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‘Iyanu’ Creator Roye Okupe Hails The Arrival Of ‘Afro-Anime’ As A Global Force
Okupe discusses bringing together African culture, anime-inspired aesthetics, and contemporary Afrobeats: ‘Literally no one has done it.’
Interviews
‘Papaya’ Director Priscilla Kellen On Teaming With Alê Abreu, Motherhood Misconceptions, And Keeping Things Simple
Kellen reflects on collaboration with Alê Abreu, translating motherhood into animation, and crafting a silent, nature-driven feature over seven years.
Why Director David Derrick Needed To Follow Up ‘Moana 2’ With An Uncompromising Webcomic
The studio system vet leaves blockbuster scale behind to explore myth, violence, and nature in a stark, self-driven project with help from his readers.
From Poem To Puppets: How BAFTA-Nominated ‘Two Black Boys In Paradise’ Became A Stop-Motion Act Of Love
A deeply personal poem on self-acceptance becomes a five-year effort to craft a stop-motion short centered on Black queer love.
‘Just Keep Going Bro’: Behind The ‘Pixel-Esque’ Process Of Sleepy Ghost’s Viral Animation
From browser tools to iPad loops, the digital animator explains how rhythm, limitation, and daily practice shaped his uplifting viral work.
Welsch Poked Studio Bets On Original IP With Gritty Sci-Fi Short ‘Pokedbots – Delta City’
The Welsh studio’s first original IP blends dystopian world-building, lean production, and a digital-first approach to original CG animation.
Stitched Into Motion: Bea Lema Brings Embroidery To Animation In ‘El Cuerpo De Cristo’
Lema’s animated short adapts her graphic novel using embroidered sets and bespoke 2D animation to tell a story about mental illness and family memory.
Social Experiment Or Hoax? – The Curious Case Of ‘The Three Sisters’ According To Director Konstantin Bronzit
Konstantin Bronzit explains why ‘The Three Sisters’ was submitted under a false name and country, turning his Oscar-nominated short into a test of bias.
Inside ‘Acid City,’ A Cyberpunk Speculative Documentary Anchored In Real Voices And Real Science
Premiering next week at Rotterdam, the CG short pseudo-doc marks the debut original short from Laser Days filmmakers Jack Wedge and Will Freudenheim.
How ‘The Stars Aligned’ For Émilie Tronche’s ‘Samuel’ To Reach Netflix Worldwide (Exclusive Trailer)
‘Samuel’ creator Émilie Tronche discusses the unlikely journey of her minimalist coming-of-age series ahead of its Netflix debut.
‘A Vivid Hell On Earth’: Director Kenichiro Akimoto On Color, Death, And Repetition In ‘All You Need Is Kill’
Akimoto breaks down his and Studio 4ºC”s approach to movement, texture, and visual expression in a CG-driven take on the sci-fi classic.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Matteo Burani’s Favorite Shot From ‘Playing God’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Featuring a carefully animated fall where a clay figure loses its identity in a state between death and rebirth, the clip embodies the film’s emotional core.
Director And Icon Creative CEO Shea Wageman On ‘Charlie The Wonderdog,’ A Hero For The Mid-Budget Indie Landscape
The film hits theaters Friday. We spoke to director and Icon Creative CEO Shea Wageman about the rare North American indie, and why it’s not the studio’s last.
Against The Clock And The Odds: How ‘Out of the Nest’ Survived Being Shut Down To Become An Awards Season Hopeful
Director Arturo Hernandez details how Out of the Nest nearly collapsed mid-production and the global effort that led to its eventual completion.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director John Kelly’s Favorite Shot From ‘Retirement Plan’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Kelly shares a playful scene that precipitates a drop in tone, and the one retirement dream that he shares with its protagonist, Ray.
From ‘Fullmetal Alchemist’ To ‘Chainsaw Man’ And ‘Tatsuki Fujimoto 17 To 26’: Producer Ryo Ohyama On Adapting Manga Across Eras
The veteran producer discusses ‘Tatsuki Fujimoto 17 to 26’ anthology and how decades of adaptation experience shaped his approach to modern anime.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director James A. Castillo’s Favorite Shot From ‘The Quinta’s Ghost’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The turning point scene shows Goya realize that his past and his madness are inescapable, yet he continues painting as the audience watches in helpless silence.
See The First Piece Of Concept Artwork From Each Of This Year’s 15 Oscar Shortlisted Animated Shorts (Exclusive)
We asked the filmmakers of all 15 shortlisted shorts to send us the first piece of artwork they created for their films and to explain what inspired the look.
‘If You Have No Limitations, That’s A Bad Thing’: Genndy Tartakovsky On The Rules Of ‘Primal’
Tartakovsky breaks down the creative shift toward a more intimate story focused on memory, identity, and character-driven action.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: ‘The Shyness Of Trees’ Directors On Their Favorite Shot (EXCLUSIVE)
The film’s emotional climax was also one of its most technically challenging, combining a moving camera, animated background, and emotional performance.