November 14 2006

Independent Animation From Canada and Beyond
Curated by Toronto artist and animator Patrick Jenkins.

Animation has permeated popular media culture in an unprecedented way, becoming part of our common experience. The power of animation is that it harnesses the imaginative tools of the visual arts in conjunction with motion picture technology and cinematic language to create a totally unique world or “…an emanation of pure imagination.” – Piotr Dumala

Beyond Cartoons presents a selection of some of the most impressive Canadian and International independent animation from the last decade or more, representing an array of personal explorations. Meditations on spirituality, anxiety, voyeurism, a nightmarish coming of age story and portrayals of life’s little absurdities are just a few of the subjects excavated in this program and this potent medium.

Patrick Jenkins will be in attendance to present the screening and prior to the program we will be hosting the Vancouver premiere of his most recent film, “The Skateboarder.”

Program
The Monk and the Fish - Michael Dudok de Wit, 6:30 min. 1994, France
Father and Daughter - Michael Dudok de Wit, 8:04min, 2000, UK and Holland
At the Ends of the Earth, Konstantin Bronzit, 7:45 min., 1999, France
Oh Dad! – Jonathan Amitay, 4:00 min., 1986, Canada
Leaving the Poisons Behind – Iris Paabo, 6:30 min., 1991, Canada
At the Quinte Hotel -Bruce Alcock, 3:38 min., 2005, Canada
-Intermission-
The Geometry of Beware - Richard Raxlen, 7:00min, 1998, Canada
Room 710 - Ann Marie Fleming, 7:00 min., 2005, Canada
Babble on Palms - Steven Woloshen, 4:00 min., 2001, Canada
Pustulations - Lisa Morse, 8:00 min., 2002, Canada
Chambre De Torture - Madi Piller, 2:29 min., 2002, Canada
Mr. Reaper’s Really Bad Day - Kevin D.A. Kurytnick and Carol Beecher, 16:41 min., 2004, Canada
More Sensitive - Gail Noonan, 2:00 min., 2003, Canada

Tuesday, November 14th, 7:30pm
Tickets: $5 for members of Cineworks and the Pacific Cinematheque; $6 for non-members. For more information, contact Colleen Langford at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 604-685-3841