Short Films

Eagleman Stag, Searching for Sam Win at Sydney Int'l Animation Fest

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At the close of the third UTS: Sydney International Animation Festival the winners of the Blue Egg and Teen Choice were announced.

Darren Lamb Joins Crossroads Films UK as Head of Digital Content

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Crossroads Films UK is delighted to announce Darren Lamb as their Head of Digital Content, underlining their expertise and commitment to the creation of on-line video content.

Big Screen Plaza Presents Two Animation Screenings

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Cartoon Brew is pleased to present our second annual Student Film Festival.

Hornet To Rep Animator Julia Pott

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Hornet is pleased to announce the signing of Julia Pott for global representation.

Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film Calls for Entries

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As far as the animation world’s calendar for 2012 is concerned, the month of May will remain a firm date: for the19th time, the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film will offer directors and production companies a platform to present their films as well as an opportunity for the fans of animation film to watch animated short and feature films, meet well-known filmmakers and participate at workshops and presentations over a period of six days.

Salisbury Arts Centre Launches Open 2011: Animation

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Following on from 2010’s successful Open Submission exhibition showcasing making and materials, Salisbury Arts Centre presents the 2011 Open, celebrating animation in its broadest sense.

Animaze Animation Film Festival Announces its First Edition

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Animaze Animation Film Festival is proud to present the schedule of its first edition to be held at Cinema du Parc and Concordia University's Hall Building Auditorium from November 18 to November 20, 2011.

Experimental Animator Jordan Belson Dies

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Experimental animator Jordan Belson passed away of heart failure at his San Francisco home on Sept. 6, 2011, reports The Center for Visual Music.

Warner to Unveil Catwoman Animated Short, Justice League: Doom Peek at NY Comic Con

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Warner Home Video, Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation proudly present an action-packed hour of first looks at DC Universe Animated Original Movies properties on Friday, October 14 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at New York Comic Con.

Shorts International Acquires Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest

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The Holocaust has been treated by almost every medium, but rarely animation—and never by a child animator—until now. Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest, animated by 10-year-old filmmaker and award-winning critic Perry Chen, has been acquired for worldwide distribution by Shorts International, the distributor of Academy Award-nominated shorts tours for the last 6 years in theaters, inDemand!, and on iTunes and ShortsHD TV in over 100 markets.

AniFest Issues 2012 Call for Entries

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International festival of animated films AniFest has issued its call for entries for 2012.

WGA Calls for Submissions To New Media Writing Awards

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) today announced a joint call for submissions for the second annual WGA New Media Writing Awards.

The Little Boy and the Beast Wins Cartoon d'Or

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At the Cartoon Forum tonight, Studio Soi's THE LITTLE BOY AND THE BEAST won the coveted Cartoon d'Or prize.

Animaze Animation Film Festival Announces Its First Edition

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Animaze Animation Film Festival is proud to present the schedule of its first edition to be held at Cinema du Parc (3575 Ave du Parc) and Concordia University's Hall Building Auditorium (1455 Ave de Maisonneuve W) from November 18 to November 20, 2011.

Big Cartoon Festival Arrives in Moscow on Oct. 28

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The Big Cartoon Festival is one of the most prominent international animation reviews in Russia.

John Dilworth Debuts New Short Bunny Bashing

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Oscar-nominated animator John Dilworth has debuted his latest animated short film, BUNNY BASHING.

DOCartoon Brings Animated Docs to Tuscany

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DOCartoon, the first festival in the world to be primarily dedicated to animated documentaries and non-fiction comics, will take place from September 24-30.

Alcon, Arc Partner On Toon Ormie

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Alcon Entertainment has gone hog wild, closing a deal with Canadian animation studio Arc Prods. to develop the latter's short "Ormie" into a feature film with Arc co-producing.

Nexus' Johnny Kelly Creates Animated Short for Chipotle Cultivate Foundation

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Willie Nelson, Coldplay, the US restaurant chain Chipotle and Nexus animation director Johnny Kelly have made a creative alliance to create BACK TO THE START, a short animated film highlighting the issue of sustainable farming.

Aniboom Partners Artist Gideon Amichay to Commemorate 10th Anniversary of 9/11

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Aniboom Virtual Studio (aniboom.com), the world’s first virtual animation studio, has partnered with leading Communication Artist Gideon Amichay to honor the upcoming 10th anniversary of 9/11by bringing together animators from all over the world.