Short Films

Gnomon Releases Exoids

Posted In | News Categories: CG, Education and Training, Short Films, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: CG, Education and Training, Short Films, Visual Effects
“Exoids,” the new animated short film from Gnomon Studios, is now online.

Bron Animation Adds to Creative Team

Posted In | News Categories: Business, Cartoons, CG, People, Short Films, Television | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Business, Cartoons, CG, People, Short Films, Television
Bron Animation has made several appointments under newly named Creative Directors Gil Rimmer and Ben Burden Smith.

Big Block Goes Viral for BMW, Nissan and Audi

Digital production and design studio Big Block produced the arresting and engaging visuals for viral campaigns for BMW, Nissan and Audi.

Cartoon d'Or 2012 Nominations Announced

Posted In | News Categories: Awards, Short Films | Geographic Region: Europe | Event: Cartoon Forum | Site Categories: Awards, Short Films
CARTOON--the European Association of Animation Film--has announced the five finalists for the Cartoon d'Or 2012, the pan-European award for the best animated short film of the year.

Royale Creates Hyperdunk for Nike

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Motion design and production studio Royale was recently tapped by Nike to create a launch spot for the new Nike Lunar Hyperdunk 2012+ shoe.

Framestore Partners with McLaren Group

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Framestore is partnering with McLaren Group, the Woking-based family of niche high-tech companies, to launch a brand new media company called McLaren Animation.

Disney Releases Paperman Pics

Posted In | News Categories: Art, CG, Short Films | Geographic Region: All | Site Categories: 2D, Art, CG, Short Films
Disney Animation has released a first look at Paperman, the short film by John Kahrs and Kristina Reed that fuses CG and hand-drawn animation techniques.

Video Festival Imperia Call for Entries

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The 8th edition of the Video Festival Imperia will be held April 23-27, 2013; the deadline for submissions is January 28, 2012.

Animation Block Party Announces 2012 Summerfest Program

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The ninth annual Animation Block Party will run July 27-29, 2012 at Rooftop Films and BAMcinématek.

SIGGRAPH Unveils 2012 Fest Preview

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Watch the preview video for the SIGGRAPH 2012 Computer Animation Festival, the annual festival for the world's most innovative, accomplished and amazing digital film and video creators.

BAFTA Awards Undergo Overhaul

Posted In | News Categories: Awards, Films, Short Films | Geographic Region: Europe | Event: BAFTAs | Site Categories: Awards, Films, Short Films
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts is revamping its voting system for the Orange British Academy Film Awards.

SIGGRAPH 2012 Computer Animation Festival Winners Announced

Posted In | News Categories: Awards, CG, Short Films | Geographic Region: All | Event: SIGGRAPH | Site Categories: Awards, CG, Short Films
SIGGRAPH 2012 announces the Computer Animation Festival's Best in Show, Jury Award, Best Student Project, and Well Told Fable Prize recipients.

Rushes Soho Shorts Announces 2012 Lineup

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Now in its 14th year, the Rushes Soho Shorts Festival announced the Official Festival Program for 2012.

AniMazSpot Announces 2012 Festival Lineup

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The AniMazSpot 2012 Festival, running September 10 - 16, will hold events at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale and the modern Woodbury University Theater in Burbank.

Disney’s Paperman to Debut with Wreck-It Ralph

Posted In | News Categories: CG, Films, Short Films | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: 2D, CG, Films, Short Films
Disney’s short film “Paperman” will make its theatrical debut in front of “Wreck-It Ralph,” which hits theaters nationwide on November 2, 2012.

Marcel Jean Named Annecy Artistic Director

Posted In | News Categories: Events, Films, People, Short Films | Geographic Region: Europe, North America | Event: Annecy | Site Categories: Events, Films, People, Short Films
Canadian producer, director and author Marcel Jean has been named Artistic Director of the 2013 edition of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

Poland’s Lucky Day Plays Dystopian Lottery

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Polish director and writer Alek Wasilewski depicts a dystopian future in the animated short film “Lucky Day Forever.”

Tram and Crulic Take Home Top Prizes at Annecy

Posted In | News Categories: Awards, Films, Short Films | Geographic Region: Europe | Event: Annecy | Site Categories: Awards, Films, Short Films
The Annecy International Animation Festival just concluded its 36th edition this evening, June 9, 2012. “Tram” by Michaela Pavlátová took home the Annecy Cristal as the top short film, while “Crulic – The Path to Beyond,” by Anca Damian, took the top prize for feature film.

Moonrise Kingdom Animated Short Released

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Wes Anderson has released an animated short that delves deeper into his latest film, “Moonrise Kingdom.”

Chronicle of Oldrich S. Selected for AFI SilverDocs Fest

Posted In | News Categories: Short Films, Stop-Motion | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Short Films, Stop-Motion
Czech filmmaker Rudolf Smid’s animated short, “The Chronicle of Oldrich S.,” has been selected by the SilverDocs Documentary Film Festival.