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    10 Animated Shorts Advance In 2017 Oscar Race

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    LOS ANGELES -- (SPW) --

    The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced that 10 animated short films will advance in the voting process for the 90th Academy Awards®. Sixty-three pictures had originally qualified in the category.

    The 10 films are listed below in alphabetical order by title, with their production companies:

    “Cradle,” Devon Manney, director (University of Southern California)

    “Dear Basketball,” Glen Keane, director, and Kobe Bryant, writer (Glen Keane Productions)

    “Fox and the Whale,” Robin Joseph, director (Robin Joseph)

    “Garden Party,” Victor Caire and Gabriel Grapperon, directors (MOPA)

    “In a Heartbeat,” Esteban Bravo and Beth David, directors (Ringling College of Art and Design)

    “Life Smartphone,” Chenglin Xie, director (China Central Academy of Fine Arts)

    “Lost Property Office,” Daniel Agdag, director, and Liz Kearney, producer (8th in Line)

    “Lou,” Dave Mullins, director, and Dana Murray, producer (Pixar Animation Studios)

    “Negative Space,” Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata, directors (Ikki Films)

    “Revolting Rhymes,” Jakob Schuh and Jan Lachauer, directors (Magic Light Pictures)

    Members of the Short Films and Feature Animation Branch viewed all the eligible entries for the preliminary round of voting.

    Short Films and Feature Animation Branch members will now select five nominees from among the 10 titles on the shortlist. Branch screenings will be held in Los Angeles, London, New York and San Francisco in January.

    Nominations for the 90th Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

    The 90th Oscars® will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® 
    in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network. The Oscars also will be televised live in
    more than 225 countries and territories worldwide.

    SPW Category:Awards Show Announcements (News, Nominees, Winners)
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    Focus on Taiwan Lineup Announced By Asian World Film Festival

    Thursday, November 14, 2024
    Scene from "Old Fox (Photo Courtesy of AWFF)

    The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival (AWFF) is pleased to announce the Focus on Taiwan program, showcasing new and classic films that reflect the island nation’s rich culture, customs, and traditions. The program will be held on November 15, 2024, and include red carpet ceremonies and multiple Q&A sessions with filmmakers, moderated by special guests. Focus on Taiwan is supported by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), the Taiwan Ministry of Culture, and the Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles. The 10th Annual Asian World Film Festival takes place from November 13 - 21, 2024, at the Culver Theatre, Culver City, CA. Highlighting the Focus on Taiwan lineup are director Ya-chuan Hsiao's multiple Golden Horse-winning drama "Old Fox," Taiwan's official submission for the 97th Academy Award® for Best International Feature Film, and three Oscar®-qualified shorts: Fish Wang's animated "Ghost of the Dark Path,” ZHANG XU Zhan's stop-motion animated "Compound Eyes of Tropical," and Birdy Wei-Ting Hung’s live action “A Brighter Summer Day for the Lady Avengers.” "Taiwan has long been a wellspring of cinematic storytelling, and we are thrilled to shine a light on the country's rich cultural heritage through the Focus on Taiwan program,” said Georges N. Chamchoum, AWFF Executive Director. "From poignant dramas exploring the human experience to visually stunning animated works, these selections exemplify Taiwan’s historical and ongoing contribution to world cinema.” The “Old Fox” screening will be preceded by a red carpet and followed by a Q&A with director Hsiao, moderated by TV host Michael Berry. A reception will cap the evening. “Old Fox” tells the story of an 11-year-old boy who befriends his ruthless... Read More

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