Nik and Nancy's Annual Annecy Picnic 2022
If you're going to be at the Annecy International Animation Festival on Saturday the 18th, don't forget to go to Nik and Nancy's picnic
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KABOOM ANIMATION FESTIVAL 28 March – 3 April 2022 Utrecht and Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Kaboom Animation Festival has become so spectacular that one city and one opening night isn’t big enough.
MONSTRA – The 21st LISBON Animation Festival - 16 – 27 March 2022 Lisbon, Portugal
Monstra is twelve days crammed full of animation and conversation.
TRICKY WOMEN/TRICKY REALITIES ANIMATION FESTIVAL
Tricky Women/Tricky Realities Animation Festival - a celebration of amazing female animators in the world.
Rise & Shine, a new animation pitching Lab aimed at young filmmakers!
Rise & Shine 2022 is predominantly searching for projects in development by first and second-time filmmakers and students from the Central and Eastern European region, focusing on the following countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia and Italy.
Animating A Eureka Moment in History
Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts enlisted Cyprus-based Zedem Media to animate a day in the life of an ancient Greek potter whose famous, extremely rare 2500-year-old vase with red figures changed the course of history.
In 2D, CG, Digital Media, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
5th Animation First Live and Online Festival by the French Institute/Alliance francaise: New York City, 11 – 21 February 2022
The Animator First Animation Festival presented by the French Institute/Alliance Francaise in New York City showcases the best of the French animation industry, plus a highlight of the festival was the French and American Animation School Competition.
Call for Entry to ANIDOX:LAB '22 - ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT!
The new call for applications to ANIDOX:LAB '22 is open. ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT!
Animasyros 2022 International Animation Festival - Open call for submissions of animated films until June 30, 2022.
The 15th edition Animasyros International Animation Festival invites creators from around the world to submit their films by June 30th, 2022.
Trickstar Business Award 2022 Extended Call for Entries: New submission deadline: March 15, 2022
The submission deadline for the Trickstar Business Award – the award for the best innovative and groundbreaking business model – has been extended until March 15, 2022. It will be awarded during Animation Production Days (APD) 2022 by the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film (ITFS).
‘From Popeye to Persepolis - Comics and the Animated Film’ Exhibition Comes to Angouleme
Expansive and comprehensive show at France’s The Museum of the International City of Comics and Images, the Louvre for comic books and animation lovers, features rare drawings, films, and early film equipment spotlighting numerous industry pioneers.
In 2D, Books, Cartoons, Education and Training, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: Europe
Iconic Zagreb Animator Borivoj Dovnikovic Passes at 92
The global animation community mourns the loss of the great Croatian animation director, author, founder of the Zagreb School of Animation, and former ASIFA Secretary General.
In 2D, Books, Festival, In Passing, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: All, Europe
TWO EXCELLENT WINTER BOOKS TO READ
After the last couple of years where the news seemed to get worse every day, we can all use “A Year of Good News”. Slovakian animator Martin Smatana, who made the award-winning film The Kite has created a book that is guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face.
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!
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.
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
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.
Call for Entries - Golden Kuke in Sofia, 25 - 29 May 2022
The Golden Kuker International Animated Film Festival is looking for films!
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
CEE Animation Forum 2022: Call for Entries Is Open
CEE Animation Forum 2022 - Call for Entries
My Christmas Wish List
Help support the Kickstarter campaign for Playing God!
The Animattikon Project 6 – 12 September 2021, Paphos, Cypress
The Animattikon Project began in 2017 as part of the European Capital of Culture PAPHOS2017
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
