The Ottawa Animation Festival 2013: So, What Did We Learn?
AWN’s editor-in-chief waxes something far from poetic about his annual sojourn to OIAF.
Category: Short Films
MIFA Issues 2014 Call for Entries
The International Animation Film Market, held in conjunction with the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, issues a call for submissions to the 2014 pitch sessions.
In Call for Entries, Cartoons, Event, Places, Short Films, Television | Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe
ITFS Issues Call for Submissions
The deadline for submissions to the 2014 edition of the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film is December 1, 2013.
In Call for Entries, Cartoons, Commercials, Event, Films, Games, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Special Events: ITFS | Geographic Region: Europe
CTNX 2013 Kicks Off November 15-17
Highlights from the full schedule events at this year’s edition of the Creative Talent Network Animation Expo include book signings with animators John Kricfalusi and Floyd Norman, breakfast with Andreas Deja, Bob Kurtz and Barry Cook, the making of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ with Pierre Lambert, and much, much more.
In Cartoons, Event, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
'LEGO Marvel Super Heroes' Launches
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes: Maximum Overload animated shorts series smashes onto Disney.com and Marvel.com.
In Cartoons, Interactive, Short Films, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
ArsenalFX Creates Effects for 'Project Imagination' Shorts
Visual effects post production studio ArsenalFX produces visual effects featured within three celebrity-directed short films, presented as part of the 2013 Canon/Ron Howard “Project Imagination” Film Festival.
Brain Zoo’s 'Pepe & Lucas' Wins Two Festival Awards
Brain Zoo Studios wins best animated film at Atlanta ShortsFest Awards and top honors at Noor International Film Festival in Best Animation and Best Animation Director categories.
BFI Picks 16 Animation Projects to Benefit from Tax Credits
BFI Certification Unit has so far issued certificates to 16 UK animation programs, including Coolabi’s highly anticipated reboot of children’s classic ‘The Clangers.’
10 Animated Shorts Advance in 2013 Oscar Race
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces 10 animated short films that will advance in the voting process for the 86th Academy Awards.
In Awards, Cartoons, Short Films | Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: North America
‘Om Nom Stories’ Premieres on CITV
Om Nom Stories, the animated short films based on the award winning game Cut the Rope, heads to CITV.
Blue Ant & Mondo Media Launch $3 Million Animated Comedy Program
Blue Ant Media and Mondo Media team with YouTube to announce ‘Bite on Mondo,’ an animated comedy shorts pitch for content targeted at teens and young adults.
Toronto so Crazy!
Taiwanese animation news and Rob Ford. Match heaven made in.
The Noble Approach: Maurice Noble and the Zen of Animation Design
Fred Patten reviews the long awaited book showcasing the tremendously rich legacy of Maurice Noble’s background designs.
June Foray to Voice New ‘Rocky & Bullwinkle’ Short
DreamWorks Animation announces new ‘Rocky & Bullwinkle’ Short; legendary voice talent June Foray reprises the role of Rocket ‘Rocky’ J. Squirrel.
NFB Appoints Michael Fukushima
Michael Fukushima is named Executive Producer of the National Film Board of Canada’s acclaimed English Program Animation Studio in Montreal.
Rob Ford's Crack Smoking Video Found by Taiwanese Animators
Beware: this video is incredibly accurate.
Comixology Releases Second Chapter of Stephan Franck’s ‘Silver’
Just in time for Halloween, ComiXology releases the second issue of writer/director/comic book creator Stephan Franck's acclaimed 12-issue mini-series ‘Silver.’
The Greatest Animation Film Ever Made
Don't even question me. Just sit back, shut up and savour this beautiful piece of life.
NFB Launches Free ‘Get Animated!’ Online Screening Series
In commemoration of International Animation Day, the National Film Board of Canada launches the seventh edition of ‘Get Animated!,’ a free online screening series including a selection of recent films, two filmmaker showcases, and six brand-new films.
Northern Lights and Superexploder Take Home Top Prizes at 2013 AICE Camp Kuleshov
Northern Lights and SuperExploder take home the top prizes at the 2013 AICE Camp Kuleshov for Screwloose and an audio interpretation of the chariot race from Ben Hur respectively.
Casablanca’s FIAV Seeks Submissions
The International Video Art Festival of Casablanca issues a call for submissions for its 20th edition, to be held April 22-26, 2014, including 2D and 3D animations, fiction movies, documentaries, audiovisual performances and installations.
In Call for Entries, Education and Training, Festival, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
PPSD: New Music Video by Joseph Pierce and mate
I quite enjoy the animation films of Joseph "Joe" Pierce. His work serves up a piercing perspective of family, community, social roles and groups.
'Toy Story ' Special Reaps Big Ratings
Disney/Pixar's first special for television, Toy Story OF TERROR!, a spooky new tale featuring the beloved characters from the Toy Story films, has its long-awaited debut, opening at number one among total viewers and adults 18-49, and giving ABC its best performance in the time period in nearly two years.
Peanuts’ 'Great Pumpkin' to Air Oct. 31
The classic animated Halloween-themed Peanuts special, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” created by late cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, airs Thursday, October 31, on the ABC, followed by “You’re Not Elected, Charlie Brown.”
Framestore Teams with Saatchi & Saatchi for ‘Hans Strudel’
Framestore partners with Saatchi & Saatchi for Hans Strudel, a series of commercials and an online short film for Toaster Strudel.
