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COCA Spotlight: Florida Animation Festival goes live

While Kris Petersen, festival chair for the Florida Animation Festival, edited together the trailer for the 2021 festival, she reflected on the rollercoaster emotions of the past year. She combed through films submitted during the virtual…

While Kris Petersen, festival chair for the Florida Animation Festival, edited together the trailer for the 2021 festival, she reflected on the rollercoaster emotions of the past year.

She combed through films submitted during the virtual 2020 festival, pulling out scenes of cartoonish characters pulling up masks and cramming into home offices. Petersen says this year’s sixth annual festival promises both in-person screenings and streaming from wherever you are in the world.

“It’s neat to pluck out these little moments and weave together another tapestry for storytelling,” says Petersen. “The story of 2021 is about hope. Hope that everybody is feeling a little more comfortable and confident while staying cautious and remaining optimistic.”

The three in-person screenings will take place at the All Saints Cinema and the online festival will take place from June 10-27. The cinema is keeping attendance below half-capacity and will continue distancing for safety.

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