Short Films

SVA Launches 24th Annual Dusty Fest

Posted In | News Categories: Education and Training, Events, People, Places, Short Films | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Education and Training, Events, People, Places, Short Films
The School of Visual Arts announces the 24th Annual Dusty Film & Animation Festival, a four-day event that will showcase more than 100 films and animations from thesis students graduating this spring.

NYICFF 2013 Winners Announced

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Animated feature “Ernest & Celestine” wins the Grand Prize at the 2013 New York International Children’s Film Festival.

The Animation Pimp: Ladies’ Night

Posted In | Magazines: AnimationWorld | Columns: The Animation Pimp | Site Categories: Films, People, Short Films
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The Pimp returns with field research on programming women animator-specific screenings.

Poetica Takes a CG Journey with Trek

Posted In | News Categories: Business, CG, Commercials, People, Short Films, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Business, CG, Commercials, People, Short Films, Visual Effects
Creative collective Poetica’s beautifully monochromatic spec film for Trek Bicycles bares the distinct look and feel of a surreal mindscape.

Disney Unveils New Mickey Mouse Short

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, Short Films, Television | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: 2D, Cartoons, Short Films, Television
Mickey Mouse to star in new cartoon shorts with classic comedy and contemporary flair in a series of 19 2D animated shorts that will roll out on Disney Channel, Disney.com, and WATCH Disney Channel beginning June 28.

Persistent Peril Animates The Leisure Society’s Fight

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Commercials, Flash, Music and Sound, Short Films | Geographic Region: All | Site Categories: Business, Commercials, Flash, Music and Sound, Short Films
Independent character animation and design studio Persistent Peril directs a music video for The Leisure Society’s “Fight for Everyone.”

Plympton Creates Simpsons Couch Gag

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, People, Short Films, Television, Voice Acting | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Cartoons, People, Short Films, Television, Voice Acting
Academy Award-nominated animator Bill Plympton creates “Film Noir,” a short film “Couch Gag” for an-all new episode of “The Simpsons” on FOX.

VIEW Conference Announces Cash Prizes for 2013 Contest Winners

Posted In | Blog Categories: VIEW Conference, Event Preview, Conferences | Site Categories: 3D, Awards, CG, Events, Films, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects
Italy’s largest computer graphics conference is now ready to accept applications for entries in four contests: VIEW AWARD, VIEW SOCIAL CONTEST, VIEW AWARD GAME, and ITALIANMIX.

Anifest Once Again Comes to Teplice - Starts April 26

Posted In | Blog Categories: Anifest | Site Categories: 2D, CG, Events, Films, Places, Short Films, Television
Special programs that include 149 movies are featured at Anifest coming next month in Teplice, Czech Republic.

20th Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film Starts April 23rd

Posted In | Blog Categories: Trickfilm Festival | Site Categories: Events, Films, Short Films
The Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film kicks off this coming April 23rd.