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Video Essay: Why Do Studios Refuse To Acknowledge That They Use CG
Vfx supervisor Jonas Ussing is releasing a series of video essays on the art of “invisible cgi” and why studios don’t acknowledge using it.
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A Lone Survivor Finds Light After The End Of The World In The Stop-Motion Short ‘The Forbidden Zone’
The short was created by Calarts alum Zach Tolchinsky, who had to finish it in his living room after the pandemic shut down production.
Rediscover Chris Lavis And Maciek Szczerbowski’s Oscar-Nominated NFB Gem ‘Madame Tutli-Putli’
A look back at the Oscar-nominated short and the innovative artistry of Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski, directors of ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls.’
French Sci-Fi Feature ‘Mars Express’ Picked Up By GKIDS, Theatrical Release Coming In 2024
The film comes to the U.S. with plenty of buzz after screening at Cannes and Annecy over the summer.
‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ Creator Gooseworx On Developing The Internet’s Hottest Animated Pilot
The episode has been watched more than 33 million times since coming out two weeks ago.
‘Chicken For Linda!’ Sweeps Animation Is Film Awards
Chiara Malta and Sébastien Laudenbach’s feature won the jury and audience awards, while Tal Kantor’s ‘Letter to a Pig’ won best short.
Laika Recruits Gorillaz Director And Annie Award-Winning Spanish Duo To Develop Features At The Studio
Annie-winning duo Victor Maldonado and Alfredo Torres and Gorillaz music video director Pete Candeland all have projects at the studio.
Watch The First Trailer For Paramount’s ‘Under The Boardwalk,’ Out Tomorrow In Select Theaters
After a brief, limited theatrical run, the film will be available for digital purchase on November 7.
24 Hours Animation Content Unveils 2023 Winners From Around The World
What could you animate in one day? These students found out at this year’s 24 Hours animation contest.
The Philippines Submits ‘The Missing’ For Best International Feature Oscar Race
The film blends rotoscope and 2d hand-drawn animation to tell a story close to director Carl Joseph Papa’s heart.
2024 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Carne De Dios’ Director Patricio Plaza
The 2d horror-thriller unspools in colonial Mexico where a Spanish priest must seek healing from the natives he once condemned.
City Of Annecy To Break Ground On $27.5 Million Animation Center
The facility will include a screening room, training spaces, exhibition space, and a year-round workplace for the festival’s organizers.
See How The Multi-Limbed Cast Of ‘Inspector Sun And The Curse Of The Black Widow’ Came Together
Director Julio Soto and character designer Max Kostenko discuss the development process for the film, hitting U.S. cinemas this weekend.
A New Superhero Battles Fake News In Argentine Short ‘Verified: Xika Vs. The Disinformation’
The short was produced by Clubcamping in Argentina and back by internet activist group Vero from Brazil.
Armenia’s Reanimania Festival Celebrates 15th Anniversary As The Region’s Industry Grows And Diversifies
According to festival director Vrej Kassouny, a new generation of young artists has created a wave of momentum in animation production.
How ‘Eventizing’ Distribution Can Change The Game For Independent Filmmakers
Signe Baumane’s Animation Rock Tour for ‘My Love Affair With Marriage’ offers a hopeful strategy to avoid the pitfalls of traditional distribution.
2024 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Doubt’ Director Adela Križovenská
The film earned its Oscars qualification by winning the best Slovak animated short award at Fest Anča International Animation Festival.
‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Enjoys $4.1M Anniversary Weekend In The U.S. As ‘Trolls’ Tops U.K. Box Office
‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ continued it’s impressive box office run at home and abroad.
Relocating Animation’s Most Famous Cat-And-Mouse Duo To Asia: How Tom And Jerry Ended Up In Singapore
These new T&J shorts capture the feisty vigor of Bill Hanna and Joe Barbera’s creations, while effortlessly incorporating new elements.
An Abusive Relationship Drives A Young Woman To Madness In The Animated Music Video “Noir”
The stunning video offers a distorted metaphor for an abuser – toxic masculinity represented as lycanthropy.
‘The Canterville Ghost’ Hits Theaters Today, Just In Time For Halloween
Based on Oscar Wilde’s original short story, the film is getting as limited theatrical run from Blue Fox Entertainment and Shout! Studios.
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