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GLAS 2021 Signal Film + Passes On Sale

The GLAS Animation Festival will go on – virtually – next month: April 5-11, 2021 and passes are on sale now. If their magnificent Signal Film, released this week, is any indication this online programs will be a blast. Directed by Jonathan Djob Nkondo. Check it out:

Sunday Nov. 17th In LA: The Short Films of Jérémy Clapin + “I Lost My Body”

Director Jeremy Clapin is coming to do a very special event this Sunday in LA for GLAS. In addition to screening I Lost My Body, there will also be a showing of his short films followed by a Q&A. Clapin’s body of work is unique within the world of independent animation. He gained recognition through […]

Submissions For GLAS Animation Festival Now Open

The 5th annual GLAS Animation Festival takes place March 19-22, 2020 in the historic city of Berkeley, California, just a quick ride away from San Francisco. GLAS exhibits films from local and international artists and filmmakers across the animation spectrum, creating a community and space for industry veterans, historians, animation enthusiasts, and emerging talent from […]

Glas Animation to Theatrically Release it’s First Compilation Program “Animation Next”

GLAS Animation continues its mission to showcase the newest groundbreaking independent animation with the announcement of a new theatrical venture: Animation Next; a collection of animated short films that will be released all over the United States in theaters this fall. It’s a best-of-the-best compilation from the annual GLAS Animation Festival in Berkeley, CA. Showcasing […]

GLAS Animation Festival 2019 Selections

The 2019 GLAS Animation Festival in Berkeley, California, (March 21-24, 2019) is almost here! After receiving over 3400 submissions the festival has announced the Official Competition Selections. They have also announced the selections for Children’s Competition, US Competition, and International Showcase (complete lists below). Take a look at the GLAS Website for information about Selections, […]

Guests Announced For The 4th Annual GLAS Animation Festival

The 4th Annual GLAS Animation Festival is fast-approaching (mark your calendar now – its March 21-24 in Berkeley, CA) and soon they’ll be announcing competition selections, curated programs, additional special guests, and the complete festival schedule. In the meantime, feast your eyes on the GLAS 2019 Signal Film directed by Manshen Lo and featuring music […]

GLAS 2018 Award Winners; Festival Announces Animation Grant

The GLAS Animation Festival 2018 in Berkeley has come to a close and they have unveiled news of a new GLAS Animation Grant, a new program to support independent animators making short films in the United States. This first year, GLAS will be awarding two grants of $2,500 each to two animation filmmakers. Applications and […]

This Week In Berkeley: GLAS ANIMATION FESTIVAL

Starting Thursday, the 3rd annual GLAS Animation Festival takes place all over Berkeley California. Special Programs include A Conversation With David O’Reilly, An Intimate Q&A with Phil Lord & Chris Miller; presentations by Nickelodeon, Tonko House, Google Spotlight Stories; Animation surveys from Croatia and Zagreb; spotlights on animators Jorge Gutierrez, Jonathan Hodgson, Sophie Koko Gate, […]

GLAS Animation Festival 2018 Signal Film by Ori Toor

Put down your coffee and plug in your ear buds. Check out this friggin’ cool signal film for the 2018 GLAS Animation Festival. The event takes place March 22-25 in Berkeley, CA – and they’ll soon be announcing competition selections, curated programs, special guests, and the complete festival schedule. In the meantime, feast your eyes […]

GLAS Presenting Georges Schwizgebel Retrospective This Thursday in DTLA

GLAS Animation (GLobal Animation Syndicate), the Los Angeles non-profit organization run “by animators for animators”, is presenting a retrospective of the work of Swiss animation legend Georges Schwizgebel, one of the most celebrated independent animators of all time. The event will happen at LA’s Downtown Independent Theatre on Thursday June 22nd at 8:30pm. Schwizgebel was […]

This Weekend in Berkeley: Pre-Code Cartoons, Brad Bird, China’s Lei Lei, Japan’s Masaaki Yuasa at GLAS

The 2nd annual GLAS Animation Festival is happening this weekend – Thursday (3/2) and runs through Sunday (3/5) – in Berkeley California, and its got a line-up that should appeal to anyone interested in the art of animation. I will be there to present a screening of Pre-Code Cartoons – Hollywood cartoons on the big […]

New GLAS Animation Festival Trailer Is A Visual Knock-Out

The 2nd Annual GLAS Animation Festival in Berkeley California is fast approaching (it’s March 2nd-5th, 2017) and competition selections, curated programs, special guests, and the complete festival schedule will soon be announced. In the meantime, the absolutely dazzling 2017 GLAS Feastival Trailer was released today – and its a visual knock-out. Take a look:

GLAS Animation Signal Film by Albert Omoss

The 2nd Annual GLAS Animation Festival in Berkeley California is fast approaching (it’s March 2nd-5th, 2017) and competition selections, curated programs, special guests, and the complete festival schedule will soon be announced. In the meantime, the absolutely dazzling 2017 GLAS signal film – directed by Albert Omoss, featuring music by San Diego based duo Pal […]

GLAS Animation Festival 2017 Announces Special Guests

The second edition of the GLAS Animation Festival is on its way, taking place March 2nd-5th, 2017 in the city of Berkeley, California, just a quick ride away from San Francisco. Guests this year include Brad Bird (The Incredibles, The Iron Giant), Massaski Yusa (Mind Game), George Schwizgebel (Jeu), Mathieu Labaye (The Labyrinth), Amy Lockhart […]

LA EVENT: “An Afternoon With Henry Selick” Encore Added

In October, The LA-based GLAS Animation Festival is featuring the work of an animator and director whose films have delighted and inspired a new generation of cinematic creators: Henry Selick. The filmmaker will appear for an intimate encore conversation on Sunday October 2nd at the Downtown Independent, in Downtown L.A., in which he will screen […]