Animation plus sun, samba and caipirinha equals Anima Mundi. After a decade of exposing Brazil to the world's best animation and stars, Anima Mundi isn't slowing down, and even if it wanted to…it doesn't look like the locals would stand for it.

Another successful Cinanima Festival was underscored by the pending closure of Portugal's new Casa de Animação, a cultural institution initiated by Abi Feijò and a small team of enthusiasts.

Jon Hofferman reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: The Affectionate Punch by Thor Adam Goodall, Les Chasseurs de Poissons (The Fish Hunters) by Rosana Liera, The Dark Side of the Morning by Erik Rosenlund, Dog by Suzie Templeton, and From the 104th Floor by Serguei Bassine. Includes QuickTime movie clips!

This year's NATPE, held in New Orleans, was down in attendance and exhibitors. Many distributors who did come, opted to hold court in hotel suites instead of mingling with the crowds on the floor. Photo credit: Heather Parlato.

Joan Kim captures the flavor of the Ottawa International Animation Festival 2002 in pictures and quotes.

Jon Hofferman reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Le foto dello scandalo/Shame's Photos by Daniele Lunghini, Home Road Movies by Robert Bradbrook, Pasta for War by Zach Schläppi, Populi by David Russo and The Velvet Tigress by Jen Sachs. Includes QuickTime movie clips!

John Bullivant reports on Europe's 2002 Cartoon Forum, covering the hot properties and some issues that should be addressed for the future.

Annick Teninge looks into the two seemingly disparate genres that come together during Germany's Leipzig Festival.

Maureen Furniss reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: Hessi James by Johannes Weiland, Tomek Baginski's The Cathedral, The Lark by Gil Kenan, Passing Moments by Don Phillips, and Slava Ushakov's Orange. Includes QuickTime movie clips!

Maureen Furniss reviews five short films fresh from the festival circuit: The Mosquito and the Horse by Mikk Rand, Michael Overbeck's Tongues and Taxis, It’s Alive! by Terry Ziegelman and Paul George, Caged by Ashley Hoffman and Dan Blank's Shadowplay. Includes QuickTime movie clips!