RAY HARRYHAUSEN DIES, AGED 92
Canterbury Anifest was saddened to learn that visionary special effects creator Ray Harryhausen has died at the age of 92. Ray was responsible for some of the most iconic creatures and pioneering animated effects in film history and will be remembered for his fantastic work on films such as The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and Jason and the Argonauts.
We are proud to have opened our 2012 festival with a showcase of Ray Harryhausen’s work and legacy, led by Ray’s biographer Tony Dalton. Tony gave a fantastic 90 minute talk about Ray’s life and career in animation, with clips, imagery and actual models which intrigued the audience made up of animation lovers of all ages.
“Like the rest of the animation world, we were sad to hear of Ray’s passing. He has been a massive influence on many animators’ careers including my own. I sent my first animated film, The Windmill Boy, to Ray and he was kind enough to write me a personal letter with a critique of the film. I still have the letter and this is something I will always remember fondly.” – Festival Director, Dan Richards
Canterbury Anifest would like to pass on our condolences to Ray’s family and friends.
FESTIVAL ASSISTANT DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Due to clashes with coursework and exams for many Canterbury students, we are extending the deadline for Festival Assistant applications to 10th May. Canterbury Anifest is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Festival Assistant to volunteer for this year’s event. If you think this could be for you, click here to download the application guidelines.
ANIFEST 2012 HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO
Check out the highlights from last year’s festival! Keep checking for updates on this year’s programme.
CANTERBURY ANIFEST 2013 SHORT FILM COMPETITION CALL FOR ENTRIES IS NOW OPEN!
Animations under 10 minutes in length which were completed after 1st January 2011 are eligible.
Click here to download the Conditions of Entry
Click here to download the Entry Form
Any queries regarding submission should be emailed to info@animateandcreate.com
SHORT FILM COMPETITION – WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Best British Up and Coming Animation Talent Award:
Tosh, directed by Daisy Jacobs
Best International Film Award:
Oh Willy, directed by Emma De Snaef and Marc James Roels
Best British Film Award:
Dreamlands, directed by Ana Stefaniak
Audience Choice Award:
Rail, directed by Jack Tilley
CANTERBURY ANIFEST: THE ANIMATION FESTIVAL FOR THE SOUTH EAST
The festival offers a fantastic weekend of talks, screenings and master classes with industry experts from prestigious animation studios around the UK and abroad. The festival also includes a short film competition for British and international animators. This year’s Anifest involves talks from Pixar, Dreamworks, Double Negative, Aardman, and Ray Harryhausen’s autobiography co-writer Tony Dalton. Anifest caters for the entire community and is an event to be enjoyed by animation enthusiasts young and old as well as animation students and professionals.
TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!
We’re pleased to announce that tickets are now available! Click here to see the lineup and book yours, or call the box office on 01227 787787.
ANIFEST AT LOUNGE ON THE FARM 2012!
Canterbury Anifest is a community and culture focussed festival, and as part of our satellite programme of events, for a second year we collaborated with street artists and the Lounge on the Farm music festival.
This video shows the creation of a mural for LOTF using time lapse photography and video. The mural was made over the course of nine hours.
Canterbury Anifest 2012 is approaching again, and this year jam packed with talks you don’t want to miss.
We need people excited about being part of the South East’s only annual animation festival, and committed to making it a great day for all.
You don’t need to be an animation student, or a film enthusiast to apply, you just need to be someone who ‘gets’ the magic that is animation, and can help provide a superb experience for festival attendees.
Follow the link for more information and how to apply. Volunteers Wanted!
