‘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.
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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.
‘Claydream’ Review: Will Vinton Doc Exposes Viciousness Of Legal Battle With Phil Knight
Marq Evans’s film also gives a rounded portrait of Vinton himself, as a visionary but flawed artist and leader.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Swatted’ by Ismaël Joffroy Chandoutis
Online players describe their struggles with swatting, a life-threatening cyber-harassment phenomenon that looms over them whenever they play.
How The Hit Short Film ‘Puparia’ Was Born From Frustration With The Anime Industry
In a new documentary, animator Shingo Tamagawa explains the unusual back story to his indie short.
Watch An In-Depth Doc On The Making Of The Seminal ‘Batman: The Animated Series’
“The Heart of Batman” is an unusually informative documentary about an exceptionally influential show.
‘Alchemical Furnace’ Review: Intimate Doc Is Not Just For Jan Švankmajer Fans
The behind-the-scenes documentary benefits from considerable access to the great Czech filmmaker’s life.
Robert Valley On Directing Animation For ‘Belushi’ Documentary
The Oscar-nominated director talks about the animation he created for the new “Belushi” documentary.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Bill Jennings Mysteries’ by Alan Jennings
Meet Bill Jennings of Newbury, Vermont. A man of unique thoughts and powers.
‘Happy Happy Joy Joy’ Review: A Confused Portrait Of ‘Ren & Stimpy’ And Its Disgraced Creator
“Ren & Stimpy” is being rebooted. Meanwhile, its creator John Kricfalusi faces accusations of sexual abuse. Where does the show stand today?
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘My First Sessions’ by Wendy Cong Zhao
A Chinese student is hesitant about the idea of therapy, but she finds that the experience starts to change her life and relationship to the world in ways she hadn’t imagined.
This New Animated Series Sets Out To Tell ‘The History Of White People In America’ (Interview)
The first few episodes of this animated documentary are now online. We speak to co-director Ed Bell.
‘The Fandom’ Review: Documentary Takes Viewers Into The Misunderstood World Of Furry Fandom
“The Fandom” premieres this evening on Youtube.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Happy Ending’ by Ara Choi
With real testimony from a Korean prostitute, this painted animation explores what it is like to be the subject of other people’s pleasure.
The Surprisingly Intimate Production Process Of A ‘Beetle Bailey’ Comic Strip
A new documentary reveals how the 70-year-old comic strip is produced.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Egg’ by Martina Scarpelli
A woman is locked in her home with an egg. She eats the egg, she repents. She kills it. She lets the egg die of hunger.
How To Adapt An Illustrated Book Into Animation: 5 Lessons From Gene Deitch
The late filmmaker made dozens of films based on children’s books. In a 1977 documentary, he explained how to do this well.
Influential Kids’ TV Executive Margaret Loesch Will Be The Subject Of A Documentary
Loesch shaped popular culture in the 1990s by overseeing shows featuring X-Men, Batman, Spider-Man, and Power Rangers.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Bloomers’ by Samantha Moore
Animated fabric brings the story of a British lingerie factory to life in this short documentary.
Are You Making An Animated Documentary? Participate In The Anidox: Lab Training Program
The program helps filmmakers develop an animated documentary, from concept to trailer.
