Category: Short Films
Tribeca Film Festival Unveils 30+ Immersive Experiences for 2019 Edition
More than 30 virtual reality projects to be presented at the Virtual Arcade and Tribeca Cinema360 at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival.
GLAS Animation Festival Announces 2019 Program, Vimeo Staff Pick Award
For the first time ever, the Vimeo Staff Pick Award will be presented at the GLAS Animation Festival with a $2,500 cash prize and online launch as a Staff Pick.
Baobab Studios Announces New ‘Bonfire’ VR Experience
New immersive experience directed by studio co-founder Eric Darnell stars comedian, writer and actress Ali Wong.
WATCH: Artella Unveils New CG-Animated Short ‘Thistle One’
Director and Artella CEO Bobby Beck details how 54 artists from 21 countries helped create a thrilling post-apocalyptic tale using the company’s cloud-based production platform.
‘Hilda’ Wins Best Kids Short, Grand Prix Awards at TAAFI 2019
Guru Studio’s ‘Space Between Stars,’ directed by Samuel W. Bradley wins Best Canadian Short and Audience Award at 2019 Toronto Animation Arts Festival International.
Annecy 2019: Guest Country Japan in the Spotlight
Toei Animation’s Yôichi Kotabe to serve as Guest of Honor; Studio Ponoc’s short film anthology ‘Modest Heroes’ to receive French premiere.
Call for Entries: New Chitose Airport Festival Announces 6th Edition
Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara to Oversee New Global Kids & YA Division
New WarnerMedia organizational and management structure combines its family, kids and animation businesses -- including Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang -- into a single Global Kids & Young Adults division.
CLIP: ‘This Magnificent Cake!’ Now Playing in Los Angeles
Marc James Roels and Emma de Swaef’s award-winning stop-motion animated film set in Belgium-occupied Congo screening alongside their short film ‘Oh Willy...’ and Niki Lindroth von Bahr’s ‘The Burden.’
Boris Labbé’s ‘La Chute’ Wins Grand Prize at 22nd Japan Media Arts Festival
Sebastien Laudenbach’s ‘The Girl Without Hands,’ animated TV series ‘Dragon Pilot: Hisone & Masotan,’ and anime features ‘Penguin Highway’ and ‘Okko’s Inn’ receive Excellence Awards.
‘Dilili in Paris,’ ‘Wicked Girl’ Win Honors at 2019 César Awards
Michel Ocelot’s ‘Dilili in Paris’ wins César Award for best animated film; Turkish independent animator Ayce Kartal is awarded for best animated short film.
FIRST LOOK: Nelvana Releases Teaser for CG Short, ‘The Most Magnificent Thing’
Adapted from author Ashley Spires’ bestselling book published by Kids Can Press, studio’s first foray into short films features the voices of Alison Pill, Lilly Bartlam, Tony Daniels and Whoopi Goldberg.
WATCH: Jonatan Schwenk’s ‘Sog’ Makes Online Debut as Vimeo Staff Pick
Dystopian drama employing 2D, 3D and stop-motion animation has screened at more than 120 festivals around the world, winning 31 awards including the Cristal for a graduation film at Annecy 2017.
91st Oscars: ‘Into the Spider-Verse,’ ‘Bao’ Win Academy Awards
‘First Man’ wins Oscar for Best Visual Effects; ‘Black Panther’ wins three awards including Costume Design, Production Design & Original Score.
Mark Your Calendars: ‘This Magnificent Cake!’ Opens in Los Angeles March 1
Marc James Roels and Emma de Swaef’s award-winning stop-motion animated film set in Belgium-occupied Congo to be accompanied by their short film ‘Oh Willy...’ and Niki Lindroth von Bahr’s ‘The Burden.’
ITFS Announces 2019 Program
Highlights from 26th event edition include GameZone interactive installations, a new immersive media and pop culture conference, a special track on Science, Games and Animation and numerous premieres and screenings.
Finalists Revealed for 2nd Annual Quirino Awards
25 animation projects from seven countries will vie for honors in nine categories at the April 6 ceremony, being held on the island of Tenerife, Spain.
Disney Animation Archive Founder Dave Smith Passes at 78
Named a Disney Legend in 2007, chief archivist dedicated his four-decade career at the studio to preserving Disney’s precious treasures from film, television, theme parks and beyond.
WATCH: Pixar Short ‘Kitbull’ a Heartwarming Ode to Friendship
One of the first three short films to emerge from the studio’s Sparkshorts experimental storytelling initiative, ‘Kitbull’ is directed by Rosana Sullivan and produced by Kathryn Hendrickson.
‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Swings onto Digital February 26
Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee arrives on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on March 19 with more than 90 minutes of special features including a never-before-seen short film featuring Spider-Ham.
‘Next Gen,’ ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Win Accolades at MPSE’s 66th Golden Reel Awards
Blizzard’s ‘Overwatch’ tops short form category for ‘Reunion’; Google Spotlight Stories VR short ‘Age of Sail’ awarded for special venue project.
91st Oscars: Academy Walks Back Plan to Cut Craft Awards from Live Telecast
Following backlash from the American Society of Cinematographers and the American Cinema Editors, the Motion Picture Academy announces a return to its traditional format for the 91st Academy Awards telecast.
MUST SEE! NSFW Trailer for Tim Miller and David Fincher’s New Animated Anthology
Netflix sets March 15 as launch date for ‘Love Death + Robots,’ 185 minutes of startlingly dynamic animation not for the viscerally challenged!