Australian International Animation Festival – Wagga Wagga (NSW)

When: 15th May - 17th May 2009

Now in our 6th year, the School of Visual and Performing Arts are proud to present the Australian International Animation Festival 2009.

The internationally renowned event has gone from strength to strength since its modest start in 2004 and become one of the largest festivals of its type in the world.

This year has secured amazing exclusives from more than 2,000 submissions from over 30 countries. The range of styles, genres and techniques is testament to the vibrancy and relevance of creative animation and the premiere screening of this highly acclaimed collection is happening right here in Wagga Wagga!

The International Competition programs are made up of an eclectic mix of films and will give audiences a complete, up-to-date snapshot of the international creative animation scene. In addition to these there are programs that focus on digital animating, puppet films and Australian made films. Rounding out the line-up are programs for Kids and High School aged audiences and even a “Late Night Bizarre” program for those whose tastes lurch to the truly odd and unfathomable.

A series of free talks and workshops given by filmmakers from all over Australia will provide those with questioning minds a chance to learn more about how and why these films get made. We can also reveal that if you purchase a Full Festival Pass you’ll be eligible to attend additional film premieres not advertised in the official program.

Venue: Forum 6 Cinema, 77 Trail Street, Wagga Wagga NSW
Date: Friday 15th – Sunday 17th May 2009
Cost: $10 Single Session or $30 Full Festival Pass
Only $5 for Kids Program

* Tickets are now on sale *

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AIAF2009 Schedule

Friday 15th May
5:30pm Doors Open
6:00pm Official Opening & International Program #1
8.00pm SIGGRAPH Asia 2008 Highlights
10:00pm Launch Party

Saturday 16th May
2.00pm Kids Program
4.00pm Animation 101: Malcolm Turner - “Adventures in Ancient Animation”
5.00pm Animation 102: Dennis Tupicoff - “Chainsaw” 6.00pm Australian Panorama
8.00pm International Program #2
9:30pm Late Night Bizarre

Sunday 17th May
2.00pm Kids Program (Repeat)
4.00pm Animation 103: The People’s Republic of Animation - “A History”
5.00pm Animation 104: Jonathan Nix – “A Work In Progress”
6.00pm International Program #3
7.30pm Digital Panorama
9.00pm After Party
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Important:
Please be aware that admission is restricted to 18+ (except for Kids & Official Opening /International Program #1). Film classification regulations in Australia require all films to either be formally classified or restricted to an audience of 18 years of age and over. Most festivals do not have the resources to do this and it for this reason alone that we are not able to admit any person under the age of 18 years to the main AIAF screenings.

Kids Program – Specifically programmed towards 4 – 10 year olds whilst still entertaining more mature patrons, this screening gives children the world’s best animation for a just $5! Pricing includes adults.

The workshops are free for anyone to attend but may contain mature content.

For more information please contact Andrew Hagan via phone (02) 6933 2932 or email ahagan@csu.edu.au, the School of Visual and Performing Arts on (02) 6933 2473, or visit the official website http://www.aiaf.com.au/

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