Bambi, Godzilla and a few surreal spirits
Festival turns Ottawa into an animation paradise
Steven Mazey, the Ottawa Citizen
FIVE DAYS OF TOONS
What: Ottawa International Animation Festival, the largest event of its kind in North America
When & where: Sept. 21 to 25. Screening venues include ByTowne Cinema, Arts Court, Rideau Centre cinemas and others
Tickets and passes: Single tickets are $12 general, $7 for seniors and children under 12. Passes, at assorted prices, are also available.
Information: www.animationfestival.ca; 613-232-8769
Watch a Clip: Watch a trailer for Chico and Rita, one of four feature films in competition this year.
OTTAWA — In case you didn’t hear about it, Bambi once met Godzilla.
The encounter didn’t go well for the little deer, as you’ll see if you attend “Ten Reasons to Love Animation,” one of the special presentations at this year’s Ottawa International Animation Festival.
Running Sept. 21 to 25, the festival is the largest event of its kind in North America, with more than 150 films from around the world presented on screens around town, chosen from more than 2,000 that were submitted.
Read more on the Ottawa Citizen website: Bambi, Godzilla and a few surreal spirits
Canadian Tulip Festival Getaway Package Available
If you are planning on visiting Ottawa during the Canadian Tulip Festival, check out the package available on the Ottawa Tourism website. In addition to a special rate on Tulip Festival tickets, the package also includes a Rideau Centre savings directory and admission to other area attractions.
» Visit the Ottawa Tourism website: Tulip Celebration Getaway Package
