Riding off into the sunset (cue the end titles and music).

Hola Amigos,

I believe we’ve reached the end of an incredibly successful journey and it’s time to take our boots off and count our gold, but not without saving the biggest news for last:

Tickle Me Silly won the Viewer’s Choice Award at the 2009 Nickelodeon Animation Festival.

That’s right! All our efforts and hard work were honored when our little film aired on the Nicktoons Channel and was watched and voted on by thousands (or maybe millions) of viewers. I couldn’t ask for anything better!

I’ll keep everyone posted if any new developments occur in the future, but until then I’d like to thank all of you once again from the bottom of my heart for all of your help and support. I hope to see you guys again on our next adventure.

Muchas Gracias

Miguel

Better late than never.

I got amazing belated news! I just got confirmation that Tickle Me Silly won BEST TV PILOT COMEDY at the 2008 August Sun Film & TV Festival at The Crest Theatre in Westwood, California.
The festival took place back on August 28, 2008 however due to a stubborn email, we never received the news on time. But heck, we won! I ain’t complainin’!

Them beans ain’t done cooking yet.

Our travels around the world aren’t over yet either. “Tickle Me Silly” will been shown at CAMBOFEST, Cambodia’s first internationally recognized independent movie festival, on December 26. The festival had an early screening of our film a few months ago and apparently it did very well with the local audiences. I wish everyone at CAMBOFEST much success at the festival.

Hope you all have a safe and happy holiday and new year!

In the Saddle Again

It seems that the Big Apple is not done with us yet. “Tickle Me Silly” has been selected to screen as part of the 5th annual Big Apple Film Festival, taking place in Tribeca, New York City from November 19-22.
“Tickle Me Silly” will be shown on Saturday, November 22 at 6:00pm at the Tribeca Cinemas, Theater 1 (Program 19).
Tickets are now on sale at www.bigapplefilmfestival.com. Tickets can be purchased online through November 14. Be aware that tickets are $20 per person, but all the audience members with ticket stubs are welcome to attend the closing night (11/22) party in the Tribeca Cinemas Reception Lounge sponsored by Stella Artois, starting at approximately 10 p.m.

This will be everyone’s last chance to see the film on the big screen in New York City. For those who haven’t yet had the chance, don’t miss out. This promises to be a great festival, regardless of our film and I recommend you check out all the other films that are screening.

El Gaucho de las Pampas.

It seems that “Tickle Me Silly” is not done traveling the world. I just got confirmation that the film got accepted and will be shown at the 2008 EXPOTOONS International Animation Festival in Argentina on October 27 & 28. This promises to be a huge animation event in Latin America and I’m thrilled and honored that our film is part of the Festival.
I hope our amigos in Argentina get a good laugh out of the film.

California or Bust!

With all the excitement and commotion about the NTVF festival, I forgot to tell everybody that “Tickle Me Silly” got accepted and was shown at the Los Angeles International Children Festival on Sept. 20 & 21 at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach.

Also, the San Diego Film Festival requested to show “Tickle Me Silly” under their Little Critics Short Film Series on Sept 26th.

Sorry for not informing everyone earlier. I hope those who had a chance to see it had a great time.

Eureka!

Tickle Me Silly WON BEST ANIMATED PILOT at the New York Television Festival!

The festival was awesome. We got to see a bunch of unique films and meet very interesting people, plus we got to hear major network producers talk and give feedback about the industry. My many thanks to the director and crew of the festival!

The film did great! It was amazing to hear the crowd laughing and truly enjoying themselves. Many people approached us and told us how much they enjoyed it.

I want to thank everyone who attended the festival in person and in spirit. It meant a lot to me. This award is thanks to all your support!

Thank you!

Well tie me up and call me Shirley!

Awesome News! Tickle Me Silly was selected to be a part of the 2008 New York Television Festival (NYTV) in the Independent Pilot Competition.
This is a huge event where major network executives and industry figures will get a chance to see the film.

The Festival is FREE! So please come join me and show your support on:

Saturday, September 13th 11:00am
New World Stages 5 (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th)
or
Sunday, September 14th 10:45am
New World Stages 3 (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th)

I’ll be attending both screenings and would love to see your faces there as well.

The bigger the turnout the better, this one’s for all the refried beans!! Hope to see everyone there!

YEE HAW!

Congratulation to all of us! Tickle Me Silly was awarded BEST ANIMATION BY A PROFESSIONAL in the 4th Annual Blue Plum Animation Festival in Johnson City, TN.
And if that wasn’t enough, it was also awarded the CHINH SPECIAL JURY AWARD at the CHINH INDIA KIDS FILM FESTIVAL 2008 in their animation category. WOOHOO!

Once again I’d like to thank all of you for your great help and support in making this film such a success.

Two hoots and a holler away.

Now we’ve officially reached the other side of the world, INDIA!
I’ve just been informed that the film has been pre-selected for the CHINH INDIA KIDS FILM FESTIVAL 2008. This is a great festival where children get to select and judge the films. The CHINH INDIA KIDS JURY will announce their awards on 7th August 2008. I hope it goes over well with the kids in India!

Urban Cowboys

Hey Gang

Awesome news! The film has been accepted into the 2008 Animation Block Party in Brooklyn, NY. The film will be screened twice as part of the ABP Bam Cinematek, Program Three, at 2 pm and 6:50 pm on Sunday, July 27.
This is a great opportunity for all of us in New York City to see it on the big screen.
I’ll be attending the 2 pm screening and I hope I get to see some of your friendly faces there.
Tickets will be on sale at the doors to each event, but you can also buy them in advance online.
For more info and tickets see below:
http://www.animationblock.com/summerfest08/

Bam Cinematek (Brooklyn Academy of Music) is on 30 Lafayette Avenue / Brooklyn, NY 11217
http://www.bam.org/visitor/index.aspx

Jumping Frijoles!

I have more good news; the film has being accepted into the Urbis Animax Festival in Christchurch, New Zealand. That’s right… NEW ZEALAND BABY! The film has crossed international waters. Urbis Animax is an International Animation and Short Films Festival.
The film will screen on July 7-10 2008.


Now for news a bit closer to home, the film has been accepted into the 2008 Rome International Film Festival! (Rome, Georgia that is.) The film will be shown Friday, September 5, at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 6, at 11:00 a.m. and Sunday, September 7, at 11:00 a.m. at the Forum.

I hope everyone will enjoy the show.

Sweet Jalapeños!

Hey Everyone,
Just wanted to let you all know that “Tickle Me Silly” just got an awesome write-up on the blog Cold Hard Flash. Big Thanks to Aaron.
Read all about it here:

http://coldhardflash.com/2008/06/tickle-me-silly-heads-to-festivals.html