Richard Williams Retrospective- The Thief and the Cobbler

Richard Williams was an animator who had huge goals for what independent animation and animation in general could be- he embarked on a feature film called "The Thief and the Cobbler" that he worked painstakingly on for over a decade after finding funding for it himself. It came to a highly depressing end, but the work that was done on it is still remembered and drooled over by generations of animators.

Depressing video cover that tried to make it look like ALL OTHER movies, which it wasn't.
The fact that this exists is a clue to the dastardly things that helped to kill the movie.

There is a documentary about him called "Persistence of Vision" that was released last year- it tells the story of his career and, I assume, what happened with this masterpiece that never was. It is being screened this Friday in NYC as part of a Richard Williams retrospective, if anyone finds themselves in NYC for some reason, GO TO IT AND SEE EVERYTHING. Here is info on the events.

A background. Are you kidding me.

My new goal in life is to get this documentary and have a screening of it as well as a screening of the footage from the feature. Here is some stuff to get warmed up on though in the meantime as I try to meet some deadlines. Here is the trailer:

And here is a clip from the movie- the chase scene:

He had grand dreams but how far he got is heartening, even though the project was never finished in a way that was intended it still exists for everyone to see and obsess over and it does show how far animation can go if people just push it there.

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Animation Directors Round Table Oct. 5, 7pm

Animation Directors Round Table Meeting!

When: Wednesday October 5th, 7pm

Where: The Mockbee 2260 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45214 (513) 621-1900

Notes: Enter on Central Parkway side. You can park on Central Ave across from central pkwy or on W McMicken side of building.
Questions? Email Darcy at cincycan@gmail.com

First Directors Round Table Meeting Recap

The first Animation Directors Round Table Meeting ever, which was last night, was absolutely great.

We went over everyone's projects and goals and talked about whatever issues we were having. Everyone was very supportive and encouraging to each other, we set goals for the next meeting, talked about technical issues, and decided upon meeting frequency, and we had some nice booze and trail mix at the same time at the lovely Overlook Lodge.

After the official business was done we listened to some great live music and talked to each other about various artsy topics. There were a few new faces who I hope we see again, and a few returning ones that I always love to see!

We decided to hold the meetings monthly. To make it easy lets set it on the first Wednesday of each month- so the next Directors meeting is on Sept 7th at 7:00pm- venue TBD! If you want to be signed up to the group for the purpose of working on a specific personal project, email me (Darcy) at cincycan@gmail.com.

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Animation Directors Round Table Meeting Cincinnati

Animation Directors Round Table Cincinnati MeetingWednesday, March 1st- 7:00pm The Brew House 1047 E McMillan St Cincinnati, OH 45206 Restaurant phone: (513) 961-9058

The purpose of the meeting is to get projects done by providing accountability, getting critiques from other indie animation filmmakers and creatives if you want them, showing your work, and getting assistance with any technical- or any other- issues you're having with your production from others that are going through the same thing.
If you have questions or issues the day of, give me (Darcy) a call or text at (513) 304-9780. To be added to the Cincinnati Animation Network's mailing list and receive notice of events in your inbox send me an email at cincycan@gmail.com

CAN: Cincinnati Animation Network

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