‘Our Sound,’ ‘Don’t Know What’ Top 2019 Ottawa Int’l Animation Festival
An indie Japanese feature and an experimental short from Austria won the top prizes at Ottawa 2019.
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How They Did It: Inventing A New Animation Technique For ‘The Physics Of Sorrow’
For his new film, acclaimed animator Theodore Ushev adopted a style of painting pioneered by Egyptians thousands of years ago.
Ibermedia Next Backs 14 New Tech And Open Source Animation Projects
Ibermedia Next, an initiative organized by the Ibermedia Program, has announced the results of its call for animated projects that …
‘Abominable’ Set To Become Biggest U.S. Opening For Original Animated Film In 2019
The yeti-starring cg epic is the first feature from China’s Pearl Studio, co-produced with Dreamworks Animation.
What Is A Technical Director? The NFB’s Eloi Champagne Explains
A good technical director, according to Champagne, finds creative solutions to technical problems, and technical solutions to creative problems.
Calling All Aspiring Animation Directors: This Course Lets You Study In Cuba For Nine Weeks
Three renowned animation filmmakers are teaching the program: Paul Bush, Ruth Lingford, and Gerd Gockell.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘You Lovely Lovers’ by Jaime Rodriguez
Two birds share a kiss… and what a kiss it is!
How They Did It: Combining 2D Animation, Archive Materials, And Ice Carving In ‘Shannon Amen’
Canadian animator Chris Dainty walks us through the complex production process of his new NFB short.
Events Round-Up: Bit Bang, 3D Wire, Sweaty Eyeballs, Kilkenny Animated
A round-up of upcoming animation festivals and events across the world.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Hoan Alone: Personal Stories from the Bridge’ by Aaron Johnson
Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge is one of Milwaukee’s most recognizable landmarks, but it’s also a popular site for suicides.
Canada’s Jam Filled Entertainment Is Opening A New Studio In Halifax
The 10,000-square-foot studio will bring dozens of new animation jobs to Halifax.
Dean DeBlois Will Make Live-Action Debut With ‘Micronauts’
Hollywood is looking to toys for yet another feature film.
Cartoon Forum 2019: How To Make A Kids’ Series In An Age Of Anxiety
This year’s event found creators tackling the big issues of the day — discrimination, conflict, climate change — but are they going far enough?
New ‘Frozen 2’ Trailer Shows Off A Much Larger World Than Original
“Frozen 2” is being sold to audiences differently than the original film.
Cartoon Forum 2019: 5 Takeaways From This Year’s Edition
Pitches for 85 new European series and specials were presented over three days at Cartoon Forum – here’s what we learned at the event.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘I’m OK’ by Elizabeth Hobbs
The 2019 BAFTA award for best British short animation.
Sean Clarke Appointed Managing Director At Aardman Animations
Aardman co-founder David Sproxton is stepping down after 43 as head of studio.
Paramount Animation Introduces Star Skipper Mascot, Partnership With WWE Studios For Upcoming ‘Rumble’
Paramount’s aim is to start releasing two animated features per year.
Cartoon Forum 2019 Day 2 Report: A Round-Up Of New Pitches
Our take on 5 new pitches for European series.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Smoke’s Last Thought’ by Miranda Javid
A wisp of smoke rises through Los Angeles while mourning her imminent disappearance.
Cartoon Forum 2019: A Look At 6 Pitches For New European Shows
Our report on new shows from day one of Cartoon Forum.
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