Short Films

Animation Show of Shows Vol. 4-6 Now for Sale

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Acme Filmworks has released the four, fifth and sixth box sets of its Animation Show of Shows DVD collection.

Hung Star Thomas Jane Finally Gets His Man In Jonah Hex Short

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Therein lies the lesson of Thomas Jane’s quest to play the role of comic book anti-hero Jonah Hex. The star of HBO’s popular series Hung once lobbied to play the theatrical role of Jonah Hex and, though he fell short in that attempt, Jane has found another path to the character as the disfigured cowboy’s voice in the DC Showcase Original Short, Jonah Hex.

Mothership's Patrick Jean Featured in Cannes' Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors' Showcase

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--Transmedia studio Mothership noted that director Patrick Jean was among the 20 new directors recognized in Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors' Showcase.

BLU's Big Bang Big Boom Debuts Online

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BLU, the creator of viral sensation MUTO, has debuted his latest film, BIG BANG BIG BOOM online.

Computer Animation Festival Highlights: Beyond the Film Reels

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The Computer Animation Festival at SIGGRAPH 2010 offers more than just a viewing experience.

National Film Board Of Canada Launches iPad App

Starting today, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has its own iPad app, available free of charge at the iTunes Store or at the NFB's download page at NFB.ca.

Holland Animation Film Fest Issues Last Call for Entries

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The Holland Animation Film Festival has issued its final call for entries for its 2010 event. Deadline for entries is 15 July 2010.

Animation Block Party Releases Line-up

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Here is the official program information for Animation Block Party's Seventh Annual Festival.

Academy Invites 135 to Membership

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 135 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures.

SIGGRAPH 2010 Announces Computer Animation Festival Winners

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SIGGRAPH announces the Computer Animation Festival's Best in Show, Jury Award, and Best Student Project recipients for SIGGRAPH 2010 to be held in Los Angeles this July.