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Who Is Animation For, And Who Will Pay For It? 5 Takeaways From Rome’s MIA Market 2026
International co-productions, new financing models, and a shortage of European animation for teens shaped discussions at this year’s market.
Festivals
TIFF Daily 3: Anime’s $28 Billion Market; New Awards; Fathom’s Animation Ambitions
Japanese studios discuss overseas growth, industry leaders make the case for new anime honors, and Jason Brenek explores animation’s theatrical potential.
Anime Is A $28 Billion Business: Here’s How Japanese Studios Are Capitalizing On Its Global Growth
Nippon Animation’s Hitomi Hiratsuka and Production I.G’s Yoko Ueda discuss overseas partnerships, family audiences, and lasting fan connections.
Who Gets To Judge Anime? Japanese Industry Leaders Make The Case For A New Award
At TIFFCOM, executives from Studio Chizu, A-1 Pictures, and Toho discussed recognizing anime’s diversity and nurturing its next generation of creators.
TIFF 2026: Anime’s Co-Pros; Hungry Ghosts; Feature Spotlights
Our second Tokyo dispatch explores financing across Asia and Europe, Ervin Han’s food-fueled ghost stories, and the craft behind four festival titles.
Aliens, Battle Royales, And Vampire Romance: Atsushi Nishigori Poured His All Into ‘Grotesqqque,’ A Three-Course Anime Omnibus
The director discusses digital animation, contrasting visual styles, and balancing creative roles in his ambitious three-part feature.
Making Your Mouth Water And Your Skin Crawl: Ervin Han On ‘A Banquet For Hungry Ghosts’
The filmmaker discusses adapting Chinese food-themed ghost stories, coordinating four studios, and making animated meals look both delicious and terrifying.
TIFF 2026: Animation Makes Festival History; This Year’s Lineup; Anime Goes Global
Explore Tokyo’s animation selection, Sun Xun’s historic competition entry, and TIFFCOM’s plans for anime exports and international co-production.
‘Tangles,’ ‘Paper Trail’ Win Top Prizes At Animation Is Film
Louis Clichy’s ‘Iron Boy’ earned both the audience and special jury awards, while Anna Mantzaris’s ‘Please’ also picked up a shorts prize.
Matt Braly Unveils The Gothic World Of ‘Clara And The Below’ At Animation Is Film (EXCLUSIVE)
See all the artwork from the presentation, including eerie color scripts, otherworldly backgrounds, and detailed character designs.
Manchester Animation Festival Selects Seven Projects For New UK Feature Development Lab
The BFI-backed program will give seven UK animated features seven months of development support, mentorship, and industry training.
Cartoon Saloon To Receive Honorary Award At 23rd Seville Film Festival
Seville’s expanded animation lineup includes Annecy winners ‘The Violinist’ and ‘Blaise, along with opening film ‘Viva Carmen.’
39th TIFF Announces Full Lineup, Including First-Ever Animated Film In Competition
Tokyo International Film Festival reveals its 2026 animation lineup, including ‘Magic Atlas,’ the first animated feature ever selected for competition.
LightBox Founders On Building Community And Taking A Hard Line Against Generative AI: ‘We Think Generative AI Is Theft And It’s Not Real Art’
The LightBox co-founders discuss the animation job market, studio recruiting, career development, and creating new opportunities for artists at every level.
Manchester Animation Festival Unveils 2026 Competition, Full Program With ‘Wildwood,’ ‘Ray Gunn,’ ‘Forgotten Island’
The feature competition includes ‘In Waves,’ ‘Blaise,’ ‘We Are Aliens,’ ‘Viva Carmen,’ and ‘Brave Cat,’ spanning coming-of-age, sci-fi, comedy, and musicals.
OIAF 2026: Award Winners, ‘Ray Gunn’ Panel, AI In Animation, And More From Ottawa
We recap OIAF 2026, including the festival’s award winners, a ‘Ray Gunn’ panel with Brad Bird, AI discussions, Pitch THIS!, and more.
‘We Are Aliens,’ ‘Praying Mantis’ Win Top Prizes As ‘Ball Face’ Makes Student Film History At OIAF 2026
Other Ottawa International Animation Festival winners included ‘Eri,’ ‘The Comet,’ Adult Swim’s ‘The Elephant,’ and Don Hertzfeldt’s ‘Paper Trail.’
How To Make An Animation Market Worth Your Time And Money
At OIAF, animation professionals shared practical advice on preparing for a market, building relationships, following up, and attending when money is tight.
Cheyenne Curtis Wins OIAF Pitch THIS! 2026 With ‘King Baby Snail’
Selected from more than 100 submissions, Curtis’s series pitch won a CAD $11,300 prize package. Gino Baldeon’s ‘tiny BIG adventure’ was runner-up.
Canada Debates AI’s Place In Animation At OIAF’s The Animation Conference
A panel of local industry vets tackled AI’s effect on entry-level jobs, creative control, and the growing problems with large AI models.