


The World Animation International Short Film Animation Festival
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Welcome to The World Animation Celebration the first international animation festival in the United States.
Animation Libation Studios & Animation Magazine present The World Animation Celebration international short film animation festival hosted by Sony Pictures Animation. The celebration showcases animated shorts from over 45 countries. A weekend full of animated films, industry panels, guest speakers, portfolio reviews, recruiters, schools, guest artist demos and more.

Artist Alley - Dave Crossland

Disney Artist Panel Mindy Johnson, Mike Cedeno, Lee Crowe

Glen Keane - Winner: Special Jury Award

Dear Basketball Panel: Max Keane, Gennie Rim, Glen Keane Festival Director - Michael Bonitatis

Glen Keane - Winner Professional 2d Animation Category

Winners Trophies

Audience in The Harryhausen Theatre

Nik Ranieri, Glen Keane, Mike Cedeno & Pete Michels

Michael Bonitatis - Festival Director

Nik Ranieri

Bruce Smith

Mary Harrington

Marlon West

Pete Michels

Rita Street

Jane Baer

Valerie Fletcher

Panel Conference Room Audience

Rodney Clouden

Jennifer Graves

Aurora Jimenez

Brent Woods

Chris Savino

Lizzy Nichols & Joey Chou

Amanda Rynda

Portfolio Reviews

Portfolio reviews

Portfolio Reviews

Dear Basketball Panel

Jordan Koch