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“Based On A True Story” by Jacob Kafka
Don’t let the deceptively simple character design fool you – this sweet little film from New York animator Jacob Kafka won me over with …
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“The Games of Hunger” by David Stodolny
Dreamworks animator David Stodolny has been working for months in evenings and on weekends on this hand-drawn parody
Award-Winning 2D Animation Tips From The 2024 Cartoon Animator Contest
Learn nine pro techniques from 2024 Cartoon Animator contest winners to boost your 2D animation skills with creative rigs and smart motion tools.
Trailer: “Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty”
“It’s the way the world works. Essentially, poverty is what makes the rich rich.” Poor Us: An Animated History of Poverty is a new …
“Do the Devo” by Nicholas Chatfield-Taylor
Nicholas Chatfield-Taylor’s new music video “Do the Devo” is a frame-by-framer’s delight. Chatfield-Taylor directed the piece for …
FRIDAY IN LA: Robert McKimson Tribute with Darrell Van Citters and John K.
Call it “McKimson-palooza!” Next Friday December 7th, in Santa Monica, California, in celebration of the critically acclaimed book, I …
Disney names Jennifer Lee co-director of “Frozen”
The news today from Disney annoucing the promotion of Jennifer Lee (Screenplay, Wreck-It Ralph) to co-director (with Chris Buck) of …
“The Adventures of Fat Louis” by AJ Smith
Former Cartoon Network animation artist Andy J. Smith has a thriving illustration, children’s book and advertising career in Newburyport …
Bigger and Better: Revised Editions of “Magoo” and “Rankin-Bass”
Just in time for the holidays… I’ve received hard cover revised editions of two essential animation books. Both were must-have’s in …
Designer Nelson Lowry on ParaNorman
The producers at Laika created a series of brief behind-the-scenes virals to communicate the handmade production details that went into …
The Montreal Animated Film Summit Starts Today
Beginning today in Montreal and continuing through Sunday is the 11th annual Montreal Animated Film Summit (Les Sommets du cinéma …
“Le Taxidermiste” from Supinfocom
“A taxidermist has just died. His widow and a team of funeral directors pay him their last respect.” Le Taxidermiste was directed …
“My Home’s Furniture” by Pedro Eboli
Pedro Eboli directed, designed and animated this kids music video with Brazilian based Birdo Studio. Its being played at live concerts, …
“See Jane” by Adrian Garcia
To bring attention to gender inequality and the poor representation of girls and women in children’s media, Newton Massachusetts-based …
“Quit Smoking” by MAKE
Minneapolis Minnesota-based studio MAKE created these two Quit Smoking public service announcements, using live action and wonderful …
The Only Animation Holiday Gift Guide You’ll Ever Need
Looking for the perfect unique gift for that special animation nerd in your life? Or maybe you just want to give yourself a special …
Our Secret Cyber-Monday DVD Contest!
It’s “Cyber Monday” in the US, the Monday after Thanksgiving: the biggest online shopping day of the year. However we at Cartoon Brew …
Did Guardians “Underperform”?
First the good news: Dreamworks’ Rise of The Guardians opened this holiday weekend, grossing over $32 million dollars in five days, …
What Does Animation Have To Do With Mobile UX?
Rachel Hinman, a research scientist in the area of mobile user experience, argues in this article for Smashing Magazine that motion has …
“I’m Not Quite Sure What It Was” by Rickard Bengtsson
This is Swedish director Rickard Bengtsson’s first venture into frame-by-frame animation. Artsy, mysterious and a bit disturbing; all in …
Mel Shaw (1914-2012)
The Disney History blog reports that Disney visual development artist Mel Shaw has passed away at the age of 97. He was born Melvin …
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