Snapchat Looking for New Animated Comedies
Pitches now being accepted for unique vertically formatted mobile series; up to 10 artists will be chosen to create 10-episode shows.
Zack Snyder and Netflix to Create Anime Series Based on Norse Mythology
WildBrain and Headstart Become ‘BFFs’
Studio Ghibli Fest 2019 Continues With ‘Kiki’s Delivery Service: 30th Anniversary’
Fathom Events brings the timeless story of a young girl finding her way in the world to the big screens on July 28, 29 and 31.
SPP 2019: Asian Animation Business Leaders Converge on Seoul
Now in its 19th year, the 3-day conference set for next week brings together buyers, sellers, financiers and lovers of animated entertainment from all over the world.
Shout! Factory Acquires Bill Plympton Library
The multi-platform media company will begin launching Plympton titles on various platforms later in 2019.
‘Animation Next’ Shorts Showcase Gets Theatrical Release
Selection of the best films from the GLAS Animation Festival will hit select U.S. theatres this coming Fall.
Netflix and King Features Teaming on ‘The Cuphead Show!’
New series is based on Studio MDHR video game and will feature animation inspired by 1930s Fleischer cartoons.
Call for Entries: 3rd FUPiTOONS FESTiVAL 2019
Africa's first animated short film festival, coming this November as part of DISCOP Johannesburg, is looking for kids’ content; submission deadline is September 1.
Ottawa Animation Festival Launches Pitch This! Competition
Two finalists will present their projects to over 350 industry buyers and financiers; winner to receive $5,000 cash and other prizes.
CINANIMA Extends Submissions Deadline to July 17
Don’t miss your chance to participate in this year’s celebration of animation in cinema – submit your film today!
DISCOP Abidjan Animation du Monde 2020 Winners Announced
Three projects chosen from 2nd leg of competition; submissions due July 12 for the third competition leg taking place at upcoming Accra Animation Film Festival.
Halon Entertainment is Hiring: Senior Animators and a Production Coordinator
Studio’s Santa Monica headquarters has a number of job openings, including Previs/Postvis and Unreal Game Engine Artists, and is currently looking for talent to join their industry leading visualization services team.
DHX Media Promotes Stephanie Betts to Vice President, Content
SIGGRAPH ASIA 2019'S CAF Deadline Coming Soon!
The Computer Animation Festival’s submission deadline for work showcasing CG animation and visual effects is July 15.
SIGGRAPH 2019 Announces Real-Time Live! and Games Program Lineup
Conference will tackle facial animation, AI, ethics in games as well as showcase the future of real-time production.
MONDO’s New Animated Series ‘The Alien Guide to Earth’ Premieres on VRV
Former Onion writer Chris Karwowski’s 10-episode set of satirical 90-second shorts, co-created with studio behind YouTube series ‘Speedrun,’ will run every Tuesday through August.
Disney’s D23 Expo 2019 Coming to Anaheim, August 23 – 25
Walt Disney Animation and Pixar to share never-before-seen footage, details, and experiences at the ultimate Disney fan event.
GKIDS Acquires North America Rights to ‘Marona's Fantastic Tale’
Anca Damian’s film, about an ordinary dog’s extraordinary life, premiered last month at the Annecy Festival.
Alaska Air Unveils ‘Toy Story 4’ Themed Aircraft
Group of 250 Filmmakers Formally Protests NFB Commissioner Claude Joli-Coeur
NFB/ONF Creation issues formal denouncement of the commissioner, decrying as misleading his recent comments on production funding budgets.
ANIMA KOM FEST 3 - Bilbao International Community Festival 2-8 April 2019 Bilbao, Spain - ANIMA KOM HONORS WOMEN IN ANIMATION
Fresh Takes: The Stylized Vision of Giovanni Bucci’s ‘Disobey’ and ‘Sugar’
In his latest projects, the LA-based Dutch-Italian director and musician integrates edgy design, provocative imagery and pulsating sound to produce two viscerally intense and distinct music videos.
Last Call for Submissions to New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival
Short film submissions due by June 30, features by July 31, for 6th edition of Japanese festival, being held November 1-4, 2019.
Carl Jones and Brian Ash Skewer Hip-Hop and Kids’ Cartoons in ‘Sugar and Toys’
Fuse TV’s new series, a late-night, live-action / animated parody from the ‘Black Dynamite’ and ‘The Boondocks’ producers, is a savagely funny social commentary mashup on hip-hop culture and Saturday morning cartoons.