DECISIONS OF THE ANIMANIMA 2008 JURY

Martin Vandas (Czech Republic), Chairman of the Jury

Jannes Hendrikz (South Africa)

Danko Ješić (Serbia)
 

Golden Peg Bar goes to KUNIO KATO from Japan for the film THE HOUSE OF SMALL CUBES.

For being such a sensitive film about the melancholy of diving into the past.

Silver Peg Bar goes to KOJI YAMAMURA from Japan for the film FRANZ KAFKA’S A COUNTRY DOCTOR.

Truly haunting and captivating rendition of Kafka’s story. A very exceptional blend of animation style and narration.

Bronze Peg Bar goes to JEREMY CLAPIN from France for the film SKHIZEIN.

A humorous and unique interpretation of a man being beside himself.

C & M SPECIAL award for the best animated music video or commercial goes to artistic group BONZOM from France for the music video MIKA ’LOLLIPOP’.

For its great contemporary design.

Special Distinction of the Jury for the best animation goes to BILL PLYMPTON from USA for the film HOT DOG.

Because, it’s Bill Plympton!

Special Distinction of the Jury for the best directing goes to KUNIO KATO from Japan for the film HOUSE OF SMALL CUBES.

For his sense of flow and continuity. A truly mature and sincere effort.

Special Distinction of the Jury for the best screenplay goes to MATTHEW WALKER from Great Britain for the film JOHN AND KAREN.

Witt and great cast, reminding us that all relationships can work.

Special Distinction of the Jury for the best sound design goes to GEZA M. TOTH from Hungary for the film ERGO.

Very sophisticated sound design. Superb timing and atmosphere.

Special Distinction of the Jury for the exceptional artistic achievement goes to DAVID LOBSER from USA for the film ELEPHANT GIRL.

A visually stunning. Original use of 3D. Unique aesthetic sensibility.

Special Mention for the funniest film of the festival goes to ALEXEI ALEXEEV from Hungary for the film KJFG No5.

Čačak, Serbia, 2008, September 13th.