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Documentary

Flee Flee

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.”

By Chris Robinson | 2 months ago

Sketchbook Disney series Sketchbook Disney series

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.

By Amid Amidi | 2 months ago

Deep Love

Mykyta Lyskov’s ‘Kohannia’ Is A Surreal And Timely Peek At Modern-Day Ukraine

Ukraine as seen through an animator’s eyes.

By Amid Amidi | 3 months ago

The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 months ago

Pear Cider and Cigarettes

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.

By Amid Amidi | 4 months ago

The Chimney Swift

‘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.

By Amid Amidi | 4 months ago

Flee

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 months ago

Affairs of the Art, Flee

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.”

By Amid Amidi | 5 months ago

Flee

‘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.

By Amid Amidi | 5 months ago

The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Flee

‘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.

By Amid Amidi | 6 months ago

"Flee"

‘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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

Five Years After the War

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?

By Amid Amidi | 8 months ago

Farmer Alfalfa

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 8 months ago

Bill Scott

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.

By Amid Amidi | 8 months ago

Flee

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 9 months ago

‘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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 10 months ago

Cannes 2021

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.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 11 months ago

Claydream

‘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.

By Carlos Aguilar | 11 months ago

Swatted.

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.

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

"Puparia"

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.

By Jen Hurler | 1 year ago

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