ANIMATION: LIVE!  WITH LARRY LAURIA

SUNDAY FEB. 19- 4:00 PM

An interactive presentation of original works of animation including workshop style discussion session with the former head of animation at the Disney Institute in Orlando, Florida – Larry Lauria. Lauria’s career spans over 36 years and includes animation and direction on feature, television, commercial and interactive productions. The projects he has worked on have

garnered over 50 awards, from Emmys to Addys to Codys and even a few BAFTRA’s.

General Admission $7  Members $5

Larry Lauria film bio:

Larry Lauria is an animator/ director and educator who loves his craft. His expertise in direction, animation, character design and layout has kept Larry trotting around the globe. His workshops at Festivals in London, Cologne, Dublin, Belfast, Los Angeles and Provence, have inspired and amused audiences from all over the world.

His animation career spans over 36 years and includes

animation and direction on feature, television, commercial

and interactive productions. The projects he has worked on have garnered over 50 awards, from Emmys to Addys to Codys and even a few BAFTRA’s.

He has experience in every aspect of animation. He is the former head of animation at the Disney Institute in Orlando, Florida - where he was personal animation guru to folks like Andy Garcia, Joan London, and Gladys Knight. He has appeared on ABC, NBC, ESPN’SSPORTS CENTER, GOOD MORNING AMERICA, CNN and the BBC.

Prior to Disney, Larry also lived in Ireland for five years and taught and co-coordinated the world-renowned classical animation program at European School of Animation, one of the top three animation programs in the world.

Last year, four former students were nominated for Oscars in three different categories.

Socially conscious animation is a hallmark of Lauria’s career.

While in Dublin, he created the ANIMAGIC project, a cross-border North/South of Ireland film produced by 32 students which focused on their cultural heritage. The 15 minute film was seen as an innovative landmark in Irish cinema.

During his tenure at Disney, Larry produced a 30 second animated commercial for the UNICEF’s “Rights of the Child” project; almost 500 people participated in making the spot.

His awarding winning film, OUR WORLD has a simple premise, “What do you have to say about this world?” The film utilized the skills of student animators supervised by professionals under the auspices of the Internationale Filmschule in Cologne and Lauria’s Larry’s Toon Institute.

The recently released, PETE’S ODYSSEY, is being enjoyed by festival audiences and has already won several awards.

Lauria’s next film, MIMI AND GACK, a story of war, peace, love, hate and sects - is now in production.

Larry and his wife live in the Orlando, Florida area. He enjoys painting, drawing, reading and taking long walks on the beach.

THANK YOU!

We have had a fantastic first year in our new home, and we couldn't have done it without the generous support from our members and sponsors.  As we end 2011 and prepare to begin 2012, there are a few things on our NEW YEAR WISH LIST that would help us to serve you!  Your gift may be tax deductible.  "perfect" specifications are below, but we're flexible.  Doesn't have to be new, we'll take hand me downs too! 

Comercial Quality Vacuum Cleaner  - Any make or model.

Sliding Door Beverage Cooler - Must be max of 26 inches wide.  Minimum 36 inches tall to max of 70 inches tall.  Door could swing open also. 

Refrigerated display case - Max 48 inches wide Minimum height 36 inches tall - we would like to offer more bakery goods and our candy is melting in the summer.

Questions?  Please call Stephanie (386) 871-7873