Adam Beckett’s tragically short career as experimental animator and budding effects master are celebrated in a collection of his restored films.

So you’ve got an idea for a first film... Where do you go from here?

Adam Abraham’s new book smartly tells the story of UPA’s meteoric rise, eventual decline and lasting artistic and creative impact still felt today.

Special Guest: OIAF Animators' Picnic 2011 - Part 2 It's the FFAF Pre-Holiday Holiday Spectacular as Joel and Alan continue to bother more legends of international animation trying to eat, drink, and be wary at the Ottawa International Animation Festival 2011, Part 2.  PLUS, backstage hijinks and hosting recap of the OIAF 2011 Closing Ceremonies.

Part musical, part action, all comedy, A Monster in Paris is a fun, yet convoluted, Disneyesque animated feature.

I thought this film had stunning visual effects. The backgrounds look like watercolor paintings and the scenes of the garden and the assortment of wildflowers in the yard were beautiful. The film could use some improvements though.

It’s baa-ack! The days are getting longer and warmer, but the real sign of spring’s incipient arrival is of the return of the New York International Children’s Film Festival.

Fred Patten discusses Studio Ghibli's lush new book detailing the production art of their latest feature film.

If you enjoyed the movie, you will absolutely love this “making of” book. It answers questions that you didn’t know you had, and you'll want to see the movie again with a more knowledgeable eye.

“Cowboy Bebop” as seen through the eyes of guest writer Shawn Edrei.