AWN Blogs

Attending in-person, the ‘Ernest & Celestine’ helmer will present the exclusive Italian premiere of Illumination and Universal’s upcoming animated...

The VES Award nominee will showcase the creative processes behind Walt Disney Animation’s 62nd animated feature, coming to theaters this November; the...

The VES Award nominee will showcase the creative processes behind Walt Disney Animation’s 62nd animated feature, coming to theaters this November; the conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin,...

Anyone Can Wear the Mask ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' – A Truly Diverse Cosmos

In Sony Pictures Animation’s hit sequel to their ground-breaking 2018 ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,’ while experiencing such boundless visual variety, presented in such an entertaining and engaging way, how can we not accept the simple and obvious fact that diversity is hard-wired into the fabric of reality?

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, Home Entertainment, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

The Road to Turin Headline News

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Director Heads to VIEW 2023

Annie Award-winner Joaquim Dos Santos will present in person the ‘making of’ Sony Picture Animation’s newest voyage into the Spider-Verse; the conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.

In 3D, CG, Event, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

call for entries Blogs

ITFS 2024: The Call for Entries starts now!

Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) Call for Entries – the film submission for the main competitions has started!

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Animated Feature Blogs

My Love Affair With Marriage Animation Rock Tour

In true Rock Star style, Signe Baumane will be doing a rock tour with her feature film.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Festivals Blogs

Call for Entries - Monstra 2024

MONSTRA is accepting submissions of short and feature films until October 15 for the international competitive sections of the next edition of the festival in March 2024

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

workshops Blogs

Call for entries for the CEE Animation Workshop 2024, deadline for submissions is 20 October 2023.

The 6th edition of the CEE year-long training program will consist of 4 modules and will help develop 12 animated projects

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

pitching workshop Blogs

Call for Bulgarian Projects - deadline 30 September 2023

Soﬁa Animation Lab announces a CALL FOR BULGARIAN PROJECTS for its pitching workshop

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The Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2023 Welcomes ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’s Jeff Rowe

The hit Paramount film’s Annie Award-winning writer/director, along with Oscar-winning sound mixer Mark Ulano, join the stellar line-up of in-person attendees and speakers, including Henry Selick, Peter Sohn, and Sam Fell; the VIEW Conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, Music and Sound, People, Post-production, Previs, Stop-Motion, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

obituary Blogs

Paul Bush, Noted British Experimental Animator, Tragically Killed

On 17 August 2023, the world of animation lost one of the most creative and innovative animators with the passing of 67-year-old Paul Bush.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Animation Festivals Blogs

The 47th edition of CINANIMA announces its official selection

After viewing more than 3,700 films from 123 countries, the Selection Jury has chosen 130 works for Cinemina 2023.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

The Road to Turin Headline News

ND Stevenson to Join ‘Nimona’ Directors at VIEW 2023

Author of New York Times best-selling graphic novel on which Netflix’s new 3DCG adventure is based will head to Turin along with Nick Bruno and Troy Quane to present their film in-person; the conference takes place October 15-20.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

book review Blogs

Three Books That Should Be On Every Animator’s Shelf

There are a lot of books about animating and recently I read three that deserve to be on every animator’s bookshelf. They are enjoyable to read and full of excellent tips and information for novice and professional animators alike. Two of them, Independent Animation - Developing, Producing, and Distributing Your Animated Fim and Acting for Animators are updated versions of previously published books, proving their popularity.

In Books | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: All

Stop-Motion Blogs

EARLY BIRD ACCREDITATIONS FOR ANIMARKT STOP MOTION FORUM TAKES OFF!

This Autumn for the eighth time the entire animation world is visiting Łódź to discuss the industry’s situation and search for new talents.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

AI Blogs

The End of Content Acquisition

Streamers will soon redirect their AI algorithms from content curation to content creation.

In AI, Business, Digital Media, Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All

jobs and recruiting ANIMATIONWorld

Creative Career Coach: Hot Tips for Attending Conferences and Festivals

SIGGRAPH is coming to Los Angeles August 6-10 – have a plan to make the most of your time at the event, or any other such industry gathering.

In Business, Jobs & Recruiting, People | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All

Actors Blogs

Hollywood’s Inflection Point

Residuals, AI, and strikes… oh, my!

In Acting, AI, Business, Digital Media, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Television, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All

The Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2023 Welcomes ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’ Writer/Director Sam Fell

Fell will attend in person, presenting on the making of Netflix and Aardman’s upcoming animated comedy about the new adventures of freedom-fighting chickens Ginger and Rocky; the VIEW Conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.

In 3D, CG, Education and Training, Event, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

The Road to Turin Headline News

‘Nimona’ Directors Head to VIEW 2023

Nick Bruno and Troy Quane are set to attend the upcoming conference in-person to present their new animated feature, now streaming on Netflix, based on the New York Times best-selling graphic novel by ND Stevenson; the VIEW Conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.

In 3D, CG, Event, Films, People, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

AI Blogs

Distribution and Marketing in the Age of AI

As AI tools democratize content development and production, traditional distribution and marketing channels may ironically be more influential than ever.