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Krumble TV Krumble TV
Interviews

KrumbleTV Creator On Making Animated Films With Metahuman Creator

Using his unique production methods, the self-taught Russia-born, Texas-based animator is able to produce an entire animated short in one workday.

By Joe Fordham | 3 months ago

Stampfer Dreams Stampfer Dreams
Experimental

Unconventional Historical And Experimental Themes Enliven Thomas Renoldner’s Short ‘Stampfer Dreams’

A new animated short delves into the life and work of one of the earliest practitioners of animated images.

By Chris Robinson | 4 months ago

Across My Jaw
Cartoon Brew Pick

‘Across My Jaw’ Music Video Is An Audiovisual Feast For The Senses

Through a mix of drawn animation and physical objects, the visuals echo the surreal style of Ralph Bakshi and the dreamlike aesthetic of ‘Fantastic Planet.’

By Chris Robinson | 5 months ago

Hai Yorokonde
Cartoon Brew Pick

Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Hai Yorokonde’ by Kazuya Kanehisa

In just under three months the retro-style music video ‘Hai Yorokonde’ has amassed over 67 million views.

By Chris Robinson | 9 months ago

Porcelain War
Documentary

Fragile Figures: BluBlu Studios On The Haunting Animated Vignettes Of ‘Porcelain War’ Documentary

A new documentary found a unique way to bring life to its ceramic subject matter through a mixed-media animation approach.

By Joe Fordham | 10 months ago

Slow Light
Cartoon Brew Pick

‘Slow Light,’ A Potent Story About The Dangers Of Living In The Past

The film is directed by the Polish duo Katarzyna Kijek and Przemysław Adamski.

By Chris Robinson | 10 months ago

Jesús Pérez Irigoyen dome animation for Cosmonaute
Interactive

In The Dome: Mexican Filmmaker Jesús Pérez Irigoyen Discusses His Adventures In Immersive VR And Dome Animation

Pérez Irigoyen’s company Dessignare has found success with unconventional screen formats for animation in planetarium venues and virtual reality.

By Joe Fordham | 11 months ago

Ink
Cartoon Brew Pick

A Deep Dive Into 3D Animation Production With ‘Ink’ Directors Joost Van Den Bosch And Erik Verkerk

A 2d version of the charming aquatic short ‘Ink’ is now available online.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

Alan the Infinite
Cartoon Brew Pick

If Aardman Made ‘The Office,’ It Would Probably Look A Lot Like Michael Please And Dan Ojari’s Latest Short, ‘Alan The Infinite’

The Oscar-nominated ‘Robin Robin’ directors joined us to share behind-the-scenes stories and artwork from their indie project.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

Emicida "Acabou, mas tem..."
CGI

Pedro Conti’s Stop-Motion-Inspired CG Is A Perfect Fit For The ‘Acabou, Mas Tem…’ Music Video

Clockwork toy characters and sets experience chaos mirroring the song’s unsettled narrative.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

I'm Hip
Awards

Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director John Musker Shares His Favorite Shot From ‘I’m Hip’ (Exclusive)

In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year’s Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.

By Jamie Lang | 1 year ago

I'm Hip
Interviews

‘Aladdin,’ ‘Moana’ Director John Musker Goes Indie With Annecy-Debuting Short ‘I’m Hip’

He’s directed some of Disney’s most beloved films of the modern era, but making I’m Hip required John Musker to do something he hadn’t done regularly in the last 40 years: animate.

By Aubry Mintz | 2 years ago

Air Jordan 'Become Legend'
Interviews

This Air Jordan Spec Ad Is Better Than Almost Any Real Nike Commercial

Director Michael Emry teamed with U.K. visual artist Troy Browne to put together the vibrant spot.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

'Hand,' Tsz-wing Ho
Cartoon Brew Pick

Tsz-wing Ho’s Student Short ‘Hand’ Is A Gripping Musical Trip

After screening at dozens of festivals, ‘Hand’ is now available to stream.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Glimpses by Emanuele Kabu
Cartoon Brew Pick

‘Glimpses’ Is An Abstract Postcard Of Places Both Real And Imagined

Emanuele Kabu’s new short is made digitally on paper. We asked him how that’s possible.

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

Slow Light short film
Shorts

Kijek/Adamski Drop Trailer For Stop-Motion/2D Short ‘Slow Light’ – Exclusive

“Slow Light” employs paper cut-out stop-motion and b&w hand-drawn animation to differentiate between overlapping timelines.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Pear Cider and Cigarettes
Cartoon Brew Pick

Robert Valley’s Epic Short ‘Pear Cider And Cigarettes’ Is Now Free Online

Based on a true story, Valley’s short was nominated for the Oscar in 2017.

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

Kandittund
Cartoon Brew Pick

Adithi Krishnadas’ ‘Kandittund!’ Brings Indian Folklore To Life With Fun & Stylish 2D Animation

Introducing the world of the illustrious Mr. Panicker and his tall tales.

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

Leviathan
Cartoon Brew Pick

Cartoon Brew Pick: ‘Leviathan’ By Nick Cross

That which is above is like that which is below, and that which is below is like that which is above.

By Amid Amidi | 3 years ago

Royals Next Door
Series

Tools Of The Trade: Every Animation Tool Used On The Upcoming Series ‘Royals Next Door’

A producer explains how they built a pipeline for the upcoming hybrid series “Royals Next Door.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 years ago

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