Tagged With: Signe Baumane
‘My Love Affair With Marriage’ Gets U.S. Theatrical Release
Signe Baumane’s award-winning animated feature about a spirited young woman determined to find love in a bewildering world will begin its U.S. cinema run at the Quad in NYC on October 6 and the Laemmle Glendale in LA on October 13.
Skwigly Launches Second Edition of ‘Independent Animation’
The book, written by Skwigly Editor-in-Chief Ben Mitchell, provides insight into the animation industry, from story development and casting to editing and distribution, as well as an exclusive look into the working processes of some of the industry’s most noteworthy indie animation talents, including Signe Baumane, Adam Elliot, Don Hertzfeldt, Kirsten Lepore, Robert Morgan, David OReilly, PES, Bill Plympton, Rosto, Chris Shepherd, and more.
Sander Joon’s ‘Sierra’ Takes Grand Prix at 2022 Fredrikstad Animation Festival
Signe Bauman’s ‘My Love Affair with Marriage’ named Best Feature Film, as the celebration of Nordic-Baltic animation wrapped up last weekend; Finnish animator Heikki Prepula received the Lifetime Achievement Award for a storied career that began in children’s TV in the 1960s.
‘Little Nicholas-Happy as Can Be’ and ‘Amok’ Take Top Awards at Annecy 2022
Films by Amandine Fredon & Benjamin Massoubre and Balázs Turai among 22 winners at the jam packed 46th festival edition that saw a record 13,248 badge holders from 106 countries.
‘My Love Affair with Marriage’ Plays Matchmaker with Animation and Science
Signe Baumane’s new animated feature, in competition at Annecy 2022, employs her raw, incredibly direct and soul baring storytelling in a film about a woman’s huger for love and acceptance, and how the power of biology is a force she must contend with.
Annecy 2022 Official Feature Film Selections Revealed
10 animated features have been selected in competition at this year's event, including ‘Charlotte’ by Eric Warin and Tahir Rana, ‘Nayola’ by José Miguel Ribeiro and ‘The Island’ by Anca Damian; the 46th edition of the festival runs June 13-18.
Special Events Set for Annecy Festival’s 60th Celebration
At Annecy 2021, first time screenings, masterclasses, and keynotes include a look back with ‘Mémoire d’une minute,’ a shorts collection for Annecy award-winning directors; a masterclass presented by Walt Disney and Kugali animation studios; and a keynote by Terrence Malick about VR ‘Evolver – Prologue.’
Women Directors Talk Shop at WIA NYC Gathering
Karen Disher, Signe Baumane, Anna Samo and Peggy Stern share insights and realities at Women in Animation New York chapter March event; AWN’s Miscweant reports.
The Academy Presents ‘Women in Indie Animation’ at New York City’s Metrograph Theater
AWN’s resident Miscweant attends The Academy’s September New York City event honoring celebrated New York animators Signe Baumane, Emily Hubley, Candy Kugel and Debra Solomon.
The Academy To Present ‘Women in Indie Animation’ September 21
Monthly Academy at Metrograph residency program in New York City to present groundbreaking independent filmmakers Signe Baumane, Emily Hubley, Candy Kugel and Debra Solomon.
Cheer and Loathing in Animation: Episode XLIV - Sex She Said
Every Friday Chris Robinson unleashes improvised and hastily scribbled cheer or loathing on the animation community to be digested, swallowed or... expelled. Today: Sex through the female gaze.
Signe Baumane, Steven Subotnick & Laura Ann Harrison Named 2017 Guggenheim Fellowship Recipients
New York independent filmmaker known for her provocative films on array of narrative themes including sex, the body, pregnancy, love, marriage, and depression, CalArts alum specializing in experimental animation, and Chicago-based painter and animator receive Fellowship grants.
CLIP: Going to the Chapel with Signe Baumane’s ‘My Love Affair With Marriage’
New clip from Brooklyn-based independent animator’s follow-up to ‘Rocks in My Pockets’ features the Mythology Sirens, shape-shifting creatures who lure young women into fantasies of everlasting love and blissful marriage.
Matthew Modine Joins Signe Baumane’s ‘My Love Affair With Marriage’
Award-winning actor to voice role and serve as executive producer on the New York-based independent animator’s second feature.
Signe Baumane Kickstarts ‘My Love Affair With Marriage’
Brooklyn-based director of ‘Rock in My Pockets’ reacts to challenges of the new administration with her second animated feature.
Animators Unearthed - Signe Baumane
Every Monday, Chris Robinson serves up Animators Unearthed, a brief introduction to prominent and not-so-prominent indie animators.
Signe Baumane, Mental Health and her Brutally Frank ‘Rocks in my Pockets’
The New York indie animator riffs on her struggles with depression, film financing, gender bias and the challenges of making her first feature film.
Signe Baumane's ‘Rocks in My Pockets’ Selected As Latvian Oscar Entry
Latvian Oscar committee lauds the film’s "international language, intimate story, and the director's courage to look at serious personal issues."
Review: 'Rocks in my Pockets'
Depression and suicide are at the heart of Signe Baumane’s very personal, poignant and darkly funny new animated feature.
Gallery: Signe Baumane's 'Rocks in My Pockets'
A collection of stills from Signe Baumane’s debut animated feature, ‘Rocks in My Pockets,' to be released in the U.S. by Zeitgeist Films in September.
Zeitgeist Sets ‘Rocks in My Pockets’ for U.S. Theatrical Release
The U.S. theatrical release of Signe Baumane’s debut animated feature, ‘Rocks in My Pockets,’ is set for September 5 in New York and on September 12 in Los Angeles, followed by a national release.
‘Rocks in My Pockets’ to Premiere at Karlovy Vary Film Fest
Marking the first time an animated feature has been selected for the official competition program, Signe Baumane's ‘Rocks in My Pockets’ will have its world premiere at the 49th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
BeFilm Mid-Winter Special Animation Program Tonight!
The BeFilm Mid-Winter Special Animation Program, hosted by director Signe Baumane, to include some masterful animation from Europe never before seen in America.