ASIFA-Hollywood has announced the creation of a new Student Annie Award, to be handed out at the next Annie Awards ceremony. More details can be read here:

ASIFA-HOLLYWOOD ANNOUNCEMENT:

The ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Educators Forum Student Animation Film Festival is quickly approaching. This event is open to all and will be a full day of film screenings, panels and portfolio reviews, culminating with an awards ceremony and reception for the winning filmmakers. The first place winner will receive a STUDENT ANNIE AWARD, a new award to be presented at this year’s Annie Awards. There are prizes for all the top filmmakers provided by our sponsors as well. The deadlines to submit your film are September 1st (soft deadline) and Oct 1st (final deadline). The ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Educators Forum Student Animation Film Festival will take place Saturday, November 6th at Cal State Long Beach.

For more info, see here.

To submit a film, click on entry form on the Student Animation Festival page.

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA- Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum is looking for student volunteers for the 2010 Student Animation Film Festival. Volunteering for the Student Animation Festival is an unique opportunity that allows for personal and professional growth, as well as networking and professional development opportunities. Volunteer positions are open to college, post-secondary and post-graduate students. Please contact by October 6th if you are interested in volunteering. A volunteer meeting is scheduled on Saturday, October16th. Attending this meeting is mandatory for all festival volunteers.

If you would like to volunteer contact us at info@animationeducatorsforum.org with Volunteer in the subject line.