Animators

Ray Lei

Above is a profile of Ray Lei (aka Lei Lei), a Beijing-based graduate of Tsinghua University, Academy of Arts & Design. I was first …

Events

Animators Are God?

New Yorkers can enjoy plenty of animation goodness this summer thanks to the Observatory, an arts and event space in Brooklyn (543 Union …

Student

37th Student Academy Award Winners

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the winners of the 37th Annual Student Academy Awards competition, and …

Events

Harryhausen at the Academy

Last night the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences opened it’s incredible Chuck Jones exhibit – a must-see for any animation fan …

Events

Looney Tuneage

This Friday, May 14th, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences will host its annual Marc Davis Celebration of Animation. This …

Shorts

Shareholders

It seems as if the entire history of Russian animation is now on You Tube if you search deep enough. Here’s a good one and certainly …

Student

A Bear Film by Kris Anka

A Bear Film is a third year CalArts effort that looks like an animated version of a Lou Romano colorscript. It’s created–entirely in …

Events

Tuesday screening: Toons In Drag

For my Cinefamily animation screening this month we’re examining the cartoons (and especially Bugs Bunny) where male characters dress …

Ideas/Commentary

The Disappearing Cartoon

Director and animator Will Finn made a thought-provoking observation on his blog a few days ago. He began the discussion by surmising …

Ideas/Commentary

Dear Sesame Street

Dear Sesame Street, We, the undersigned, would like to register our concern over the contest you are now conducting with Aniboom. We …

Shorts

Vegeterrible

Animation students Henril Sonniksen and Benjamin Neilsen made Vegeterrible in their third year at The Animation Workshop in Viborg, …

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