Filmmaker Gregory Lamberson has announced that he is launching the Amazing Animation Festival at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Café in 2027. Lamberson, a member of the Producers Guild of America, as well as filmmaker, author, and film festival director, said that programming will include 2D Animation, 3D Computer Animation, Stop Motion Animation, Anime, TV Commercials and Music Videos. The festival will screen films of all lengths: Flash Films, Micro Shorts, Shorts and Features. There’s even a category for animation combined with live action, according to Lamberson.
Lamberson and his family are no strangers to the world of film festivals. While he is the founder of the multi-genre Amazing Fantasy Fest (Sept. 11th – Thurs, Sept. 17th at Dipson’s Amherst Theatre), and the new Empire State Film Festival, his wife Tamar and daughter Kaelin run the Valkyrie International Film Festival, which showcases films directed by women.
The Amazing Animation Festival is Lamberson’s newest contribution to the world of expertly curated film screenings in Buffalo.
“All of the ‘Lamberson’ film festival screen some animated films and so do many of the film festivals in Western New York,” says Lamberson. “But the art form warrants a dedicated festival bringing together artists and fans over a period of days, not hours – especially with strong animation programs at local universities like R.I.T., Villa Maria, Buffalo State, and SUNY Niagara.”
“The term ‘animation’ encompasses a lot of styles and techniques,” Lamberson continues. “We want to showcase all of them, from all over the world. This is going to be a lot of fun.”
The inaugural Amazing Animation Festival will will be held at The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Café on Saturday, May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd in 2027. The Screening Room Cinema & Arts Café’s new home is located at Elmwood Commons, 3200 Elmwood Avenue in North Tonawanda. The venue officially opens on December 1st of this year (learn more).
The Amazing Animation Festival is now open for submissions on FilmFreeway.com.
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