Brooklyn’s Animation Block Party wrapped a successful 20th edition this weekend, after celebrating three days of short film competition, special screenings and unique events. The 2023 festival enjoyed ABP’s biggest turnout in years, according to founder Casey Safron.
The festival awarded two prizes to outstanding short films:
Audience Award Winner — Snif & Snüf by Michael Ruocco (California, U.S.)
Two characters discover an interesting new object, and learn about what it means to share.
HEY! Here’s an EXCITING, ACTION-PACKED, ADRENALINE-FUELED sneak peek of my short film, “Snif & Snüf”! COMING SOON(ish)! pic.twitter.com/y8GPDKxIXe
— Michael Ruocco (@AGuyWhoDraws) January 18, 2022
Student Film Winner — Sleep Mode by Emmet Zabor (College for Creative Studies, Michigan, U.S.)
A little robot must arrive at his destination before his timer runs out.
As detailed ahead of the event, ABP 2023 was highlighted by feature length classics Tokyo Godfathers and The Triplets of Belleville, the documentary Cartoon Carnival, retrospective of Sublo and Tangy Mustard and a presentation by Malt Adult NYC, in addition to the shorts competition programs.
Learn more about Animation Block Party and find information on past editions at animationblock.com.
Animation Block Party 2023 intro animated @jonniphillips pic.twitter.com/7lRTXfiepI
— animation block (@animationblock) August 21, 2023
