Category: Stop-Motion
OIAF 2017: Animated Shorts We Watched and Loved
A tour of more than a dozen standout narrative, abstract and student short films from the 41st edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival.
A First Time for Everything: Judging the 9th Edition of the Montreal Stop Motion Film Festival
One of LAIKA’s star animators, Rachelle Lambden, provides a first-person perspective on what it’s like to watch 87 films in two days as a jury member at the ninth edition of the Montreal Stop Motion Film Festival.
What are all those paint men digging? - 'Buzz Box'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: David Daniel's classic mindsweeper, Buzz Box (1985)
OIAF Day 2: ‘Torrey Pines,’ ‘Lu Over the Wall,’ Sweden’s ‘The Burden,’ and More!
Ottawa may be overheating tis week, but we’re staying cool with a bevy of fresh animation from all around the world.
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Hilary'
Aardman Art Auction To Benefit Children’s Charity
Studio to make original items from its filmmakers available for bidding on eBay to raise money for The Grand Appeal at Bristol Children’s Hospital.
Stoopid Buddy Sets NYCC Panels For ‘SuperMansion,’ ‘Robot Chicken Walking Dead’ Specials
The acclaimed studio will give a sneak peek at its upcoming projects to fans attending the Big Apple fan event.
‘The Burden’ Wins Top Prize at Fantoche 2017
Watch the First Full Trailer for Nick Park’s ‘Early Man’
Aardman and StudioCanal release the first full trailer from the forthcoming stop-motion feature from the creators of ‘Wallace & Gromit’ and ‘Shaun the Sheep.’
‘Soggy Flakes’ Makes World Premiere at Montreal Stop Motion Festival
Animated comedy directed by the award-winning Affolter brothers focuses on downtrodden out-of-work breakfast cereal mascots who form a support group to help them deal with today’s gluten-free world.
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Western Spaghetti'
Every Tuesday, Chris Robinson digests and dissects (relatively) new indie animation short films. Today: Western Spaghetti.
Call for Entries: Submit Your Animation to Anifilm 2018
Anifilm International Festival of Animated Films 2018 to be held May 1-6 in the city of Třeboň in the Czech Republic.
Joseph Wallace Creates Beautiful Stop-Motion Video for Sparks
BAFTA-nominated animation director creates cinematic music video for ‘Edith Piaf (Said It Better Than Me)’ by legendary American pop band Sparks.
GALLERY: ‘Edith Piaf (Said It Better Than Me)’ by Joseph Wallace for Sparks
Stills and behind-the-scenes imagery from BAFTA-nominated animation director’s cinematic music video for legendary American pop band Sparks.
Women in the Spotlight at Ninth Edition of Festival Stop Motion Montreal
Robust program largely dedicated to the work of female directors and women who specialize in stop-motion animation runs September 15-17, 2017.
Call for Entries: Submit Your Work to the Inaugural Celtic Animation Film Festival
Part of the Liverpool Irish Festival, inaugural Celtic Animation Film Festival competition provides a platform for established animators of Celtic heritage and emerging Celtic animators from around the world.
I Have a Question Takeshi Nagata
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. Today's guest is Takeshi Nagata of the Japanese animation duo, Tochka.
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Monkey Love Experiments'
Every Tuesday, Chris Robinson digests and dissects (relatively) new indie animation short films. Today: Monkey Love Experiments.
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Git Gob'
Every Tuesday, Chris Robinson screens and hastily responds to (relatively) new animation short films. Today: Git Gob (2009)
Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: 'Hasta los huesos'
Every Thursday, Chris Robinson takes a look at films from animation’s past. Today: René Castillo's Hasta los Huesos (2001)
Sony Unwraps Teaser & Images for Director Timothy Reckart’s ‘The Star’
New teaser trailer for Oscar-nominated filmmaker’s feature debut will also appear in theaters Friday, July 28, with ‘The Emoji Movie.’
NECA Announces Multi-Category Merchandise Deal with LAIKA
New merchandise line launched just in time for San Diego Comic-Con 2017 includes bespoke reproductions of the Oscar-nominated animation studio’s hero puppets.