'A Mano', the Lee Mishkin Scholarship Film by VanArts grads Jose Perez and Carlos Miranda, won the Golden Pencil Award for "Best Animation in a 2D Film" at the first annual 2D or Not 2D Festival in Everett, Washington, Nov 17-19, 2006.
For a full report of the festival's activities, visit http://www.2dornot2d.org/2006-Fest.htm