transmedia

Awards Events

26th Stuttgart International Trickfilm Festival of Animated Film: April 30 - May 5

Begins: April 30, 2019

ITFS focuses on artistic animated films, innovations in the field of interactive and transmedia projects, as well as the promotion of young talent.

Animation Production Days Headline News

Building Brands, Real-Time Production in the Spotlight at ADP 2019

Case studies detailing the use of game engines in animation production as well as new ideas and strategies for the exploitation of animation projects to be presented at the 13th edition of Germany’s leading animation business platform.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Production, Technology, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX, ITFS | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Animation Production Days Headline News

50 Projects Selected for Animation Production Days 2019

Films, series and transmedia properties with topics ranging from edutainment, comedy, adventure stories and fantasy for kids to historical and political material, animated documentaries, satire and science fiction to be presented at Germany’s leading animation business platform.

In Business, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, Production, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: FMX, ITFS | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Netflix Headline News

Netflix Sets February 15 Premiere for ‘The Dragon Prince’ Season 2

Nine new episodes of animated fantasy series will continue the adventures of the show’s young heroes in their quest to stop an historic conflict from escalating into all-out war.

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Netflix ANIMATIONWorld

Humans, Elves and Dark Magic Collide in New Netflix Original, ‘The Dragon Prince’

Wonderstorm’s creative team of Aaron Ehasz, Justin Richmond and Giancarlo Volpe delve into the making of the first season of their epic series centered around three unlikely heroes and their quest to stop an all-out war.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Television, Transmedia, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All

call for entries Headline News

Spain’s 2018 3D Wire Issues Call for Projects

International animation, games and new media market now open for project submissions, with prizes to be awarded at 10^th annual event running October 1-7.

In 2D, Awards, Call for Entries, CG, Digital Media, Event, Games, Interactive, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Reality | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

aesthetics Blogs

Making Waves in VR

Oscillations' visceral, philosophical and provocative approach to immersive media.

In CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, People, Short Films, Technology, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All

FMX 2018

Begins: April 24, 2018

FMX, running April 24-27, 2018, continues to bring together creative professionals at the forefront of digital entertainment. This year, it sharpens its focus on virtual and augmented realities as well as the best world-class animation, VFX, gaming and related education, entertainment and technology.

Events Headline News

Animation Production Day 2018 Open for Submissions

Event assembles producers, broadcasters, distributors, sales agents, funding bodies and banks for one-to-one meetings.

In 2D, 3D, Business, Call for Entries, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Interactive, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Annecy Headline News

Registration Opens for MIFA Pitches 2018

Feb. 5 is the deadline for getting in on the project, held in conjunction with the Annecy festival.

In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Interactive, Short Films, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Animation Blogs

Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves

Artificial intelligence meets emotional intelligence in VR

In 2D, CG, Event, Festival, People, Short Films, Technology, Virtual Reality | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: Asia

Toronto Animated Image Society Headline News

TAIS Announces Animation Showcase Finalists

Scheduled for July 29th, the 11th Annual TAIS Animation Showcase screens the best in independent Canadian and international animated short films, the results of the 2017 Anijam competition and a new interactive VR work by artist Zeesy Powers.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Festival, People, Short Films, Virtual Reality | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Aniplex Headline News

The Greatest Holy Grail War Begins on Blu-ray this Fall with ‘Fate/Grand Order -First Order-’

Following the successful launch of the mobile game in the U.S. and Canada, pre-orders for the Blu-ray, which will include bonus materials such as cast interviews, trailers and the original soundtrack CD, began on July 5th for a release later this year.

In 2D, Anime, Cartoons, Event, Films, Games, Home Entertainment, Mobile and Wireless, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

SyBo Games Headline News

SYBO Names Amy Kalson Senior Game Developer

After previous experiences working in senior-level capacities with Electronic Arts and Disney Interactive, Kalson will play a key role in the development of both existing and new SYBO games, where she will apply her extensive background in AI to focus on analysis, narrative and player behavior throughout game experiences, with the goal of delivering more interactive connections between the game characters inhabiting the SYBO universe and the company’s millions of fans.

In 3D, Cartoons, CG, Games, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Awards Events

3D Wire 2017 Calls for Projects

Begins: November 1, 2017

3D Wire to be held in Segovia, Spain from October 2-8, 2017

In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, CG, Event, Games, People, Places, Short Films, Television, Transmedia | Event Types: Animation

FMX 2017 Headline News

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,’ ‘Ghost in the Shell’ & ‘Pearl’ Set for FMX 2017

Newly-announced production sessions to explore the VFX of Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,’ virtual production for ‘Ghost in the Shell’ and the newly-released ‘Ghost in the Shell’ VR experience, and an inside look at Google Spotlight Stories’ ‘Pearl,’ the first VR film to ever receive an Oscar nomination.

In 3D, CG, Event, Films, Games, Mobile and Wireless, People, Places, Production, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All, Europe

FMX Blogs

WATCH: UNIT 9’s Anrick Bregman Talks VR and Transmedia Economics at FMX 2016

The interactive filmmaker talks in-depth about creative and economic realities for immersive storytelling development in transmedia and VR.

In Business, CG, Event, People, Technology, Transmedia, Virtual Reality | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

FMX 2017 Headline News

Luc Besson’s ‘Valerian’ in the Spotlight at FMX 2017

Production sessions at Germany’s international conference on animation, visual effects, VR, games and transmedia also to include ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ and Kraftwerk 3D.

In 3D, CG, Event, Films, Games, People, Places, Production, Technology, Transmedia, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX, ITFS | Geographic Region: All, Europe

APD 2017 Headline News

45 Projects Selected for APD 2017

Selected projects from Germany, France, Spain, the UK, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Lithuania, Bulgaria, Romania, Macedonia, Ukraine, Israel and Australia to participate in co-production, financing and distribution forum running alongside the 24th Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film and FMX 2017.

In Business, Digital Media, Event, Films, Short Films, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX, ITFS | Geographic Region: All, Europe

FMX 2017 Headline News

Anne Kolbe Bringing Guy Ritchie’s ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword’ to FMX 2017

International conference on animation, effects, VR, games and transmedia runs May 2-5 in Stuttgart, Germany.

In 3D, CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Technology, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

call for entries Headline News

NipponNordic Universe Accelerator Announces Call for Projects

Three-week artist residency hosted by The Animation Workshop to be held September 11-29 in Viborg, Denmark.

In Anime, Business, Call for Entries, Event, Television, Virtual Reality | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

virtual production VFXWorld

Chris Edwards in Beijing - Part 2: Virtual Visionary

THE THIRD FLOOR founder continues to champion virtual production and lead the charge into virtual reality.

In CG, Films, People, Post-production, Previs, Technology, Transmedia, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

call for entries Headline News

Cartoons on the Bay Issues Final Call for Submissions

Deadline to submit animated features, shorts, TV series and transmedia projects for the Pulcinella and Pitch Me! competitions is February 28, 2017.

In Call for Entries, Cartoons, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Places, Short Films, Television, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: Europe

call for entries Headline News

Calling All ‘Toons! Cartoons on the Bay to be Held April 6-8 in Turin, Italy

Deadline for registration for International cross-media animation and children’s television festival featuring three days of screenings, workshops and competitions is March 10.

In Call for Entries, Cartoons, Festival, Films, Games, Places, Short Films, Transmedia | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: Europe

MIFA 2017 Headline News

MIFA Gets a Makeover for 2017

Growing European marketplace and pitching forum running alongside the Annecy International Animated Film Festival swells to four days with an expanded exhibition floor, the MIFA Campus, and more.