The 4th Annual GLAS Animation Festival is fast-approaching (mark your calendar now – its March 21-24 in Berkeley, CA) and soon they’ll be announcing competition selections, curated programs, additional special guests, and the complete festival schedule.

In the meantime, feast your eyes on the GLAS 2019 Signal Film directed by Manshen Lo and featuring music and sound by Skillbard.

GLAS has unveiled their first round of guests – a group representing a wide spectrum of independent animators, artists, educators, show creators, curators, and distributors.

The GLAS Animation Festival takes place March 21st-24th, 2018, just a quick ride away from San Francisco. GLAS introduces new ideas and expands the scope of animation by bringing new voices, new talents, new themes, and a new generation of independent filmmakers and curators to the United States. They highlight fresh voices in independent animation while curating special programs of the most significant periods of animation history that serve as an inspiration for contemporary animators.

The festival takes place at six venues including Landmark Shattuck Cinemas, California Theater, Hotel Shattuck Plaza, David Brower Center, East Bay Media Center, Berkeley Art Center, and Berkeley Public Library, all within walking distance in the heart of Downtown Berkeley.

Full festival passes are available and those admit you to the parties – or separate admission tickets to each program is also an option. Students and ASIFA members get discounts. Do not miss this incredible opportunity to have the world of animation at your feet!

More info on tickets and festival events HERE. Go!