2019 WORKSHOPS
Learning the art of sequential story-telling and zoetrope animation!
At All Saints Cinema​
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On top of all the cool short animated films screening on the weekend of Florida Animation Festival, families and day camps are invited to All Saints Cinema for special animation-filled hands-on activities, led by industry leaders!
On Thursday, June 13, the Florida Animation Festival will be putting on a family-friendly animation screening following 2 new workshops on sequential storytelling and traditional Zoetrope animation techniques to inspire your campers and kids! All materials will be provided and are included in the cost of your ticket-- plus you get to take them home! After lunch, we invite you back to watch a collection of family-friendly films curated specifically for this day. The film screening is included in your workshop ticket entry, hooray!
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Schedule:
10am - 11am
Workshop: The Art of Sequential Storytelling with Nathan Archer
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11am - Noon
Workshop: Traditional Zoetrope animation techniques with Keith Osborn
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Noon
Enjoy lunch* at nearby Crum Box Gastgarden
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1pm
Showcase screening of family-friendly animated short films, including two made by kids themselves!
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More details are outlined below!​
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PSST! READ THIS FIRST!!
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* lunch is optional, but requires buying tickets in advance to notify the restaurant.
Parents/Guardians are FREE to attend the workshop with advanced online purchase of your child's ticket.
However, that does not include lunch. If you as the parent or guardian would like lunch, you may either purchase an additional ticket to have something from the kids' menu, or purchase lunch directly from the Crum Box's regular menu on location. Kids' menu is detailed below, keep scrolling!
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Tickets are $10 if purchased ahead online and include lunch; tickets at the door will be $5 per person in cash, but does not include lunch and spaces cannot be guaranteed.
Workshop: The Art of Sequential Storytelling
Led by Nathan Archer
Participants get to work with a comic industry professional on a pre-formatted paper with drawing materials to make a 6-page mini-comic. Each participant will get to learn more about story structure (introduction, rising action, climax, resolution), as well as comic craft and production!
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“Older kids (age 9 and above) will enjoy learning the ins and outs of comic book creation as they write, draw and produce their very own mini-comic. They’ll discover the joys of cartooning while learning industry tips and tricks from a comics pro.”
About Nathan Archer:
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Nathan Archer is a cartoonist, illustrator, and graphic designer living in Tallahassee, Florida. Since 2016, Nathan has produced editorial cartoons and video content for the Tallahassee Democrat. Before joining the Democrat, he published and contributed to Lydia Feeds The Pigeons, Tallahassee's local comic anthology. Nathan received his BFA in painting from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2000 and his MA in arts administration from Florida State University in 2006.
Nathan promotes his cartooning regularly each year at comic conventions around the country. Explore his work at www.nathanarcher.com!
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Feel free to contact us with any questions!
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Workshop: Traditional Zoetrope Animation
Lead by Keith Osborn
We're very excited to announce that Keith Osborn, animation industry veteran and longtime friend of the Florida Animation Festival, will be back in 2019 for another fantastic animation presentation!
His presentation will feature the classic Zoetrope animation technique, which participants can use to create their own unique animation reel! The expertise Osborn brings to all of his workshops from his long history of professional experience in animation ensures an enriching experience for animators of any age!
A complimentary Zoetrope animation set will be given to each party that purchases tickets.
As an acclaimed artist with work on projects including the Halo series and Iron Giant, and years of teaching experience at his alma mater, Ringling College of Design, Osborn brings an understanding and professionalism from years of animation experience into every project he undertakes. His freelance character animation has been featured in a number of widely acclaimed films, including the 2012 Oscar-winning short "The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" for Moonbot Studios. Currently, he is teaching animation to the next generation at the all-new Create! Tallahassee digital arts center.
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Come out to see Keith in action and learn more about this special animation technique! Learn more about Keith at www.keithosborn.com!
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Feel free to contact us with any questions!
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Lunch at the Crum Box Gastgarden in Railroad Square
$10 for both workshops/lunch/screening
Menu options: Hot dog, veggie burger, or PB&J sandwich;
side of chips or mac and cheese; a soda or water*
*campers may bring a packed lunch if the restaurant is unable to accommodate
allergies or specific dietary restrictions with advanced notice. The Crum Box is able
to work within dietary requirements/concerns with enough notice, or inform the camp
if not possible so the family or camp can be prepared.
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Lunch Options
Animators' Fuel
SOLD OUT!
DON'T FORGET!!
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Lunch is optional, but requires buying tickets in advance to notify the restaurant.
Parents/Guardians are FREE to attend the workshop with advanced online purchase of your child's ticket.
However, that does not include lunch. If you as the parent or guardian would like lunch, you may either purchase an additional ticket to have something from the kids' menu, or purchase lunch directly from the Crum Box's regular menu on location. Kids' menu is detailed below, keep scrolling!
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Tickets are $10 if purchased ahead online and include lunch; tickets at the door will be $5 per person in cash, but does not include lunch and spaces cannot be guaranteed.
For The Young At Art
Family-friendly screening
G-rated animated short films from around the world!
1pm on Thursday, June 13. Program run-time 60 minutes.
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One of the films is a sequel film from last year's debut, "The Cosmospenguin in Sushiland," directed by nine-year-old Luca Potskhishvili from Vienna, Austria. We hope Luca's film and the workshops will motivate children of all ages to follow their creative dreams.
The screening portion of the day consists of family-friendly short animated films. The films come from independent, student, and professional animators from as close as Georgia and as far as Japan!
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BONUS: Admission to this screening is included in your ticket to the workshops! However, if you would only like to attend these family-friendly selections without attending the workshops, it's just $5. Lunch is not included, but we sell popcorn!
VIP Passes include all festival events and screenings, so you're set!
We're delighted to screen a second film produced by another young artist, 13-year old Hannah Collins. She has made two animations so far and has three more on her list. Loving math, art, and (of course) animating, she is wondering if she would like to work at Pixar when she grows up. She worked really hard on this animation and hopes you really enjoy it.