In celebration of the International Animation Day (Oct. 28), a special screening, a panel talk, and a workshop were held at the Seoul Animation Center from Oct. 26 to 28.
Hosted by the Korean Office of Korean Animation Film Association and the SBA, this event offered a free animation screening as well as an open panel discussion with directors Nelson Shin and Yeong Hoon Jang.
The free special screening held for three days from the 26th to the 28th showcased hard-to-see animations from nine countries, including Korea, China, Portugal, Italy, Croatia, Hungary, and Poland, which were screened from three to five times a day.
Of particular note is The District! by Hungarian director Aaron Gauder. This crazy adventure of a group of teenagers out to make some money in the 8th zone, at the heart of Budapest, received the Grand Prix at the Annecy International Film Festival and the Best Work Prize at the Ottawa Animation Film Festival.
On the 27th, sword warrior's private life, a new work by director Chang, Hyung-Yun, who became well known in various international film festivals such as the Hiroshima International Animation Festival with his work Wolf Daddy, was played, which was followed by an open discussion with the director.
On the 28th, Transformers (1986), the original animation film version of the hugely popular film Transformers, was played, followed by an open discussion with director Nelson Shin.
Designated by ASIFA in 2002, the International Animation Day has been celebrated since last year in Korea with special screenings and open discussions.
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