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Three Of This Year’s Oscar-Qualified Directors Discuss The Enduring Appeal Of 2D Animation
Nearly half of this year's 33 Oscar-qualified animated features feature hand-drawn 2d animation, or cg meant to look hand-drawn.
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Ibermedia Next Backs 14 New Tech And Open Source Animation Projects
Ibermedia Next, an initiative organized by the Ibermedia Program, has announced the results of its call for animated projects that …
Animation Legend Mark Henn Retires After 43-Year Run At Disney
Henn was supervisor of five female leads: Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Mulan, and Tiana.
Pablo Berger Created A Pop-Up Studio In Downtown Madrid To Make His Animated Debut ‘Robot Dreams’
The filmmaker recruited talent from across Europe to staff his single-use studio.
Premise Entertainment Shares Concept, Development Artwork For Upcoming ‘Jesus’ Animated Feature (Exclusive)
Pre-production on the film is wrapping now, full production will start next year, and the film will release globally in 2025.
How A Legendary Disney Songwriter Pushed Andreas Deja To Make His Directorial Debut With ‘Mushka’
'Mushka' was little more than an idea when a lunch reunion with Richard Sherman inspired Deja to bring that concept to life.
Janice Nadeau’s ‘Harvey’: A Boy Recalls The Spring Day When His World Turned Upside Down
It's been a whirlwind year for Quebec animator Janice Nadeau since the premiere of her animated short Harvey at Clermont-Ferrand.
‘Across The Spider-Verse’ Editor Michael Andrews Explains How He Elevated The Film’s Intensity, Rhythm, And Emotion Through Editing
The editor of 'Across the Spider-Verse' dissects the film's unconventional opening sequence and its climactic train-top fight scene, among other topics.
The Multiple Lives Of ‘Ghee Happy’: A New Youtube Series With A Daring Approach To CG
Created by Oscar-nominated director Sanjay Patel, the series follows baby Hindu deities as they learn to use their powers at a divine daycare.
‘Misaligned’ Director Marta Magnuska Shares An Exclusive BTS Look At Her Oscar-Qualified Short
The 2d charcoal-drawn short is one of the year's top animated shorts and won the Golden Dove at DOK Leipzig.
2024 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Aikāne’ Directors Daniel Sousa, Dean Hamer, And Joe Wilson
Part swashbuckling adventure story part queer love story, this fantasy short earned Oscars qualification at the New Hampshire Film Festival.
From The Classroom To The Silver Screen: Discover Animation Mentor’s Student Showcase & Alumni Legacy
The world of animation is as much about storytelling as it is about technique. Animation Mentor's latest student showcase is a testament to this fact.
Europe Has A Spotty Record With Adult Animated Series. These Creators Hope to Change That
Artists from across Europe joined us to discuss the benefits and potential hurdles of producing animation for mature audiences.
100 Years Of Disney Surrealism: More Than Just Fairy Tales And Princesses
Disney may be the leading purveyor of safe, family-friendly entertainment today, but that hasn't always been the case.
Vincent Alexander’s ‘Klickbait Kat’ Is A Perfect Blend Of Old-School Animation And Contemporary Humor
Alexander's short playfully spoofs modern trends such as artificial intelligence, ASMR, influencer culture, and annoying ads.
Alberto Vázquez’s ‘Decorado’ Headlines Impressive Spanish Projects Lineup At Valencia’s Weird Market
We attended every pitch at this year's Weird Market in Valencia and picked out 10 that deserve a closer look.
View Conference 2023 Takes Flight With Italian Premieres Of ‘Migration,’ ‘Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget’
This year's conference boasts an incredible speaker lineup and several panels of the impact of AI.
Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Michèle Cournoyer
Cournoyer’s metamorphic black and white films can make viewers uncomfortable, taking them to places they know but rarely want to acknowledge.
‘Moana’ Producer Osnat Shurer Joins Baobab Studios As Co-Chief Creative Officer
Shurer will work on Baobab’s multi-platform 'Momoguro' franchise as well as Disney+ series 'Intercats' and 'Witchverse.'
Hometown Director Isabel Herguera On Premiering Her Film ‘Sultana’s Dream’ In Competition At San Sebastián
Herguera tells us how she ended up making a film about a century-old Indian story and the steps it took to get the project off the ground.
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