntman, A Night on Digi-Mountain, Super Maintenance Man, and Attack of the Killer Dust Bunnies!

Visit the student work page and click on SPRING II 2007

http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/studentwork.html

For those who ordered a DVD of student work, those discs are ready for pick-up.

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3D WORKSHOP: INTRO TO LIGHTWAVE

Learn the basics of 3D animation! This four week course will include many guided tutorials and plenty of hands-on creative time. Students will explore the very basics in this beginner level course using the Lightwave 3D Discovery Edition animation program. Lightwave 3D is one of the more commonly used 3D animation packages used in television and the movies today.

$189
Saturdays in July, 9AM - 12noon
July 7, 14, 21, and 28

Recommended ages: 12 to adult

Register online at
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/registerfront.html

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CLASSIC CARTOONS ON THE BIG SCREEN

When was the last time you saw 35mm prints of Bugs Bunny and pals projected in an actual movie theater? Most kids only know these cartoons from TV, but they take on a whole new life when projected on the big screen.

Don’t miss “WACKY WESTERNS FROM TERMITE TERRACE” this Tuesday at the Eastman House’s Dryden Theatre.

This hilarious collection of Western send-ups from the golden age of Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies features splendid work from the acclaimed auteurs of “Termite Terrace.” EGGHEAD RIDES AGAIN (Tex Avery, 1937, 35mm); SCALP TROUBLE (Bob Clampett, 1939, 35mm nitrate print); THE LONE STRANGER AND PORKY (Bob Clampett, 1939, 35mm nitrate print); DRIP-ALONG DAFFY (Chuck Jones, 1951, 35mm); BUGS BUNNY RIDES AGAIN (Friz Freleng, 1948, 35mm); PUNY EXPRESS (Walter Lantz/Dick Lundy, 1951, 35mm) plus two of Tex Avery’s best from his years at MGM: DEPUTY DROOPY (1955, 35mm) and THE FIRST BAD MAN (1955, 35mm). Ticket price includes admission to 8:00 pm showing of Wichita.

May 08, 7:00 pm
The Dryden Theatre
900 East Avenue
Rochester NY, 14607

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REMINDER: “GEORGIE” PLAYS TONIGHT AT THE EASTMAN HOUSE

The Rochester International Film Festival kicks off tonight, featuring the Telly-award winning “When Georgie Goes Marching Home.” This will be the Rochester premiere for Dave Puls’ short film, which takes a certain government leader to task.

Thursday, May 3rd at 8:00 PM.
Dryden Theater at the Eastman House
Admission is Free! Donations accepted.
Presented by Movies on a Shoestring.

For more information:

http://www.rochesterfilmfest.org

http://animatusstudio.com/freshtoones

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A WEST COAST SCREENING FOR “HOW TO BE A ZOMBIE”

Long time Animation Workshop student David Zipeto has not only completed his zombie epic, he has a screening at the ZOMPIRE FILM FESTIVAL held in Portand, Oregon. The festival is dedicated to films about zombies and vampires, so David’s instructional cartoon should impress the horror movie crowd. Congratulations, David!

To view the cartoon online, click the “How to be a Zombie” link at
http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/studentwork.html

Find out more about the festival at
http://zompire.com

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NEW WEBSITES DESIGNED BY ANIMATUS

Animatus can spice up your existing site or build one from scratch. Take a look at some recent sites we’ve worked on:

Powerhouse 27
http://powerhouse27.com
The new soundstage in Rochester offers 2000 square feet for commercial shoots. Browse through the website to see a selection of photos taken in this exciting new space.

Mammoth Production Packages
http://mammothpro.com
Greg Goodhew’s Mammoth Production Packages provides equipment rentals for commercials, documentaries, TV shows, and feature films. The new website gives a run-down of equipment rental options for film and video production companies in the Rochester area.

Tuthill Lighting
http://tuthilllighting.com
The people at Tuthill Lighting wanted to add some personality to their site with a “knight-lite” mascot. The lightning bug character is shown turning on lights when visitors first enter the site. Flash animation and character design by Animatus Studio.

See more Animatus website designs at
http://animatusstudio.com/websites

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LITTLE BUDDIES AT THE LITTLE

Get the kids to the Little Theatre on Satuday morning, April 28, for a special screening of ANIMATED SHORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

Our own fearless leader, Fred Armstrong, will lead a flipbook project for all cartoon fans in attendance.

Presented by Preferred Care, Gusto, Warm 101.3, Parent Magazine, and The Animation Workshop.

LITTLE BUDDIES
Family movie series at The Little
Saturday, April 28, 10 AM
Tickets $5
Little Theatre, 240 East Ave, Rochester

http://thelittle.org

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NEW YORK ARCHIVES: THE END OF THE LINE

The Spring 2007 issue of NEW YORK ARCHIVES magazine features an article by Jim Harte regarding Rochester’s subway and the creation of the documentary.

As co-director of The End of the Line, Jim was able to convey the history and his own feelings about the Rochester’s experiment in mass transit.

Read the article on our blog at
http://animatusnews.blogspot.com/2007/04/new-york-archives.html

Purchase THE END OF THE LINE on DVD at
http://animatusstudio.com/subway

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NEW WEBSITES DESIGNED BY ANIMATUS

We’ve recently completed work on several websites. Take a look at what they have to offer:

Harptallica
http://harptallica.com
What do you get when you cross Metallica songs with classical harp playing? Harptallica! Visit the website to see photos of this Louisiana-based duo, hear samples of their music, and buy their new CD.

Gribbins Films
http://gribbinsfilms.com
Gribbins Films is the only full-service grip/electric equipment company in Buffalo, NY. The new website lists equipment rental options for film productions, as well as showcasing the work of director/director of photography James P. Gribbins.

