Penny Lane

Claude Barras’s ‘My Life As a Courgette’ Opening Fantoche 2016

Stop-motion animated Swiss-French co-production selected to open the 14th International Animation Film Festival Baden, Switzerland; other features in the spotlight include LAIKA’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings,’ Michael Dudok de Wit’s ‘The Red Turtle,’ Chris Prynoski’s ‘Nerdland,’ Sang-ho Yeon’s Seoul Station,’ and more.

In 2D, 3D, Festival, Films, People, Places, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: Europe

OIAF Headline News

Titmouse Feature ‘Nerdland’ to Compete at Ottawa Fest

Official selections for the 40th anniversary edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival include mixed media documentary, stories inspired by real life, and surreal worlds that reflect our own.

In 2D, Festival, Films, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America

Documentaries Headline News

Penny Lane’s ‘NUTS!’ Opens in NYC June 22

Two-week theatrical engagement for documentary feature exploring the life of country doctor and professional huckster J.R. Brinkley continues through July 5 at New York City’s Film Forum.

In 2D, Event, Films, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Annecy Headline News

Nine Features Selected to Compete at Annecy 2016

Ann Marie Fleming’s ‘Window Horses,’ Penny Lane’s ‘NUTS!’ and Sang-ho Yeon’s ‘Seoul Station’ among nine films selected to screen in competition at this year’s Annecy International Animated Film Festival.

In Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe

Awards Headline News

U.K. Short ‘Edmond’ Wins Top Animation Award at Sundance 2016

Short Film Jury Award in Animation goes to the U.K.’s ‘Edmond’ from director Nina Gantz; U.S. Documentary Special Jury Award for Editing is given to Penny Lane and Thom Stylinski for animated documentary ‘NUTS!’