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· Latest updates:
18th May, 2013 - Harrisburg selects Rose - The Artsfest Film Festival in Pennsylvania, will screen Rose in one weeks time on Saturday the 25th!
15th May, 2013 - Rose in LA - Rose gained an Honourable Mention at the Los Angeles Movie Awards!
1st May, 2013 - Australian Premiere - Rose can be seen first in Australia at the Revelation Perth International Film Festival.
26th April, 2013 - Rose in an Alley of Snakes - The Snake Alley Festival of Film in the USA has just announced Rose as part of their official selection!
3rd April, 2013 - International Premiere - The first festival to accept Rose is the Cortoons Festival in Rome, Italy in April!
6th February, 2013 - Official stills - Check out the gallery now!
2nd February, 2013 - Trailer is released - Have a look at the embedded movie below, or you can go directly to the Vimeo page.
2nd January, 2013 - Official poster now available - Have a look at the beautiful one sheet in the Gallery.
1st January, 2013 - Presskit now available - Download it from The Film page now!
27th December, 2012 - First public screening - Rose will be screened at the Australian Latvian 54th Community Arts Festival on the 29th of December!
22nd October, 2012 - Recording the music - The Rose of Turaida now has the music it needs.
15th August, 2012 - Just the sound portion to go! - I can now happily say that all of the visuals for the film are done...whew!
29th June, 2012 - Website updates - Various updates all over the site, make sure to have a look all around to find out more about this film.
3rd May, 2012 - New blog entry - Beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel...
7th March, 2012 - New work in progress image - Check out the gallery now!
21st February, 2012 - New blog entry - I built a light box.
14th February, 2012 - New blog entry - Writing about the last type of motivation.
25th January, 2012 - New blog entry - Continuing on about another type of motivation.
18th January, 2012 - New blog entry - I talk about motivation here.
1st November, 2011 - New work in progress image - It's in the gallery now.
30th October, 2011 - New blog entry - Have a look here.
20th July, 2011 - Website is launched! - Have a look around and come back often for more updates.

· Watch the Film:
The trailer for The Rose of Turaida is finally released! If you wish to go directly to the Vimeo page, please click here. Don't forget to hit the "Like" button, or feel free to leave a comment in Vimeo, I'd love to hear what you have to say.
· Introduction:
The Rose of Turaida is Ryan Grobins' second short animated film. With a moving narrative, striking visuals and amazing music, this film is based on a true story set in 17th century Latvia, about beautiful young woman makes the ultimate sacrifice for love and honour.
· Awards and Nominations:
Los Angeles Movie Awards - Honourable Mention
· Screenings and Selections:
Revelation Perth International Film Festival - 4th to 14th of July, 2013 - Australia
Blue Plum Animation Festival - 7th to 9th June, 2013 - USA
Snake Alley Festival of Film - 6th to 8th June, 2013 - USA
Artsfest Film Festival - 24th to 27th May, 2013 - USA
Los Angeles Movie Awards - 15th May, 2013 - USA
Cortoons Festival - 17th to 21th April, 2013 - Italy
AniMazing Spotlight Animation Shorts Festival - 15th April, 2013 - USA
· The Art of Sneeze Me Away, buy your copy today:
This book showcases the rich art made during the production of Ryan Grobins' previous short animated film. Inside you will find 80 full colour pages filled to the brim with concept art, final backgrounds, information about the film, and more.

Printed on higher quality Premium Paper, this book is perfect for lovers of animation, independent film and art. Please help support independent animation by buying a copy for yourself today! Just click on one of the book covers, and you will be able to visit the world of Sneeze Me Away and see all of the hard work that went into making this short animated film.
The Art of Sneeze Me Away
The Art of Sneeze Me Away
By Ryan Grobins
All profits go to the creator. Help support independent animation today!
Photo book
Contact Ryan Grobins: ryan@theroseofturaida.com
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