Category: Stop-Motion
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Fresh Takes: Wizards Beget Ducks in ‘The Silly Duck Wizard’
In animator Terry Ibele's whimsical stop-motion short, a wizard casts his spell on audiences, turning everything in his path into ducks.
‘Mémorable’ Co-Producer Joins ‘Of Unwanted Things and People’ Animated Feature
Vivement Lundi ! signs deal to co-produce 70-minute stop-motion film with Maur Film, Artichoke, and ZVVIKS.
Quibi Greenlights Stoopid Buddy Stoodios’ ‘Micro Mayhem’ Stop-Motion Series
Seth Green and Jon Favreau to executive produce new show based on creators Eric Towner and John Harvatine IV’s over-the-top short featuring a car, a truck and a deer.
One Giant Leap for Sheepkind: ‘A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon’
Launching today on Netflix, Aardman’s woolly pranksters go interstellar in a cheeky sci-fi sequel to the studio’s 2015 stop-motion hit, ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie.’
Design Collective Mighty Oak Joins Alkemy X’s Rep Roster
All-women boutique design and animation studio brings expertise in handmade animation techniques fused with live-action to campaigns for numerous high-end clients.
Netflix Greenlights Stop-Motion ‘The House’ from Nexus Studios
Emma de Swaef & Marc James Roles, Niki Lindroth von Bahr and Paloma Baeza will each direct a chapter in dark comedy about a house and three generations of families who lived in it.
NYC's 9th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival - Feb 20-29 2020
9th Annual Winter Film Awards International Film Festival - awesome film screenings, cool discussion panels, career-building workshops and super-fun parties! Check out our 79 outstanding films from 27 countries -- we have something for everyone!
Fox Orders Stop-Motion Holiday Special from Stoopid Buddy Stoodios
The irreverent (really?) show, written by Tom Root, will debut this coming winter as part of the network’s ‘Not So Silent Nights’ programming.
Quibi Greenlights Justin Roiland and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios’ ‘Gloop World’
Clay-based stop-motion series chronicles the strangely relatable lives of suburban anthropomorphic blobs.
The Life of a Sibling That Never Was: Siqi Song’s ‘Sister’
An intimate, sober and thoughtful animated short that imagines what a Chinese man’s family life might have been had his mother not been forced to terminate her second pregnancy.
LAIKA’s ‘Missing Link’ Stuns with Golden Globe Win
Writer/director Chris Butler and producer Arianne Sutner were not the only ones surprised by their upset win last night for Best Animated Motion Picture.
‘Uncle Thomas: Accounting for the Days’ - An Award-Winning Tribute to a Beloved Uncle
Regina Pessoa talks about her moving short film, which won the Jury Award at Annecy and just received an Annie Award nomination.
Emily Brundige’s ‘Goldie’ Awarded Best of Fest at LAAF 2019
75 winners, both students and professionals, were honored at this year’s Los Angeles Animation Festival.
A Filmmaker’s Journey to Honor a Loved One in 'Uncle Thomas: Accounting for the Days'
The award-winning filmmaker shares the story behind her latest film, a mixed media, stop-motion and hand-drawn ode to a cherished uncle.
‘Hana’s Helpline’ Brings Stop-Motion Advice to Kids Across China
The Media Pioneers secures deal for award-winning preschool series to air on CCTV, China’s leading children’s channel.
Book Review: On Animation: The Director’s Perspective Volumes 1 and 2
Bill Kroyer, Tom Sito and Ron Diamond’s expansive anthology is an intimate and comprehensive record of firsthand experiences from a ‘Who’s Who’ of top industry directors.
LAIKA Honored at 2019 Point Foundation Los Angeles Gala
Event raises funds for LGBTQ students, while celebrating and highlighting the accomplishments of the 16 newest Point Scholars.
LAIKA Hosting Free Day-Long Retrospective October 27 at LA’s Landmark
Special event features screenings of their complete film library, Q & A’s, exhibition of puppets and dioramas.
Exclusive ‘Robot Chicken’ Musical Clip: The Daily Joy of Life in Feudal France!
Missing limbs and whimsical despair abound as Belle serenades her ‘beloved, disgusting town’ in this hilarious ‘Beauty and the Beast’ takeoff, from the upcoming episode airing Sunday, October 13 on Adult Swim.
‘Coeur Fondant,’ and ‘Entre Sombras’ Take Home Awards at Festival Stop Motion Montreal
Films by Benoît Chieux and Alice Guimarães & Mónica Santos among prize winners honored at 11th festival edition’s closing ceremonies, which took place at Concordia University’s J.A. De Sève Cinema.
WATCH: 4 New Claymation ‘got milk?’ Spots from 1stAveMachine
Creative studio shares their latest work, a set of humorous 15-second commercials extoling the virtues of drinking milk.
Sean Clarke Taking the Helm at Aardman
On heels of studio’s recent transition to employee ownership, co-founder Dave Sproxton stepping down after 43 years as Managing Director.
Go Behind-the-Scenes: ‘Robot Chicken’ Puppet and Costume Fabrication
Stoopid Buddy Stoodios’ Caroline Kastelic and Julia Rosner share production secrets from the upcoming 10th season of Adult Swim’s Emmy Award-winning stop-motion sketch comedy series.