If you’re into animation for
any reason, you won’t want to miss the fifth biennial Kalamazoo
Animation Festival International! KAFI 2009 will be filled
with film screenings, speakers, workshops, events, and activities
for the animation professional, student, enthusiast or family
entertainment - for people like you!
Although the Call for Entries for this
year’s festival is closed, you’ll want to view the
KAFI Finalists in the Commissioned, Student, Independent, and
Web Animation categories. They, along with a collection of other
unique and unusual films, will be screened at the historic State
Theatre in downtown Kalamazoo. With $15,000 in prize money at
stake, you’re guaranteed to see some of the best that animation
has to offer. Also being shown are the final results of the collaborative
efforts of the 10 participating Cartoon Challenge™ Teams
- students from across the country competing for top honors and
scholarship money.
In addition, the campus of Kalamazoo Valley
Community College's Center for New Media will be the home of educational
forums, recruiting and networking events, and panel presentations
for the animation instructor and student. Special child-friendly
family events are also scheduled throughout the weekend, as is
the famous Network Picnic.
KAFI 2009 is taking place May 14
- 17, and promises to be a lively and educational festival with
something for everyone! Check out the rest of the website for
details on the events, guest speakers, and activities, and then
come and join us for a great time in Kalamazoo!
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