SIG: Non-human animals in animation
Convenor:
Rebecca Rose Stanton, Northumbria University
Description:
The purpose of this special interest group is to create a network of students, researchers, animators, and academics that are interested in depictions of non-human animals in animation. Through this group, SAS members can ask/answer questions, share relevant research/ media/ ideas, and discuss current theories/ academic work/ upcoming projects. Some of the topics discussed amongst members so far have included: Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Studio Ghibli, Hanna-Barbera, the Fleischer Studios, Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Networks Studios, the uncanny valley, stop motion, gender, anthropomorphism, speciesism, cel animation, CGI, puppetry, metamorphism, hybridism, and voice. It is hoped that as the group grows in numbers, more topics will be added to this ever-expanding and exciting area of discussion. Additionally, the group plans to hold informal discussion sessions at SAS’s annual conference, as well as write regular contributions to the official SAS blog. Anyone, at any level of study or profession, is welcome to join us.
Membership:
Amy Davis, Hull University
Pamela C O’Brien, Notre Dame of Maryland University
Thomas Lamarre, McGill University
Davide Benvenuti, Nanyang Technological University
Alessia Cecchet, University of California Santa Cruz
David Perlmutter, Independent researcher
Tanya Marriott, Massey University
Matias Poggini, Independent researcher
Alexandre G. Vermeil, Concordia University
Gill Bliss, UCA, Farnham
Tessie Liddel, Griffith Film School, Australia
Josiane Keller, Independent Researcher
Becky James, New School, NYC
Amy Ratelle, University of Toronto
Saiq’a Chowdhury, Freelance illustrator
Myria Christophini, Independent researcher
Millie Young, Mahidol University International College