James Harvey
02-26-2002, 10:26 AM
<img src="http://www.wga.org/pr/1101/3.jpg" align="right" vspace=2 hspace=2The Guild's Animation Writers Caucus presented its fourth annual Animation Writing Award to Alan Burnett at its annual meeting and reception on October 17th at WGAw headquarters.
The honorary award is given to "that member of the Animation Writers Caucus and/or the Guild who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has advanced the literature of animation in film and/or television through the years and who has made outstanding contributions to the profession of the animation writer."
"One mark of a top writer is the ability to take characters and themes that have been around for a long time and use them in ways so new and different you can only marvel," said Craig Miller, AWC chair. "His work with characters such as Batman and Superman proves just how good Alan Burnett is. For that reason and for all his work, the Animation Writers Caucus is proud to present him with this year's award."
"Alan's well-deserved award comes at a time when animation writers are fighting for greater recognition within our industry," said Patric Verrone, Secretary-Treasurer of the Writers Guild of America, west. "The feats of superhuman courage that Alan writes about are being matched in real life by many of his fellow writers in their ongoing battles for truth, justice and WGA representation."
Currently serving as writer-producer on <b>Static Shock</b>, which airs on Kids' WB, Alan Burnett has also lent his producing talents to <b>Batman</b>, <b>Superman</b>, <b>The Zeta Project</b> and <b>Batman Beyond</b>. In addition, he co-produced and co-wrote the animated feature film <b>Batman: Mask of the Phantasm</b>. From 1987 to 1990, Burnett wrote for the Disney animated series Gummi Bears and Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers; he was executive producer and story editor for Disney's Ducktales, and also wrote the first feature film produced by Disney's television animation operation, Ducktales, The Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp.
While serving as a staff writer at Hanna-Barbera from 1981 to 1986, Burnett worked on projects that included Superfriends, Super Powers, the Gobots miniseries and The Smurfs. He also co-developed the 1980s animated version of The Adventures of Jonny Quest as well as The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley. He began his entertainment career as a page at the NBC television network and as an intern in Children's Programming at NBC. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Burnett holds a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Florida and a master's degree in film production from the University of Southern California. In 1978, Burnett joined Ten-Four Productions, where he co-produced the first special ever to highlight television commercials, We'll Be Right Back.
In 1994, the WGAw formed the Animation Writers Caucus to address the issues of working conditions in the field of animation, as well as to provide a forum in which animation writers could gather to exchange information and to assist with animation organizing. The Writers Guild of America, west has successfully organized the writers of every network primetime animation program, including The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Futurama and Family Guy. The Guild is currently expanding its efforts to provide representation for animation writers in the cable TV industry.
Press Release from <a href="http://www.wga.org/">Writer's Guild of America</a>
The honorary award is given to "that member of the Animation Writers Caucus and/or the Guild who, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, has advanced the literature of animation in film and/or television through the years and who has made outstanding contributions to the profession of the animation writer."
"One mark of a top writer is the ability to take characters and themes that have been around for a long time and use them in ways so new and different you can only marvel," said Craig Miller, AWC chair. "His work with characters such as Batman and Superman proves just how good Alan Burnett is. For that reason and for all his work, the Animation Writers Caucus is proud to present him with this year's award."
"Alan's well-deserved award comes at a time when animation writers are fighting for greater recognition within our industry," said Patric Verrone, Secretary-Treasurer of the Writers Guild of America, west. "The feats of superhuman courage that Alan writes about are being matched in real life by many of his fellow writers in their ongoing battles for truth, justice and WGA representation."
Currently serving as writer-producer on <b>Static Shock</b>, which airs on Kids' WB, Alan Burnett has also lent his producing talents to <b>Batman</b>, <b>Superman</b>, <b>The Zeta Project</b> and <b>Batman Beyond</b>. In addition, he co-produced and co-wrote the animated feature film <b>Batman: Mask of the Phantasm</b>. From 1987 to 1990, Burnett wrote for the Disney animated series Gummi Bears and Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers; he was executive producer and story editor for Disney's Ducktales, and also wrote the first feature film produced by Disney's television animation operation, Ducktales, The Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp.
While serving as a staff writer at Hanna-Barbera from 1981 to 1986, Burnett worked on projects that included Superfriends, Super Powers, the Gobots miniseries and The Smurfs. He also co-developed the 1980s animated version of The Adventures of Jonny Quest as well as The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley. He began his entertainment career as a page at the NBC television network and as an intern in Children's Programming at NBC. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Burnett holds a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Florida and a master's degree in film production from the University of Southern California. In 1978, Burnett joined Ten-Four Productions, where he co-produced the first special ever to highlight television commercials, We'll Be Right Back.
In 1994, the WGAw formed the Animation Writers Caucus to address the issues of working conditions in the field of animation, as well as to provide a forum in which animation writers could gather to exchange information and to assist with animation organizing. The Writers Guild of America, west has successfully organized the writers of every network primetime animation program, including The Simpsons, King of the Hill, Futurama and Family Guy. The Guild is currently expanding its efforts to provide representation for animation writers in the cable TV industry.
Press Release from <a href="http://www.wga.org/">Writer's Guild of America</a>