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Official Trailer for BEST OF LAAF: VOL. ONE

Here’s the Official Trailer for BEST OF LAAF: VOL. ONE. Now available on AMAZON worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/Best-Angeles-Animation-Festival-Vol/dp/B085W43R36 Also Available through VIMEO: The Best of L.A.A.F Volume 1

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LAAF LAUNCHES FILM DISTRIBUTION LABEL

LAAF is proud to announce it has launched a new distribution label specializing in international animation, to be released on Blu-ray, DVD, select theaters, On-Demand and streaming channels. The films are distributed under the LAAF brand through the newly formed company FilmFest Distribution (www.filmfestdistribution.com). FilmFest … Continue readingLAAF LAUNCHES FILM DISTRIBUTION LABEL

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LOONEY TUNES AT LAAF

LAAF had a great Warner Animation panel as part of its Saturday night festivities. The recent theatrical short Curse of the Monkeybird – A Looney Tunes Cartoon was presented and discussed in a panel moderated by festival honoree and animation historian Jerry Beck. Director and Executive … Continue readingLOONEY TUNES AT LAAF

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HIGHLIGHTS

  The LOS ANGELES ANIMATION FESTIVAL (LAAF) wrapped up Sunday night at The Mayflower Club in North Hollywood with an awards ceremony featuring 75 winners in a slew of categories, both student and professional. The Best of the Fest Award went to GOLDIE, a short … Continue readingHIGHLIGHTS

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2019 WINNERS

LAAF 2019 AWARD WINNERS JERRY BECK FESTIVAL HONOREE   GOLDIE BEST OF THE FEST   BIRD AND THE WHALE WINNER: CHARACTER BASED SHORT SPIRIT OF THE DROWNING GIRLS SILVER: CHARACTER BASED SHORT COSMOS EXPRESS BRONZE: CHARACTER BASED SHORT   OUT OF WATER WINNER: STUDENT CHARACTER BASED SHORT SHOOT THE MOON SILVER: STUDENT … Continue reading2019 WINNERS

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JERRY BECK: 2019 Honoree

We’re proud to announce Jerry Beck as our 2019 Honoree. Beck is a well-known cartoon historian and current President of Asifa Hollywood, the animation society that sponsors the Annie Awards and other events celebrating the animation industry and its talent.  The festival takes place Saturday … Continue readingJERRY BECK: 2019 Honoree

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REGULAR ENTRY Deadline

Just a reminder, the REGULAR ENTRY deadline for the Los Angeles Animation Festival is just 19 days away! Anyone wishing to enter, simply go here: https://filmfreeway.com/LAAF After this date we move into the LATE DEADLINE entry period. We can’t wait to see what you’ve been working … Continue readingREGULAR ENTRY Deadline

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LAAF 2019

Get ready for the 2019 LOS ANGELES ANIMATION FESTIVAL. From December 6 – 7 we’ll be holding an even greater event – featuring the best shorts, commercials and features from around the globe, plus celebrating classics with rare screenings, panels and special guests. Now accepting … Continue readingLAAF 2019

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And the Winners Are…

The Los Angeles Animation Festival is proud to announce the following winners for 2018: Best of the Fest – Floreana (USA) Louis Morton  Best Feature – North of Blue (USA) Joanna Priestly   Best Comedy 1st Place – Animal Behaviour (Canada) Alison Snowden & David Fine Best Comedy … Continue readingAnd the Winners Are…

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