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Animahenasyon 2010 is now accepting entries
The Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. (ACPI) is calling all budding and professional animators from across the country to participate and submit their animated works to Animahenasyon 2010: 4th Philippine Animation Festival, as it formally opens and accepts entries to this year’s festival. Entry forms may be downloaded from the ACPI web site at http://www.animationcouncil.org. The deadline for submission of entries is on September 15. Animahenasyon 2010 is co-presented by Ateneo de Naga University and will be held in this premier 3D animation school from November 23 to 26 in Naga City, Philippines. Holding the animation festival in Naga is part of ACPI’s thrusts to strengthen the regional animation of the country, and is also part of the Council’s year long 10th anniversary celebration. In an effort to build an audience, awareness and development of original contents, ACPI puts together its flagship project through an annual animation festival called Animahenasyon that showcases original animated works of both aspiring and professional animators in the country through a competition. The festival is composed of the professional and the student/amateur divisions that will have different running time categories: 1 to 5 minutes; 6 to 20 minutes, 21 to 60 minutes, and the full-animated feature (more than 60 minutes). There are also categories for music video, title sequence, public information, demo reel, and TV series. There will also be animated works in exhibition (full-length, special citation, and past Animahenasyon winners). Last year’s grand prize winner of Animahenasyon was Mutya (Muse) by Nelson “Blog” Caliguia, Jr. It is a touching tale of an unlikely friendship between the forest spirits or “anitos” and a one-of-a-kind girl who can see them. It also tackles the timely issue of environmental degradation and the dire consequences of industrialization to the environment. “Mutya” also won the best animated short (6-20 minutes) in the professional division and was awarded the Hero TV’s choice for best capturing the theme “finding the hero within.” Coming from a family of animators, Blog produced “Mutya” as a tribute for his late mother, Mina, who passed away in 2008. It is also largely based on the original story that his mom wrote. This is the second time that Blog won the grand prize in Animahenasyon. He first received this recognition in the very first Animahenasyon festival in 2007 for his entries “Inday Wanda,” and “Doodle of Doom” that he co-directed with Jason Confessor. Animahenasyon serves as a venue for Filipino animators to present their world-class ideas, and opens doors of opportunities for them to meet with and be inspired by the finest names in the industry. It also aims to create greater awareness of the Philippine animation industry and its contributions to the global entertainment business, while tapping locally produced content for promotion in animation markets here and abroad. ACPI’s vision is to make Philippines as the prime provider of animation and content creation services to the global marketplace. On the other hand, ACPI’s mission is to be the center of excellence for animation and content creation services through building more efficient and effective collaborative business practices that will elevate the country’s economy and culture. As an organized body, ACPI aims to promote the Filipino talent both locally and internationally. With the cooperation of its members as well as the Philippine government, it is envisioned that the member studios and schools will be considered competitive both creatively and technologically. ACPI is a non-stock and non-profit organization whose member companies specialize mainly in, but not limited to, 2D, Flash or 3D animation. It aims to promote the animation industry globally with the intention of creating an identity for the Philippines to be considered amongst the preferred countries that service the animation industry. For more information about Animahenasyon 2010, please call 483-9501, 8172727 local 108 or email the secretariat at animationcouncil@gmail.com, or visit www.animationcouncil.org.
Animahenasyon 2009 Schedule of Activities
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ANIMAHENASYON 2008 PINOY ANIMATION FESTIVAL OFFICIAL LAUNCH!
Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. is proud to present An Animation Festival Launching a full-day activities with the animation companies to kick off the 2nd Animahenasyon 2008 Pinoy Animation Festival at the Central Plaza Eastwood City, Quezon City 24 September 2008, Wednesday 1:00 PM until 8:30 PM festival launching is sponsored by Megaworld Corporation festival is co-sponsored by the National Commission for Culture & the Arts and Hewlett Packard Philippines in cooperation with Cultural Center of the Philippines & De La Salle-College of St. Benilde School of Design & Arts Festival Dates: November 12-16, 2008 Have fun learning 2D & 3D Animation, Claymation, Voice Acting and other art activities. Have a tattoo just for week or two. Watch short film animations from past entries and works from member studios. Know about the festival: competition, exhibits and masterclasses. Participate in the writing of the history of Philippine Animation. Experience the live scoring by Uniitima of the traditional 35mm animation “Ang Paglikha”. Integrate and know the people behind the many years of animating buhay pinoy! Please join us. See you! For further information and confirmation call 817.2727 loc 108 (Jazel/Laisa/Mike/Avic) or email animationcouncil@gmail.com or log onto: www.animationcouncil.org __._,_.___
ANIMAHENASYON 2008
We are at it again! said this year’s Animahenasyon Festival Programmer Ricky Orellana. We are once again inviting professional and amateur/student Filipino animators to join the 2nd Animahenasyon 2008:Pinoy Animation Festival. The event, which is spearheaded by the Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc., is now on its second year and the organizers are promising to give local animation enthusiasts a broader and better program. Definitely, the scope is bigger this year, Orellana said. We want to give festival-goers a larger view of what Philippine animation by screening earliest works done by animation masters. According to Orellana, last year’s festival has seen a lot of professional animators asking for advanced workshops. That’s why this time there will be master classes for professionals and enthusiasts. There will also be classes on visual storytelling, film language, production design, Asian and Japanese animation, and visual effects, he said. Last year’s festival screened over 150 original Filipino animation works and featured a two-day conference with Filipino US-based animator Ronnie del Carmen of Pixar animation as guest of honor keynote speaker. Â The support was overwhelming, said Orellana. We are thankful to the animators who submitted very accomplished works as well as to the movie-goers who went out of their way to watch the screenings. In fact, the week-long event was even extended for a longer run at the Indie Sine Robinson’s Galeria. I thought that it was a very successful festival, said Del Carmen. I was very impressed with the animators. They were undaunted and courageous in pursuing their passion. In fact, so impressed was Del Carmen that he even agreed to give a talk in Naga for the regional extension of the festival. We have very accomplished animators, he said. These animators have contributed over the years to animated content the world over on very popular properties. If that isn’t about being world-class, I don’t know what is. We are known to be reliable and versatile, able to tackle the work and meld into what the project needs and get the job done. Â Last year’s festival really proved that there is a very active animation industry in the Philippines, said Orellana. And this year, we are hoping to have more participants and more original works. And just like last year, 2nd Animahenasyon 2008 will feature 10 categories: one minute up to five minutes; 6 minutes up to 20 minutes; 21 minutes up to 40 minutes; Full-animated feature (more than 40 minutes); music video; OBBs, TVCs, infomercials, demo reels; and TV series. All of them are open for professional and amateur/student animators. Some of the award-winning animation entries last year were Jeff Capili’s Malaya (Best Animated Short, professional division), RJ Mabilin’s WWII (Animated Music Video, professional division), Valroman Francisco’s Pop (Animated Music Video, amateur division), and Anna Katrina Bigornia’s My Pet (Viewers’ Choice Award). The festival also honored the late Larry Alcala with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The deadline for the submission of entries is on October 8, 2008. For inquiries, call: 8172727 loc 108 or send an email to animationcouncil@gmail.com or visit ACPI’s website www.animationcouncil.org.
