Career Coach: Question Authority
In this month's column, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson suggests that so-called authorities don't always have all the answers.
Time with the Filmmakers: SIGGRAPH Winners in Depth
Heather Kenyon talks to the creators of the award-winning shorts Mauvais Rôle, Our Wonderful Nature and Oktapodi.
Hot Spots Showcase 6: The Best in Animated & VFX Commercials
AWN's annual "Hot Spots Showcase" is back for its sixth edition. Each year, AWN curates the best in animated and vfx commercials from our readers.
Fresh from the Festivals: August 2008's Reviews
Andrew Farago reviews five short films: The Breakout by Arnaud Demuynck, John and Karen by Matthew Walker, The White Wolf by Pierre-Luc Granjon, The Bridge by Vincent Bierrewaerts and A Mouse's Tale by Benjamin Renner.
Annecy 2008: A Truly Feature Festival
Nancy Denney-Phelps reports on the doings at Annecy while Don Duga dreams a vicarious sketchbook of festival highlights.
Nancy Cartwright Chats with Rob Paulsen
In this edition of her bimonthly column, Nancy Cartwright interviews the inimitable voice actor Rob Paulsen.
Challenges Ahead for China
Chinese studios are struggling to generate revenues at home while trying to expand their presence in the global marketplace. They face many hurdles, but signs point to success in the long term.
Remembering Ollie Johnston
On the occasion of the official Disney tribute to the animation legend who passed away in April, AWN offers remembrances from those who knew and were influenced by him.
'Fly Me to the Moon': One Giant Leap for Insectkind
Director and nWave Pictures co-founder Ben Stassen talks about the creation of the first CG feature conceived exclusively for 3-D.
'The Clone Wars': The Force Is with CG Animation
Bill Desowitz chats with Director Dave Filoni about the creation of the new animated feature Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Mind Your Business: What's Hot at Comic-Con '08
From the record-breaking lines to the ubiquitous eye candy, Mark Simon offers his take on the Con of Cons.
Grant Freckelton Talks 'Guardians of Ga'Hoole'
Bill Desowitz chats with Art Director Grant Freckelton about Animal Logic's sophomore CG-animated feature, Guardians of Ga'Hoole, directed by Zack Snyder.
Beyond Comics: Comic-Con International San Diego
Janet Hetherington and Dan Bennett join some 140,000 attendees (give or take) to experience the incredible number of animation, video game and vfx-themed panels offered at Comic-Con 2008.
Dr. Toon: The Smell of Failure
In this month's column, Martin "Dr. Toon" Goodman sniffs the air for signs of creativity, but finds only a smelly contrivance.
Press Start: August 2008 -- Oh, My Aching Thumbs!
In this month's column, Peter "The Rizk" Rizkalla visits the world of digital downloads with 1942: Joint Strike, Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 and Rocketmen: Axis of Evil.
Animating the Hopes and Angst of the 'American Teen'
Joe Strike talks to the creators of the new documentary American Teen about turning teenage fantasies into animated vignettes.
Is Bigger Always Better?: The Rise of the Indie Animation Feature
Erstwhile Animation Pimp Chris Robinson talks to Nina Paley and Bill Plympton about their new movies.
Career Coach: Keep Up with Technology
In this month's column, Pamela Kleibrink Thompson emphasizes the necessity of learning the latest tools.
An Interview with 'El Tigre's' Jorge Gutierrez
The co-creator of the hit Nickelodeon show chats with Andrew Farago about punk rock, CalArts, Mexican folklore, and his role as "the Diego Rivera of animation."
Animafest Zagreb 2008
Nancy Denney-Phelps reports from the festival known for its relaxed atmosphere and warmth, where big changes were in evidence this year.
Animafest Zagreb 2008
Nancy Denny-Phelps reports from the festival known for its relaxed atmosphere and warmth, where big changes were in evidence this year.
Pete Docter Goes 'Up'
Bill Desowitz chats with the Pixar director about his upcoming feature, in which a grumpy old man and an irksome boy in a flying house wind up in a South American adventure.
Fresh from the Festivals: July 2008's Reviews
Andrew Farago reviews five short films: Chainsaw by Dennis Tupicoff, Hot Dog by Bill Plympton, Mammon by Robin Fuller, Styri (Four) by Ivana Sebestová and Vaterschaftstest (Paternity Test) by Katherine Landgrebe.