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Annecy 2015: Thoughts From a First-Time Attendee
Observations and tips from a first-time attendee of the world's largest animation festival.
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Comic-Con 2015: Nine Animation Events We’re Excited About
Cut through the clutter with our handy guide to the must-see animation events happening in San Diego this year.
Festival Call for Entries: Anibar, Animation Block Party, KLIK!
Three new calls for entries from Pejë, Kosovo; Brooklyn, New York; and Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Jeff Hale, ‘Sesame Street’ and ‘Thank You Mask Man’ Animator, RIP
From "Muppet Babies" to "Heavy Metal," British animator and director Jeff Hale had an eclectic animation career.
César Nominations: ‘Minuscule,’ ‘Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart,’ ‘Song of the Sea’
The César Award, France's national film award, announced its nominees today, including three animated features and four animated shorts.
Festival Call for Entries: Northwest Animation Fest, Future Film Festival, Fest Anca
Our new Animation Festival Guide is a hand-picked list of calls for entries from respected festivals around the globe. This week, we add three new calls for entries from Portland, Oregon; Bologna, Italy; and Žilina, Slovakia.
An Excellent History of Graphics in Videogames
"Pixel Pioneers: A Brief History of Graphics" is a 5-part documentary by Stuart Brown about the evolution of graphics in videogames.
Animation Breakdown Festival Unveils Amazing Line-up of Screenings and Guests
Next week, the Cinefamily in Los Angeles will present its Animation Breakdown festival comprised of nineteen events over six days.
Interview: Anim’est Festival Director Mihai Mitrică on Romania’s Budding Animation Scene
While animation has been made in Romania for many decades and the country has even produced some internationally recognized figures like Ion Popescu-Gopo, the contemporary animation scene hadn't received much exposure until the founding of the Anim'est festival.
Betty Boop Film Planned by Simon Cowell and Animal Logic
What do you get when you cross a British reality TV show host, the studio that made "Happy Feet," and an 84-year-old cartoon sex symbol? You may not have to wait long to find out.
CBTV Student Fest: ‘A Hedgehog’s Visit’ by Kariem Saleh
A grumpy hedgehog trying to confess his love.Will he be able to overcome his insecurities?
Q&A: ‘Oh Willy…’ Directors Marc James Roels and Emma De Swaef On Being Indie Filmmakers
Marc James Roels and Emma De Swaef are an animation duo from Ghent, Belgium. Their work has gained extensive notoriety in the past few years, after their 17-minute wool-animated short "Oh Willy…" swept the festival circuit, racking up countless awards and charming the hearts of audiences across the globe.
KLIK! Festival Goes Cartoon Modern with “Fabulous Fifties” Theme
If you are anywhere in or around Amsterdam next week, carve out some time to visit the KLIK! Amsterdam Animation Festival.
Next Tuesday in NYC: Newly Restored Hubley Feature “Of Stars and Men”
A newly restored version of John and Faith Hubley’s exquisite animated documentary Of Stars and Men (1964) will debut next Tuesday, …
Interview with “Uncle Grandpa” Creator Pete Browngardt
Uncle Grandpa premieres this evening at 8 p.m. (ET, PT) on Cartoon Network. The show was created by Peter Browngardt, 34, who also voices …
How Filmmakers Use Unscripted Audio in Animation: A Survey From “Moonbird” to “Waltz with Bashir”
One of the better-known shorts made by John and Faith Hubley is Moonbird, from 1959. This film came about when the Hubleys made a secret …
Report: Society for Animation Studies Conference Focuses on Redefining Animation
Besides creating animation, I love to study it theoretically. The process of creation for me is very ‘un-graspable’. There’s so …
How Can We Make Adult Animation Truly Adult?
The potted history of animation’s shifting demographics should be familiar. Once, animated films were aimed at general audiences. Over …
Your Guide to Animation Events at San Diego Comic-Con (Days 3 and 4)
Go here for Comic-Con Day 1 Animation EventsThe remaining half of programming for San Diego Comic-Con has been announced, and for your …
Your Guide to Animation Events at San Diego Comic-Con (Day 1)
This morning, Comic-Con International: San Diego released the event schedule for Thursday, July 18th, the first day of programming at the …
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