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How Yoshitoshi Shinomiya’s Watercolor Background Influenced ‘A New Dawn’
The painter-turned-director explains his analog techniques, visual philosophy, and decade-long journey behind a Berlinale competition debut.
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Berlin’s Character-Driven Pictoplasma Conference Unveils Full 2026 Program
Held May 7–10 at Silent Green, this year’s 22nd edition features 20+ speakers, 80 films, symposium tracks, workshops, and industry sessions running May.
‘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.
Time Stands Still In ‘Chimney Town’ Sequel Trailer Ahead Of Berlinale World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Studio4°C unveils the first English-subbed trailer for the highly anticipated sequel ahead of its world premiere in the Generation Kplus section at Berlinale.
Anime Landmark ‘Ninja Scroll’ Gets 4K Restoration, Heads To Berlinale
Yoshiaki Kawajiri’s 1993 anime thriller will premiere in a newly scanned and remastered edition at the Berlin film festival before physical release in 2027.
Berlin Film Festival: ‘Lesbian Space Princess’ And ‘Maya, Give Me A Title’ Among Feature Film Winners
Numerous animated shorts also earned awards at the 75th edition of the Berlinale.
Pictoplasma Founders Reflect On 20 Years Of Running A Character Design Conference
This year’s edition is currently taking place in Berlin.
A Closer Look At New Animated Features Available At This Year’s European Film Market
Independent animated features from around the world are looking for distribution partners at this year’s EFM.
Mascha Halberstad’s ‘Fox And Hare Save The Forest’ To World Premiere In Berlin’s Generation Competition
Ten animated shorts will join ‘Fox and Hare’ in competing at this year’s Berlinale.
Korean Horror Feature ‘Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning’ Will Court Global Buyers At European Film Market
The film is produced and animated by Locus Animation Studios, best known for animating 2020’s ‘Red Shoes and the Seven Dwarfs.’
‘The Monkey King’ Artists Are Sharing Their Early Character Concepts From Netflix’s Latest Hit
Two of the film’s artists are sharing early designs for several of the film’s main characters, including Monkey, Lin, and the Dragon King.
Berlinale Picks Makoto Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’ For Main Competition, The Section’s First Anime Title Since ‘Spirited Away’ In 2002
We highlight all the animation that will screen at Germany’s Berlinale next month.
Character Design Conference Pictoplasma Returns In-Person This Fall
The 18th edition of Berlin’s character design conference, Pictoplasma, will return to in-person activities this fall.
Psyop Opens Physical Studio In Germany, Plots Future European Expansion
Although the company works entirely in the cloud, it is opening a new studio hub in Berlin.