Podcast EP89: Colette Peri's Tips on Running Your Own Stop-Motion Animation Business
The stopmo maven talks about setting up and running a studio, sharing her experience on projects for brands like Califia Farms, Care Skincare, and Expedia.
Tagged With: Stop-Motion Animation
‘The Puppetoon Movie Volume 2’ Now Available on Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack
In time for the holidays, bring home the fully restored groundbreaking stop-motion animation by George Pal, created between 1932 and 1947; new collection features 18 shorts, bonus features, and a 6-panel color booklet, ‘Liner Notes’ by producer Arnold Leibovit.
Stoopid Buddy Studios Names Jasmine Johnson Head of Studio
Former Netflix executive appointed to oversee day-to-day production of studio’s growing slate, which includes Adult Swim's Emmy Award-winning ‘Robot Chicken,’ Hulu’s ‘Crossing Swords,’ and ‘Mega City Smiths’ for AMC.
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Chiodo Bros’ ‘Alien Xmas’ Joins the Pantheon of Stop-Motion Holiday Classics
For Stephen, Edward, and Charles Chiodo, their love of 1960s-style stop-motion animation transformed a children’s book about kleptomaniacal aliens trying to steal Christmas into a heartwarming, cocoa-sipping, and warm blanket-snuggling special, available today on Netflix.
Autodesk Shotgun Taps New Tech for the Future of Production Management
Machine learning-generative scheduling and asset lifecycle management will to be built into Autodesk’s cloud-based Forge platform, driving creativity while meeting ever evolving workflow challenges.
Aardman Academy Launches ‘Industry Training: Stop Motion 1’
12-week virtual program taught by Aardman professionals will provide world-class education for aspiring animation professionals.
Neeraja Raj Signs with Nexus Studios
Animator’s diverse portfolio features a wide range of techniques including stop-motion, puppetry, and 2D and 3D animation; she is working with the studios’ original content team to adapt her BAFTA shortlisted ‘Meow or Never’ into an animated series.
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‘To the Dusty Sea' and ‘To: Gerard’ Takes Top Honors at Austin Film Festival
Héloïse Ferlay's stop-motion short scores Jury Award for best animated short at AFF 2020; DreamWorks Animation and Taylor Meacham’s animated short, the latest entry in the studio’s shorts program, awarded Audience Award for best animated short;
Sneak a Peek at Netflix’s Stop-Motion ‘Alien Xmas’ Holiday Special Trailer
Get ready to snuggle up with some hot cocoa, because on November 20, a new holiday special will warm your heart; only the gift-giving spirit of Christmas and a small alien can save the world from a race of kleptomaniac aliens determined to take over the planet.
Chris Dainty and The NFB’s ‘Shannon Amen’ Now Streaming
Marking World Mental Health Day, the Canadian filmmaker’s short uses ‘icemation’ combined with stop-motion and puppeteering to explore the life and death of his friend, artist Shannon Jamieson, by capturing her struggles, guilt and anxiety in reconciling her faith with her sexual identity.
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Two New Animated Xmas Specials Coming to Netflix
Chiodo Bros’ stop-motion ‘Alien Xmas’ and CG ‘Angela’s Christmas Wish’ join an aggressive slate of animation premiering just in time for the holidays.
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WildBrain Snags ‘The Brilliant World of Tom Gates’ Distribution Rights
Based on the enormously popular book series, the show will feature live-action along with 2D and stop-motion animation.
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Winners Announced for 12th Festival Stop Motion Montreal
Top honors go to multi-national list of films including ‘The Silly Duck Wizard’ by Terry Ibele; ‘Une de Perdue’ by Marie Clerc; ‘Uzi’ by Dina Velikovskaya; and ‘Un Coeur d'Or’ by Simon Filliot.
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Smooch Your Childhood Goodbye with the Pooches of ‘Stray Dogs’
Horror mogul Gary Dauberman teams with Paramount Animation and writer Mark Perez on animated feature adaptation of unreleased horror comic book.
AMC Greenlights Stoopid Buddy Stoodios’ ‘Mega City Smiths’ Stop-Motion Series
Creator Steve Conrad will serve as showrunner on new show, which uses baby dolls as grown up characters investigating a famous magnate’s mysterious disappearance.
Choose Your Pass for OIAF 2020 Virtual Festival – Available NOW!
Watch this year’s retrospectives featuring a celebration of Estonian animator, Elbert Tuganov; unique perspectives from Norwegian animation studio, Mikrofilm; and the work of Métis filmmaker, Terril Calder.
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Six Point Harness Names Musa Brooker Creative Director
With a distinguished career in both stop-motion and 2D animation, the veteran USC professor of animation and digital arts continues to provide indispensable artistic leadership for the animation studio.
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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.
‘My Better World’ Helps to Educate Kids in Sub-Sahara Africa
Fully African-produced animation project garners upwards of 2 million viewers a week while addressing the challenges for African teens navigating school, family, and friendship.
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All Star Cast Revealed for Guillermo del Toro’s Stop-Motion ‘Pinocchio’
Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Cate Blanchett and newcomer Gregory Mann top a stellar voice acting lineup in Netflix’s upcoming animated musical, based on Carlo Collodi’s classic story, written and directed by the Oscar-winning ‘The Shape of Water’ director.
Online Festival Stop Motion Montreal Coming September 14-20
‘Home Sweet Home’ 12th edition will connect the international stop-motion animation community virtually.
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Podcast EP77: How Ian Boone Got 2 Internships at Laika and Worked on ’Tumble Leaf’
The animator shares his story of interning, twice, at the famed Portland studio, tricks he learned on the Amazon Prime kid’s show, and whether it’s worth pursuing a career in stop-motion.
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.
Framestore’s ‘#WombStories’ Animation Captures the Emotions of Women’s Life-Changing Moments
Three-minute film for Libresse & Bodyform campaign includes six beautifully animated sequences that help dispel myths and encourage positive conversations about women.
Shona Collins Joins Nexus Studios as Senior Development Producer
Studio also announces they’re in production on ‘The House,’ Netflix’s first stop-motion commission out of the UK.
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