‘Birdboy: The Forgotten Children’ Takes Us to the Dark Side and Back
GKIDS releases Goya-winning Spanish post-apocalyptic fairytale in the U.S.
In 2D, Films, Illustration, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Article Type: Interview
I Have a Question Gina Kamentsky
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. Today's guest is U.S. indie/experimental animator, Gina Kamentsky.
In Art, AWN Profiles, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, North America
Curating Emotion: Ron Diamond and the Animation Show of Shows
19th annual ASOS featuring 16 animated short films from around the world now playing in select theaters.
In 2D, 3D, CG, People, Preservation, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
Adrian Molina & Matthew Aldrich: Cracking the Story of Pixar’s ‘Coco’
‘Coco’ writer and co-director Adrian Molina and co-writer Matthew Aldrich detail the crafting of the story and screenplay for Pixar’s Día de los Muertos-themed musical extravaganza directed by Lee Unkrich.
Balancing Act: ILM Blends VFX Innovation with Franchise Consistency in ‘The Last Jedi’
Led by production VFX supervisor Ben Morris, visual effects powerhouse Industrial Light & Magic confidently seeks to honor the innovative spirit of the series without losing its heart.
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Hi, It's Your Mother'
In the last Brainbox of 2017, Daniel Sterlin-Altman discusses the making of his 2016 student film, 'Hi, It's Your Mother.'
A Little Book with a Big Message: Carlos Saldanha Talks ‘Ferdinand’
Oscar-nominated director of Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox’s ‘Ice Age’ and ‘Rio” franchises details the six-year journey adapting the beloved story of the giant bull who prefers flowers to fighting into a full-length feature film.
It Takes Your Breath Away
Heard any good films lately?
In 2D, Art, Music and Sound, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Lines of Thought | Geographic Region: North America
I Have a Question Piotr Sapegin
Each week Chris Robinson asks animators profoundly inane questions that have absolutely nothing to do with animation. Today's guest is the Norwegian stop-motion master, Piotr Sapegin ("One Day a Man Bought a House", "Mons the Cat").
In Art, Films, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Passing Us By: Clyde Petersen Talks ‘Torrey Pines’
Seattle-based director and musician takes audiences on a tour of America in his hand-made cut-paper animated feature backed by a killer soundtrack.
In 2D, Films, Music and Sound, People, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Human After All: The Social Satire of Chintis Lundgren’s ‘Manivald’
Estonian director’s 2D-animated short film making waves on the festival circuit is a lightly absurdist drama that showcases the delightfully dry humor characteristic of her homeland.
The Animatronics Man: A Practical Take on Gustav Hoegen
Supervising Animatronics Designer with film credits including ‘Prometheus,’ and Star Wars movies ‘Rogue One,’ ‘The Force Awakens,’ ‘Solo,’ and director Rian Johnson’s ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi.’
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Blotto 649'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: Mike Maryniuk talks Blotto 649.
In Art, Films, People, Production, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, North America
Merman is in the Details: Mr. X Dives into ‘The Shape of Water’
Led by VFX supervisor Dennis Berardi, Toronto-based VFX house Mr. X helps director Guillermo del Toro craft his cinematic vision.
Interview: Dave Mullins and the Development of Pixar Short ‘Lou’
Schoolyard bully learns that giving is more rewarding than taking in Pixar’s heartwarming Academy shortlisted animated short film.
In 3D, Awards, CG, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
I Have a Question Lei Lei
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. Today's guest is the extraordinary Chinese animator, artist and rapper, Lei Lei.
In 2D, Art, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, Asia
Interview: Director Sunao Katabuchi Recreates 20th Century Hiroshima for ‘In This Corner of the World’
Award-winning hand-drawn animated feature from the director of ‘Princess Arete’ and ‘Mai Mai Miracle’ is a coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of WWII-era Japan.
Masaaki Yuasa Speaks in Many Colors
Director of cult classic ‘Mind Game’ delves into the making of this year’s two award-winning animated features, ‘Lu over the Wall’ and ‘Night is Short, Walk on Girl.’
In 2D, Anime, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation -'Inherent Obligations'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: Rao Heidmets' Inherent Obligations (2005)
In Art, Films, Production, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, Europe
An Emotional Tale that Dazzles: Nora Twomey’s ‘The Breadwinner’
Third animated feature from the studio behind ‘The Secret of Kells’ and ‘Song of the Sea’ eschews intricate curlicues for a broad simplicity and delicate color palette paired with complex stop-motion effects.
In 2D, CG, Flash, People, Production, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, Middle East, North America
I Have a Question Rao Heidmets
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. Today's guest is Estonian animator, Rao Heidmets.
Pictures from the Brainbox: A Weekly Dose of Indie Animation - 'Lotus Lantern'
Every Monday or so, Chris Robinson asks an animator how they made a particular film. This week: RISD Graduate Calvin Xingpei Shen discusses his student film, 'Lotus Lantern.'
In 2D, Art, Films, Production, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, North America
Cinesite Delivers Christmas Story ‘The Star’ for Sony Pictures Animation
Animated retelling of the nativity story from the point of view of the stable animals marks the first collaboration between SPA and Cinesite Animation.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Production, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: North America
I Have a Question Borivoj Dovniković
In which Chris Robinson asks animators profound and inane questions that have little to do with animation. Today's guest is the legendary Croatian animation Borivoj Dovniković (aka. Bordo)
In 2D, Art, Cartoons, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, Europe
A Musical Extravaganza: Pixar’s ‘Coco’ Puts Family First in Día de las Muertos Adventure
Director Lee Unkrich, writer and co-director Adrian Molina, and producer Darla K. Anderson reflect on the making of their multi-generational story about the power of family relationships.
