Short Films

SIGGRAPH 2011 Beckons for Films

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SIGGRAPH 2011 invites you to “Make it Home” at the 38th International Conference and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques, 7 - 11 August 2011 in Vancouver.

SIGGRAPH Asia Computer Animation Festival Winners, Featured Speakers Revealed

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SIGGRAPH Asia continues its tradition to present the best in computer graphics and interactive techniques to a worldwide audience, this year from the Coex Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul, Korea where its third edition will be held.

Wedding Singer Scribe to Adapt Pixels

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Tim Herlihy, who has penned such Adam Sandler comedies as BILLY MADISON and THE WEDDING SINGER, will adapt the web short PIXELS for Sandler's Happy Madison and Columbia Pictures, reports Heat Vision.

VES and Autodesk Announce VES Student Award 2011

VES is pleased to announce that it is now accepting submissions for its annual Student Award, exclusively sponsored by Autodesk, Inc., a world leader in entertainment software.

Svankmajer Feature To Make U.S. Debut at LAAF

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The Los Angeles Animation Festival, which is unspooling Friday December 3 through Tuesday December 7 at Cinefamily's Silent Movie Theatre at 611 N. Fairfax in Los Angeles, continues to book great events.

imagineNATIVE, NFB Seek Proposals for Digital Media Project

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The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) are looking for proposals from Canadian Aboriginal artists for audacious, innovative and socially relevant digital media works.

South Park Creators Apologize for Lifting Dialogue

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Matt Stone and Trey Parker have issued an apology to the unapproved lifting of dialogue from a CollegeHumor short, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

O’Reilly’s The External World Takes Grand Prix at Ottawa

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) comes to an end with a highly anticipated closing ceremonies which were held this evening at the Canadian Museum of Civilization. OIAF organizers announced the 2010 winners of the official competition during the ceremonies.

DreamWorks Animation to Adapt Alma Short

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DreamWorks Animation is in talks with Rodrigo Blaas to adapt his animated short ALMA in a feature, reports Heat Vision.

Framestore Turns Circus into 3D Experience for Philips Parallel Lines Film

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Framestore has helped take PHILIPS' award-grabbing campaign, Parallel Lines, into a whole new dimension with its sixth incarnation, The Foundling.

Between Bears Wins Animation Prize at Vimeo Awards

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Online video sharing site Vimeo, an operating business of IAC [NASDAQ: IACI] tonight announced the winners of the Vimeo Awards at a gala awards ceremony hosted by Ze Frank at the SVA Theater in New York City.

Not to Scale, Pic Pic Andre's A Town Called Panic Opens In U.K.

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Not To Scale directors Pic Pic Andre, famous for their madcap Cravendale spots, have secured UK distribution for their brilliant Cannes-selected film, A Town Called Panic.

Plympton, Stan Lee Bring Content to MTV Geek

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At New York Comic-Con, MTV Geek, a new genre site focusing on comic books, games, animation, toys, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and technology content, announced content deals with Bill Plympton and Stan Lee.

Red Dog Short Gets Feature Deal

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Zentropa Intl. Spain, Public Frame, Muak Canarias and Goa Films are partnering on the international co-production RED DOG, reports Variety.

Lasseter-Directed Cars Toons Debuts This Friday

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The latest CARS TOONS short, directed by John Lasseter, will premiere on the Disney Channel this Friday, October 8, 2010.

Annie Awards Deadline Friday October 15

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Just a reminder, the deadline to submit entries for the 38th Annual Annie Awards is Friday, October 15, 2010.

The NFB at VIFF 2010: Featuring the World Premiere of Charles Officer’s Mighty Jerome

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The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) returns to the Vancouver International Film Festival with seven films, including features that spotlight local heroes Harry Jerome and David Suzuki, and a new short from acclaimed Vancouver animator Ann Marie Fleming

The Newest Titles from Warner Home Video’s Looney Tunes Super Stars Series to be Released November 30, 2010

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Foghorn Leghorn, the lovable, mischievous rooster and his pals Tweety and Sylvester are the next to headline Warner Home Video’s (WHV) Looney Tunes Super Stars releases, the newest series of DVDs celebrating classic Looney Tunes characters.

Aardman Create World Record Breaking Film for Nokia

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Aardman Animations have broken a Guinness World Record for Smallest stop-motion animation character in a film, with their new short film: "Dot."

Method Builds Sci Fi World for Halo: Reach "Deliver Hope" Short

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Method has just completed work on a massive, VFX-filled campaign for Halo: Reach--one of the most anticipated game releases of all time.