Tag "REDCAT"

Otomo to Appear at Platform Animation Fest

October 10, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan No Comments divider image

Killer news for anime fans: Katsuhiro Otomo, the legendary director of Akira (for which he also wrote and illustrated the original manga), is set to make his first U.S. public appearance since 1990 at the Platform International Animation Festival, where he will be presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award on [...]

Platform Animation Fest Announces Fantastic Lineup

October 3, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

Los Angeles residents are in for a treat next month when the acclaimed animation festival Platform pays a visit to the REDCAT theater (October 26-28). In collaboration with CalArts and the Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater, the fest will showcase exciting and innovative new animated films and talent while also [...]

CalArts Celebrates Chuck Jones’ 100th Birthday

September 5, 2012 by Ramin Zahed No Comments divider image

California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) celebrates the 100th birthday of animation legend Chuck Jones with a special program at the REDCAT theater in Los Angeles. At the event, John Lasseter, Disney and Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer, will provide remarks at a special screening of his favorite Chuck Jones cartoons. [...]

REDCAT Fest Brings World of Kids Films to downtown L.A.

March 24, 2011 by Thomas J. McLean 1 Comment divider image

The REDCAT International Children’s Film Festival kicks off four consecutive weekends of short films from around the world March 26 at the REDCAT Theater at Disney Hall in downtown Los Angeles. Presented by CalArts in partnership with the Northwest Film Form, the festival will show more than 100 animated and [...]