Open Call 4 - SAR24 Residency
The Sustainability Animation Residency - SAR is launching its fourth open call to submit applications.
AWN Blogs
The Impact of AI on Hollywood
Kevin Geiger discusses disruption and opportunity.
In Acting, AI, Business, Digital Media, Films, People, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Connecting Ideas: FMX 2024 Returns Next April
The 28th edition, set for April 23-26, poses the question: Is the Media & Entertainment community moving closer together? Magnopus Global Director of Innovation Salomon Rogers named program chair.
In CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
A Bold New Look for the Annecy International Animated Film Festival
The forthcoming Cité internationale du cinéma d’animation enters a new phase with its construction work getting underway.
FMX 2024 returns for four days on-site in Stuttgart and on demand April 27 to May 31
Following a successful edition in 2023 with participants flocking the venue Haus der Wirtschaft in Stuttgart, FMX – Film & Media Exchange will return to four full days on-site
Ask An AI
ChatGPT’s advice on how to teach and test in the AI era.
In AI, Education and Training, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
16th ANIMASYROS and the 9th AGORA - 26 September to 1 October 2024 Syros, Greece
From September 26 until October 1 we went to the island of Syros to experience the wonderful Animasyros Animation Festival.
Call for entries MONSTRA 2024: deadline for submissions extended to October 22
The deadline for film submissions to Monstra 2024 is this Sunday, October 22
Call for Entries - Annecy 2024
Call for entries to compete in the next Annecy International Animation Film Festival!
Wētā FX’s Joe Letteri to Receive 2023 VIEW Visionary Award
The five-time Oscar winner, BAFTA winner, and senior VFX supervisor of James Cameron’s groundbreaking sci-fi sequel Avatar: The Way of Water, will be honored at the upcoming VIEW Conference, which runs October 15-20 in Torino, Italy.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: Academy Awards, VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
VIEW Conference 2023 – Be There!
Italy’s premier international event promises an exceptional in-person program of talks, presentations, in-depth workshops, and masterclasses designed to inspire, inform, and educate; join industry professionals, thought leaders, students, and enthusiasts in a celebration of the latest in animation, VFX, and games - event runs October 15-20.
In 2D, 3D, AI, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, Music and Sound, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
The WGA Buys Time
The short game on AI goes to the Writers Guild of America, but the studios are playing the long game.
In AI, Business, Digital Media, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, Technology, Television, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
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!
VIEW 2023 Welcomes ‘Migration’ Director Benjamin Renner
Attending in-person, the ‘Ernest & Celestine’ helmer will present the exclusive Italian premiere of Illumination and Universal’s upcoming animated comedy about a feathered family vacation like no other; the VIEW Conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
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.
Disney’s ‘Wish’ VFX Supervisor Kyle Odermatt Heading to VIEW 2023
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, Italy.
In 3D, CG, Event, Films, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
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
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
Stellar Speaker Lineup Set for VIEW 2023
Italy’s premier international event boasts a roster of award-winning guests, including ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ co-director Joaquim Dos Santos, BAFTA Award winner and Oscar nominee Henry Selick, and Netflix’s ‘Nimona’ directors Nick Bruno and Troy Quane; event runs October 15-20.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
From the Groundhog Up
The making of a labor of love: ‘GRANDPA GROUNDHOG.’
In 2D, Art, Books, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
VIEW 2023 Education Lineup Includes Andreas Deja, Doug Chiang
Focus on Education includes workshops and masterclasses by renowned industry masters such as famed Disney animator Deja on ‘Character Animation;’ Lucasfilm VP and executive creator Chiang on ‘Art and ‘Star Wars;’ and Cartoon Saloon production designer Almu Redondo on ‘Art Direction, Visual Development and Stylization;’ the VIEW Conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.
In 2D, 3D, Art, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, People, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
Re-VIEW: ‘Elemental’ – Taking Breath, Making Connection
In Disney and Pixar’s latest animated gem, the four classical elements are embodied by different kinds of beings that don’t easily mix, setting the stage for two very different youngsters to challenge societal rules while discovering hidden truths inside their own hearts and proving the inherent power of diversity.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Call for Bulgarian Projects - deadline 30 September 2023
Sofia Animation Lab announces a CALL FOR BULGARIAN PROJECTS for its pitching workshop
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/Postvis/Visualization, Stop-Motion, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
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.
