Hornet Films Opens Call for New Talent
Hornet Films seeking animated concepts -- shorts and series -- for all ages with a fresh take on storytelling and strong characters.
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Strawberry Shortcake Stop-Motion Shorts To Bow on YouTube
Premiering December 2 on the Strawberry Shortcake YouTube channel, humorous shorts star Strawberry Shortcake dolls in stop-motion animation.
Cinefamily Unveils Animation Breakdown 2015 Lineup
Week-long slate of mind-expanding international animation, shorts and features includes live episode of ‘Rick and Morty’ with creators Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, screening of the 4K restoration of the Japanese ‘Belladonna of Sadness,’ and more.
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Claude Cloutier’s ‘Carface’ Wins at 2015 Sommets du cinéma d’animation
Produced by Julie Roy for the National Film Board of Canada, ‘Carface’ is one of the 10 shortlisted films in consideration for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.
New Short by Eoin Duffy Celebrates Einstein's Theory of Relativity
Short film narrated by David Tennant of ‘Doctor Who’ fame celebrates the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein's theory of General Relativity.
Tess Martin’s ‘The Lost Mariner’ Now Online
Stop-motion short film using 3,000 still images is inspired by a chapter from the book of medical case studies, “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat,” by Dr. Oliver Sacks.
ITFS Issues Final Call for Entries for 2016 Edition
Deadline for the International Competition at the 23rd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film is December 1; Animated Com Award deadline is January 15.
In Call for Entries, Festival, Films, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: Europe
NFB Opens Call for Entries for Hothouse 11
Deadline for applications to the NFB’s Hothouse program for emerging Canadian animators is December 11.
WATCH: 2D Short ‘Lost Property’ Now Online
Short film written and directed by Finland-born, Bristol-based freelance director, illustrator and animator Åsa Lucander premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2014.
Gerald Potterton Documentary Launches New Kickstarter Campaign
Three-time Oscar nominee is best known for directing the animated cult classic ‘Heavy Metal’ and for his animation work on The Beatles’ ‘Yellow Submarine.’
Universal Premieres ‘Minions’ Short Online
Online debut marks the first time a mini-movie from the ‘Despicable Me’ franchise has been made available in its entirety prior to the home entertainment release.
In 3D, CG, Films, Home Entertainment, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Filmakademie Short, ‘The Present,’ Wins 50th Award
Named best short at the 2015 Filem'On-Festival in Brussels, Jacob Frey's diploma project is awarded its 50th distinction on the international festival circuit.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Education and Training, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
GALLERY: Academy Shortlists 10 Animated Shorts in 2015 Oscar Race
Watch trailers and clips from all 10 shortlisted projects.
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10 Animated Shorts Advance in 2015 Oscar Race
Ten titles -- including Don Hertzfeldt’s ‘World of Tomorrow’ and Pixar short ‘Sanjay’s Super Team’ -- shortlisted out of 60 qualifying films.
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Brooklyn’s Animation Block Party Sets 2016 Dates
Animation Block Party to present its 13th annual edition July 28-31, 2016; submissions open on Friday, December 4.
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Screen Novelties Kickstarting ‘The WitchDoctor’ Short
Los Angeles-based stop-motion specialists undertaking Tiki-inspired short film set in a magical realm of dense jungles, fiery volcanoes, and iridescent lagoons.
WATCH: MPC Unveils New ‘Meet Sally’ Short
Stop-motion/CG-animated hybrid short written and directed by Ty Coyle and Bill Dorais is the follow-up to last year’s ‘Enjoy the Sweets.’
In 3D, CG, Short Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Aardman Creates Winter Wonderland for Myer Australia
Irreverent stop-motion animated short, ‘Where Christmas Comes for Christmas,’ features four hand-sculpted characters filmed frame by frame making their way through a winter wonderland.
In Commercials, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Australia, Europe
‘Oh Willy…’ Directors Marc & Emma Join Nexus
Winner of the 2012 Cartoon d’Or, animated short featuring handmade puppets from directing duo Emma De Swaef and Marc James Roels is now available for viewing online.
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Call for Entries: Inaugural GLAS Animation Festival Launching in 2016
Inaugural edition of the GLAS Animation Festival to spotlight filmmakers Paul Vester, Sara Gunnarsdottír, Hisko Hulsing, Satoshi Kon and more.
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All-Star Voice Cast Unveiled for ‘Ice Age: Collision Course’
Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox release trailer for ‘Cosmic Scrat-Tastrophe’ short teasing ‘Ice Age 5’ and playing in theaters ahead of ‘The Peanuts Movie.’
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Lost Disney Film Discovered in BFI National Archive
Walt Disney Animation Studios restoration of 1928 short, ‘Sleigh Bells,’ featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, to be screened at BFI event on December 12.
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Nostalgia Meets Pyromania in New Video from Timothy Reckart
Short film from Oscar-nominated director celebrating the Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos uses live-action puppetry and hand-cranked automata.
Electric Theatre Collective & The Line Animation Open Shop in LA
New Los Angeles HQ to be headed up by executive producer Kate Hitchings joined by head of color Aubrey Woodiwiss.
Filmakademie’s ‘Natural Attraction’ Named Best Student Short at SIGGRAPH Asia 2015
Filmakademie to present ‘Best of Animation’ screening showcase at SIGGRAPH Asia 2015 taking place November 2-5 in Kobe, Japan.
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