Streaming Festival 1^st edition

NIAf Streaming Festival Partner 2006

Since the inception of the NIAf in September 1993, activities have focused on the Studios because this forms the basis of the institute. Owing to growing international interest, the name Werkplaats was changed in 1999 to Animatie Ateliers. These are also referred to as the Studios. This name does more justice to the content of this important activity.

The NIAf itself has created the conditions for the functioning of the Studios. In the past ten years a wealth of information has been amassed and a network of organisations and contacts established. This has generated an ever-increasing flow of information. This information is largely at the disposal of the Studios and can be used for education projects, but other people can also use it. Research, keeping records, managing the collection and data processing are all important for the maintenance of this centre of expertise and information.

There are no other comparable organisations in the Netherlands. Together with the Holland Animation Film Festival (HAFF), the NIAf is the only professional organisation where animation as an art form occupies centre stage. Nationally and internationally the institute is seen as an important “spider in the web” and a valuable centre of expertise and information in the field of animation.

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