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Mamoru Hosoda On ‘Scarlet’s’ Shakespearean Roots And Developing A New Hybrid Pipeline
Hosoda breaks down Studio Chizu’s evolving CG pipeline, artistic influences, and the creative risks behind his most ambitious film yet.
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‘Dog Alone’: A Deeply Personal Short From BAP, One Of Portugal’s Most Distinctive Animation Studios
An interview with director Marta Reis Andrade exploring BAP Studio’s hybrid documentary style, family voices, memory, and magical realism.
Traditional Financing Be Damned: Jorge Gutiérrez Courts Partners By Releasing The Full 40-Minute ‘El Guapo Vs. The Narco Vampires’ Animatic Online
The creator sidesteps studios by releasing a raw, adult-aimed animatic online, signaling a growing shift toward creator-led, independent animation.
‘There Are As Many Hells As There Are Evil Minds’: Isamu Imamake On Animating The Afterlife In ‘Dragon Heart’ (EXCLUSIVE BTS)
Isamu Imamake discusses character design, depictions of Hell and Shambhala, and blending hand-drawn and CG animation in his latest feature.
‘What We Create Gives Balance To The Industry’: Producer And Studio 4°C Co-Founder Eiko Tanaka On Maintaining The Company’s Creative Spirit
The veteran producer discusses cultural ambition, original filmmaking, and how Studio 4°C navigates an anime industry driven by IP and scale.
Disney Invests $1B In OpenAI, Studio Assets Heading To Sora, ChatGPT
More than 200 characters from Disney's portfolio will be available to users of the video-generating platform Sora and image-generating portion of ChatGPT.
‘If You Were Into Freak Jazz, You’d Know’: Director Julian Glander Breaks Down A Key Scene From ‘Boys Go To Jupiter’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Director Julian Glander unpacks the visual design, storytelling choices, and Blender DIY animation methods behind a defining scene in 'Boys Go to Jupiter.'
SVA’s Computer Arts Community Shines At SIGGRAPH 2025
SVA’s MFA Computer Arts program made a strong impact at SIGGRAPH 2025, with student volunteers, alumni, and faculty contributing throughout the conference.
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘I Died In Irpin’ Director Anastasiia Falileieva
Ukrainian director Anastasiia Falileieva discusses 'I Died in Irpin,' her autobiographical documentary short on war, trauma, and resilience.
Computer Animation Before ‘Toy Story’: The Wild, Brilliant Experiments That Built CGI Animation
Explore the groundbreaking experiments and innovations in computer animation that paved the way for Pixar’s 'Toy Story,' released 30 years ago this weekend.
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘The Wolf’ Director Theodore Ushev
Ushev’s 'The Wolf' is a stark, painterly short that delves into the primal tension between man and nature in a frozen, impressionistic wilderness.
The Making Of Natalia Mirzoyan’s ‘Winter In March,’ An Oscar-Qualified Short Telling A Personal Story Of Resistance
'Winter in March' is a handcrafted film that uses soft materials to explore difficult, often painful subjects following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Pow!’ Director Joey Clift
'Pow!' blends three animation styles: 16-bit pixel art, hand-drawn 2D digital watercolor, and a unique sequence inspired by Plains ledger art.
Kojima’s Growing Animation Slate: ‘Isolations,’ Death Stranding’s Third Spinoff, Heads To Disney+
Kojima Productions unveils 'Death Stranding Isolations' for Disney+, the franchise’s second animated spinoff after September’s 'Mosquito' reveal.
‘You Do Art Because Nothing Else Makes Sense’: Nikita Diakur’s Fredrikstad Masterclass
At Fredrikstad Animation Festival, indie filmmaker Nikita Diakur shared how chaos, humor, and connection drive his one-of-a-kind creative process.
When Animation Work Slowed, ‘Animaniacs’ Showrunner Gabe Swarr Built His Own Game Studio
Swarr says more animators should try game creation: “The tools and communities are here; it’s never been more accessible.”
Hyundai’s ‘Japanese Drift Master’ Promo Shifts Gears With Bold Manga-Style Animation
Animator James Martin brings manga-inspired energy to Hyundai’s 'Japanese Drift Master' promo with bold, high-speed 2D animation.
Netflix, Sony Want ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel Ready By 2029
Bloomberg reports that Netflix and Sony plan a 2029 release date for their 'KPop Demon Hunters' sequel reuniting the musical hit’s directors.
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘On Weary Wings Go By’ Director Anu-Laura Tuttelberg
DOK Leipzig winner 'On Weary Wings Go By' is a 16mm stop-motion poem about the Nordic winter, where porcelain beings wander through fading light.
‘Little Amélie’ Co-Director Liane-Cho Han Developing Animated Series Based On ‘Earth’s Children’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Veteran animator Liane-Cho Han launches his next 2D project, an animated series adaptation of Jean M. Auel’s classic saga 'Earth’s Children.'
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