ANIMAHENASYON 2007 FINALISTS
CONGRATULATIONS TO FINALISTS FOR ANIMAHENASYON 2007!!! TO VIEW THEIR WORKS, DROP BY ROBINSONS GALLERIA’S INDIE CINEMA BETWEEN NOVEMBER 21-27, 2007. For more information about the festival and show schedules, please visit the Animation Council Website or email them at info@animationcouncil.org. I. CATEGORY A: “Animated Shorts†(Competition) Pande Pinoy Teaser Trailer by Ma. Katrina Celina Millar Dayrit Godspeed by Ellen Ramos / Paolo Villaluna Putek! by Ramon del Prado / Teresa Clamor Fiesta 2052 by Michael Rivero End Of Part 11 by Wayie Canoy / Brendan Goco / Kat Lorenos Poring Glory by Edwin Guillermo May Lakad by Gigi Constantino PMS by Rosevie C. Sevilla One Minute Death by Teta Tulay Goner by Gem Urdaneta Row Our Boat by Don M. Salubayba Sketch Of War by Sherwin U. Llames Red Balloon by Titam Rebueno Malaya by Jeff Capili II. CATEGORY B: “Animated Shorts†(Competition) Assorted Nuts! Episode 6: Funfair Mayhem by Nick Barrameda Inday Wanda by Nelson ‘Blog’ Caliguia, Jr. Kariton by Markwell Uy Gallos The Forgotten Legacy: Barter of Panay by Arnold M. Fuentes, MPA Left Turn by Roxlee / Lai Crisostomo / Maisa Demetillo Building Diamonds by Poklong Anading Si Silang At Ang Haring Ibon by Jason Francis C. Confesor Libingan by Ramon del Prado III. CATEGORY C: “Animated Shorts†(Competition) Araw At Gabi by Nelson B. Caliguia, Sr. IV. CATEGORY E: “Music Videos†(Competition) Alkohol by Mark Galvez / Dustin Uy Parapap by Ma. Katrina Celina Millar Dayrit Dream Systems by Paraluman C. Cruz En El Bano Con Frida by Ellen Ramos WWIII by RJ Mabilin Sweet Cheeks by Juan Alcazaren Tumatakbo by Dennis E. Sebastian Tuparin Natin Ang Banta ng Ating Panahon by RJ Mabilin / Teta Tulay V. CATEGORY F: “TVCs/OBBs/Demo Reels†(Competition) “Art Jam†OBB by Paolo Villaluna / Ellen Ramos “Bitemark Animation Studios†Demo Reel by Ma. Katrina Celina Millar Dayrit Stop The Killings by Emil James Z. Mijares A Day In The Life Of Gloria Arrovo “Imperialist’s Puppet†(Part I: Expanded Value Added Tax) by RJ Mabilin “Lips†TVC by Pete Jimenez “Siopawman†Teaser by Pete Jimenez / Kinjo Estioko VI. CATEGORY H: “Animated Shorts†(Competition) Magbaroto: Take 1 by Jonathan P. Jurilla Night Shift by Jerome Albrando Double Trouble by Nino H. Pilotin Akeyah by Chaz Raimier R. Penas Homebound by Glenn Oliva Berg by Cherrelle Ann V. Consulta Last Haven by Mae Ann E. Britanico The Last Bloom by Christopher A. Etorne The Legend Of Tibud: The Journey Begins by Vicente B. Galino III Doodle Of Doom by Jason Francis C. Confesor / Nelson ‘Blog’ Caliguia, Jr. Pinish Product by Kat Lorenos / Ian Lorenos Reprogress 1.5 by Ian Navarroza Kalapit-Bahay by Valroman R. Francisco When Only Blood Will Fill Your Heart by John Ryo E. Manaluz A Dull Story by Kerwin Atienza Call Of Nature by Gretchen Alarkon A Dog’s Tale by Sesinio A. Ampongan, Jr. Karaniwang Tae by Edwin Guillermo Kokie by Amos Victor Delgado Swok, The Sidewalk Story by Pauline Rhea Barra Goat It by Paolo T. Arcilla The Golden Tooth by Klevin Jake P. Laforteza Si Diego At Ang Halimaw Dagat by Kei Anne Uchida VII. CATEGORY I: “Animated Shorts†(Competition) The Tear Stealer by Frederic F. Declaro Sinta’s Wish by Fara Martia P. Manuel Afterbirth by Reginald Vinluan The 3R’s by Irene Villanueva-Surio Lola Pia by Sesinio A. Ampongan, Jr. / May John Amilano / Wesley Babor My Pet by Anna Katrina G. Bigornia Makina Ng Manggagawa by Emil James Z. Mijares Ang Paglikha by Teta Tulay Patik by Wesley Kent Rasines VIII. CATEGORY J: “Music Videos†(Competition) Yeah by Jerome Albrando Babae Po Ako by June H. Vasquez Bad by Ivan Shane SA. Salceda Go The Distance by Chris Gerrard dl. Castro Pop by Valroman R. Francisco The Spider & The Fly by Kenny Lyn Tai Over The Rainbow by Delma Kryll Baluyot Si Filemon by Omar P. Aguilar Makulay Ang Buhay by Klevin Jake P. Laforteza Same Ground by Marvin C. Pila I Believe I Can Fly by Kristian P. De Leon IX. CATEGORY K: “TVCs/OBBs/Demo Reels†(Competition) Mutation Permutation by Edwin Guillermo “Tech Gen (Y4IT 2007 National Youth Congress In Information Technology)†OBB by Hedrick G. David “ADAAF 2006†OBB by Christopher Etorne “Mongol†TVC by Valroman R. Francisco “Crayola†TVC by Chris Ivan Robert P. Ceres “Adidas†TVC