AWN Blogs

FMX Returns to Stuttgart for In-Person 2022 Conference

Centered on the theme ‘Changing the Game,’ storied event heads back to Haus der Wirtschaft this coming May 3-5, with a virtual program following on May 6; director and producer Hasraf 'HaZ' Dullul joins as first ever program chair.

In Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Games, People, Technology, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

Pitching Blogs

SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT to ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum, December 7-11, 2021, Łódź (Poland)

We are pleased to announce that your favorite stop motion event will be held from 7 to 11 December in Lodz (Poland) and online!

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Animation workshops Blogs

Registration Opens for Workshops in the Masters' section of the ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum

Starting now, animators can register for selected workshops in the Masters' section of this year's ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum.

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academy Blogs

Anibar Animation Academy has opened the call for its 5th generation

The Animation Academy aims to provide an education program to build a new generation of animators from Kosovo, exposing young people to animated film as an art form.

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events competitive festivals Blogs

Call for Entries Krakow Film Festival 2022, 29 May to 5 June 2022

The Krakow festival is waiting for the best films from around the world.

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It’s Free! Headline News

Free VIEW Conference 2021 Registration Now Open

Renown animation, VFX, virtual production, and games conference reveals massive program of free events featuring master filmmakers and top industry professionals, including Sir Roger Deakins and the Badass Women Production Designers; event runs in person and online October 17-22 in Torino, Italy.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

VIEW Visionary Award Headline News

VIEW Conference 2021 to Honor Sir Roger Deakins

The Oscar-Winning cinematographer, best known for ‘The Shawshank Redemption,’ ‘Blade Runner 2049,’ and ‘1917’ has been named the 2021 VIEW Visionary Award recipient; a special interview with Deakins and ‘How to Trail Your Dragon’ writer, director and producer Dean DeBlois is set for October 20.

In Awards, Digital Media, Event, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All, Europe

animated film festivals Blogs

MONSTRA – The 20th Lisbon Animation Festival 21 July to 1 August 2021-Lisbon, Portugal

MONSTRA CELEBRATES ITS 20TH BIRTHDAY

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ANIMARKT Stop-Motion Forum Pitching Blogs

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 15 October is the Deadline for ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum Pitching 2021

ANIMARKT Pitching is open for projects under development

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Survey Says… Blogs

For Whom the Polls Toll

Should you be paid less by your company for working from home? (and other queries).

In Business, Jobs & Recruiting, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All

Festivals Blogs

Anifilm 2022: Submit your films and games!

ANIFILM 2022 edition will take place in Liberec, Czech Republic from May 10^th to May 15^th

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Festivals Blogs

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

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A Celebration of Life and Love ANIMATIONWorld

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

Talks You Shouldn’t Miss Headline News

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

Can You Remember the 60s? Blogs

‘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.

In 2D, Films, People, Reviews | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All

events competitive festivals Blogs

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

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#animation #festival #animationfestival #cartoons #art #3D #2D Blogs

ANIMAKOM - 28 June – 04 July 2021 Bilbao, Spain

Each year AnimaKom in Bilbao is the place to see the best of Basque animation

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The CG World Gathers in Turin Headline News

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

Business Blogs

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

events competitive festivals Blogs

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.

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Conferences Headline News

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

content Blogs

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

events competitive festivals Blogs

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.

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Fun in the Italian Sun! ANIMATIONWorld

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.