Halifax, Small Yet Growing, Is A Hidden Gem Of The Canadian Animation Industry
How can Halifax compete with the likes of Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal? Key players in the city give their views.
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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.
You Can Now Watch Nelvana’s Cult Sci-Fi Musical ‘Rock & Rule’ For Free On Youtube
Mutants, dark magicians, inter-dimensional demons, Debbie Harry, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop… What’s not to love?
Watch At Least Half Of The 2019 Shortlisted Oscar Shorts For Free
Don’t miss this opportunity: half of the shortlisted Oscar animated shorts are currently available to view online.
The NFB Interview, Part One: How To Make A Short Film With The Organization
As the National Film Board of Canada moves to a new headquarter, its senior animation producers tell us what kinds of filmmakers they’re looking for.
Oscar Shortlist For Animated Shorts Emphasizes Foreign Animation
Seven of the ten shorts on the shortlist for the 2020 Academy Awards were made outside of the United States.
MPC, Studio Behind ‘The Lion King,’ Shuts Down Vancouver Studio
Two weeks before Christmas, a major vfx shop in Vancouver has shut down.
‘And Then The Bear,’ ‘Sweet Night,’ ‘The Physics Of Sorrow’ Top Sommets 2019
Here is the complete list of winners from Les Sommets du cinéma d’animation in Montreal, Canada.
In A Year Of Feature Animation Bombs, ‘Playmobil: The Movie’ Might Be The Biggest One Yet
The film opens this weekend in 2,300 North American theaters.
NFB To Co-Produce Final Short In ‘Impossible Figures’ Trilogy – Exclusive
See the teaser that was released today.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Gimme Summn’ by Cole Kush
Music video for TNGHT’s “Gimme Summn.”
These Animator Reels From Netflix’s ‘Green Eggs and Ham’ Are Incredible
The animation on this series is a real highlight. Too bad they didn’t credit most of the animators.
No One Cares, But ‘Arctic Dogs’ Is Opening Today In North America
Woof woof! Is anyone there?
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Caterpillarplasty’ by David Barlow-Krelina
A satire that lifts plastic surgery to another level.
Events Round-Up: Primanima, TAAFI Industry, Manchester Animation Festival, Pictoplasma NYC
Upcoming animation events in Hungary, Canada, the U.K., and the U.S.
London-Based VFX Titan DNEG Announces IPO, Aims To Raise $191 Million
The vfx and animation company employs nearly 7,000 people worldwide.
10 Tips For First-Time Showrunners, From People Who Did It — And Survived
The showrunners of three series — “Puffin Rock,” “Moominvalley,” and “Cupcake & Dino: General Services” — told us what helped them make the first season of their shows.
How They Did It: Blending Memory And Archives In The Hybrid Film ‘Uncle Thomas: Accounting for the Days’
In her autobiographical film, Regina Pessoa expands her repertoire, introducing object animation and wall drawings alongside hand-drawn animation.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Playgrounds – The Art Department 2019 Titles’ by Nick DenBoer
Festival titles for 2019 Playgrounds event in Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Cinesite Will Complete Production On ‘Mila,’ A Short Film Made By Volunteers In 35 Countries
The short cg film, which centers on a young girl in wartime Italy, has been in the works for eight years. Over 350 volunteer artists have participated.
