Animating Anxiety: Caroline Robert Discusses Her New Interactive Web Project ‘Brainstream’
Have you ever given a brain massage before?
Interviews
Interview: Creating An Atypical Animated Ad For A Spanish Brewery
“I think that interesting things can be done in advertising,” Leo Campasso tells us.
The Cartoon Brew Podcast: Joe Mateo’s ‘Blush,’ ‘Robin Robin,’ Yuri Norstein, Mental Health
We speak to Joe Mateo, director of Skydance Animation’s new short “Blush,” as well as revisit some of the month’s most interesting stories in the animation world.
Exclusive: Annecy-Winning Special ‘Mum Is Pouring Rain’ Is Getting Two Sequels
As the French family film qualifies for an Oscar, its creators are working on two follow-up specials.
Series Craft: Designing The Elaborate Costumes In ‘Maya And The Three’
Jorge Gutiérrez and Sandra Equihua talk us through their influences, from Mesoamerican sculptures to sword-and-sorcery characters to Miss Universe costumes.
The ‘Inside Job’ Interview: Shion Takeuchi Delves Into The Deep State
The showrunner of Netflix’s new satirical series talks conspiracies and creative collaborations.
Interview: The Team Behind Short Film ‘The Windshield Wiper’ Discuss The Many Meanings Of Love
In the new short film “The Windshield Wiper,” Albert Mielgo attempts to uncover what it is about this thing called love that so enraptures humanity.
The Directors Of ‘Robin Robin’ Explain How They Broke With Aardman’s House Style
Dan Ojari and Mikey Please explain how they made their seasonal short at the storied stop-motion studio.
Industry Artist Charlie Gavin Opens Up About Mental Health And Work
“We need to collectively decide what’s healthy for us as individuals,” says Gavin, “and find a way to make taking responsibility for maintaining our mental health a real priority.”
Interview: Joaquín Cociña And Cristóbal León Discuss Their New Short ‘Los Huesos,’ Premiering Today At Venice Film Fest
“We always want to do funny things, but the results are always terrifying. We seem to be bad comedians.”
An Animation Producer Explains Why She Wants Zero Merchandising For Her Next Series
“We don’t want all these objects to end [up] in the ocean or poor countries as garbage,” says Delphine Maury of France’s Tant Mieux Prod.
The ‘Cryptozoo’ Interview: Dash Shaw & Jane Samborski Talk Beasts, Dreams, And Puppets
The exuberantly experimental indie feature is out in theaters and on video on demand.
‘Tig Notaro: Drawn’: How A Groundbreaking Animated Comedy Special Was Crafted
Director Greg Franklin tells us how the project started, what was tricky about animating Notaro’s jokes, and why he went experimental on a segment about Eddie Van Halen.
D.M. Galloway, A Young Artist From Brooklyn, Is Becoming The Go-To Animator For Major Toy Brands (Interview)
Galloway has carved out a niche creating stop-motion commercials with toys. He tells us how he got here.
Enrico Casarosa Interview: The ‘Luca’ Director Talks Monsters, Miyazaki, And Mouth Shapes
In a wide-ranging interview, the director drills into the narrative and design choices behind his Pixar feature.
Series Craft: How A Thriving Ecosystem Was Built Mostly From Paper For ‘Hello World!’
Welcome to Series Craft, a new series in which we explore a creative facet of a show’s production in depth and discuss the choices that led to the finished result.
Jorge Gutiérrez, Sandra Equihua, Aska Animation Team Up For Pixelatl’s 2021 Trailer (Exclusive Premiere)
Latin America’s leading animation festival will be held virtually on September 7–11.
How Cas Van De Pol Gained Millions Of Youtube Followers With His Animated Recaps
Independent animator Cas van de Pol tells us how he organically grew his following into a hit Youtube channel.
Chris Appelhans On Directing Netflix’s ‘Wish Dragon’ In China (Cartoon Brew Podcast)
In a wide-ranging conversation, Appelhans explains why he ended up making the feature in China, rather than through the U.S. studio system, and reflects on what it means to be an American telling a story rooted in Chinese culture.
Series Craft: Designing The Characters For ‘L’Épopée Temporelle,’ An Adult Swim France Original
Welcome to Series Craft, a new series in which we explore a particular creative facet of a show’s production in-depth and discuss the creative choices that lead to the finished result onscreen.
