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Stéphanie Clément Blends Beauty And Dread In Oscar-Nominated ‘Pachyderme’

Clément's 2023 short is a haunting tale of childhood trauma told through vivid CG and quiet horror.

Classic

Director Dave McKean Reflects On ‘MirrorMask’ At 20: ‘It’s A Strange Mix Of Elements’

“I wasn’t aiming for realism,” says "MirrorMask" director Dave McKean. “CG can go anywhere and be anything, [but] so much of it is just trying to be photoreal, and that seems a very narrow target."

Feature Film

The Directors Of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Discuss The Unexpected Challenges Of Making An Animated K-Pop Film

"The ultimate challenge," said co-director Chris Appelhans, "is that pop music, above all, needs to be a bop and it needs to be hooky, and it needs to be irresistible."

Business

AI Animation Tech Startup Cheehoo, Backed By Netflix Head Of Film Dan Lin, Raises $10 Million

The company wants to make the process of creating animation less expensive and complex.

Feature Film

‘Lesbian Space Princess’ Directors: “We Wanted To Make Something For All The ‘Little Gay Nerds’ Out There”

Australian directors Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese made their Berlin-premiering feature film for just $600,000.

Documentary

From Teeny Little Super Guys To Animated Dogs: Paul Fierlinger Dies At 89

Fierlinger carved out a singular path in animation — one marked by a distinct visual voice, a relentless work ethic, and a deep emotional honesty.

Interviews

The Creator Of ‘Courage The Cowardly Dog’ Dissects His New Comedic Horror Short ‘Howl If You Love Me’

John Dilworth analyzes the inspiration and creative processes of his short werewolf comedy 'Howl If You Love Me.'

Interviews

Iconic Children’s Show ‘Pocoyo’ Has A New Owner — And A New AI-Powered Production Pipeline

Sixte de Vauplane, co-founder of Animaj, explains his new technology and how animation can benefit from new generative AI pipelines that serve artists.

Classic

Picha Against All Odds : New Documentary Sheds Light On Belgian Animation Satirical Legend

Belgian filmmaker Luc Jabon speaks with Cartoon Brew about unearthing Picha's legacy and recontextualizing the work of this European pioneer of adult animation.

Feature Film

‘Hola Frida’ Introduces A New Generation To An Iconic Mexican Artist (Exclusive Trailer)

Directors André Kadi and Karine Vézina spoke with Cartoon Brew about their new animated feature that explores the life and work of Frida Kahlo.

Awards

‘In The Shadow Of The Cypress’ Filmmakers Can’t Leave Iran, Which Hurts Their Oscar Chances

Campaigning is an important part of the Oscars for filmmakers, but it requires being able to come to Los Angeles.

Feature Film

Innocence And Truth: How Wētā FX Animated A Key Scene In ‘Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’

Watch a video with behind-the-scenes footage from the production of the film.

Interviews

‘Common Side Effects’ Creators Joe Bennett And Steve Hely On Bringing Their Quirky Thriller To Adult Swim

The groundbreaking adult animated series premieres this Sunday.

Business

Could 2025 Be The Year That Norwegian Animation Breaks Out On The Global Scene?

With over a half-dozen Norwegian animated features set to release in 2025, the country's animation industry is starting to emerge as a European force.

Awards

2025 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘The Queen’s Flowers’ Director Ciara Lacy

As a magical take on a true story, 'The Queen’s Flowers' is a vibrant animated short adventure aimed at children’s audiences that follows Emma, a Native Hawaiian girl in 1915 Honolulu.

Awards

2025 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Oren’s Way’ Director Keika Lee

"You don't need to change yourself in order to change the world; you just have to be yourself," says director Keika Lee about the idea behind her Oscar-qualified short 'Oren's Way.'