West Coast Trip

I've just embarked on a long journey along the West Coast, to promote my Rizzoli book, “Independently Animated, Bill Plympton”, and my newly released DVD, “Idiots and Angels”!

I started my excursion in Portland, Oregon, my hometown, where “Idiots and Angels” is opening at the wonderful Clinton St. Cinema for 3 nights, July 15th-17^th. Then on Monday July 18^th, I'll be doing a signing of “Independently Animated” at the Portland Landmark, Powell's Book Store from 7:30-9pm.

I'll then jet down to the Great San Diego Comic Con, where I have an “Independently Animated” book panel on Thursday from 2-3 pm. That should be a great event! I hope you all can come and get a free drawing.

Also on Friday July 22^nd, I'm doing a signing at the Hustler store in San Diego-- that should be a crazy event.

From there, I move north to San Francisco, where “Idiots and Angels” is having its San Francisco theatrical premiere at the Balboa Cinema, July 25-27.

In between, I'm making an appearance at the Cartoon Art Museum on July 26^th at 6-8 pm, to show films and talk about animation.

Oh, and I almost forgot-- on Wednesday July 27^th at the Balboa, I'm doing a very special master class on the life of an indie animator – so if you know anyone interested in the Bay Area, please give them the word.

Finally, I travel to Los Angeles, where Thursday, July 28^th, Alexia and I are premiering the documentary on me, “Adventures in Plymptoons”. The screening will be at the Woodbury University at 7pm.

And to top it all off, July 30^th, Saturday evening, I'm to receive an award from the “Action on Film” festival. So, it's going to be a busy few weeks! I hope I survive. Check back here for updates, and thanks for reading!