The 4th edition of Cartoons On The Bay, the International Festival of
Television Animation, will be held in Positano (Amalfi Coast), Italy,
April 14-18, 2000. Cartoons on the Bay is the only festival in the
world solely dedicated to television animation. Promoted by Rai
Radiotelevisione Italiana and conceived and organized by Rai Trade,
the festival is an international event with awards, workshops,
lectures and events centering on the ever-changing world of
television animation. 60 works have been selected this year for the
Pulcinella Awards Competition. The various Pulcinella Awards include
best character of the year, program of the year, and many other
categories involving animated series and films, as well as a new
award for the Best Short Film for TV. The International Panorama will
present 132 programs from 21 countries. The Conference On Television
Animation will present a series of 12 panel sessions. Key panel
sessions include: "Cartoons and Licensing," "How to Make Toons in the
Far East," and "Special Considerations for Creators of Children's
Media." Under the banner "Focus On The Studios," a new section has
been incorporated to recognize the most dynamic and vigorous
independent studios. This year, the spotlight will be on Cromosoma
(Spain), Varga Studio (Hungary), La Lanterna Magica (Italy), Klasky
Csupo (USA) and TMS (Japan). For more information about Cartoons on
the Bay 2000, visit the festival
call (++ 39) 0637 498 315, or fax (++ 39) 0637 515 631.