by Ryan Rey A. Licas “Nike†TVC by Jerome Albrando “DHL†TVC by Paolo T. Arcilla “Fedex†TVC by Donreb Ernesto “Coca-Cola†TVC by Roman V. Matuguinas “Yellowcab†TVC by Nowen Fernandez “Purina†TVC by Omar P. Aguilar “Game Boy Micro†TVC by Kristoffer Ralph Brocales “Sony Bravia†TVC by Amira June P. Mallari “Sony Ericsson W900i†TVC by Ryan P. Rubi “Apple Macbook†TVC by Mary Kennette Carla E. Esta “Power Mac G5†TVC by Juan Martin G. Victorio “Logitech†TVC by Nicolette F. Aguilar “Toyota Yaris 2006†TVC by Baylon, Delfin Joseph Christopher Sy “Lexus RX 300†TVC by Ivan Shane SA. Salceda “Greenmind†Demo Reel by David De La Paz / Alan Wansom X. EXHIBITION PROGRAM: “Persistence of Vision†(To Be Announced)
ANIMATE THIS: Animahenasyon 2007 highlights original Pinoy animation
The Filipino animator must be one of the most overlooked artists in the Philippines. As diligent and creative as the Pinoy independent filmmaker but not as recognized, the local animators have, for the longest time, been looking for a chance (and in some cases, a venue) to finally showcase their originality and talent. Strangely enough, it is the foreign animation companies that have been recognizing the local animators by giving them steady work for the many years now. Indeed, it has been an open secret that some of the cartoons produced by foreign production houses employ Pinoy animators. No doubt about it, Filipino animators are talented but the question is: when will they be given the spotlight they so rightfully deserve? Enter ANIMAHENASYON 2007, Pinoy Animation Festival slated on November 21 to 25 at Robinsons Galleria’s Indie Cine. The festival aims to finally give professional and amateur Filipino animators a venue where they could screen their original works. “I think it is about time to give these animators a chance to show their own works,” says Ricky Orellana, festival director of ANIMAHENASYON. “After all, they have been working on other’s people’s materials for the longest time.” He says that viewers might be surprised to discover that Pinoy animators are not just copycats of American or Japanese animation. “We have our own style,” he says. Indeed, if the entries this year prove anything, it’s that Filipino animators are hard to pigeonhole. “Some are in 2-D and 3-D and some used cell animation but what is really surprising is that we received entries from all over the Philippines: from Baguio to Iloilo, from Lapu Lapu to Marinduque,” Orellana said. Suffice to say that the topics are also diverse. Some are interpretation of local folklore and some are original stories by the animators themselves. “Even now, I expect our judges to have a hard time picking which entries to include in the final list,” the festival director said, “because some of the entries are really good.” And since ANIMAHENASYON’s goal is to spotlight Pinoy animators, what better way to do that than to have two very successful Filipino animators from PIXAR (Toy Story, Finding Nemo) and Dreamworks (Shrek, Madagascar) to give a talk during the festival. “Aside from the original Pinoy works, we are also inviting two Pinoy animators who have done significant work in mainstream Hollywood,” says Orellana. “Hopefully, the forum will give animators a chance to discuss pertinent issues concerning not only the local industry but the international animation industry as well.” And like any other festival, ANIMAHENASYON will hand out various awards for deserving entries. Up for grabs are the GRAND PRIZE AWARD, AWARD for BEST REGIONAL ENTRY, JURY’S SPECIAL AWARD, and AUDIENCE’S SPECIAL AWARD, among others. But of course, as the festival organizers never fail to point out, the real prize is that finally Pinoy animators are not just anonymous workers toiling on some cartoon series but, through ANIMAHENASYON, artists in the real sense of the word. ANIMAHENASYON 2007 is spearheaded by the Animation Council of the Philippines Inc. (ACPI), a non-stock and non-profit organization. The members of ACPI specialize mainly in—but not limited to— 2D or 3D animation. The organization, which is recognized and supported by the Philippine government, aims to create an identity for the Philippines to be considered among the preferred countries that service the animation industry. Animation by some of the members of Animation Council of the Philippines, Inc. Contact Persons: Mario Banzon Laisa Gonzales Animation Council of the Philippines T: 4382983 local 150-151