Tribeca Film Festival

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.

In 2D, CG, Digital Media, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

It’s Unreal! Headline News

Epic Games Kicks off Animation Week with 'Animation Field Guide' Launch

Company's week-long celebration begins with the release of its new 100-page guide, a deep dive into using the Unreal Engine for real-time animation; event programming showcases the latest tools, workflows, and free learning resources in the Epic Games ecosystem.

In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Games, People, Short Films, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Virtual Reality Headline News

‘Madrid Noir’ VR Adventure Now on Oculus Quest 1 & 2

The 45-minute interactive virtual reality caper invites viewers to solve puzzles in a city lost to time, blending animation with classic noir in an immersive environment driven by Unreal Engine.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, People, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

animated shorts Headline News

Erick Oh and Baobab Studios’ ‘Namoo’ to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

The Oscar-nominated ‘Opera’ director teams with the Emmy-winning studio behind ‘Baba Yaga,’ ‘Bonfire,’ and ‘Crow: The Legend’ on new theatrical short, created with Quill, about the meaningful moments of one man’s life, symbolized by the positive and painful memories within the branches of a growing tree.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, People, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

VR experience Headline News

Baobab Studios’ ‘Baba Yaga’ Now Available on Oculus Quest

Leading interactive studio’s latest VR experience is released today; first-ever live virtual reality red carpet premiere for the short was the ultimate socially distanced event, with attendees using Oculus Quest headsets to interact in real-time as avatars.

In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Interactive, People, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Festivals Headline News

Cannes XR Virtual Set for June 24-26

A free program of 55 pieces, selected by the Tribeca Film Festival, Veer VR and Positron, including 23 in the Development Showcase, will be open to VR users through the Museum of Other Realities.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Music and Sound, People, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Awards Headline News

The Telly Awards Announce 2020 Winners

‘Bonfire,’ Baobab Studios’ interactive VR experience voiced by comedian Ali Wong, and ‘A Voice is All You Need” are among animation standouts at this year’s awards.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Short Films, Television, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Festivals Headline News

Cannes Migrating Extended Reality Event Programming to New Cannes XR Virtual

Digital event, running June 24-26, will bring together XR artists, traditional filmmakers, tech companies, indie producers and investors to help shape the future of immersive entertainment.

In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Festival Headline News

21 Top Film Festivals Co-Curate Online We Are One: A Global Film Festival

Free 10-day digital festival, featuring 100 films, including DreamWorks shorts and Annecy animation selections, begins May 29 on YouTube.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Music and Sound, People, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

VR ANIMATIONWorld

Van Phan’s Animated ‘Upstander’ to Premiere at Tribeca Immersive Cinema360

In the face of COVID-19, the Tribeca Film Festival partners with Oculus to feature 15 VR films in four online programs running April 17-25.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, People, Short Films, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All

animated short films Headline News

World Premiere of DreamWorks Animation’s ‘To: Gerard’ Set for Tribeca Film Festival

Studio’s new short, directed by Taylor Meacham, with character designs by Nico Marlet, is latest entry in the DreamWorks Shorts program started back in 2017.

In 3D, CG, Event, Festival, Music and Sound, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

animated short films Headline News

WATCH: ‘La Noria,’ Award-Winning Animated Short Film, Premieres Online

International collaboration of artists and sponsors, including Artella, Autodesk and Foundry, come together, helping writer/director Carlos Baena achieve his chilling creative vision.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Virtual Reality Headline News

TRAILER: VR Documentary ‘Another Dream’ to Debut at Tribeca 2019

Animated documentary VR experience produced by Ado Ato Pictures and directed by Tamara Shogaolu to have its world premiere as one of five projects in Tribeca Immersive’s select Storyscapes competition.

In 2D, 3D, Festival, Short Films, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Europe, North America

Festivals Headline News

Tribeca Film Festival Announces 2019 Short Film Lineup

Sixty-three narrative, documentary & animated shorts selected from a record 5,131 submissions to compete across 11 competition programs at the 18th annual Tribeca Film Festival.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Festival, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America

Virtual Reality Headline News

Tribeca Film Festival Unveils 30+ Immersive Experiences for 2019 Edition

More than 30 virtual reality projects to be presented at the Virtual Arcade and Tribeca Cinema360 at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival.

In 2D, 3D, Festival, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America

Festival Headline News

Tribeca Festival Announces 2018 Juries

Fest assembles a wide selection of top directors, actors, producers and storytellers to recognize the best work.

In Acting, Awards, Festival, Films, Games, Interactive, People, Places, Short Films, Special Tributes, Technology, Television, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America

Virtual Reality Headline News

NFB Premieres ‘Biidaaban: First Light’ VR at Tribeca Film Festival

Created by Anishinaabe artist Lisa Jackson, the project imagines a future reclaimed by nature and connected to the past via indigenous language.

In 3D, CG, Festival, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America

Short Films Headline News

Pixar Serves Up ‘Bao’ Short, Directed by Domee Shi

The studio’s first female-directed short will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival and play in front of ‘Incredibles 2’ when it’s released June 15.

In 3D, CG, Festival, Films, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, Asia, North America

VR Headline News

Tribeca Film Festival Unveils Immersive Program

Virtual Arcade lineup includes 21 world premiere VR, AR experiences and five projects selected for Storyscapes competition.

In 3D, CG, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Interactive, Short Films, Stereoscopic 3-D, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America

Awards Headline News

‘Odd is an Egg’ Wins Best Animated Short at Tribeca

Norwegian production by producer-director-writer Kristin Ulseth screened as a part of the Shorts: Animated Shorts Curated by Whoopi G program.

In Awards, Festival, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America

Virtual Reality Headline News

29 Immersive Projects to be Featured at 2017 Tribeca Film Festival

Tribeca Immersive’s 2017 lineup set to transport audiences to new worlds with 23 Virtual Arcade projects and six Storyscapes selections from VR filmmakers, developers and studios spanning six different countries from around the globe.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Festival, Interactive, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: All, North America

Google Spotlight Stories Headline News

Patrick Osborne’s ‘PEARL’ Unveiled at Google I/O Conference

Latest installment of the Google Spotlight Stories series from the Academy Award-winning director of Disney’s ‘Feast’ is now available for both Android and iOS.

In 2D, Interactive, People, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Virtual Reality Blogs

Virtual Reality Comes to the Tribeca Film Festival

Google and Patrick Osborne’s ‘Pearl’ leads a number of VR projects showcased at festival’s Virtual Arcade.

In CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, People, Short Films, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All

Google Spotlight Stories Headline News

WATCH: Google Unveils New Trailer for Patrick Osborne’s ‘Pearl’

360-degree version of the film available for preview at the Tribeca Film Festival’s 2016 Interactive Playground.

In 2D, Festival, Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: North America

Google Spotlight Stories Headline News

Patrick Osborne’s ‘Pearl’ to Premiere at Tribeca

Interactive animated short from Oscar-winning director of ‘Feast’ is set to have its world premiere as part of the ‘Rock and a Hard Place’ shorts program at the Tribeca Film Festival.