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Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Swatted’ by Ismaël Joffroy Chandoutis
Online players describe their struggles with swatting, a life-threatening cyber-harassment phenomenon that looms over them whenever they play.
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Animation Professionals Can Now Stream The Annecy-Winning ‘Calamity’ On The Animation Showcase
The platform also features the ten Oscar-shortlisted shorts. Best of all: it’s free (for those in the industry).
César Awards: ‘Calamity,’ ‘Schooom’s Odyssey’ Among All-2D Animation Nominees
This year’s awards are the first to be held since the creation of a dedicated animation branch at the César Academy.
Le film d’animation qui a changé ma vie : Sébastien Laudenbach choisit ‘Gwen, le livre de sable’
“Tout était nouveau pour moi, dans ce film,” dit Laudenbach.
The Animation That Changed Me: Sébastien Laudenbach on ‘Gwen, The Book Of Sand’
“Everything in this film was new to me,” says Laudenbach.
Here Are The Films That Made The Oscar Shortlists For Animated Short And Visual Effects
Ten films were shortlisted in the short and vfx Academy Award categories.
Neon Lands North American Rights To Documentary ‘Flee’ At Sundance
The arthouse distributor which released the Oscar-winning “Parasite” paid a seven-figure sum for the European co-pro.
How To Turn A Parasol Into A Beautiful Tribute To Animation History
French artist Marie Paccou has added a new invention to the long history of animation production: the umbrellotrope.
The Animation That Changed Me: Céline Desrumaux on ‘Grave Of The Fireflies’
“The more you expand your own emotional journey through life, the more the movie gives back to you,” says Desrumaux.
Oscars 2021: Here Are 5 Qualified Features You May Not Know About
There’s much, much more to this year’s race than “Soul” and “Wolfwalkers.”
Cartoon Movie: 5 Distinctive Feature Projects For Younger Audiences
Hedgehogs, ninjas, rainbows, and trolls — kids are well catered for at this year’s event.
This Chart Ranks France’s All-Time Animated Box Office Performers
The chart, compiled by animator and educator Marco Sensei, gives invaluable data on one of the world’s biggest animation producers.
Cartoon Movie: 5 Promising Projects From First-Time Feature Directors
Haunted castles, warring salamanders, migrants on a magical journey, and more…
Cartoon Movie: 5 Striking Feature Projects Coming To Next Year’s Event
Cambodian textile factories, Parisian street urchins, an albino girl with telepathic powers — here lies the future of European feature animation.
This New Podcast Invites ‘Lonely Animators’ To Speak About Their Lives In The Pandemic
“Animation Hotline” is the ultimate vaccine against the Covid blues.
Tools Of The Trade: Olivier Lescot on Adobe After Effects
The director describes the software’s unique advantages, and explains how he harnessed them in his recent commercial for Ariana Grande’s R.E.M. fragrance.
‘Josep’ Wins Best Animated Feature At European Film Awards
The European Film Awards chose a biopic about Spanish artist Josep Bartoli as the best animated feature of the year.
French Animation’s Production Costs Hit All-Time High In 2019, As Foreign Investment Surged
New data on France’s animation production and market has been released by the CNC (the country’s national film board) and trade association Animfrance.
Employment In France’s Animation Industry Hit A Record High In 2019, But Wages Stagnant
A major new report reveals the mixed state of France’s animation industry.
Here’s Three New Publications That Prove Print Magazines About Animation Craft Aren’t Dead
These young, high-quality magazines cover a huge breadth of animation, from Winsor McCay to Jar Jar Binks…
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