The international animated film association ASIFA (Association International du film d’Animation) is celebrating their 65th anniversary with a variety of initiatives throughout the year.

Chapters will host a range of local and national activities, including film festivals, workshops, screenings, and celebratory events. The spring celebration has already kicked off with retrospective screenings, awards, and seminars at notable festivals, including the Cairo Animatex Festival (Egypt), and the Monstra Animation Festival (Portugal). Summer will bring the Zagreb International Animation Festival (Croatia), and the Annecy International Animation Festival (France).

Upcoming initiatives include:

• International Animation Day: ASIFA has issued a call for very short films about peace to be streamed on October 28 in celebration of the birthday of animation.
• Special Anniversary Cash Award: ASIFA will sponsor a special cash award at select festivals to recognize the anniversary.
• ASIFA Student Award and ASIFA Member’s Postcard Gallery: These initiatives are currently underway, and celebrate the talent and creativity of the animation community.
• ASIFA Prize Retrospective Screenings: Curated screenings of ASIFA Prize winners will be showcased at several major festivals.
• Zagreb Animation Festival: ASIFA will host a General Assembly meeting, and animator Sayoko Kinoshita will be honored with the prestigious ASIFA Prize for Lifetime Achievement.
• Annecy Animation Festival: A major gathering is being organized by ASIFA Hellas, Hollywood, China, and others to celebrate the milestone anniversary.

In addition, ASIFA Magazine and the ASIFA Academic Journal will highlight the organization’s history, achievements, and future directions.

Source: ASIFA Int’l