STATEMENT REGARDING GLAS 2020

March 17th, 2020

The situation with COVID-19 is developing at such a fast rate, we have decided that between the travel restrictions and statewide mandates about public gatherings, it would be too much of a public health risk to hold the GLAS Animation Festival at this time.

We are utterly heartbroken at not being able to share this year’s wonderful selection of films in Berkeley. We will still be following through with jury awards and announce them March 22nd. And we will we will hold special screenings of this year’s competition and showcase films this coming Summer/Fall in Los Angeles.  Many of the guests from 2020 are committed to appear at the 2021 edition of the festival, including Mike Judge and Caroline Leaf. GLAS isn’t going anywhere and expect some exciting announcements from us soon.

Needless to say, we are saddened to be delivering this news. GLAS is a homegrown, from-the-heart endeavor, so cancelling this year’s festival weighs heavily on us. Our small team has been working tirelessly, especially in the last few months leading up to the festival, to bring you the very best in the world of animation.  

We couldn’t be more proud of the community that has formed around the festival that shares our love for this medium and makes the festival so special every year. You’ll hear more from us as soon as possible. 

Thank you for your support and understanding, and we’ll see you at GLAS 2021.

Jeanette Bonds, Festival Director & Team GLAS