GIRAF4: The 4th Annual Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival takes place this November 5-8, 2008 at Quickdraw Animation Society and the Plaza Theatre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. GIRAF celebrates the spirit of independent and underground animation, showcasing animators from across Canada and around the Globe. GIRAF is the only exclusively independent animation festival in Canada, with a hands-on approach, focusing on process and experimentation.

We are now looking for YOUR independent short animation submission for competition in this year's festival! We are also interested in project proposals which bridge disciplines of animation with new forms of contemporary art, including performance, installation and new media projects...

THERE IS NO ENTRY FEE! - THE FESTIVAL PAYS ARTIST FEES!

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

All Entries Must Be Received by:
5PM MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2008
visit www.giraffest.ca <http://www.giraffest.ca> to submit your animations!

The Alberta Media Arts Alliance – Society (AMAAS) Best of Alberta Short Animation Award:
Brandon Blommaert, Greycon4 (Calgary, AB)
Honourable Mention: David Ratzlaff, Evaporation (Calgary, AB)

The Best of Canada Short Animation Award:
Malcolm Sutherland, The Tourists (Montreal, QC)
Honourable Mention: Felix Dufour-Laperriere, Un, Deux, Trois, Crepuscule (Montreal, QC)

The Best International Short Animation Award:
Bum Lee, Sports and Diversions (Westwood, NJ, USA)
Honourable Mention: Signe Baumane, Veterinarian (Latvia)

The Audience Favourite Short Animation Award:
Brandon Blommaert, Greycon4 (Calgary, AB)
2nd Place: Elise Simard, The Occupant (Montreal, QC)
3rd Place: Matthew Walker, John and Karen (Bristol, UK)