We’re very pleased to announce that Zero has been accepted into the Bradford Animation Festival (BAF), the UK’s biggest and longest-running annual animation festival. Host to masterclasses, seminars, workshops, screenings and special events led by some of the animation industry’s top names, the festival’s high point is the annual BAF Awards, which celebrate the very best in new animation from around the world.

The festival runs from the 9th – 13th November at the National Media Museum. Tickets and passes are on sale from Monday 13 September. For Zero screening times, check our events page closer to the date.

Zero has been selected to screen in competition at the Naples International Film Festival, the signature film event in Southwest Florida. Their mission is to nurture and support a diverse, artistic and cultural experience with a creative, fun and cutting edge film festival that showcases the work of independent filmmakers.

The festival runs from the 4th – 7th November 2010 and will contain a program full of panels, Q&A sessions and special events. Films will be screened at the Silverspot Luxury Cinema. For Zero screening times, check our events page closer to the date.

On 3rd September, Zero will be screening at the opening night of the 1 Reel Film Festival as part of Bumpershoot, Seattle’s huge Music & Arts Festival. Free tickets are available to watch Zero and an impressive line-up of other award winning shorts. RSVP is essential. For more info, head over to SIFF Cinema.

Zero has been selected to screen in competition at the 2010 Anim’est International Animation Film Festival. As the only international animation festival in Romania, Anim’est is said to be the most important film-related event in the country and one of the most spectacular annual events in the south east of Europe.

Zero will be screened alongside 54 other animations in Bucharest from 8th to 17th October 2010. Check our events page for further information closer to the date.

Hot off the heels of winning Best Animation at LA Shorts, Zero has been awarded First Place for Best Animation at the Rhode Island International Film Festival.

It’s worth mentioning that Zero tied for first place with another film called A Lost and Found Box of Human Sensation, Directed by Stefan Leuchtenberg & Martin Wallner from Germany. I had the pleasure of watching this film at Palm Springs ShortFest and though it was amazing. You can watch the trailer here.

Second place was awarded to Skylight, Directed by David Baas from Canada and the Grand Prize was awarded to The Mouse That Soared, Directed by Kyle Bell from the U S A.

We’re very pleased to announce that Zero has been selected to screen in competition at the Savannah Film Festival. Hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the festival features the best in independent, innovative and influential film from around the world. The annual festival presents a full range of cinematic creativity from both award-winning professionals and emerging student filmmakers including features, documentaries, professional and student shorts, both live action and animated films.

The festival runs from 30th October – 6th November, 2010. Check our events page for further information closer to the date.

It’s our pleasure to announce that Zero has been selected as a finalist in the Best Animation category for the 2010 ATOM Awards. Australian Teachers of Media (ATOM) is a professional organisation of media educators and industry professionals who are dedicated to the ongoing development of an innovative and diverse screen and media culture in Australia.

The Gala Presentation will take place at 7:30pm on Friday 22nd October at the Regent Theatre on Collins Street, Melbourne. Tickets will cost $75.00 for Adults and $35.00 for Juniors (15 years and under) and will go on sale closer to the date. Keep an eye on the ATOM Awards website for details.

While the Program Schedule for the Hiroshima International Film festival is available online, I love how they made the special effort to also send it to me in the mail. I was so impressed I decided to scan it and share it with you. Click on the image below to see the full line-up of events.

We’re very excited to report that Zero has won the Best Animation award at LA Shorts Fest. As an Academy Recognised festival, this means we’re now eligible for an Oscar nomination!

I’ll take this opportunity to say a quick thanks to the cast and crew who worked on the film over the two and a half year production. This award is a testament to their dedication and talent. Congrats!

The AEAF Awards finalists will be screened 11th August at Hoyts, The Entertainment Quarter Moore Park, Sydney. Check our events page for further information closer to the date.