Anifilm 2022: Submit your films and games!
ANIFILM 2022 edition will take place in Liberec, Czech Republic from May 10th to May 15th
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2021 Sardinia Film Festival - Deadline For Entries September 10
The selections for the XVI EDITION of the Sardinia Film Festival Award are open, with a fresh look
Re-VIEW: ‘Vivo’ – the Magic of the Mambo
Fueled by a cascade of original Lin-Manuel Miranda songs, Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix’s animated musical adventure is a celebration of life and love powered by energetic music and dance.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, Music and Sound, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
VIEW Conference 2021 Welcomes Aardman’s ‘Robin Robin’ Creative Team
Special panel guests, writers/directors Dan Ojari and Mikey Please, executive producer Sarah Cox, and studio co-founder and creative director Peter Lord, will discuss their upcoming Netflix stop-motion musical special, starring Gillian Anderson, Richard E Grant, Bronte Carmichael and Adeel Akhtar, debuting November 24.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Geographic Region: All
‘Cryptozoo’ Review: Bakus & Gorgons & Satyrs – Oh My!
AWN’s Miscweant examines Dash Shaw’s new animated feature film, set in ‘surreal’ 1967, about an activist group trying to protect supernatural cryptids from amoral government agents.
FIKE 2021 – Évora International Short Film Festival: 20th to the 25th of September 2021
FIKE 2021 – Évora International Short Film Festival, in Portugal - 20 to 25 September 2021
ANIMAKOM - 28 June – 04 July 2021 Bilbao, Spain
Each year AnimaKom in Bilbao is the place to see the best of Basque animation
VIEW Conference 2021 Reveals New Speakers
Kirk DeMicco, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, Tim Miller, and Everett Downing Jr. join growing list of industry leaders and experts who will lead a variety of sessions at Italy’s premiere animation, VFX and CG conference, taking place online and in-person October 17-22; early bird tickets are now on sale.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
Blame Canada... and COVID
Why is Disney opening their new production studio in Vancouver? Look around you.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: North America
ANIMAFEST ZAGREB 7- &12 June2021 Zagreb, Croatia
Animafest is always a special treat because I enjoy the programming and Zagreb is one of my favorite cities.
VIEW Conference 2021 Reveals Stellar Speaker Lineup
Confirmed presenters include Tom McGrath, director of ‘The Boss Baby: Family Business;’ ‘The Willoughbys’ director Kris Pearn; and legendary animator and VFX supervisor Phil Tippett; conference runs October 17-22 in Turin, Italy and online.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
Real-time Story Development
If we were to devise a visual story development process from scratch, what would it be?
In 2D, 3D, Art, Business, CG, Digital Media, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Television, AR/VR/XR, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
12th GOLDEN KUKER INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL AND CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS 26-30 May 2021 Sofia, Bulgaria
The Golden Kuker Festival combines the best of Bulgarian animation with films from throughout the world.
Re-VIEW: The Fabulous Journey of ‘Luca’
Enrico Casarosa’s heartwarming story of a shy young sea monster, whose insatiable curiosity helps him discover the magic in the everyday, is as complex as the ocean is deep.
In 3D, Art, CG, Digital Media, Films, Music and Sound, People, Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Geographic Region: All
Next PreVIEW Set: A Conversation with Director Brenda Chapman
Join the director of ‘The Prince of Egypt’ and ‘Brave’ in a free July 2 online discussion with ASIFA-Hollywood executive director Frank Gladstone.
In 2D, 3D, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Call for Animation Golden Kuker: deadline Feb 28, 2022
Call for Animation for the Golden Kuker Festival - submissions open until 28 February, 2022
INTERNATIONAL TRICKFILM FESTIVAL (ITFS) ONLINE and FMX ONLINE 4-9 May 2021, Stuttgart, Germany
Last year ITFS was one of the first festivals to go totally online. With a year to perfect the system the 2021 edition worked seemingly flawlessly to the home viewer.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, People, Post-production, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight, Sprockets | Special Events: FMX, ITFS | Geographic Region: All
Re-VIEW: Love, Death, Robots + Revelation
Volume 2 of Netflix’s ‘Love, Death + Robots’ animated anthology challenges us to see reality through new eyes, encouraging us to be curious and reflect on the intimate connection between beauty and death, and what it means to be human.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Blossoming at Annecy
‘Hidden in the Peach Blossom Garden’ represents Taiwan at Annecy 2021.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, Headline News | Blogs: Reality Bites | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All, Asia
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Animae Caribe Animation & Digital Media International Animation Festival June 1st 2021
Animation submissions and projects are now being accepted for Animae Caribe Animation & Digital Media International Animation Festival. The competition’s entry deadline is August 31st, 2021
Next PreVIEW Set: A Conversation with ‘Luca’ Director Enrico Casarosa
Join a conversation with the director and creative team behind Disney and Pixar’s upcoming animated feature; the free June 21 event is offered in partnership with OGR and Pixar Animation Studios.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, People, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Geographic Region: All, Europe
9th CEE ANIMATION FORUM ONLINE April 26 – 29 and May 4-6, 2021
This year CEE online was spread over two weeks. 26 – 29 April was devoted to the pitching competition while the industry events were on 4 – 6 May.
Announcing: Animation Competition by Anima Syros and Blue Star Ferries
Announcing the Anima Syros/Blue Star Ferries Animation Competition; Three prizes, €2500 first prize!
Call for Entries - TOFUZI 2021, 25-30 October 2021 in za\Batumi, Georgia - Deadline 31 July, 2021
Call for Entries - TOFUZI 2021, 25-30 October 2021 in za\Batumi, Georgia - Deadline 31 July, 2021
Re-VIEW: ‘The Mitchells vs. The Machines’ - Using Art to Save the World
Knowing ourselves and understanding reality through art, where we often express our weirdness, is what gives all of us ordinary people our superpowers.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Geographic Region: All
