Oscar-Winning Filmmaker Jan Pinkava Appointed As Head Of Germany’s Animationsinstitut
Pinkava will take over for interim head Thomas Schadt and long-time head Hykade, who transitioned to a full-time teaching role last fall.
Pinkava will take over for interim head Thomas Schadt and long-time head Hykade, who transitioned to a full-time teaching role last fall.
Clapin's thought-provoking off-beat short works often deal with identity, mental health, childhood, and body parts.
Alonso was allegedly let go by Disney back in March for promoting the film 'Argentina, 1985' during its Oscar run.
'The Flying Sailor' was picked as the year's top Canadian animated short with 'PAW Patrol,' and 'The Snoopy Show' taking top tv honors.
A one-of-a-kid artist, Mundie's definitive works include the tv special 'Hey, Hey, Hey, It's Fat Albert,' and 'The Door,' which is arguably the oddest short ever released by Warner Bros.
Gunnarsdóttir's work has an edgy, punky vibe throughout that often aptly reflects the grungy, fragile existence of her subjects.
Highlights include a South Africa country focus, Disney's 100th-anniversary celebration, and an honorary Trickstar for Signe Baumane.
Canadian filmmaker Matthew Rankin explores local, national, and international history with an eccentric and deadpan touch that is refreshingly and genuinely loving.
"I don’t think we should be altering what the film looked like, beyond making it a very, very nice copy," says restoration expert Steve Stanchfield.
Yamamura's films are a bit like chameleons. Each looks different from the previous one, yet there can be no doubt that the films are his.
Other honors went to 'Khamsa - The Well of Oblivion,' 'Thee Wreckers Tetralogy,' and 'Vampire in the Garden: The Movie.'
Servais, who used an exciting variety of styles and techniques, was a humanist whose work warned of intolerance and authoritarian ideologies.
According to sources, Alonso's involvement with the Oscar-nominated film 'Argentina, 1985' was at the center of her dismissal.
"Our goal with the short was to hearken back to the classic cartoons of yesteryear but to do so with modern sensibilities and technology," says Youngberg.
Eight unique and personal animated shorts debut on HBO Max today.
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting just a few of the trailblazing women who made important contributions during the Golden Age of Animation.
Nakamura worked with composer Zak Engel to create this story of a father watching his son grow into a life of his own.
Baumane's work touches on sex, gender, relationships, and mental health with a fierce sense of humor and refreshing bluntness.
The 'Brother Bear' director reacts to a recent viral video that claims to be animated using AI.
Crump's classic theme park designs can still be found at Disney parks, including the iconic It's a Small World glockenspiel.