Zee Bashew’s Bittersweet Ode To ‘The Last Generation Of Working Artists’
“I hope that we as a society find a way to incentivize people to learn real processes still,” Bashew says in his film “AI Art – Automation. A Working Artist’s Take.”
Documentary
In New Docuseries, Creators Reveal How They Ensured ‘Arcane’ Wouldn’t Be Another Lame Video Game Adaptation
In a new docuseries, creative teams at Riot and Fortiche recount how ‘Arcane’ went from pitch to series.
These North American Features Boldly Experiment With Animation: ‘Home Is Somewhere Else,’ ‘Quantum Cowboys’
We review two unique titles from this year’s Annecy Contrechamp competition.
Editor Janus Billeskov Jansen Explains His Role In Constructing The Narrative Of ‘Flee’
Jansen’s masterful integration of archival footage, audio recording, and animation was key to the success of three-time Oscar-nominated “Flee.”
Disney+ Announces ‘Sketchbook,’ An Instructional Documentary Series About Drawing
The “intimate instructional documentary series” celebrates the craft of drawing and the artists who work at Disney.
Mykyta Lyskov’s ‘Kohannia’ Is A Surreal And Timely Peek At Modern-Day Ukraine
Ukraine as seen through an animator’s eyes.
Abigail Disney Condemns Walt Disney Company’s Labor Practices In Sundance Doc
“The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales” premieres at the festival on January 24.
Robert Valley’s Epic Short ‘Pear Cider And Cigarettes’ Is Now Free Online
Based on a true story, Valley’s short was nominated for the Oscar in 2017.
‘The Chimney Swift’ Explores The Dark History Of Child Chimney Sweepers In Victorian England
The famous New Year’s good luck symbol of a little chimney sweeper is turned upside down in Frédéric Schuld’s powerful short.
Exclusive: Animation Pros Can Stream Key Oscar-Contender ‘Flee’ For Free On The Animation Showcase
The platform also contains nearly all of the 15 Oscar-shortlisted animated shorts.
15 Animated Shorts Make Oscar Shortlist And ‘Flee’ Makes International And Documentary Shortlists
Key contenders that made the short shortlist include “Affairs of the Art,” “Robin Robin,” “Souvenir Souvenir,” and “Windshield Wiper.”
‘Flee’ Stuns With Three Wins At European Film Awards
Danish director Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s “Flee” is proving to be a dominant force on the film awards circuit.
‘Mitchells Vs. The Machines,’ ‘Flee’ Nab New York Film Critics Circle Honors
Animation showed strength at the New York Film Critics Circle’s annual honors, picking up two different awards.
‘Flee’ Kicks Off Awards Season With Best Documentary Nom At Gotham Awards
The film could campaign this season for animated, documentary, or international feature categories.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘5 Years After The War’ By Samuel Albaric, Martin Wiklund & Ulysse Lefort
How does one grow up between an absent Iraqi father and a pervasive Jewish mother?
New Doc About Silent Animation Will Air On TCM This Weekend
“Cartoon Carnival” will revisit characters like Farmer Alfalfa and Felix the Cat, and look at recent efforts to restore these cartoons.
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Voice Of Bullwinkle, Dudley Do-Right And Mr. Peabody
“Bill Scott: The Portrait of a Moose” is a two-hour deep dive into the life of an animation legend.
Sundance-Winning Doc ‘Flee’ Will Open In US Theaters On December 3
The release paves the way for an Oscar qualification for the much-hyped film.
‘Satoshi Kon, The Illusionist’ Review: Conventional Doc Elevated By Rich Mix Of Talking Heads
Pascal-Alex Vincent’s Cannes-playing documentary is a well-crafted primer on Kon’s career and works.
Cannes Animation Lineup: ‘Belle,’ ‘Where Is Anne Frank,’ ‘The Summit Of The Gods’
The festival will also host the world premiere of “Satoshi Kon, The Illusionist,” a documentary about the late anime master.
