CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF ANIMATED HISTORY: ANIMAFEST ZAGREB: 6-11 June 2022 in Zagreb, Croatia
What if they threw a party and everyone came? That is exactly what happened at the 50th-anniversary edition of the World Festival of Animated Film
Tagged With: Pitching
Rise & Shine, a new animation pitching Lab aimed at young filmmakers!
Rise & Shine 2022 is predominantly searching for projects in development by first and second-time filmmakers and students from the Central and Eastern European region, focusing on the following countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia and Italy.
Podcast EP146: Show Creator Ali Kellner on How to Create a Winning Pitch Bible
The Toronto-based animator discusses her festival competition-winning pitch for ‘Melrose Middle School;’ the key to successful pitching; option agreements; and creating a compelling character for TV animation.
SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT to ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum, December 7-11, 2021, Łódź (Poland)
We are pleased to announce that your favorite stop motion event will be held from 7 to 11 December in Lodz (Poland) and online!
Nelvana Launches ‘Talent Incubator: Black Write Edition’
The initiative, developed in partnership with Kids Can Press, is designed to discover, support, and mentor emerging Black storytellers and illustrators in Canada; selected creatives interested in kids’ TV animation with receive support in pitch development and an introduction to industry professionals.
New ‘Masters of Motion’ Podcast with Creative Director Jon Gorman
Veteran Buck NY designer shares advice for mid-level creatives, including early career building; pitching, briefing & idea development; moodboards, storyboards, style frames & concept art; and reflection on the future.
In 2D, 3D, Art, Business, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Education and Training, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, Podcast | Geographic Region: All
UK Animation Trends and Opportunities Highlighted at Annecy
During an online panel, industry agencies, including Film London, Animation UK, BFI, and Screen Scotland, renewed their sector commitment while sharing business development, investment, and government support insights and strategies in the wake of COVID-19.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Festival, Films, Games, People, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Podcast EP94: How Henry Bonsu Successfully Pitched ‘Lazor Wulf’ To Adult Swim
The series creator discusses his show’s rollercoaster journey from humble webcomic to fan favorite and Season 2 renewal.
2020 CEE Animation Forum Announces Winners
28 animated projects in 4 categories were considered in the 2020 pitching event; ‘The Garden of Heart’ wins in animated shorts with a special mention to ‘The Pet Named Stress;’ ‘Igi’ wins in feature films, ‘No Happy Ever After’ takes the TV award.
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2020 ANIMARKT Stop-Motion Forum Pitching Finalists Announced
The annual stop-motion event, being held October 6-10, will feature workshops, masterclasses, and panel discussions.
ANIMARKT Stop-Motion Forum Pitching Competition Now Open
Submissions now being accepted for the event, which will be held October 6-10, offering awards, support, and professional access to finalists.
J.G. Quintel Goes Running with the Big Kids in ‘Close Enough’
The Emmy Award-winning ‘Regular Show’ creator sets his sights on a distinctly older crowd in new animated HBO Max comedy about becoming an adult while not growing old.
In 2D, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Emmy Awards | Geographic Region: All
26th INTERNATIONAL TRICKFILM FESTIVAL 30 April – 05 May 2019 and FMX 30 April – 03 May 2019 Stuttgart, Germany
DIVERSITY, DEMOCRACY AND FREEDOM TAKE CENTER STAGE IN STUTTGART
Animafest Zagreb to Collaborate with the Cineuropa Training Programme GoCritic!
The World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb (June 3-8, 2019) will collaborate with the Cineuropa Training Programme GoCritic! with a workshop dedicated to emerging film journalists and critics.
In 2D, 3D, Business, Education and Training, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: All, Europe
A Feast for the Eyes and the Stomach: 2018 Thessaloniki Animation Festival
The 4th Thessaloniki Animation Festival ran October 18-21, 2018 in a beautiful Greek city full of ancient architecture and delicious food, making it the perfect place for an animation festival.
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30 New Projects To be Showcased at 2018 Asian Animation Summit
Best-in-class concepts from Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, China and New Zealand will be pitched live to an audience of buyers/investors.
In 2D, 3D, Business, Cartoons, Event, Films, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
TAC Turns 15: A Chat with OIAF Director of Industry Programming Azarin Sohrabkhani
The Ottawa International Animal Festival’s director of industry programming discusses highlights of OIAF’s annual industry-driven event, The Animation Conference.
In Business, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: All, North America
Mexico’s Pixelatl Festival Wraps 2018 Edition
Girl Power: Pitch Me The Future development prize awarded to ‘Forgotten Forest’ by Madelein Treviño.
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Cartoon Network LatAm & Pixelatl Announce Girl Power: Pitch Me The Future Finalists
Competition finalists will pitch their ideas in front of Cartoon Network executives at this year’s Pixelatl festival, running September 4-8 in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
20 Projects Selected for Cinekid’s Junior Co-production Market 2018
Junior Co-production Market runs October 25-26 alongside the Cinekid Festival in Amsterdam.
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Pitch Your Stop-Motion Short at ANIMARKT 2018
Deadline to submit stop-motion animated shorts in development is July 31.
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Visegrad Animation Forum Award Winners Announced
‘Of Unwanted Things and People’ wins the feature pitch prize, while ‘Rabbit from a Tin Hat’ won the TV honors and ‘Floating’ took home the short film award.
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Ukraine's 'Mavka' Returns to Cartoon Movie in Development
Film is first from the region to pitch at the conference, running March 7-9 in Bordeaux, France.
In Business, CG, Event, Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Cartoon Movie | Geographic Region: All, Europe
60 Projects Announced for 20th Cartoon Movie
Held for the second time in Bordeaux, the co-production forum will include a spotlight on Spain.
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Registration Opens for MIFA Pitches 2018
Feb. 5 is the deadline for getting in on the project, held in conjunction with the Annecy festival.
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