RED STICK International Animation Festival

The Red Stick International Animation Festival, the largest event of its kind in the United States, will change seasons for its sixth year, taking place November 10-13, 2010, in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The festival previously was scheduled to take place in spring 2010, and Red Stick began accepting submissions in eight categories for its “Best of the Fest” competition in September 2009. Originally scheduled to end January 4, 2010, Red Stick now will accept submissions through June 1, 2010 for students, and through July 15 for other participants.

“Anyone who sent work for the 2010 Best of the Fest competition is still entered, and we are extending the submissions period so more people can participate,” said Red Stick International Animation Festival Host Stephen David Beck, Ph.D. “As in past years, we will screen the top films in each category and announce winners during the festival.”

Red Stick accepts work from students, amateurs or professionals for the Best of the Fest competition, and participants can enter in multiple categories. Details about the submission process are available at http://redstickfestival.org/entries.asp. The online submission application form will be available on the site soon.

LSU’s Center for Computation & Technology sponsors Red Stick International Animation Festival in partnership with the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President’s Office, Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism and Louisiana Economic Development.

For more information about the festival, please visit www.redstickfestival.org or contact the festival office at 225-578-8904.