Short Films

VIEW 2024: Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence

Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez’s annual ‘must attend’ confab in Turin, Italy has been bringing the industry together for a quarter century, an event where top professionals from across animation, VFX, and games share their latest achievements and future plans… whether in front of an eager audience or a gleaming white bowl of pumpkin risotto; this year’s celebration of all things animated runs next week, October 14-19.

In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

Careers Headline News

ACE Canada and WIA Vancouver Announce Final Cohort 4 Participants

9 artists were selected to participate in the immersive training program for mid to high-level animation professionals who identify as women and non-binary; will work together over the next year to create a short film, with mentorship and guidance, to earn a ‘key credit.’

In Business, Community Outreach, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America

On the Road to Ottawa! Blogs

Ottawa International Animation Festival 2024 Highlights

Exuberant self-expression dotted with wrestling self-reflection.

In 2D, 3D, Event, Festival, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Ambling Around | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America

Animated Shorts of the Month ANIMATIONWorld

Binocular Briefs - September 2024

AWN’s latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently traveling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.

In 2D, 3D, CG, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All

Awards Headline News

‘La Voix des Sirènes,’ ‘Flow’ Lead OIAF 2024 Winners

Gianluigi Toccafondo takes home the Grand Prize for short animation, while Gintz Zilbalodis takes home the Grand Prize for feature animation, at the 48th annual Ottawa International Animation Festival.

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Animation Festivals Events

Lugano Animation Days 2024

Begins: November 6, 2024

Organized by GSIFA, the five-day international animation festival takes place November 6-10 in Lugano, Switzerland.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Competitive Festivals Events

CINANIMA 2024

Begins: November 8, 2024

The Oscar qualifying event returns to Espinho November 8-17 to promote animation and its creators with a commitment to educating professionals and the public.

In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, Education and Training, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

VIEW 2024 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup

Jonathan Nolan, Fede Alvarez, Kelsey Mann, and Chris Sanders are just a few of the top speakers who’ll be attending as the English-speaking event celebrates its 25th anniversary, bringing together industry professionals, students, and enthusiasts in a celebration of the latest achievements in animation, VFX, and games; the event runs October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin, Italy.

In AR/VR/XR, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

Festivals Events

Taichung International Animation Festival 2024

Begins: October 18, 2024

The 10^th edition of TIAF, the international film festival, returns to Taichung, Taiwan October 18-27.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Festivals Events

ReAnimania International Animation Film & Comics Art Festival of Yerevan 2024

Begins: October 21, 2024

The 16^th edition of ReAnimania runs October 21-27 in Yerevan, Armenia.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Comics, Digital Media, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Festivals Events

Fredrikstad Animation Festival

Begins: October 24, 2024

FAF 2024 returns to Fredrikstad, Norway with the best and latest within Nordic-Baltic and international animation.

In 2D, 3D, Digital Media, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Licensing

Festival Events

Bucheon International Animation Festival 2024

Begins: October 25, 2024

Animated films will compete in five categories at the festival, running October 25-29 in Bucheon.

In 2D, 3D, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Television | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

virtual production Headline News

Chaos Drops ‘Butch Cassidy’-Inspired ‘Ray Tracing FTW’ Short

The film, made as part of the company’s ‘Project Arena’ deep dive into ICVFX (in-camera VFX), highlights the state of visual effects and filmmaking – from the artist’s point of view; new innovative virtual production tools integrate virtual shoots into overall production pipeline, enabling direct use of film production assets without any preprocessing.

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A Stop-Motion Journey of Discovery Headline News

Exclusive: Bad Witch Pics Drops ‘Brim Broome Boulevard’ Trailer

New stop-motion film, animated by a team at Portland-based HouseSpecial that includes veterans of ‘Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio,’ ‘Wendell & Wild,’ and ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ follows a child who wanders through a set of mysterious doors on a journey of self-discovery where fear and fashion intertwine.

In CG, Diversity and Inclusion, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Awards Headline News

PFCAT 2024 Announces Animation Award Winners

The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology, which wrapped last month, featured 160+ films in competition, including 90 animated shorts and features; animated films ‘Fulgores’ by Andrés Palma and ‘LUKi and the Lights’ each garnered wins in 2 categories.

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Events Events

Weird Market - 16th Edition

Begins: October 1, 2024

The international animation, video game, and new media market will take place October 1-6 in Valencia, Spain.

In 2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR, Broadcast Design, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, Licensing, Production, Short Films, Television | Event Types: Conferences

Film Festivals Headline News

2nd Japanese Film Festival Comes to Croatia

The Japan Croatia Film Festival brings Anime to Zagreb September 21-23, connecting the countries through filmmaking; 3^rd Croatian Film Festival heads to Tokyo in November.

In Anime, Event, Festival, Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia, Europe

The Road to Turin Headline News

Fede Alvarez to Deliver Keynote at VIEW 2024

Award-winning ‘Alien: Romulus’ director will present live at Italy’s premier animation and VFX event running October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.

In CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Games, People, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

Awards Headline News

Emile Award Nominees Announced

September 23 awards ceremony kicks off the ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival taking place September 23-29 in Syros, Greece.

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Heading to Ottawa! Headline News

17 NFB Films Heading to OIAF 2024

Official competition selections include ‘Maybe Elephants’ by Torill Kove, ‘In the Shallows’ by Arash Akhgari and ‘Hairy Legs’ by Andrea Dorfman; 4 NFB shorts included in “What Is It Good For? Experiences Of War in Animation” special screening.

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Heavy Metal for Kids and Families Headline News

Lil Thrashers Drops ‘Lizzie Wilding: Heavy Metal Werewolf’ Trailer

From the creators of the award-winning short ‘No Weenies Allowed’ the new heavy metal animated series follows a headbanging were-pup as she navigates the challenges of a new town, a new school, and some serious rage issues; pilot episode ‘Welcome to Grimstone!’ is now streaming.

In 2D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Discover the Origins of Roz Headline News

OIAF 2024 Panel Set: Go Behind the Scenes of ‘The Wild Robot’

Writer/director Chris Sanders will lead a discussion exploring the story and artistry of DreamWorks Animation’s new film at the Ottawa International Animation Festival, North America’s leading animation festival, which runs September 25-29.

In 3D, CG, Event, Festival, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America

Heading to Ottawa! Headline News

OIAF 2024 is Around the Corner – Get Ready!

Here’s what you need to know to make your festival stay a bit easier; the oldest and largest North American animation runs September 25-29, 2024.

In 2D, 3D, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America

Animated Shorts of the Month ANIMATIONWorld

Binocular Briefs - August 2024

AWN’s latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently traveling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Music Videos, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All

The Road to Turin Headline News

Jonathan Nolan to Keynote VIEW 2024

The award-winning writer, director, producer and ‘Fallout’ EP will appear in person, in conversation with VFX supervisor Jay Worth, at Italy’s premier animation and VFX event running October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.