AWN Blogs
Digitally Restored Peter Pan on Blu-ray Soars to New Heights
A digitally restored and remastered Peter Pan is a must for any animation collector and fan of great family entertainment.
Check Out Exclusive AWN Interviews With All 5 Short Film Nominees
Gain insight into each of the Oscar-nominated animated shorts directors in these exclusive interviews on AWN.com.
Oscar® Tour 2013 Day 2 at PDI/DreamWorks
The main subject of discussion is Mr. Peabody and Sherman. The story of the sophisticated dog genius and his adopted boy companion spans back to the 50’s, originally part of the Rocky and Bullwinkle animated series.
Oscar® Tour 2013 Kicks Off at Electronic Arts
Day 1 of the Northern California leg of the AWN Oscar® Showcase Tour begins in San Francisco. First stop - Electronic Arts.
Profile: Cackleberries Animator Gemma Reeks-Coad
A Cintiq-driven university experience helps an animator find footing in a cartoon education company.
Perry’s Previews: 2013 Oscar Animation Shorts Review, Director Interviews & Prediction
2012 was an amazing year for animation short films. This year’s Oscar nominees share one thing in common: they are all silent films, each demonstrating the power of pure storytelling with only visuals and music! The nominees are: “Paperman”, “Fresh Guacamole”, “Maggie Simpson in the Longest Daycare,” “Head over Heels,” and “Adam and Dog.”
The Promised Land: Part 4
Israel's demand for its neighbors’ recognition of its right to existence as an independent state is essential. Which country would not seek it or fight for it, if need to? But there is another facet to this, one which came to my focus while there, Israel's right to existence as the Jewish state. This is an all together other, vastly more complex an issue.
Pussy Chase
Remember that time when demon pusses chased you down the highway? Me neither. Trunk Animation does. They do it well.
Making 'Havoc': A Stop-Motion Sci-Fi Epic
I've launched a Kickstarter campaign for my latest project, a stop-motion sci-fi action adventure and I need your help!
10 MAXIMS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SCREENPLAY
If you’re a writer who wants to improve the quality of your story, or a producer who wants your film to have the best possible chance at the box office, I've got 10 writing maxims for you that will maximize your chances of success...
A Lean, Smart and Agile FMX 2013 Announces Conference Highlights
Starting April 26, this year's FMX 2013 has put together yet another stellar lineup of speakers and sessions.
The 5th Xiamen Cyber Sousa Animation Festival, 26 through 29 October, 2012 - Xiamen, China
My visit to the 5thXiamen Cyber Sousa Animation Festival in Xiamen, China was in marked contrast to my visit to Changchun, China six weeks before. Changchun is located in the far North East of China near to the South Korean and Mongolian borders and although the weather had not turned cold yet the heavy coats and boots in the department stores foretold what was to come soon.
Xiamen is situated on the South-eastern coast of China on the Taiwan Strait which gives it a beautiful tropical climate with lush flowers and foliage. The most marked difference between the two events was the much more relaxed pace of the Xiamen festival. Although there was an array of events, there were very few that we were required to attend, so I could choose what was most interesting to me.
Comamation = HURRAY!
I've never been in a coma..not sure if animator, Nils Knoblich has been in a coma but he made a video for a band named Coma.
Last Call for Entries: 4th GOLDEN KUKER, SOFIA INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FILM FESTIVAL - 7 to 12 May 2013 SOFIA, BULGARIA
Dear filmmakers, producers, students and distributors,
Now is your chance to submit your animated films for the 4th GOLDEN KUKER – SOFIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL!
will be held from May 7 to 12, 2013 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
You are kindly invited to participate in our festival’s competition this year with your animation films produced after 1st January 2011!
Take The “Four C” Challenge
When it comes to figuring out what makes sense for you in how you handle your career, there are a few basic principles that might help.
The Promised Land: Part 3
To join all of the walls of the past, a yet another, vast and enormously tall wall, has recently been constructed by Israel to protect itself against terrorist attacks and suicidal bombers.
An Electrifying 'Frankenweenie' DVD Release
The just released DVD set of Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie should be afforded a spot in the collection of any animation fan as well as any serious student of the medium
ANIMATED COM AWARD 2013
20th Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film
The award ceremony will take place on April 26, 2013 in the Mercedes-Benz Museum Stuttgart.
again – aiming at the myth of the „Silver Arrow“. All interested national and international filmmakers – students from film and animation schools as well as young companies – are invited to animate the famous German Grand Prix racing cars of the 30s and 50s in a personal and innovative way.
Information on the terms and conditions, the competition categories and the awards you will find here:
www.itfs.de/en/home/competitions/animated-com-award/.