🎉 Lights, cameras, and a whole lot of animation magic! 🎬✨ The Golden Monkey King Awards just turned Hangzhou into the ultimate hotspot for animation enthusiasts from around the globe. Hosted at the 20th China International Cartoon and Animation Festival (CICAF), this event is like the Oscars for animators, and we're here for all the feels! 🏆🐒
This year's festival, themed \"The Prime of Chinese Animation,\" kicked off with a bang on Wednesday and is running for five action-packed days. With over 2,100 enterprises and institutions from more than 50 countries and regions, Hangzhou is buzzing with creativity and inspiration. 🌍🚀
But wait, there's more! Over 140,000 animated works\u2014yes, you read that right\u2014are being showcased, making it a record-breaking extravaganza. From heartwarming stories to mind-blowing visuals, there's something for everyone. 🌟
The Golden Monkey King Awards, hosted by China Media Group, spotlighted the crème de la crème in three exciting categories: the General Awards, the Promising Awards, and the Animation Featuring Revolutionary Traditions Awards. After putting out the call on April 12, they received a whopping 765 original animations from 17 countries and regions, including the Chinese mainland, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. Talk about a global celebration! 🌐🥳
Among the standout winners was \"Stories of Dunhuang\" by CCTV Animation Group. This masterpiece brought the ancient city of Dunhuang to life, showcasing its rich history and cultural exchanges along the Silk Road. No wonder it snagged the Gold Prize for General Award\u2014Animated Series! 🏅🎨
Other golden moments included \"Chang An\" taking home the Gold Prize for Animated Feature Film and \"Seasons\" winning for Animated Short Film. \"Mountains of the Wind Glow\" dazzled in the Comics category, and \"Team of the Summit\" climbed to the top with a Special Prize for Animation Featuring Revolutionary Traditions. 🥇📽️
And let's not forget the fresh talent! Twelve animated shorts and six comics were honored with the Promising Awards, signaling a bright future for the animation scene. 🌈✨
Whether you're an animation aficionado or just love a good story, the Golden Monkey King Awards at CICAF is where it's at. So, stay tuned for more animated awesomeness coming out of Hangzhou! 🚀🎉
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CICAF Golden Monkey King Awards celebrate animations in Hangzhou
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