AWN Blogs
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Half Wet'
Sophie Koko Gate takes us quickly behind the scenes of her 2014 student film, 'Half Wet', which delves into aging, mortality, a failing relationship and, perhaps, a banana.
I Have a Question Veljko Popović
Veljko Popović - the inspiration for this ingenious interview series - takes a break from touring his nifty new film, 'Cyclists', to tackle some serious questions about existence.
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Things Don't Fit'
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Heart Chakra'
Angela Stempel talks about the making of her acclaimed graduation comedy, 'Heart Chakra' (2017) a comic take on the world of crystals and all things 'new age'.
Call for Entries for Cinanima Intenationa lAnimation Festival's 42nd Edition
This year is Cinanima's 42nd anniversary and we are very delighted to announce that entries are open for the 2018 Edition. CINANIMA is an OSCAR® qualifying Festival!
I Have a Question Kaspar Jancis
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Sillon 672'
An exploration of the sensually seductive grooves of Bastian Dupriez's abstract short film, 'Sillon 672' (2014), spiced with a dash of Jerry Lee Lewis.
Review: ‘Hunter x Hunter: Phantom Rouge’
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Symphony No. 42'
I Have a Question Patrick Doyon
In which Chris Robinson asks animation professionals profoundly inane questions about the inner workings of their existence. Today's guest is 2012 Oscar nominee ('Sunday') and illustrator of really good Quebec beers, Patrick Doyon.
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'AOS'
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Plug & Play'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: Michael Frei offers up a riveting and impassioned commentary on the creation of his award-winning film/game, 'Plug & Play' (2013)
I Have a Question George Griffin
In which Chris Robinson asks animation professionals profoundly inane questions about the inner workings of their existence. Today's guests is the legendary American indie animator and writer, George Griffin.
KROK International Animated Film Festival 2018 - Call for entries and Itinerary
KROK festival 2018 is now accepting films for the selection. The deadline for submitting films is June 10th, 2018.
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: "City Paradise'
Every Wednesday, Chris Robinson takes a look at short animation films. Today: Gaëlle Denis' marvellous portrait of a newcomer in a strange world, 'City Paradise' (2004)
From Megasaki City to NYC: ‘Isle of Dogs’ Takes Manhattan
AWN’s resident “Miscweant” has a dog day afternoon with the voice, writing and directing talent behind the new stop-motion animated feature from Wes Anderson.
THE SECRET TO DEVELOPING STORY BEATS
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Beneath the Air'
Every Wednesday, Chris Robinson takes a look at short animation films. Today, Jesi Jordan's spellbinding hand-drawn video, 'Beneath the Air (2014)'
Review: A Tale of Two Dogtoons - ‘Isle of Dogs’ and 'Lady and the Tramp’
More than 60 years separate these animated films featuring Wes Anderson and Walt Disney’s very different takes on man’s best friend.
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'The Shirley Temple'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: Daniela Sherer talks about her short film, 'The Shirley Temple' (2013)
I Have a Question Sawako Kabuki
In which Chris Robinson asks animation professionals profoundly inane questions about the inner workings of their existence. Today's guests is Sawoko Kabuki, whose work is being screened at the 2018 GLAS Animation festival this week.
China's Changing Game
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Cine Blatz'
Every Wednesday, Chris Robinson takes a look at short animation films. Today: Jeff Keen's mindshuffling 1967 collage film, 'Cineblatz'