‘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.
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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.
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.
