Date: Sat, 27 Dec 2008 07:40:34 -0800
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Sad News / Animation / film Festivals / suggestions?


Art... I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your 
wife. I hope you continue to feel her support and 
love from those around you.    There is a big list of film festivals here....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_film_festivals

http://www.indiefilms.com/bag/filmfest.htm

Ax

At 10:50 AM 12/26/2008, you wrote:
>Hello worldwide communicators,
>
>       For those puppeteers among us who Got to know my Wife Jul and I,
>Julianne Poore    my beautiful wife of 25 yrs., mother to our 2 sons
>Dylan 21, & Sean 18,
>Our friend, an excellent puppeteer, My touring & performing partner
>since 1989, my biggest fan,
>a member of PGLI, PGOGNY, PofA, UNIMA, and The Galactic Puppetry
>Consortium,
>Jul was also the charming hostess of 2 annual " Gathering of
>Puppeteers" parties held at our home in 07- & - 08. Where all Ny area
>puppeteers enthusiasts and their friends are invited annually.
>This Great Lady ! Jul .
>I am very sorry to tell you all that Jul Died suddenly and tragically
>in my arms, as our sons looked on, on Dec. 14. not two weeks ago.
>Where is Shakespear when you need him.
>The lovely Jul felt no pain, showed no fear, a sign of an old soul,
>and was well loved by ALL who knew her.
>Jul will be sorely missed.
>
>I waited until after the mid winter celebrations to mention this.
>Thank You to All the Puppeteers who attended Jul's wake.
>We do not know the light we shed while we are here.
>Jul's light was blinding.
>
>Then there was silence .....
>
>everyone is shocked.
>
>
>Please ... everyone, try to keep a good attitude toward things, as
>things are tough all over.
>
>
>I do not feel right leaving that as the end of this message as it is
>so vastly empty feeling.
>
>Jul was more proud of me, and my work than I shall ever be of my self.
>
>Jul named an animating puppet of mine," GEO." I went on to make a film
>with it.
>
>Jul thought it was one of my best works.
>
>       I have been working independently on this film for about a year
>now.
>It is a " short" using stop-motion animation, and an animating puppet
>of my own design, name of "Geo."
>The Visual is complete, and I thought I would release a segment for
>consideration.
>The final version is slightly different from this. Plus 23 odd
>minutes. and the film length is 28 min.
>I will be working on the soundtrack until it is right, but I like the
>working music very much, which is not mine.
>
>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YX3L9nL1PPc
>
>I am curious to hear any suggestions as to what to do with a
>potentially interesting film.
>names of film festivals etc.?
>Some of you out there have seen "Geo at the Workbench" [the name of
>this film,] in part or with alternate soundtrack.
>I thank you for all your very encouraging remarks.
>I do wonder what to do next, and I await the info. which will help me
>decide.
>
>Feeling very small in a vast universe
>
>
>LOVE   !
>Art & Jul
>
>
>
>
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Steve Axtell
Axtell Expressions, Inc.
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