21 Top Film Festivals Co-Curate Online We Are One: A Global Film Festival
Free 10-day digital festival, featuring 100 films, including DreamWorks shorts and Annecy animation selections, begins May 29 on YouTube.
Wallace & Gromit Join the AR World with ‘The Big Fix Up’
Augmented reality experience from Aardman and Fictioneers consortium introduces their innovative new storytelling technology platform, using Unity tools, backed by UK government funding.
Getting the 2020 Festival Season Off to a Good Start: ANIMA, THE BRUSSELS ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL, 21 February to 1 March 2020 - Brussels, Belgium
I can always look forward to 10 days of exceptionally high-quality programming at Anima Brussels, and the 2020 edition was no exception.
WATCH: Studio Ghibli Co-founder Toshio Suzuki Shares His Favorite Films
Famed animation director Hayao Miyazaki’s producing partner reveals the studio’s future plans as well as his most memorable Ghibli film moments.
Chinese Artist Sun Xun Invites Everyone to Contribute Art to His Animated Feature
To celebrate being active in the face of the pandemic, famed painter and animator is looking for artists everywhere to participate in a special sequence within his new 90-minute film.
Curveball Media Animated Shorts Helps Raise Money for COVID-19 Research
Norwich-based studio creates animation to help The Wellcome Trust raise $8 billion for research into the coronavirus.
KEPYR Announces ‘Kindred Spirits 2020’ UNICEF Fundraiser
Running May 20 – June 20, in support of UNICEF’s COVID-19 emergency and relief campaign, organization seeks to raise $50,000 in donations from the international children’s entertainment industry.
Red Giant Introduces Lens Distortion Tool in VFX Suite 1.5
New release adds to collection of keying, tracking, cleanup, and visual effects compositing tools new feature to match any lens distortion.
‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’ Virtual Theatrical Release Coming June 12
Via virtual cinema partners, audiences can support their local arthouse cinemas from the comfort of their own homes.
Lisbon Animation Festival Launches #MONSTRAatHOME
20th anniversary edition goes online with film competition and masterclasses; passes now on sale.
Adult Swim Resurrects ‘Tuca & Bertie’ with New Season Greenlight
Lisa Hanawalt’s critically acclaimed series, dropped last year by Netflix after a single season, gets a 10-episode order.
‘Zenimation’ Animated Short Film Soundscape Compilations Now Available on Disney+
Iconic scenes from Disney classics, with enhanced audio and no dialogue or music, have been edited together into 10 shorts designed to help audiences unplug, relax and refresh.
Genius Brands to Rebrand TV Digital Platforms as ‘Kartoon Channel’
New channel coming June 15 to digital networks across Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Comcast COX, SelectTV, Dish, Sling TV, Tubi Xumo.
Global Tinker Introduces S.T.E.A.M Entertainment with ‘The Paper Girls Show’
YouTube series encourages problem solving and innovative solutions for girls ages 6-8.
This Thing of Ours Launches Digital Presence with Trio of Animated Vignettes.
New London-based animation and design studio defines itself with surreal animations exploring 3D and 2D illustrated textures and places.
Dandelooo Acquires Worldwide Distribution Rights for ‘Cubs’
Co-produced by JPL Films and Videolotion, preschool series feature sleepy baby animals using a variety of animation techniques.
How Proof’s Fully Animated Previs Helped Save the ‘The Blacklist’ Season Finale
With production shutdown due to COVID-19, the hit NBC series finished its final Season 7 episode by integrating 20+ minutes of toon-shaded animation with live-action.
NFB Names Julie Roy Director General, Creation and Innovation
Celebrated National Film Board French Animation Studio executive producer, with more than 50 productions to her credit, brings experience and risk-taking to new post.
‘The Loud House & The Casagrandes Hangin’ At Home’ Virtual Animated Special Airs May 23
Using Adobe Character Animator and voice actors recording from home, Nickelodeon creates animated half-hour special hosted by Lincoln and Ronnie Anne; ‘The Loud House SmartyPants Challenge trivia competition follows beginning May 25.
Oscar-Winning Composer Alan Menken to Score Skydance Animation’s ‘Spellbound’
Grammy Award winner Glenn Slater to write lyrics, and Grammy Award winner Chris Montan to serve as executive music producer, on Vicky Jenson’s upcoming animated feature.
‘Justice League Dark: Apokolips War’ Now Available on Digital and Blu-Ray
Warner Bros.’ culmination of seven-year, 15 animated film journey can also be purchased on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD.
Quirino Awards 2020 Moving Program Online May 25-June 27
Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards 2020 responds to COVID-19 by creating a month-long online event.
‘Trolls World Tour’ Dance Party Edition Coming to Digital June 23
Special edition includes sing-alongs, dance moves, interactive pop ups and other features; 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD coming July 7.
Annecy 2020 Reveals Work in Progress, Preview and Making Of Session Lineups
Running June 15-30, the online festival, digital market and business conference has released its list of WIP and ongoing review sessions for feature films, TV series, specials, and XR projects.
Tips on Running a Remote Animation Studio
Agora.Studio co-founders David Hubert and Jacob Gardner discuss work-for-hire dynamics and strategies for building viable remotely connected teams.
