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.
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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.
‘Uncle Thomas: Accounting for the Days’ - An Award-Winning Tribute to a Beloved Uncle
Regina Pessoa talks about her moving short film, which won the Jury Award at Annecy and just received an Annie Award nomination.
A Filmmaker’s Journey to Honor a Loved One in 'Uncle Thomas: Accounting for the Days'
The award-winning filmmaker shares the story behind her latest film, a mixed media, stop-motion and hand-drawn ode to a cherished uncle.
Theodore Ushev: ‘The Physics of Sorrow,’ My Animated Time Capsule
In the first fully animated film using the encaustic, hot-wax painting technique, a rootless, melancholy man sifts through memories while struggling to locate home, family and self.
Quirky, Unique and Compelling: OIAF 2019 is More than Just About Films
From September 25-29, Ottawa plays host to kindred spirits, collaborators and experts in all things animated, sharing tall tales and lots of good Canadian ale.
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Festival Stop-Motion Montreal 2019 Names New Co-Directors
Marie Valade and Dominique Côté take over for founder Érik Goulet, who joins the board of directors along with eight other new appointees.
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Theodore Ushev’s New Short ‘The Physics of Sorrow’ to Premiere at TIFF 2019
Oscar-nominated director of ‘Blind Vaysha’ returns with harrowing tale animated using encaustic-painting technique; see the clip and breakdown of his exacting technique.
Group of 250 Filmmakers Formally Protests NFB Commissioner Claude Joli-Coeur
NFB/ONF Creation issues formal denouncement of the commissioner, decrying as misleading his recent comments on production funding budgets.
Seoul Cartoon & Animation Week, Featuring SICAF, SPP and Si3, Kicks Off July 15
Seven days of animation-focused talks, screenings, workshops and exhibitions brings together artists and business professionals from around the world for one of Asia’s most important and innovative industry events.
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Brad Bird, Michael Giacchino and Ralph Eggleston to Keynote VIEW 2019
Oscar-winning director, composer and production designer, who teamed together on ‘Incredibles 2,’ are set to present at October 21-25 digital media conference and symposium in Turin, Italy.
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Speakers Announced for Women in Animation World Summit at Annecy
Program lineup and initial list of presenters for third annual symposium, taking place June 10, highlight important focus on “Belonging” and critical topics affecting women working in the animation industry.
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Dean DeBlois and CH Kim to Keynote 2019 VIEW Conference
‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ director and PUBG CEO are the first announced presenters at upcoming October 21-25 digital media conference in Turin, Italy.
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WATCH: NFB Award Winning Short ‘The Tesla World Light’ Now Streaming
Animated documentary uses innovation in image and sound to portray famed inventor Nikola Tesla.
Catching up with Janet Perlman
What’s new in the world of indie animators? I tracked down heavy hitter Janet Perlman at the Ottawa festival last fall and we continued by email this past week...
Oscar Week Events Highlight Animated Feature & Short Film Nominees
Animated Feature event to be hosted by DreamWorks Animation producer Bonnie Arnold; USC School of Cinematic Arts professor Tom Sito to host Animated Short Film event.
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Pinscreen Magic and ‘Kirikou and the Sorceress’ Highlight FIAF’s Animation First Weekend
The Miscweant reports on New York’s French Institute Alliance Française’s 2nd annual festival of French animation.
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On the Road to the 91st Oscars: The Animated Short Film Nominees
Leading up to Oscar Sunday on February 24th, catch up on AWN’s coverage of the films and creative teams nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 91st Academy Awards.
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91st Academy Awards: Animated Feature, Short Film and VFX Oscar Nominees React
Contenders in the animated feature, animated short film and visual effects categories share their initial reactions to their nominations for Oscar gold.
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Nominations Announced for 91st Academy Awards
Brad Bird’s ‘Incredibles 2,’ We Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs,’ Mamoru Hosoda’s ‘Mirai, Disney’s ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet,’ and Sony’s ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ receive nominations for Best Animated Feature.
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WATCH: Walk on the Wild Side with Alison Snowden & David Fine’s ‘Animal Behaviour’
Oscar-shortlisted animated short film from the Academy Award-winning duo behind ‘Bob’s Birthday’ available to watch online through January 12.
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Eva Cvijanović’s Stop-Motion Short ‘Hedgehog’s Home’ Now Available Online!
Multi-award-winning short film co-produced by Croatia’s Bonobostudio and the National Film Board of Canada released online as a Vimeo Staff Pick.
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91st Oscars: 10 Animated Short Films Contend for Nominations
With eight of the 10 shortlisted films available to watch online, take a closer look at this year’s contenders for an Academy Award nomination for best animated short film.
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Seven NFB Films to Screen at 17th Annual Sommets du Cinéma D’animation
Oscar-winners Snowden and Fine’s hilarious ‘Animal Behaviour’ and pinscreen gem ‘Embraced’ lead National Film Board’s impressive festival roster.
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TAAFI INDUSTRY 2018 Announces Full Program
Toronto industry event running November 3-4 to explore the next generation of Toronto feature films with ‘Next Gen’ filmmakers Joe Ksander and Kevin R. Adams.
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