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Animation Mix Tape
Phoenix Theatres Savoy 16 + IMAX
232 Burwash Ave.
Savoy, Illinois
(217) 530-4671
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Chambana Film Festival: Animation Mix Tape
Don Hertzfeldt may be the most renowned American animator working today. Known for Rejected, The World of Tomorrow series, and It’s Such a Beautiful Day, Hertzfeldt is the only filmmaker to have won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize for Short Film twice. His work is widely regarded as some of the most essential and influential animation of the 21st century
A dazzling journey through the minds of some of the world’s most exciting animators, Animation Mixtape features 12 exceptional short films that span the spectrum of strange, surreal, and sublime. Flying cows, mysterious gods, and lyrical pandemonium unfold in a curated lineup that blends cutting-edge new voices with unforgettable classics—including never-before-seen work from famed underground animator Bruce Bickford and a new animated introduction from Hertzfeldt himself.
Curated by Hertzfeldt, the program spotlights rising talents alongside the influential classics that first sparked his passion for animation more than three decades ago. “Animated short films are a vital part of our cinematic ecosystem, and I’ll always leap at every opportunity to bring the work of amazing artists to the biggest screens we can find,” said Hertzfeldt. “This feature-length collection includes many strange treasures I’ve admired over the years — from new films that haven’t been released widely yet, to titles that inspired me to become an animator over thirty years ago.”
Animation Mixtape is a theatrical release event that will only be available in theaters this fall.