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The Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking is an internationally renowned resource on the history of paper and paper technology. In addition to more than 2,000 books, the museum features a remarkable collection of over 10,000 watermarks, papers, tools, machines, and manuscripts. The museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, increase and disseminate knowledge about papermaking – past, present and future.
The Museum features the Dard Hunter Collection of artifacts and books on paper and hand papermaking.
Located in the Renewable Bioproducts Institute at Georgia Tech, the museum’s exhibits feature Hunter’s historic collection, tools from the early industrialization of papermaking, environmental issues related to papermaking, and changing gallery spaces.
Current Event
Fast Film Fest 2021
January 22 - March 19, 2021
The Robert C. Williams Museum of Papermaking’s Fast Film Fest is a festival for 5 minute or shorter paper animation films. The competition is free and open to the public. All short films should be created between January 15 and March 05, 2021. All animations must be paper-based, using cutout animation and/or stop motion animation techniques. Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of judges to be presented during a virtual screening and award ceremony on Friday, March 19, 2021. After the screening, all submissions will be available for viewing via the Fast Film Fest webpage and the Paper Animation Film Fest Youtube Channel. No prior experience is necessary to participate. (NOTE: This is a virtual event)
2021 Theme
Community: The World as We Know It
VIRTUAL Workshops and Event Schedule:
While we hope you will take advantage of these free workshops and events, participation is not required for entry in contest.
Fri, Jan 29, 8-9p EST - Panel Discussion: Lessons from the World of Animation
Thu, Feb 04, 4-5p EST - Tech Tactile Thursdays, Stop Motion Basics
Tue, Feb 09, 6:30 - 7:30p EST - Stop Motion How-to with Kieran Quinn of ASIFA-South
Wed, Feb 17, 7-8p EST- Post Production Tips Using iMovie
Tue, Feb 23, 7-8p EST - Harnessing the Power of Animation for Social Change
Fri, Mar 05, Midnight - Submissions Due
Fri, Mar 19, 8-9p EST - Screening & Award Ceremony