WATCH: Yusuf / Cat Stevens’ New ‘Where Do the Children Play?’ Animated Short
Chris Hopewell and Black Dog Films’ stop-motion short reimagines classic 70s ecological anthem 50 years after its original ‘Tea for the Tillerman’ release.
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New Trailer for DreamWorks Animation’s Latest Short, ‘To: Gerard’
Taylor Meacham’s love letter to his father tells how life’s greatest magic is inspiring someone else to follow their dreams, even if you haven’t achieved your own.
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8 Shorts to Look Out For at Annecy 2020 Online
Uninhibited by the new digital format for its 2020 edition, the Annecy Festival continues to showcase world-class animation in its official shorts competition.
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BAAA Online Art Auction Supporting Equal Justice Initiative Now Open
Original works from Dice Tsutsumi, Robert Kondo, Kal Athannssov and other prominent industry creatives open for bids through June 14; all proceeds being donated to EJI.
Disney’s ‘Myth: A Frozen Tale’ VR Short Released on Oculus Quest
Jeff Gipson’s immersive cinematic exploration of the ‘Frozen 2’ world weaves together music and visuals to take viewers on a magical Arendelle forest experience.
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Baobab Studios, KuKu Studios, and Tonko House Form Bay Area Animation Alliance
Powerhouse indie studios join forces to support and inspire Bay Area animation professionals while raising the bar for independent animation worldwide.
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New ‘COVID-19 The Series’ Episode Shows There’s a Little ‘Captain Quarantine’ In All of Us
Alvaro Garcia Gonzalez’s latest short captures the animated hopes and dreams of the coronavirus fighter in all of us, especially those who play flamenco guitar.
Sorry We Missed World Turtle Day – Watch ‘Speedy the Turtle’ Short Anyway
Nigel Lievaart’s 5th grade design finally gets animated in his University of the Arts Utrecht graduation film, released May 24 to support turtles worldwide.
2020 Quirino Awards Best School Short Film Finalists Now Online
Through June 14, Retina Latina and Filmin platforms are streaming the three contending animated shorts, along with past category winners from the first two festival editions.
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George Moir Drops Quirky 80s-Styled ‘Big Boy Cruising’ Animated Music Video
Artist releases new single and meticulously crafted short, an odd and amusing blend of miniatures, collage, and live-action inspired by Fischer Price toys and Fireman Sam.
Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig Return in HBO Max’s New ‘Looney Tunes Cartoons’
Peter Browngardt and Alex Kirwan are lovingly producing 1,000 minutes of brand-new gag-driven shorts featuring treasured Warner Bros. characters at their slap-sticky best.
Method Studios Brings Mocap into the Work from Home Pipeline with Xsens
CG supervisor Han Yang has transitioned his game cinematic and trailer production efforts to a work from home studio, allowing him to continue delivering high-level content on a host of projects.
ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educator’s Forum 2020 Showcase Launching June 18
AEF Class of 2020 Animation Virtual Showcase will highlight creative work and final projects from animation graduates all over the country, who’ve been hampered by COVID-19 from exhibiting and screening their work.
‘Whatever Gets You Talking’ Music Video Encourages Young People to Discuss Mental Health
‘Seize the Awkward’ campaign releases animated short inspiring young people to check in with friends and support their mental health; video features rapper Akinyemi, pop icon Meghan Trainor and music and digital stars Addison Rae, Avery Cyrus, Bryce Xavier, James Henry, The McFarlands, Molly Burke, mxmtoon and brothers Zach Valentine and Pat Ramirez.
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Phoebe Ryan’s Erotic Cartoon Fantasies Come to Life in ‘Reality’ Music Video
Richie Brown brings bold colors, psychedelic imagery, and newfound knowledge of phonemes to animated short for singer-songwriter’s latest single off upcoming debut album, ‘How It Used to Feel.’
21 Top Film Festivals Co-Curate Online We Are One: A Global Film Festival
Free 10-day digital festival, featuring 100 films, including DreamWorks shorts and Annecy animation selections, begins May 29 on YouTube.
Chinese Artist Sun Xun Invites Everyone to Contribute Art to His Animated Feature
To celebrate being active in the face of the pandemic, famed painter and animator is looking for artists everywhere to participate in a special sequence within his new 90-minute film.
Curveball Media Animated Shorts Helps Raise Money for COVID-19 Research
Norwich-based studio creates animation to help The Wellcome Trust raise $8 billion for research into the coronavirus.
‘Zenimation’ Animated Short Film Soundscape Compilations Now Available on Disney+
Iconic scenes from Disney classics, with enhanced audio and no dialogue or music, have been edited together into 10 shorts designed to help audiences unplug, relax and refresh.
NFB Names Julie Roy Director General, Creation and Innovation
Celebrated National Film Board French Animation Studio executive producer, with more than 50 productions to her credit, brings experience and risk-taking to new post.
Quirino Awards 2020 Moving Program Online May 25-June 27
Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards 2020 responds to COVID-19 by creating a month-long online event.
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Unity’s ‘The Heretic’ Digital Human Character Package Now Available
Digital Human character and technology stack used in company’s short film project now available as a free download.
Fresh Takes: New ‘Quarantoon’ Series ‘Gnat & Tina’ Episode 1
Brandon Martin and Eric J. Trujillo’s 100% quarantine-produced 2D animated short, about two bored houseflies looking to experience the world, is the first of a bi-weekly animated series.
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‘Acid Rain,’ ‘The Prince’s Voyage’ Take Top Prizes at First Digital ITFS Edition
27th International Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film first OnlineFestival + concludes six days of live streaming of more than 250 shorts and features with a live awards ceremony.
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Platige Image Releases ‘Koala’ Unreal Engine 4-Powered Short
As part of its ongoing R&D efforts, studio creates animated short showcasing new UE4 real-time technology, including ray tracing and rendering innovations.
