"I received my incredible big pencil award yesterday, thank you so much! I'm incredibly happy and honoured, it has a special place in my room." ~ Michelle Brand, 2019 Golden Pencil Winner from the UK.
Sponsored by the "2D ACADEMY" and the "MY ANIMATOR'S SKETCHCLUB" network, the "DRAWTASTIC GOLDEN PENCIL AWARDS 2020-21" celebrates animation from all over the world - but has a core underlying mission is to honor, support and showcase traditional hand-drawn animation in an increasingly challenging digital age.
Founded in 2005 the inaugural festival was opened by the late, great ROY E. DISNEY, nephew of Walt. DRAWTASTIC has grown tenaciously ever since and is now hosted by the online "Museum of 2D Animation".
DRAWTASTIC has attracted major speaker visits by many of the top names in the industry - including twice Oscar-nominated TOMM MOORE, legendary Disney producer DON HAHN, 'Mulan' director BARRY COOK, industry legend RICHARD WILLIAMS, 2DFX & graphic novel genius MICHEL GAGNE and 'Simpsons' animator SILVIA POMPEI, among many others.
The highlight of the festival program is always the announcement and presentation of DRAWTASTIC's respected "Golden Pencil Awards". Pencils have been won by many talented animated filmmakers from all around the world.
* All accepted films for online screening will receive a digital 'Laurel of Merit’ award.
* All category winners will receive a coveted 'Golden Pencil Award'.
* The ‘Roy E. Disney Award’ is occasionally presented to a person, or organization, the festival believes has made a significant contribution to the furtherance of traditional 2D animation in this digital age.