Annecy 2007

Well after 8 days in Annecy I am back!
I have overdosed on du film d'animacion.
Films that will go down in my Annecy memories are many but include Peter and the Wolf for cheering and the fact that I gasped out loud and covered my eyes when the wolf ate the goose (memories of the old smallholding including Jimmy duck, that we hatched out under a chicken and the rest of the menagerie)Madame Tutli Putli (how did they do that- real eyes- ooops I gave it away!)and telling the director Chris Lavis I had a poster.
Pingpongs for the shear oddity of the characters involved.
The Girl that Swallowed Bees for live action and compositing, The Tale of How (mega compositing),Rosco the Tim Burton of compositing.Stunning.....
Meme les Pigeons vont au Paradis for pure blissful stop motion as was Premier Voyage a complete delight.The Wraith of Cobble Hill was a strong dark film noir interpretation.
Handrawn wonders include t.o.m. ( of course )congrats Tom and Dan, Devochka Dura first film by Zoyja Kireeva, brilliant! The simplistic style and premise of Lavatory - Love story. Charlie and Lola " I will be very careful" and the fluffy white coat!
Suprisingly I was rather partial to several CGI animations which has got to be first for me....'A Gentlemans' Duel' should have a mention as should 'Dji vou veu volti' and Tong great characterisation and were all wonderfully crafted.
As for my first expedition to Annecy and camping
Three things to remember for next time !. Take an adaptor and wear trainers,and if you have trouble sleeping through noise this campsite is crowded (We were sharing tent pegs) I had annecy foot which consisted of 4 blisters on one foot.
I used up two days food money on buying a pair of shoes hoping to rectify the problem which in fact just made it worse. so at the end of the week I had a semi sort of detox as I had been living off ham and cheese rolls and semelles( apple pastries)
We got in to the VIP party and met some interesting people and did a bit of networking, business cards were at the ready... I got very emotional about being there..... So a big thankyou to Leigh and Kes.
I finally met Joanna Quinn after numerous chats on Skwigs yeh!!!
The last night I had the best steak I have ever tasted.....I'd been to Captain Pub and had shots and drunk a selection of world beer with some of the most lovely people. Cheers Romy, Matt, Tom and Dan!
The trip has also taught me the goal is achievable and that Im stronger than I thought and that I can strike up a conversation with anybody... hello to Bournemouth and hello to belgium guys.
Not bad going for a week's trip.

Annecy 2007