HISTORY OF PETS – Kris Genijn / Netherlands

The 10th annual Animation Block Party was held at The Music Hall of Williamsburg, Rooftop Films and BAMcinématek in Brooklyn New York from July 25-28, 2013. Held anually since 2004, filmmakers of all genres have screened some of the best independent, professional and student animation shorts. This year was described by the festival as a record-breaking summer with over 4000 in total attendance and multiple sold out screenings. The festival announced the complete list of winners of 2013 Animation Block Party, with HISTORY OF PETS directed by Kris Genijn of Netherlands winning the top prize Best In Show.

Best In Show: HISTORY OF PETS – Kris Genijn / Netherlands
Original Design: KICK-HEART – Masaaki Yuasa / Japan & NY
Computer Animation: TUMBLEWEED TANGO – Sam Stephens & Christopher Mauch / NYC
Experimental Film: JUNK – Kirk Hendry / UK
Music Video: SPACETIME FABRIC SOFTNER – Ryan Mauskopf / NYC
Narrative Short: DISNEY STAR WARS CORPORATE RETREAT – Ron Yavnieli / LA
Student Film: JAMON – Iria Lopez / National Film & Television School
Minute Movie: GUM – Noam Sussman / Sheridan
Animation For Kids: ICARUS FALLS – Jesse O’Brien / Syracuse
Audience Award: KNOCK KNOCK – Chadwick Whitehead / Brooklyn