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Waffles, Wanking, And Other Worlds: The Films Of Ivan Li
Canadian animator Ivan Li discusses the sex, violence, discomfort, and unruly 3D worlds behind Finding Uranus, Fruit, Build, and Jelly Baddies.
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Egyptian Gods, Prog Metal, And PlayStation Graphics Collide In Dima Grigorev’s Video For Shokran’s ‘Imhotep: The Falcon Of Gold’
Dima Grigorev explains how he used Blender, Unreal Engine, mocap, and ragdoll physics to create Shokran’s PS2-style ‘Imhotep: The Falcon of Gold’ music video.
Ottawa Animation Festival Picks 64 Shorts From Record 3,026 Submissions For It’s 50th Anniversary Edition
Don Hertzfeldt, Atsushi Wada, Anna Mantzaris, and Georges Schwizgebel land among the filmmakers competing at OIAF’s 50th edition.
OIAF’s Expanded Feature Competition Flaunts Animation’s Emotional Range
OIAF’s biggest-ever feature competition features seven heavy films that show off the tremendous emotional range of animated storytelling. Bring your tissues.
How Grief And Experimentation Reinvented Canadian Oscar-Nominated Animator Christopher Hinton
The acclaimed animator discusses finding a new artistic voice, the impact of family tragedy, and why he’s ready to leave animation behind.
‘Everybody Identifies With One Of The Characters’: The ‘Snoopy Unleashed’ Team On Why Peanuts Endures
Steve Martino and his creative team discuss new characters, painterly CG, and the timeless appeal that has kept Peanuts beloved for generations.
From Graphic Novel To Ambitious Animated Feature: Inside Annecy WIP ‘The Shiatsung Project’ (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
Eva Cvijanović and Brigitte Archambault discuss their dystopian feature, NFB partnership, and unconventional production pipeline.
Masaaki Yuasa To Curate New Animation Marquee Series For TIFF
TIFF continues expanding its animation programming with a Masaaki Yuasa-curated anime series coming to TIFF Lightbox this fall.
Nathan Little Hand-Animated Sydney the Song Cat For Four Years, Then YouTube Demonitized It As ‘Inauthentic Content’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The industry vet says years of original 2D work was swept into a vague system with little explanation from a truly inauthentic customer service system.
Donald McWilliams — Canadian Animation’s Custodian Of Memory
How one accidental screening led a lifelong NFB relationship blending documentary, animation, mentorship, and the preservation of Canada’s film history.
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.
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.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Directors Chris Lavis And Maciek Szczerbowski’s Favorite Shot From ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The give a behind-the-scenes explanation of the pivotal shot where story, music, and performance align to create cinematic “sorcery.”
Shareholders Push Back On Blue Ant Purchase Of Thunderbird Entertainment
The proposed deal puts Atomic Cartoons at the center of a debate over valuation, control, and whether Blue Ant’s offer reflects Thunderbird’s long term worth.
Canada’s Mainframe Studios Unveils First Look At New CG Franchise ‘The Immortals & The Shadow Realm’
Mainframe’s new CG-animated IP ‘The Immortals & The Shadow Realm’ blends anime inspiration, real-time tech, and a team of accomplished industry vets.
Rooted In Toronto’s Kensington Market And Remote Shamattawa: Discover The Surreal Characters Of ‘Endless Cookie’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Seth Scriver on blending family memories, character design, and psychedelic stories in his genre-bending film, in theaters this weekend, VOD on the 16.
Blue Ant Media To Acquire Atomic Cartoons Parent Company, Thunderbird Entertainment
Blue Ant’s purchase of Thunderbird boosts its animation footprint, adding Atomic Cartoons’ extensive originals catalog and impressive studio Rolodex.
Rediscover Chris Lavis And Maciek Szczerbowski’s Oscar-Nominated NFB Gem ‘Madame Tutli-Putli’
A look back at the Oscar-nominated short and the innovative artistry of Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, directors of ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls.’
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘The Wolf’ Director Theodore Ushev
Ushev’s ‘The Wolf’ is a stark, painterly short that delves into the primal tension between man and nature in a frozen, impressionistic wilderness.
Canadian Indie ‘Endless Cookie’ Gets Trailer: ‘The Goal Is To Make Something Funny, Beautiful, Spiritual, Complex, Simple, And True’
Obscured Releasing has unveiled the official trailer for ‘Endless Cookie,’ the latest feature from Canadian half-brothers Seth and Peter Scriver.