The 4th edition of Cartoons On The Bay, 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. The International TV Cartoons Competition
(Pulcinella Awards) and the International Conference of Television
Animation are two of the many events held during the festival. The
various Pulcinella Awards presented 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. In 1999, the Golden Pulcinella was awarded to Folimage's
Cartoon D'Or winning film, "L'Enfant Au Grelot" ("Charlie's
Christmas"). The entry deadline is January 20, 2000. For more
information and registration forms, visit the festival
call (++ 39) 0637 498 315, or fax (++ 39) 0637 515 631.
