Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
Twilight Breaking Dawn Outing
Following tradition, the entire studio went out to see the latest Twilight movie. Everybody gorged on popcorn, pretzel nuggets, nachos, and teen vampire angst.
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Altanimation Interview
Joshua Ryan’s Altanimation podcast interview of Aaron Augenblick from this year’s Ottawa International Animation Festival is now up for your listening pleasure. Click here to listen.
Sunday, September 25th, 2011
Augenblick Studios Invades Ottawa – Sunday
On the last day, decisions were made and awards were given.
The jury deliberates in the restaurant of the Novotel hotel.
Jan Pinkava talks with Frederick Tremblay (the winner for best narrative short for his film 'Blanche Fraise’) at the Closing Night Party at the Arts Court.
Alan Foreman, Fran Krause, and Kate Burck are all smiles at the Closing Night Party.
Aaron Augenblick and Pen Ward (Adventure Time) share a laugh at the Closing Night Party.
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Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Augenblick Studios Invades Ottawa – Saturday
Saturday included stints of sightseeing, shopping unsuccessfully for fridge magnets, more screenings, and more partying.
Brooke Keesling (Cartoon Network) joins Kris Wollinger, Aaron Augenblick, and Bradford Reed in an impromptu sightseeing tour of Parliament Hill.
Kris Wollinger and Aaron Augenblick enjoy an Orange Julius at the Rideau Centre shopping mall.
Lisa Thomas shows off her Ottawa laminate at the Obama Cookie shop. (Picture taken by Margo Pelletier.)
Lisa Thomas, Margo Pelletier, Katie Wendt, and Kris Wollinger sit down with Bradford Reed, Aaron Augenblick, and Jeremy Jusay (not pictured) in the open air courtyard of Black Tomato Restaurant for lunch.
The gang leaves the Mati Kutt screening at the National Gallery, so entranced by the retrospective that they ignore the giant spider looming over Canada.
David VanTuyle, Haley Grunloh, Brianne VanPutte, and Katie Goellner dance unabashedly to such classics as ‘Baby Got Back’ and ‘Whoomp! There It Is’ at the Saturday Night Party at Ritual.
Haley Grunloh, Katie Goellner, Angie Hauch, and Brianne VanPutte tolerate Jeremy Jusay’s dated dance moves at the Saturday Night Party at Ritual.
Trouble brews at the exclusive, overcrowded after-after-party in a private hotel room as the liquor runs dry and we are politely asked to leave by the hotel management.
David VanTuyle, Brianne VanPutte, Katie Goellner, Jeremy Jusay, and Angie Hauch pose for a photograph, congratulating themselves for having closed out two parties in a row.
Aaron Augenblick and Katie Wendt fight off the night at the door of our hotel.
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Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Augenblick Studios Invades Ottawa – Friday
The studio was honored at the 2011 Ottawa International Animation Festival with a retrospective titled “Last Exit to Brooklyn.” Aaron was also invited to serve as a jury member (alongside world renowned animators Mati Kutt and Jan Pinkava) for the short film competition. Staff and friends traveled north to join Aaron in the festivities.
Katie Wendt, Bradford Reed, and Aaron Augenblick throw back a pint at Highlander Pub.
Kris Wollinger, Jeremy Jusay, and Barbara Benas share in the imbibing at Highlander Pub.
Aaron Augenblick, Kris Wollinger, Barbara Benas, Katie Wendt, Bradford Reed, Lisa Thomas, and an unidentified clump of hair watch the amassing crowd at the Augenblick Studios retrospective.
A sold-out audience awaits the start of the Augenblick Studios retrospective. Curator and presenter Chris Robinson can be seen at the rightmost front seat in blue.
Aaron fields questions after the screening.
Aaron Augenblick at the Q&A.
Aaron Augenblick & Jeremy Jusay wait for the start of Short Competition 3 at the ByTowne Cinema.
Mati Kutt and Aaron Augenblick prepare to judge the entries in Short Competition 3 at the ByTowne Cinema.
After spending some time at the Salon Des Refusés party, animators take over the back room at Avant Garde Bar.
Members of Mixtape Club discuss the Dumbo, Brooklyn lunch scene with Kris Wollinger at Avant Garde Bar.
A meeting of the minds at Avant Garde Bar (clockwise from left, Lizzi Akana, Eric Calderon, Alan Foreman, Desiree Stavracos, and Kat Morris).
Aaron Augenblick, Pen Ward, Kat Morris, Alan Foreman, and Leah Shore squeeze into a couch at Avant Garde Bar.
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
Big Screen Plaza
The Augenblick Studios screening at Big Screen Plaza was a smashing success! A big thank you to everyone who attended and Jamie Ekkens who curated the event.
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Cain’s Tavern on Facebook
Augenblick Studios has opened a bar. Check out the Facebook Page here:
Cain’s Tavern (Facebook)
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
Augenblick Studios Retrospective at OIAF
The 2011 Ottawa International Animation Festival is screening an Augenblick Studios retrospective called “Last Exit to Brooklyn”. Many fan favorites will be shown on the big screen including: Ramblin’ Man, Drunky, Wonder Showzen, Lying Rhino, and Golden Age. There will be deep cuts and surprises thrown in for good measure. The show is curated by Chris Robinson with Aaron Augenblick in attendance to answer questions.
Ottawa International Animation Festival
Last Exit to Brooklyn: Aaron Augenblick
Thursday, September 22, 7:00 pm, Empire Theatres Rideau Centre
Friday, September 23, 7:00 pm, Arts Court – Theatre
Sunday, September 25, 3:00 pm, National Gallery – Auditorium
Monday, August 8th, 2011
Cain’s Tavern Opens Today!
At 3pm today, we open the doors to Cain’s Tavern for the very first time. It’s been a crazy year and we couldn’t have done it without the help from our amazing friends and family. Stop by and visit us for cold beer, strong drinks, and a great jukebox. See you there!
Cain’s Tavern
36 Wilson Ave
Bushwick
Friday, July 29th, 2011
Ugly Americans Table Read at SDCC 2011
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