Friday, May 06, 2005
Los Angeles Premiere of Dream On, Silly Dreamer 5/23
This just in from Tom Sito:
Once upon a time, more than 1300 animators worked for the Walt Disney
Company. They did not live happily ever after...
The long-awaited Los Angeles Premiere of Dan Lund and Tony West's short
documentary, Dream On, Silly Dreamer, will be held Monday, May 23rd at the
Alex Theater in Glendale, CA. The screening will be at 8:00 PM.
Tickets are $7:00, and can be purchased at the box office or via the Alex
Theater website as of Noon, Thursday, 5/05/05. Phone orders: call
818-243-ALEX (2539). Seating is not guaranteed.
A cash bar will open at 6:30PM in the Alex forecourt.
Alex Theatre
216 North Brand Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91203-2610.
818-243-ALEX (2539)
DREAM ON, SILLY DREAMER features recollections by the creative force behind
the classic hand-drawn animated films of Walt Disney Feature Animation's
modern era -- the animators themselves. The documentary was Written,
Directed & Edited by Dan Lund and Produced by Tony West, both former
animators from the Disney Studios.
This live action/animation documentary short subject tells the story that
began March 25th, 2002 when more than 200 Disney artists working at the
studio's legendary Feature Animation Department in Burbank were told that
their services were no longer needed by the Company. As these events were
replayed at Disney's other animation studios in Paris, Tokyo and Florida,
doors were closed for good and in total nearly `300 skilled artists and
craftsmen were fired. The Walt Disney Company, best known for its
handcrafted animated features, no longer wanted these highly-skilled
traditional animation artists to draw for them.
In this documentary, you will meet a handful of these artists, hear their
side of the story and share in their recollections of "the good old days,"
from the thrilling rise to the tragic fall of Disney Feature Animation. An
artist's sketchbook becomes the viewer's window into this documentary realm
with original, animated vignettes helping to tell a side of the story that
the world has not heard. This film will touch anyone who has ever dreamed,
believed in fairy tales, wished upon a star or shared in a special Disney
moment.
SaveDisney commends this remarkable film and we heartily recommend it to
everyone who cares deeply about the Disney legacy. Click here to read
Merlin Jones' review of Dream On, Silly Dreamer and view a trailer on the
Dreamer website.
"I have to say how very human a face it puts on an institutional tragedy.
Thanks to Tony and Dan for bringing a tear or three to this eye - it should
be seen by all those who still believe in the magic of Disney." - Roy E.
Disney
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WestLund Inc. presents "DREAM ON SILLY DREAMER", Produced by Tony West.
Written, Directed and Edited by Dan Lund with an Original Score by Mike
Brassell and Kuno Schmid. Technical Lead and CG Animation by Jamie
Kirschenbaum. Narrator, Richard Cook.
Based on the experiences of Disney Animation artists with recollections by
Thomas Baker, Joel Biske, Paul Briggs, John Cashman, Merry Clingen, Ed
Coffeey, Barry Cook, Andreas Deja, Brian Ferguson, Larry Flores, Kris
Heller, David Karp, Dorse Lanpher, Susan Lantz, James Mansfield, Mauro
Maressa, Derrick McKenzie, Joey Mildenberger, Michael Montgomery, Sue
Nichols, Sean Ramirez, Jacqueline Sanchez, Carmen Sanderson, John Tucker,
Dougg Williams, Garret Wren.
With the voice talents of James Harris, Kelly Hoover, John Tucker and Tyler
Jones as "The Dreamer."
(Please forward this message to other former Disney Feature Animation
alumni and supporters) ¶ 2:26 AM
Once upon a time, more than 1300 animators worked for the Walt Disney
Company. They did not live happily ever after...
The long-awaited Los Angeles Premiere of Dan Lund and Tony West's short
documentary, Dream On, Silly Dreamer, will be held Monday, May 23rd at the
Alex Theater in Glendale, CA. The screening will be at 8:00 PM.
Tickets are $7:00, and can be purchased at the box office or via the Alex
Theater website as of Noon, Thursday, 5/05/05. Phone orders: call
818-243-ALEX (2539). Seating is not guaranteed.
A cash bar will open at 6:30PM in the Alex forecourt.
Alex Theatre
216 North Brand Boulevard
Glendale, CA 91203-2610.
818-243-ALEX (2539)
DREAM ON, SILLY DREAMER features recollections by the creative force behind
the classic hand-drawn animated films of Walt Disney Feature Animation's
modern era -- the animators themselves. The documentary was Written,
Directed & Edited by Dan Lund and Produced by Tony West, both former
animators from the Disney Studios.
This live action/animation documentary short subject tells the story that
began March 25th, 2002 when more than 200 Disney artists working at the
studio's legendary Feature Animation Department in Burbank were told that
their services were no longer needed by the Company. As these events were
replayed at Disney's other animation studios in Paris, Tokyo and Florida,
doors were closed for good and in total nearly `300 skilled artists and
craftsmen were fired. The Walt Disney Company, best known for its
handcrafted animated features, no longer wanted these highly-skilled
traditional animation artists to draw for them.
In this documentary, you will meet a handful of these artists, hear their
side of the story and share in their recollections of "the good old days,"
from the thrilling rise to the tragic fall of Disney Feature Animation. An
artist's sketchbook becomes the viewer's window into this documentary realm
with original, animated vignettes helping to tell a side of the story that
the world has not heard. This film will touch anyone who has ever dreamed,
believed in fairy tales, wished upon a star or shared in a special Disney
moment.
SaveDisney commends this remarkable film and we heartily recommend it to
everyone who cares deeply about the Disney legacy. Click here to read
Merlin Jones' review of Dream On, Silly Dreamer and view a trailer on the
Dreamer website.
"I have to say how very human a face it puts on an institutional tragedy.
Thanks to Tony and Dan for bringing a tear or three to this eye - it should
be seen by all those who still believe in the magic of Disney." - Roy E.
Disney
---------------------------------
WestLund Inc. presents "DREAM ON SILLY DREAMER", Produced by Tony West.
Written, Directed and Edited by Dan Lund with an Original Score by Mike
Brassell and Kuno Schmid. Technical Lead and CG Animation by Jamie
Kirschenbaum. Narrator, Richard Cook.
Based on the experiences of Disney Animation artists with recollections by
Thomas Baker, Joel Biske, Paul Briggs, John Cashman, Merry Clingen, Ed
Coffeey, Barry Cook, Andreas Deja, Brian Ferguson, Larry Flores, Kris
Heller, David Karp, Dorse Lanpher, Susan Lantz, James Mansfield, Mauro
Maressa, Derrick McKenzie, Joey Mildenberger, Michael Montgomery, Sue
Nichols, Sean Ramirez, Jacqueline Sanchez, Carmen Sanderson, John Tucker,
Dougg Williams, Garret Wren.
With the voice talents of James Harris, Kelly Hoover, John Tucker and Tyler
Jones as "The Dreamer."
(Please forward this message to other former Disney Feature Animation
alumni and supporters) ¶ 2:26 AM
