London-Based VFX Titan DNEG Announces IPO, Aims To Raise $191 Million
The vfx and animation company employs nearly 7,000 people worldwide.
Canada
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.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Girl In The Hallway’ by Valerie Barnhart
Winner of the Vimeo Staff Pick Award at the 2019 Ottawa International Animation Festival.
‘Our Sound,’ ‘Don’t Know What’ Top 2019 Ottawa Int’l Animation Festival
An indie Japanese feature and an experimental short from Austria won the top prizes at Ottawa 2019.
How They Did It: Inventing A New Animation Technique For ‘The Physics Of Sorrow’
For his new film, acclaimed animator Theodore Ushev adopted a style of painting pioneered by Egyptians thousands of years ago.
What Is A Technical Director? The NFB’s Eloi Champagne Explains
A good technical director, according to Champagne, finds creative solutions to technical problems, and technical solutions to creative problems.
How They Did It: Combining 2D Animation, Archive Materials, And Ice Carving In ‘Shannon Amen’
Canadian animator Chris Dainty walks us through the complex production process of his new NFB short.
Canada’s Jam Filled Entertainment Is Opening A New Studio In Halifax
The 10,000-square-foot studio will bring dozens of new animation jobs to Halifax.
Cartoon Forum 2019: 5 Takeaways From This Year’s Edition
Pitches for 85 new European series and specials were presented over three days at Cartoon Forum – here’s what we learned at the event.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘I’m OK’ by Elizabeth Hobbs
The 2019 BAFTA award for best British short animation.
Cartoon Forum 2019: A Look At 6 Pitches For New European Shows
Our report on new shows from day one of Cartoon Forum.
Hasbro Is Paying $4 Billion For ‘Peppa Pig’ Owner Entertainment One
Are you ready for the Peppa Piggaverse?
Richard Williams (1933-2019), A Director, Animator, And Educator Who Pushed The Art Of Animation Forward
Williams, one of the world’s most acclaimed animators, has died aged 86. We look back over his wide-ranging career.
Ottawa 2019: Rebecca Sugar, Matthew Cherry, Bruce Smith & Pete Browngardt Join Line-up Of Speakers
High-profile industry artists are set to speak at the Ottawa Int’l Animation festival next month.
IATSE And Vancouver Campaigners Unite To Unionize Canada’s Animation Industry
North America’s foremost entertainment union has formed a “strategic alliance” with the Art Babbitt Appreciation Society.
Ottawa Animation Festival Announces Competition Selections For 2019 Edition
North America’s largest animation festival will screen 54 shorts and six features in competition.
DHX Media Bolsters Animation Slate With Two Executive Appointments
Stephanie Betts and Todd Brian will oversee the creation of original animated series for the Canadian content titan.
