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| 2011 International Animation Day poster |
From the ASIFA website:
"Since 2002, Asifa, celebrates and coordinates the « International animation day » (IAD), commemorating the first public performance of Emile Reynaud’s Theatre Optique in Paris in 1892. Such a celebration is an outstanding opportunity to put the animated film in the limelight and make this art more accessible to the public."
International Animation Day is another way that ASIFA chapters work together to share and foster an appreciation for the art of animated film. In many of my previous posts, I raise the issue of different countries developing their own unique visual style based upon their unique cultural voice or vision. IAD screenings are a perfect opportunity for viewers to witness this first hand. Most of the screenings show films from other ASIFA chapters from around the world and most of the films are 'shorts' (read that: usually under 20 minutes in duration). If you're looking to learn more about the world animation scene, then the International Animation Day screenings are for you!
Screenings local to Michigan and sponsored by ASIFA/Central are as follows:
Date: October 27 (Thursday)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Davidson Auditorium
Davidson Visual & Performing Arts Center
Kellogg Community College
450 North Ave.
Battle Creek, MI, 49017
Showing: "Princes and Princesses" and an overview discussion of Tim Burton's films starting at 7pm in the Davidson Auditorium. There will be pizza and cheese. Mmmmmmmm.
Map: Campus/Parking map available here.
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Date: November 1 (Tuesday)
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location:
Room 112
Lake Superior Hall
Grand Valley State University
Allendale Campus
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, MI 49401
Showing: Australian Animations
Map: Campus/Parking map available here.
