AWN Blogs

Next PreView Set: A Conversation with the Filmmakers Behind ‘Namoo’

Join a virtual live screening, presentation, and conversation with the creative team behind Erick Oh's Annie Award-nominated animated short film; the free February 11 event is offered in partnership with Baobab Studios and OGR.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Short Films, Technology, Virtual Reality | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: Academy Awards, VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

Events Blogs

Anibar Animation Festival opens Call for Entries for the 13th edition!

After having an amazing 12th edition, Anibar International Animation Festival has started preparations for the upcoming event in July 2022, and that means only one thing: The Call for Entries is once again open!

In Call for Entries | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Pitching event Blogs

CEE Animation Workshop Announces Its Selection

Thirty-two participants from 12 countries will attend the 2022 edition, split between 12 teams with an animated project and four career-oriented participants.

In Event | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

humanitas prize Blogs

THE 2022 HUMANITAS PRIZES ARE OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS

Have you written a script that embraces our common humanity? Do yourself and the world a favor! Enter it!

In Awards, Call for Entries, Event, Films, Television, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott | Geographic Region: All

Events Headline News

FMX 2022 Shares Official Event Trailer

Conference confirms presentations on the VFX behind ‘Reminiscence,’ ‘The Witcher,’ ‘Lost in Space,’ and ‘Stowaway;’ Animation Production Days is now accepting projects for the ‘Producer Programme.’

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, People, Previs, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Geographic Region: Europe

ANIMARKT Stop-Motion Forum Pitching Blogs

6th ANIMARKT STOP MOTION FORUM - 7 – 11 December 2021 - Lodz, Poland

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Go Behind the Scenes Headline News

Special Event: ‘Only a Child’ Virtual Screening and Q&A

Go behind-the-scenes of the Oscar shortlisted animated short with director Simone Giampaolo and producer Gabriella de Gara, moderated by ‘The Willoughbys’ director Kris Pearn, with special guest Severn Cullis-Suzuki, on Friday, January 28 at 11 am PST.

In ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight

Re-Forging the Bonds that Connect Us ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘Encanto’ - Seeking Beauty in Truth

Experiencing life as the underdog - an outsider - teaches us empathy and a greater understanding of ourselves, our loved ones, and the critical connections that bind us together.

In 3D, Books, CG, Digital Media, Films, Music and Sound, People | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Geographic Region: All

Animation Festival Blogs

Last Call for Entries: AniMovie - Feature-Length Film Competition 2022

You can submit your animated feature film to the 29th Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film for the AniMovie feature-length film competition only until January 17, 2022!

In Call for Entries, Event, Festival, Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets | Special Events: ITFS | Geographic Region: All

Awards Blogs

‘Encanto’ Wins for Best Animated Feature at 79th Golden Globe Awards

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ latest musical, which tells the story of a family where each child is blessed with a magic gift, except for one, beats out ‘Flee,’ ‘Luca,’ ‘My Sunny Maad,’ and ‘Raya and the Last Dragon,’ to win the season’s first big animation award.

In 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Special Events: Golden Globe Awards | Geographic Region: All

events competitive festivals Blogs

14TH ANIMASYROS & THE 7TH AGORA : 22 – 26 September 2021, Syros, Greece

For five days each year the beautiful island of Syros Greece becomes the capital of Greek animation. Along with numerous screenings, the festival also encompasses a Media Literacy program and the Agora which is the market section of the festival.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Awards Headline News

VIEW Conference Announces 2021 View Award Winners

The Grand Prize goes to ‘Les Chaussures de Louis,’ with Special Achievement Awards going to Simone Giampaolo’s ‘Only a Child,’ and India Barnardo’s ‘Cat and Moth;’ the conference’s 2021 online edition is now available on demand.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Event, Festival, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

asia Blogs

WFOE Woes

When it comes to wholly foreign-owned enterprises in China, reality bites.

In Business, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia

Call for Entries - Golden Kuke in Sofia, 25 - 29 May 2022

The Golden Kuker International Animated Film Festival is looking for films!

In Call for Entries, Event, Festival | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Sprockets

In-Passing Headline News

Famed Historian Giannalberto Bendazzi Passes at 75

The prolific author of more than 30 books, including must-haves ‘Cartoons: One Hundred Years of Cinema Animation’ and the three-volume ‘Animation – A World History’ passed away on Monday, December 13.

In Books, Films, In Passing, People, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: All

Animated Forum Blogs

CEE Animation Forum 2022: Call for Entries Is Open

CEE Animation Forum 2022 - Call for Entries

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

book review Blogs

My Christmas Wish List

Help support the Kickstarter campaign for Playing God!

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Read More about My Christmas Wish List»

#film #animation #filmfestival Blogs

The Animattikon Project 6 – 12 September 2021, Paphos, Cypress

The Animattikon Project began in 2017 as part of the European Capital of Culture PAPHOS2017

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

events competitive festivals Blogs

Call for Entries - Golden Kuker in Sofia, Bulgaria

Film submissions open until 28 Feb 2022 for the competition at: https://2022.animationfest-bg.eu/en/festival/register/ or https://filmfreeway.com/GoldenKukerSofia

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Now On-Demand Headline News

It’s a Wrap - VIEW 2021 Concludes its Most Successful Year Ever

The conference’s 1^st hybrid edition hosted some 210,000 visitors online and 300+ attending in-person with a total of 297 speakers delivering 160 talks, panels, workshops, masterclasses, and keynote speeches; over 140 sessions are now available to stream on-demand.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, People, Post-production, Previs, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All, Europe

fwstivals Blogs

Call for Entries Animafest Zagreb 2022

World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb invites you to submit your film for the 32nd edition of the Festival, taking place 6-11 June 2022 in Zagreb.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Festivals Blogs

Call for Animation Annecy International Animated Film Festival 2022

Send Us Your Works!

Registration deadline is 15^th February 2022 for the following categories:

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

ANIMARKT Stop-Motion Forum Pitching Blogs

Registration Open for the "Show Me Your Project" at the ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum

ANIMARKT Announces the "Show Me Your Project" at their Stop Motion Forum - registration open until 31 October, 2021

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

events competitive festivals Blogs

ANIMAFILM IV 3 - 7 September 2021, Baku, Azerbaijan

Although the animation community in Azerbaijan is not large it has a rich history.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

9 Visionary Chapters are Here! ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘Maya and the Three’ – A Rebel Fire Burning Bright

Employing a delicate balance between foreshadowing and surprise twists, director Jorge R. Gutierrez achieves a sweet clarity of storytelling in his nine-chapter series about a Mesoamerican-inspired warrior princess on an epic quest to fulfill an ancient prophecy and save humanity from the vengeful gods of the underworld.