ASIFA-Hollywood
Launches Animators Biography Site
ASIFA-Hollywood, the Los
Angeles chapter of the international animated film
society, has launched a new section on their animation archive site dedicated to
biographies of important animators. The biographical encyclopedia, called “The
Biopedia,” features a wiki-like interface, where users are encouraged to
contribute information to “stubs,” or articles with minimal information.
Birns & Sawyer
Celebrates 50-Year Anniversary, Receives Accolade from Mayor
Motion picture equipment supplier Birns & Sawyer recently
marked their 50-year anniversary. Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa paid
tribute to the company by presenting it with a certificate of congratulations
for its many years in business. Company president William Meurer said about the
kudos, “We sincerely appreciate Mayor
Villaraigosa acknowledging the contribution and commitment Birns and Sawyer has consistently provided to
the community.”
NYC Touts Incentive
Success
The City of New York Mayor’s Office of Film, Theatre and
Broadcasting says that its “Made in NY” incentive program has significantly
increased production – even luring projects that are set outside the state.
Calling it a “banner year,” the office says that 2005 saw 600 million in new
production business for the city. These productions include “The Departed,”
which is set in Boston, and “Fast Track,” which takes place in Ohio.
