“The Feeling Of Despair Is The Foundation Of My Creation”: A Conversation With Sarina Nihei
Nihei’s new film “Polka-Dot Boy” premieres this week at the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
Interviews
How Nathan Love Created The Animation For Katy Perry’s ‘Smile’ Video In Six Weeks (Interview)
“In some ways, being remote on a large production has probably protected me by having fewer daily interactions and distractions,” says Nathan Love’s Joe Burrascano.
How To Teach Schoolkids To Make A Festival-Ready Animated Film In 20 Hours
Portuguese filmmaker Abi Feijó believes children should do more than just watch animation; they should also learn how to bring their own stories to life. And he’s been teaching kids how to create animated films for over 30 years.
From Soviet Oppression To Annecy Success: The Story Of ‘My Favorite War’
The feature-length memoir was the only feature in competition at Annecy this year that was directed by a woman. We spoke with director Ilze Burkovska Jacobsen.
This New Animated Series Sets Out To Tell ‘The History Of White People In America’ (Interview)
The first few episodes of this animated documentary are now online. We speak to co-director Ed Bell.
Blue Pigs And Mutant Mandrills: Designing The Post-Apocalypse In ‘Kipo And The Age Of Wonderbeasts’
How do you create a world that’s both cute and threatening? The show’s art director Angela Sung explains.
No Budget? No Professional Animators? No Problem For Kenji Iwaisawa, Director Of The Madcap Anime Feature ‘Our Sound’
Kenji Iwaisawa made his award-winning film for one tenth of a normal anime feature’s budget. He tells us how he did it.
Faith, Nazis, And The Queen Of Scratch: A Conversation With Andreas Hykade
We speak to the renowned filmmaker ahead of the Annecy premiere of his autobiographical new film “Altötting.”
‘Kill It And Leave This Town,’ The Striking Polish Feature That Was 14 Years In The Making (Interview)
Ahead of its Annecy screening, director Mariusz Wilczyński tells us how he made “the first feature animated art film in the history of Polish cinema.”
Studio Ghibli’s Steve Alpert: Disney ‘Could Have Pushed The Ghibli Films Harder’ (Interview)
Ghibli’s former head of international speaks about the studio’s awkward relationship with Disney — and much more — ahead of the release of his memoir.
Uli Meyer Is Adapting ‘Molesworth’ Into A Feature (Exclusive Teaser And Interview)
Uli Meyer speaks to Cartoon Brew about the challenges of adapting Ronald Searle’s artwork to animation.
This Spreadsheet Is Probably The Best Job Board In The Animation Industry —And It’s Run By One Person In His Spare Time
Chris Mayne tells Cartoon Brew how he keeps track of more than a thousand jobs per month.
Watch Jérémy Clapin Discuss ‘I Lost My Body’ With Phil Lord And Chris Miller
The duo behind “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and “The Lego Movie” are BIG fans of Clapin’s film.
INTERVIEW: Dean DeBlois And Simon Otto Talk About The Animation Evolution In ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Trilogy
We speak to director Dean DeBlois and head of character animation Simon Otto about the Oscar-nominated “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.”
Oscar Animated Shorts Nominees: How Each Film Was Developed Narratively
We speak to the directors behind “Daughter,” “Memorable,” “Kitbull,” “Sister,” and “Hair Love.”
39 Iranian Animators Teamed Up To Create The Dizzying Conceptual Short ‘Knock Knock’ (Exclusive Premiere)
Spider-Man, Nazis, Steve Jobs: this two-and-a-half-minute anijam has it all.
‘Klaus’ Director Sergio Pablos: ‘Nostalgia Is Not Enough’ (Exclusive Video Interview)
The director of Netflix’s “Klaus” tells Cartoon Brew why he made his groundbreaking 2d feature, despite initially disliking the story.
National Film Board of Canada Producers On How Animated Shorts Will Evolve In The New Decade
Shorter festival windows, easy access to digital production tools, and uninhibited explorations of sexuality are just some of the recent developments in the world of animated shorts.
‘Primal’ Creator Genndy Tartakovsky: ‘Animation Is Too Fast. I Wanted To Slow Things Down.’
The veteran director talks to us about “Primal,” his series-turned-feature, currently in the running for an Oscar.
How Cartoons Met Their Own Voice Actors In ‘Spongebob’s Big Birthday Blowout’
The live-action director and producer of the tv special explain how they staged one of the most surreal scenes in the franchise’s history.
