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WIA Launches First U.K. Collective With May 28 Locksmith Kickoff Mixer
Led by Tanya J. Scott, Lauren Orme, and Amy Ashton, the U.K group expands WIA’s global support networks for underrepresented talent in animation.
Animators
Zagreb To Honor Joanna Quinn With Its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award
The world’s second-oldest animation festival will recognize Quinn’s decades of bold, character-driven films and her lasting influence on independent animation.
‘You Can Work For Three Years On A Studio Project And Then It Gets Yanked’: Why Matt Braly Is Launching His Own Studio And Self-Producing A Short
After studio disappointment, ‘Amphibia’ creator Matt Braly has launched Fantasy Project, an indie outfit where he plans to “actually produce a damn thing.”
Floyd Norman To Attend Smithsonian Screening Of Floyd Norman: An Animated Life
The pioneering Disney animator will appear at the National Museum of African American History and Culture for a screening and discussion.
‘Black Kids Deserve To Go To Narnia’: ‘The Three Tomes’s’ Breana Navickas On Building Fantasy On Her Own Terms
Animator Breana Navickas on building ‘The Three Tomes’ independently, centering Black joy, queer YA fantasy, and surviving industry erosion.
L.A. Screening Program Femme Grotesquerie Explores Feminine Forms Through Animation
Los Angeles Filmforum presents 10 animated shorts, including global award winners ‘Moon Cycle,’ ‘On Weary Wings Go By,’ and ‘The Gnawer of Rocks.’
Jane Baer, Disney Great Who Worked On Films From ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Through ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit,’ Dies At 91
A world-class animator, producer, studio founder, and a founding member of Women in Animation (WIA) Baer worked with the Nine Old Men and into the digital age.
Sony Shelves Original Thai-Inspired Film From ‘Amphibia’ And ‘Steven Universe’ Creators
After two years in development, Sony has pulled the plug on the culturally rooted animated feature, calling it “not commercial enough.”
Octavio Rodriguez’s Eco-Minded Feature ‘On The Edge’ Targets 2027 Release, Fills Out Cast
‘On The Edge’ originated at Studio BlueGreen, a not-for-profit animation studio using entertainment to strengthen audience connections with nature.
Scratches, Ghost Noise, And 195 Million Views: The Retro Animation of Kazuya Kanehisa
From VHS scars to Showa-era rhythms, the self-taught animator revives lost media textures, turning retro decay into videos with hundreds of millions of views.
Bonne Animation Launches As A Human-Focused, CalArts-Bred Studio With A Global Footprint (EXCLUSIVE)
“Honestly, f**k AI”: Bonne Animation launches with an era-appropriate philosophy rooted in human craft, global collaboration, and handmade 2D animation.
Stains On Silence – Ryo Orikasa’s Animation Word Plays
Ryo Orikasa discusses how he transforms literature, poetry, and written language into animated form through text, sound, and silence.
Women In Animation Launches Online Portfolio Review Program, Applications Now Open
The program offers live, virtual feedback from industry professionals to early-career women and nonbinary artists across animation, VFX, and games.
Amazon MGM Studios Orders ‘Lore Olympus’ Adaptation From Webtoon, The Jim Henson Company
The adult animated series adapts Rachel Smythe’s modern Greek myth retelling, marking The Jim Henson Company’s first project in adult animation.
Paramount Skydance’s David Ellison Unveils Two-Part Plan To Disrupt Netflix’s Purchase Of Warner Bros. Discovery
David Ellison takes Warner Bros. Discovery to court, demanding financial disclosures on its Netflix deal as Paramount pushes its rival bid.
‘Original One-Off Pieces… Are Really The Only Thing I Want To Make’: Inside Adult Swim’s ‘The Elephant’ With Patrick McHale, Pendleton Ward
McHale and Ward discuss the guts of their three-act special, creating in isolation, and embracing non-canon storytelling, creative risk, and collaboration.
Friangle Phenomenon Brings Out The Best Of The Internet Animation Community
A baffling Frieren fan sketch has sparked chaos, creativity, and a massive art challenge across social media platforms over the past week, revealing the supportive instincts of online animators.
‘Captain Underpants’ Director David Soren’s New Book ‘Invisible’ Speaks Directly To Artists Living With Unseen Illnesses
Animator David Soren turns his experience with Crohn’s disease into a powerful middle-grade story that shows how creativity can confront invisible illness.
‘You Do Art Because Nothing Else Makes Sense’: Nikita Diakur’s Fredrikstad Masterclass
At Fredrikstad Animation Festival, indie filmmaker Nikita Diakur shared how chaos, humor, and connection drive his one-of-a-kind creative process.
When Animation Work Slowed, ‘Animaniacs’ Showrunner Gabe Swarr Built His Own Game Studio
Swarr says more animators should try game creation: “The tools and communities are here; it’s never been more accessible.”