Pictoplasma NYC Reveals Speakers And Programming For Its 2026 Conference
Pictoplasma NYC returns September 17-18 with artist talks, animation screenings, portfolio reviews, and a new focus on character-driven storytelling.
Pictoplasma NYC returns September 17-18 with artist talks, animation screenings, portfolio reviews, and a new focus on character-driven storytelling.
Canadian animator Ivan Li discusses the sex, violence, discomfort, and unruly 3D worlds behind Finding Uranus, Fruit, Build, and Jelly Baddies.
The Bollywood-inspired feature originated at Reel FX, where Lucas Koppel shepherded its development, and will be written by Jaydeep Hasrajani and Jake Goldman.
Masanao Kawajiri discusses using rotoscoping and shifting art styles to explore sex, desire, and intimacy in his animated feature ‘Cherry And Virgin.’
Chinese animator Tara Hou discusses making 'The 70 Deadly Sins' and how USC’s Expanded Animation program shutdown disrupted her MFA education.
OIAF programmer Chris Robinson and his colleagues consider boycotts, Russian and Israeli films, and if artists should be judged by their countries’ actions.
Director Takeru Shinozuka and producer Yoshihide Moriyama discuss Toei’s new label for original filmmaking and developing new anime talent.
Dima Grigorev explains how he used Blender, Unreal Engine, mocap, and ragdoll physics to create Shokran’s PS2-style 'Imhotep: The Falcon of Gold' music video.
For The Great Mouse Detective’s 40th anniversary, Vincent Alexander investigates animated sleuths from silent shorts to modern anime.
¡Viva Calavera!’s popular lucha libre action series will screen at Comic-Con before its first episode arrives on YouTube in both English and Spanish.
The studio says it is restructuring to realign its "business model with the evolving demands of the international entertainment landscape."
Chilean short 'The Scarlet Tamagochi' blends film noir, hand-painted animation, and childhood nostalgia in its first official trailer.
'Ghost in the Shell' writer and former Netflix exec Taiki Sakurai on his new studio Salamander Pictures and its debut sci-fi short, '20001 An Earth Odyssey.'
Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen explains how the network discovers creators, develops new talent, and looks beyond Hollywood.
Filmmakers and animation leaders warn the closure of Proyecto Corto will leave emerging talent with fewer funding, distribution, and exhibition opportunities.
Cécile McLorin Salvant and Lia Bertels detailed the film's Haitian influences, evolving visual style, and ambitious international production.
Showrunner Nate Cash and the creative team explain how the prequel embraces the original series' spirit, visuals, and playful storytelling.
Join us behind the scenes of 'Igi' as its creators reveal the film's striking prehistoric world, unique visual language, and ambitious production.
A sci-fi take on the Chinese epic 'Journey to the West' blends 2D and CG animation as Toei courts global family audiences.
Kohei Kadowaki discusses blending rotoscoping with traditional animation, crafting emotional realism, and the influences behind his debut feature.