International Festival of Animated Objects
- International Festival of Animated Objects
The International Festival of Animated Objects is a biennial ten-day festival sponsored by the non-profit group "CAOS - Calgary Animated Objects Society" that promotes various arts that are more than just puppetry. Their web site states, "The IFAO features international calibre local, national, and international artists working in the broader realm of animated objects. Past programming has included BC spectacle artists Three on the Tree, Tsimphisan carver Victor Reece, Cirque du Soliel artist Mooky Cornish, Phillip Huber (of "Being John Malkovich" marionette fame), Frank Meschkuleit ("Bride of Chucky", "The Left Hand of Frank"), and master puppeteer Ronnie Burkett, amongst others." Throughout the ten-day festival, participants can take part in a myriad of events that include performances, workshops, lectures, screenings, exhibitions, outreach activities, and more.
Supporting the IFAO are the following organizations:
* Canadian Heritage
* Human Resources Development Canada
* Alberta Lotteries
* Alberta Foundation for the Arts
* Alberta Human Resources
* Calgary Region Arts Foundation
External links
* [http://www.animatedobjects.ca CAOS Website]
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