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WildBrain Announces ‘Strawberry Shortcake’ Holiday Content

‘Strawberry Shortcake’s Perfect Holiday’ animated special is now streaming on Netflix, ‘Strawberry Shortcake’ original micro-form content launches next month on the brand’s YouTube channel, and ‘Girls Tales’ podcast new episode, ‘Strawberry Shortcake and the Winterswirl Storm’ just released December 18.

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The Best in CG Animation Headline News

SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 CAF Winners Announced

‘Moirai - Thread of Life’ takes Best in Show with Jury's Special Award going to ‘Hair Universe;’ winners among 38 films selected to screen at this year’s Electronic and Animation Theaters.

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What We’ll Do for our First Crush ANIMATIONWorld

The Charming, Lyrical Sweetness of ‘The Day I Became a Bird’

Oscar-winning ‘The Lost Thing’ director Andrew Ruhemann and producer David Park talk about their soulful animated short, in which a young boy finds an unusual way to win the heart of his crush.

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There’s No Accounting for Taste ANIMATIONWorld

Rotten Fruit? - Vimeo, Censorship and Creative Freedom

Canadian filmmaker Ivan Li’s animated short, ‘Fruit,’ was permanently removed from the streaming platform – that positions itself as a champion of bold cinema and art - despite endorsements from staff curators, a successful 2-year festival run, and ARTE broadcast in France; the artist hopes his case serves as a warning sign to independent filmmakers.

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Celebrating The Best in Animation! Headline News

VIP Tickets for 51st Annie Awards Now on Sale

ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual celebration of excellence in animation is set for February 17, 2024 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; nomination announcements are coming January 11, 2024.

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Animated Shorts of the Month ANIMATIONWorld

Binocular Briefs – November 2023

The latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently travelling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.

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It’s Flan-tastic! Headline News

Watch: ‘Detective Pikachu & the Mystery of the Missing Flan’ Short

The adorable 6-minute 3DCG film from The Pokémon Company and Polygon Pictures features Detective Pikachu on his newest case, helping friend Tim Goodman track down a delicious treat.

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Independent Animation Headline News

Exclusive: Award-Winning ‘Starling’ Making Of Episode 1 Released

Helmed by director Mitra Shahidi and produced through Pixar’s co-op program, the Tribeca Film Fest Best Animated Short winner and 2024 Oscar contender, created by a global team of 70+ artists from 14 countries, tells the story of a mischievous star spirit that travels home to Istanbul to celebrate her birthday with family one last time.

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Animated Shorts of the Month ANIMATIONWorld

Binocular Briefs – October 2023

The latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently travelling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.

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Awards Headline News

‘Miserable Miracle,’ ‘When Adam Changes’ Top OIAF 2023 Winners

Ryo Orikasa takes home the Grand Prize for short animation, while Joël Vaudreuil takes home the Grand Prize for feature animation, at the 47th annual Ottawa International Animation Festival.

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Don’t be Such A… Headline News

Roald Dahl’s ‘The Twits’ Heads to Netflix in 2025

Academy Award nominee Phil Johnston brings the iconic book to the screen in the streamer’s first animated project based on properties acquired in the 2021 Roald Dahl Story Company purchase; Jellyfish Pictures to handle the animation.

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Celebrating The Best in Animation! Headline News

Call for Entries: 51st Annie Awards

ASIFA-Hollywood’s annual celebration of excellence in animation is set for February 17, 2024 at UCLA’s Royce Hall; the early submission deadline is October 16, with final entries accepted through December 8.

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The Road to Ottawa Headline News

19 NFB Films Heading to OIAF 2023

Official competition selections include ‘The Girl with the Red Beret’ by Janet Perlman, ‘Miserable Miracle’ by Ryo Orikasa, ‘HARVEY’ by Janice Nadeau and ‘Boat People’ by Thao Lam and Kjell Boersma; NFB programs include NFB HOTHOUSE@20 and Show-and-tell with the NFB Animation & Interactive Studio.

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On the Road to Ottawa! Headline News

All Eyes on Ottawa - OIAF 2023 Schedule is Live

The 5-day festival and TV animation conference, featuring screenings, exhibits, workshops, and entertainment, is around the corner, running September 20-24.

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Gimme More Björk Headline News

Björk Debuts ‘Victimhood’ Animated Music Video

The short, with art by Gabríela Friðriksdóttir and animation by Pierre-Alain Giraud, features unsettling yet organic visuals, with an interesting ‘paper-like,’ canvas texture mixed with AI generation.

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careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 222: 2D Animator Jon Densk and His Short Film ‘Axolodyssey’

The 2D animator discusses what industry experience completely changed his view of animation, how he is improving his character performance and building a social media presence for his new short - a work in progress funded via Kickstarter.

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The Enduring Search for Funny ANIMATIONWorld

New Adult Swim SMALLS: Doting Sons, Hot Asses, and Precious Family Capsules

The latest crop of shorts in Dave Hughes’ innovative incubator of new talent and new ideas includes four episodes of Joe Cappa’s ‘HAHA You Clowns,’ Chloe Trost’s 2-part ‘Dohls,’ and Maggie Brennan’s ‘Agoraphilia.’

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Animated Shorts of the Month ANIMATIONWorld

Binocular Briefs – August 2023

A monthly survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently travelling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.

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Festivals Events

LINOLEUM Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival

Begins: October 4, 2023

The event celebrates creativity amongst animators and media artists, promotes contemporary animation and media art in Ukraine; the 10th edition will take place October 4-8 in Kyiv.

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SPARK ANIMATION Festival 2023

Begins: November 9, 2023

Spark CG hosts the annual SPARK ANIMATION Festival in Vancouver, promising a window into the leading minds of CG and animation; festival film submissions are open until September 10.

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Festivals Events

London International Animation Festival 2023

Begins: November 24, 2023

The event showcases the whole spectrum of creative animation and how animation is for everyone; running 10 days from November 24 – December 3, the festival is accepting submissions through July 31.