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