Binocular Briefs – December 2023
The latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently traveling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.
Tagged With: Tomek Popakul
BIAF 2021 Reveals Short Film Selections and Trailer
83 animated films will compete in six categories at the festival coming October 23-27; event unveils ‘The Eyes of Summer’ poster and trailer by director Watanabe Ayumu.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Event, Festival, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Asia
Trippy, Edgy and Reptilian: The Wonderful Melancholia of ‘Acid Rain’
Polish director Tomek Popakul’s Annie Award-nominated short film is a jagged, hypnotic Eastern European road trip viewed through a depressing but entrancing cartoon shaded daze.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Music and Sound, People, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: All
Official Selections for OIAF 2019 Announced
Diverse group of films from 36 countries set to compete at upcoming Ottawa International Animation Festival, which runs September 25-29.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Television, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
‘Animation Next’ Shorts Showcase Gets Theatrical Release
Selection of the best films from the GLAS Animation Festival will hit select U.S. theatres this coming Fall.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Festival, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
‘Acid Rain’ and ‘Ruben Brandt, Collector’ Take Top Animafest Zagreb Honors
6-day festival concludes with numerous awards for shorts, features, kids’ programming and Croation films.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Tomek Popakul’s ‘Acid Rain’ Wins Grand Prix at GLAS 2019
Sophie Koko Gate receives the FXX Elevation Award – which includes a $25,000 all-in development and production deal with FX Networks – for her short film ‘Slug Life.’
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Festival, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America
FMX 2019 Announces ‘Spider-Man’ Talk, Indie Animation Track and ‘CatPlanets’ Trailer Reveal
Sony Pictures Imageworks VFX supervisor Danny Dimian will present work on hit animated feature; animators Sophie Koto Gate, Michael Frei, Boris Labbé and Tomek Popakul will share their distinctive work.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
15 Animated Short Films Selected to Compete at Sundance 2019
Animated short films from 10 countries including Estonia, Germany, Mexico, Poland and Spain selected to compete at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival running January 24 through February 3.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Festival, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Sundance | Geographic Region: All, North America