Powerhouse 27
http://powerhouse27.com
The new soundstage in Rochester offers 2000 square feet for commercial shoots. Browse through the website to see a selection of photos taken in this exciting new space.

See more Animatus website designs at
http://animatusstudio.com/websites

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“GEORGIE” TO PLAY ROCHESTER INT’L FILM FEST

Mark your calendars for the Rochester premiere of the Telly-award winning “When Georgie Goes Marching Home.” Dave Puls’ short film, which takes a certain government leader to task, will play in this year’s Rochester International Film Festival on Thursday, May 3rd at 8:00 PM. Presented by Movies on a Shoestring.

http://www.rochesterfilmfest.org/

http://animatusstudio.com/freshtoones

Here’s the latest news from Animatus Studio in Rochester, NY.

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SPRING ANIMATION WORKSHOP VIDEOS

The results of our March workshops are now online. See Flappy go hunting, Edmund the Stuntman in color, and the completed How to be a Zombie!

Check it out at http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/studentwork.html

or at http://www.youtube.com/animationworkshop

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SIGN UP FOR THE APRIL WORKSHOPS

The “Spring II” animation workshops begin Saturday, April 7. How can you resist four weeks of funny cartoons and frivolity?

Spring II 2007
Saturdays
April 7, 14, 21, & 28
$159

We still have some room in the afternoon, so secure your spot today!

Coming up in May, we’re offering specialty classes in Lightwave 3D and Macromedia Flash. These are smaller classes, so they may sell out.

Visit http://animatusstudio.com/workshops to register online or call (585) 232-3949.

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A TELLY FOR GEORGIE

Dave Puls’ latest cartoon, “When Georgie Goes Marching Home,” has won a bronze Telly! This prestigious award honors outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions.

Congratulations, Dave!

“Georgie” takes a humorous look at what’s REALLY going on with the Bush administration, set to the crowd-pleasing melody of “When Johhny Comes Marching Home.”

More about Fresh Toones at:
http://animatusstudio.com/freshtoones

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THE OTHER GODS PLAYS SYDNEY AND PROVIDENCE

“H.P. Lovecraft’s The Other Gods” continues playing to pulp horror fans around the world. Earlier this month, the silent short from Mike Boas’ Subterranea Entertainment played in two new festivals.

First was A NIGHT OF HORROR in Sydney, Australia. The event had screenings devoted to horror, animation, and adaptations of H.P. Lovecraft’s works.

Providence, Rhode Island (Lovecraft’s hometown) played host to PULP UNCOVERED, a new festival dedicated to literary and film fandom. The Other Gods screened during the “Afternoon of Lovecraft” at the Rhode Island School of Design.

For more about the short, visit
http://maddogmovies.com/theothergods

Here’s the all new extra-special Winter 2007 student reel:

http://animatusstudio.com/workshops/studentwork.html

The video was compressed using Quicktime’s Ipod settings, and ooh-boy, does it look good! Anyone with the Flash plugin (and that’s EVERYONE) can watch the January workshop cartoons right inside the Animatus Studio website. That means animated morphs, man-eating spiders, demons & devils, a stuntman with a motivation problem, plus zombies and a melting snowman.

It’s set up as a playlist, which we’ll be adding to it over time. There are a couple stand-alone student projects that would be good to upload, maybe even the Fall 2006 class. If I feel ambitious, the High Falls shorts and our news clips can go up, too. That way, the playlist won’t seem so empty.

We’re also available at YouTube and MySpace, by the way.

http://youtube.com/user/animationworkshop

http://myspace.com/animationworkshop

FRESH TOONES

Dave Puls’ presidential sing-a-long “When GeorgieGoes Marching Home” will get screentime in our nation’s capital when it plays the DC INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, running March 1-11.

“Sal Monella’s Deli” is on the comeback trail! This audience favorite about a questionable diet plan will screen at the FAUX FILM FESTIVAL in Portland, Oregon, which runs March 29 - April 1.

Coincidentally, the Faux Film Festival takes place in the same venue where Mike Boas’ “The Other Gods” played as part of the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival in October of 2006.

H.P. LOVECRAFT’S THE OTHER GODS

This silent horror short from Mike Boas, based on the pulp fiction story of the same name, played earlier this month in Houston, Texas, as part of the HORROR DANCE event.

And just this week, “The Other Gods” screened in Park City, Utah! No, not with the overrated Sundance, but as part of the truly independent TROMADANCE film festival.

Finally, for you Rochester residents, “The Other Gods” will be screening at the Little Theatre’s EMERGING FILMMAKERS series. Come out and join us Monday, February 26 at 9 PM. The Little Theatre is at 240 East Ave, Rochester, NY.

RELATED LINKS:

http://animatusstudio.com/freshtoones
http://www.dciff.org
http://fauxfilmfestival.com

http://maddogmovies.com/theothergods
http://horrordance.org
http://2007.tromadance.com
http://www.little-theatre.com/emergingFilmmakers.php

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ANIMATION WORKSHOPS JANUARY 2007

What a great way to start the new year! Experience the joys of animation in a professional animation studio.

2007 is the year of online video! After each four-week session, Animation Workshop students will be able to see their cartoons online. DVDs will also be available for an additional fee.

So if you or someone you love has a burning desire to make drawings come to life, sign up today at http://animatusstudio.com/workshops

Winter 2007
Saturdays
January 6, 13, 20, & 27
$159

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CLICKER CLATTER SCREENING

After many challenging months, our work on Ben Radford’s short film, “Clicker Clatter,” was unveiled to an eager audience. This past weekend, Ben hosted a screening party in Buffa