Fantasia Fest Adds ‘The Deer King,’ Phil Tippett’s ‘Mad God’ To Lineup
The festival will also host the world premiere of a documentary about Tippett, directed by his daughter.
Festivals
Ottawa Animation Festival Announces Selections For Its 45th Edition, Including 7 Animated Features
The virtual edition of Ottawa will run from September 22 to October 3.
Cannes Audience Clapped For 14 Straight Minutes After Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Belle’
This could well be the longest standing ovation the festival has ever given to an animated film.
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.
Annecy Winners: ‘Flee,’ ‘Bob Spit,’ ‘Peel,’ ‘Vanille’ Take Top Prizes
Read the full list of winners at Annecy 2021, a strong year for animated documentaries.
Animation Is Film Will Return To L.A. This Fall
For the first time, audiences outside of L.A. will be able to experience Animation is Film, which is adding virtual screenings to its line-up this year.
Animafest Zagreb 2021: 5 Short Films To Look Out For This Year
A look at five notable shorts, from up-and-coming filmmakers and established pros alike, that will screen next week at the famed animation festival.
Annecy Reveals Programming Details For Its 2021 Hybrid Edition
The festival will take place next month both in-person in France and online for those who aren’t yet able to travel.
Ottawa Animation Festival Goes Virtual For 2nd Straight Year
The festival looks to build on the “huge success” of its first virtual edition.
Annecy Reveals Short & TV Films In Competition At 2021 Edition
The world’s leading animation festival will be held this year on June 14–19. The organizers are planning a hybrid edition.
Animafest Zagreb Unveils Shorts In Competition At In-Person 2021 Edition
As things stand, the festival will hold an IRL edition in Croatia in June.
GLAS Animation Festival Unveils First Slate Of Programs For 6th Virtual Edition
Terry Gilliam, Peter Chung, and Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis will be among the guests at the virtual festival, which takes place on April 5–11.
Tokyo Anime Award Festival: ‘Josep’ Wins Yet Another Top Feature Prize
The historical drama is fresh from its win at the Césars, France’s equivalent of the Oscars.
European Animation Events Are Committing To Virtual Editions Into The Spring
Anima Festival, Cartoon Movie, Tricky Women, and Animation Dingle are among the festivals that are avoiding physical gatherings.
‘Flee’ And ‘Cryptozoo,’ The Two Animated Features In Competition At Sundance, Win Awards
Bastien Dubois’s animated short “Souvenir Souvenir” picked up a prize too.
Stream 100 Films For Free (Wherever You Are) At The Best Austrian Animation Festival
The online festival, which takes place January 18–31, will showcase the cutting edge of Austria’s indie animation scene.
Hiroshima Int’l Animation Festival Closes After 35 Years, To Be Replaced By General Arts Event
The new event will still feature an animation element, but the festival’s co-founder and director Sayoko Kinoshita will not be involved.
As Pandemic Rages, Annie Awards, Kidscreen, And GLAS Go Virtual In 2021
Forget about live animation events in the U.S. in the first half of next year.
‘KKUM’ Becomes 3rd Film In Ottawa History To Win Both Top Short And Public Prize (Full List of Winners)
Polish film “Kill it and Leave This Town” took the feature film prize.
Kilkenny Animated Will Be The Ultimate ‘Wolfwalkers’ Event
Sketching tours of historic sites and projections on Kilkenny Castle are on the schedule for one of this year’s most unique animation events.
