SIGN UP NOW FOR OCTOBER WORKSHOPS
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
