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.
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Short Pick Of The Day: ‘I’m OK’ by Elizabeth Hobbs
The 2019 BAFTA award for best British short animation.
Sean Clarke Appointed Managing Director At Aardman Animations
Aardman co-founder David Sproxton is stepping down after 43 as head of studio.
‘Anime’s Human Machines,’ A Season Of Classic Anime Features, Starts Tomorrow In London
The program, which runs September 12–30, will screen “Ghost in the Shell,” “Paprika,” and “Summer Wars,” among others.
New Study Claims U.K.’s Animation Sector Has Achieved Gender Parity, While VFX Gender Pay Gap Is Wide
New research looks at gender, ethnicity, inclusivity, and pay in the U.K.’s animation, vfx, and post-production sectors.
First Trailer: ‘Bombay Rose,’ An Indian-European Co-production, Impresses At Venice Film Festival
Gitanjali Rao’s hand-painted feature is an ambitious tale of love and loss in India’s biggest metropolis.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Wrong End of the Stick’ by Terri Matthews
A neurotic middle-aged man faces an all-consuming identity crisis, as his marriage disintegrates and he is forced to express a deep, hidden desire.
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.
British Film Institute’s New Fund For Animated Shorts Offers Up To $146,000 Per Film
Brexit or not, the U.K. government is investing in independent animation.
How ‘Becca’s Bunch’ Achieved Its Unique Blend Of Puppetry And Animation
The Nick Jr. series is a striking hybrid of live action and animation. Its creators break the production process down for Cartoon Brew.
Explainer: How The Animation Skills Fund Hopes To Solve The U.K.’s Talent Shortage
As the U.K. animation sector booms and Brexit looms, industry figures are relaunching a fund to address a growing skills shortage.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Hot and Tasty’ by Laura Jayne Hodkin
Two drunk friends accidentally walk into a crime scene.
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Sophie Koko Gate
The London-based animator invites us into her “little dungeon,” where she shows us her sketches, handmade t-shirts, and collection of tiny objects.
Calling All Animators Who Have Known Failure: A New Event In London
A comedy show in London is inviting animators and vfx artists to share anecdotes about their career setbacks, in the spirit of fun.
Video Essay Of The Week: Why Paddington’s Acting Is So Good
Why is the animation in “Paddington” so convincing? Animator Oswald Iten breaks down the film’s techniques.
DNEG Hires Pixar Veteran Andrew Gordon As Head Of Character Animation For Its Feature Animation Team
A key figure from Pixar’s glory days will head up character animation for DNEG’s burgeoning feature animation group.
‘The Prince of Egypt’ Stage Musical Sets London Run In 2020
The stage version of Dreamwork Animation’s first film will have its most high-profile run yet in London.
Lupus Films And Paloma Baeza Developing A Frida Kahlo Animated Feature
The biographical film will use 2d animation as its primary technique.
TV Roundup: ‘Gerald’s World,’ ‘Mama K’s Team 4,’ And ‘Inside Job’
A look at new and upcoming animation series for tv and streaming.
