New York filmfest to host Iran animation

Iranian short animation ‘LooLoo’ is scheduled to be screened at Animation Nights New York (ANNY) in the US.

‘LooLoo’, the only representative of Iran in the event, is directed by Kianoush Abedi and Nima Majlesi.

The organizers of Animation Nights New York revealed the details for their April events, including a Master Class presentation by legendary indie animator Bill Plympton, and a screening and networking event.

Both evening engagements will take place at 192 Front Street in NYC.

Taking place on April 2, 2017, the Bill Plympton Master Class Presentation is part of the South Street Seaport’s 3rd annual Out to See Festival, sponsored by Little Water Radio with the support of the Howard Hughes Corporation.

The ANNY monthly short film screening and networking event is set for Wednesday, April 13, 2017 and is also taking place in residency with the Out to See Festival.

The other April films are ‘Teeth’ by Tom brown, ‘4 O’clock’ by Armel Oenn, ‘Dirty Laundry Day’ by Jail Lahham, ‘Mer Depre’ by Margaret Orr, ‘Beat in the Forest’ by Adi Goral, ‘Fox Ground’ by Meghdad, ‘An Adventure of Fear’ by Cristina Vilches, ‘Tripbook’ by Nicolas Bianco-Levin, ‘Flight’ by Janell O’Rourke and Vincent Evans, ‘The Lighthouse’ by Velislava Gospodinova, ‘In Black’ by Lai Wei, ‘Birds Dream’ by Chai Mi, ‘Pochleba’ by Barbara Mydiak, and ‘Encore un Gros Lapin?’ By Emilie Pigeard.

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