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Vale… Phil Mulloy
It was with some surprise and a great deal of sadness I learned of – and share – the news that British animator Phil Mulloy passed away four days ago. It is no exaggeration to say that any credibly compiled list of greatest animators of all time would always comfortably contain Phil’s name. I came…
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Vale… Paul Bush
There would be very few in the world of independent animation that have not encountered the work of British master animator Paul Bush. His recent death in a motorcycle accident in Wales was a jolt and has left a gap in our community that cannot be filled. Beyond being the loveliest and most gentle of…
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Vale… Bruce Petty
Sad news of the passing of iconic Australian animator and cartoonist Bruce Petty. His film “Leisure” (tinyurl.com/5aapws67) was first Australian animated film to win an Oscar in 1977. His cartoons were published for decades in Australia and recognised with a Walkley in 2016. Loveliest guy!
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Vale … Jacques Drouin
Jacques Drouin28 May 1943 – 28 August 2021 Every festival has its origin story and so many of us who work in the cultural sector recall the moment when they suddenly realised they KNEW exactly what it is they wanted to do. MIAF and I have ours. News of the passing of Canadian animator Jacques…
