MOVIES ON A SHOESTRING “BEST OF THE FEST” ANIMATION SCREENING Join us this Friday night at the Eastman House for screenings of SALMONELLA’S DELI and THE SECRET LIFE OF LITTLE RICKY, plus many moregreats! The Rochester International Film Festival (aka Movies on a Shoestring)will be presenting a showcase of animated shorts from past festivals,including two […]

DAVE PULS INTERVIEWED FOR THE HUMANIST PERSPECTIVE The Humanist Perspective, a half hour public access TV show basedout of Buffalo, recorded a segment with animator Dave Puls this pastweek. Dave discussed his inspirations behind the latest Fresh Toones. The show airs on more than a dozen stations across the nation,including Rochester’s RCTV, Cable Channel 15. […]

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Gannett film critic Jack Garner gave us a great write-up in today’s Democrat & Chronicle. Both “It Came From Animatus” and “Skip’s Pix” are available through the Animatus Store. From DemocratAndChronicle.com quote: Cartoon fans can enjoy clever homegrown funJack GarnerDemocrat and Chronicle columnist (December 2, 2004) — Animation from some of Rochester’s most experienced filmmakers […]

Our Saturday afternoon workshops are SOLD OUT! If you’re thinking about taking classes in January, call today to secure your slot in the morning workshops. Winter 2005Saturday Mornings, 9am – NoonJanuary 8, 15, 22 & 29 Visit the Animation Workshop website at http://www.animatusstudio.com/workshops to print out a form or pay online using Paypal.

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Friend of the studio Ben Radford had some nice things to say about the High Falls Film Festival, Angela’s seminar, and Animatus. Here’s an excerpt from his website: quote: The seminar that drew the largest crowd was by lesser-known (but not lesser talented) 3-D animator Angela Eliasz. Eliasz was a hometown girl who began at […]

Here’s an email interview that Fred did for Next Step Magazine a while back, concerning careers in animation. I just happened upon the link through a Google search… NSM: What kind of education do students need to go into animation? Fred Armstrong: A basic background in drawing helps, even if you are going into 3-D […]

Need an avatar for your message board or instant messaging identity? Now you can use Animatus characters to express yourself! We’ve got Derf, Matty, Thor, Odinn, Freya, Loki, and Hanna:Not to mention Su, Mo, Granny, Rico, Crazy Girl, and Punky Boy:And who could resist the Fresh Toones worms, Dave, Fred, Semore Wantmore, or Sal Monelli?Visit […]

Can’t get enough animation? Here’s an upcoming screening at the Dryden Theater… DREAMLAND FACES present PIONEERS OF ANIMATION This fun-filled 90-minute program for all audiences will feature some of the most inventive, entertaining, and influential American cartoons from the silent era, featuring: Felix the Cat, Bobby Bumps (and his Goatmobile), Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and […]