Category: Short Films
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Hi, It's Your Mother'
In the last Brainbox of 2017, Daniel Sterlin-Altman discusses the making of his 2016 student film, 'Hi, It's Your Mother.'
Chaos Group Helps Power VFX-Driven Short ‘The Ningyo’
Filmmakers Miguel Ortega and Tran Ma spent three years making their crowdfunded indie short, which was realized with support from Chaos Group’s Partners in Art program.
It Takes Your Breath Away
I Have a Question Piotr Sapegin
Each week Chris Robinson asks animators profoundly inane questions that have absolutely nothing to do with animation. Today's guest is the Norwegian stop-motion master, Piotr Sapegin ("One Day a Man Bought a House", "Mons the Cat").
FMX 2018 Sets ‘Creating Worlds’ Theme with Official Trailer
Event confirms Phil Tippett and Aardman’s David Sproxton as speakers at the annual conference set for April 24-27 in Stuttgart, Germany.
Human After All: The Social Satire of Chintis Lundgren’s ‘Manivald’
Estonian director’s 2D-animated short film making waves on the festival circuit is a lightly absurdist drama that showcases the delightfully dry humor characteristic of her homeland.
Watch: Award-winning ‘Hey Deer!’ Comes to Vimeo
‘To Build a Fire’ Adapts Jack London to Short Animation
U.S. Film Registry adds ‘Dumbo,’ ‘Lusitania’
Classic Disney feature and Winsor McCay-animated short on list that also includes ‘The Goonies,’ ‘Superman’ and ‘Titanic.’
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Ko-Ko'
Every Wednesday, Chris Robinson takes a look at short animation films. Today: George Griffin's brilliant deconstruction of Charlie Parker and Pop Art, 'Ko-Ko' (1988)
Animation Production Day 2018 Open for Submissions
Event assembles producers, broadcasters, distributors, sales agents, funding bodies and banks for one-to-one meetings.
Blue Zoo Releases 2017 Christmas Short
‘Lynx & Birds’ was produced by the U.K. animation studio’s popular shorts program, now in its sixth year.
‘Zucchini,’ ‘Revolting Tales’ Top First Emile Awards Winners
European Animation Awards association gave out its inaugural awards in 16 categories spanning short films, television and features, Dec. 8 in Lille, France.
Canadian Animation Pioneer Grant Munro Dies at Age 94
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Blotto 649'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: Mike Maryniuk talks Blotto 649.
Interview: Dave Mullins and the Development of Pixar Short ‘Lou’
Schoolyard bully learns that giving is more rewarding than taking in Pixar’s heartwarming Academy shortlisted animated short film.
I Have a Question Lei Lei
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. Today's guest is the extraordinary Chinese animator, artist and rapper, Lei Lei.
Holiday 2017: Gifts for the Indie Animator
From hands-on tools and supplies to digital software and cutting-edge AI games, the AWN 2017 Holiday Gift Guide has everything you need for your indie animator.
‘Marvel Rising’ Unites Next Generation of Heroes
Six digital shorts and feature length animated movie will debut new franchise spotlighting diverse set of young characters.
Fest Anča Wants Your Film for its 2018 Edition
Submissions for animated shorts, student shorts, music videos, children’s shorts and Slovak shorts are open through Feb. 25.
‘Wolves in the Walls’ VR to Debut at Sundance
Project based on the book by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean aims to make the audience a part of the storytelling experience.
Animation Block Party Unveils Dates, Calls for Entries
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Whisper of the Fur-Cone'
Every Wednesday, Chris Robinson takes a look at short animation films. Today: Anja Struck's haunting student film, 'Whisper of the Fur-Cone' (2004)
Masaaki Yuasa Speaks in Many Colors
Director of cult classic ‘Mind Game’ delves into the making of this year’s two award-winning animated features, ‘Lu over the Wall’ and ‘Night is Short, Walk on Girl.’