HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the crew at Animatus! We wish everyone reading this a joyful new year. The rest of you not reading this? Ummm…. Happy Halloween or something.

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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 Buffalo to bring together cast, crew, and friends. A good time was had by all, with plenty of sandwiches and Pop Rocks to go around.

“Clicker Clatter” is a five minute short which satirizes our mass media culture. We plan to showcase some select clips on the Animatus website in the near future. Stay tuned!

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FRESH TOONES HONORS AND SCREENINGS

Congratulations to Dave Puls, whose “When Georgie Goes Marching Home” was selected as a BEST OF THE FEST short at this year’s BERKELEY VIDEO & FILM FESTIVAL. Dave’s “Hate Preachers” received an Honorable Mention as well.

“Georgie” was also an entry in December’s Anchorage Film Festival.

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