Animation Is Film and Infinity Festival announce winners and speakers

The ninth edition of the Animation Is Film Festival in Los Angeles concluded with Leah Nelson’s ‘Tangles’ receiving the Grand Jury Prize for features. The film, an adaptation of Sarah Leavitt’s graphic novel, was praised by jurors for its fluid 2D animation and its sensitive depiction of a family dealing with dementia. Don Hertzfeldt’s ‘Paper Trail’ earned the top honor in the shorts category.

Separately, the Infinity Festival has announced its upcoming lineup for November in Los Angeles. Filmmaker Brad Bird is set to receive the festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award. The event will also feature the creative team behind ‘Tangles,’ including Leah Nelson, Seth Rogen, and Lauren Miller Rogen. Additionally, Laika President and CEO Travis Knight will be honored with the Monolith Award for Visionary Storytelling.