TRAILER: ‘Another Day Of Life’ Takes Animation To New Places
Based on the true life adventures of a Polish journalist, “Another Day of Life” uses animation to tell a tough story.
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New Europe Snags Worldwide Sales Rights To ‘This Magnificent Cake!’ (EXCLUSIVE)
The highly-anticipated stop-motion film from “Oh Willy…” directors Emma de Swaef and Marc Roels will premiere at Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight.
Cannes 2018: Four Animated Shorts Selected For Competition
This year, Polish filmmaker Marta Pajek is the only animation filmmaker in contention for Canne’s Short Film Palme d’or.
‘Loving Vincent’ Wins European Film Award For Best Animated Feature
The oil-painted feature “Loving Vincent” comes out on top at the European Film Awards.
From Mexico To Germany, Polish Artists Are Playing A Key Role In Global Animation Productions
Learn how Poland’s stop motion animation masters are making a big impact around the globe.
‘The Unconquered’ by Michał Misiński
An animated film that shows the fight of Poles for freedom, from the first day of World War II to the fall of communism in 1989.
‘Loving Vincent’: 6 Facts About The First Oil Painted Animated Feature
The directors of “Loving Vincent” share details about the unique production techniques used to create their new feature.
Platige Image Releases Teaser For New Feature ‘Fatima’
We’ve got a first-look at a promising feature from a top Polish animation studio.
‘Loop’ by Michal Socha
Never ending loops of people seeking to be ideal.
First Look: ILM Artist Greg Jonkajtys Is Developing A ‘Teddy Floppy Ear’ Feature
Visual effects veteran Greg Jonkajtys is giving a high-tech upgrade to a classic Polish children’s property.
Polish Animators Tease ‘Privisa,’ A Fantasy Animated Feature
The concept trailer for the project was presented last month at Cartoon Movie.
‘Baths’ by Tomek Ducki
Two elderly swimmers meet at the baths for their ritual swimming. This time they are diving deeper than usual.
‘Hipopotamy’ by Piotr Dumała (NSFW)
A few naked women and children are bathing in a river. They are being secretly observed by a group of men, who, at one point decide to approach them…
Polish Animator Michal Socha Creates The Most Creative ‘Simpsons’ Opening Yet
Following Sylvain Chomet’s first-class “Simpsons” opening, I didn’t expect any animator to top it creatively—and certainly not so soon after. I’ve never been happier to be wrong.
“Another Day of Life” Will Not Be Your Typical Animated Feature
Polish CG/VFX studio Platige Image, producer of acclaimed shorts such as Paths of Hate, Fallen Art, and The Cathedral, is currently in …
Weekend Groove: Music Videos from Poland, US, The Netherlands, and UK
Our semi-regular roundup of interesting, creative and original animated music videos. Music video for Alphabets Heaven. Music video …
Prepare Yourself For This Trippy, Incredible Piece of Polish Animation
Starting with its title—Dziwne dziwy, czyli… Baśń o Korsarzu Palemonie—this Polish film is nearly impossible to explain. As soon …
Weekend Groove: Music Videos from Poland, US, UK, and Australia
The weekend is almost over, but it’s not too late to check out these quality animated music videos that have recently come to my …
An Exhibit About Cameraless Animator Julian Antonisz
The Zachęta National Gallery of Art in Warsaw, Poland, is presenting a retrospective of Polish animator Julian Antonisz (1941-1987), who …
“Chick” by Michal Socha
One of my favorite student films from a few years back — 2008, to be exact — has finally appeared on-line: Michal Socha’s Chick (Laska) …
TUESDAY NIGHT in LA: “Chronopolis” at the Cinefamily
This month my monthly screening at the Cinefamily (at the Silent Movie Theatre in Hollywood) is a tribute to the Phantasmagoric Films of …
Heart of Refuge by Piotr Kamler
Polish animator Piotr Kamler (b. 1936) won the Grand Pix at Annecy in 1975 for his film Le Pas, but I’ve chosen to display an earlier …
“How A Sausage Dog Works” (1971) by Julian Antonisz
I recently stumbled upon the work of Polish director Julian Antonisz (1941-1987), a previously unknown (to me) master of the camera-less …