USC School of Cinematic Arts’ Ganek Immersive Studio Inaugural Showcase Set
The program review, featuring projects in production and development at the state-of-the-art studio, will be held on the SCA campus this coming Thursday, April 4.
Tagged With: short film animation
TNBFC XPO Debuts FLAMIN Animation Artist Projects
The shorts premiered at TNBFC’s XPO in London, showcasing Black creatives; applications now open through May 27 for program’s 4th round.
Binocular Briefs - Spotlight on Torill Kove
This month’s edition of AWN’s survey of under-the-radar animated shorts that are currently travelling the festival circuit or are new to online viewing looks at the Oscar-winning animator’s new film and revisits her award-winning body of work.
In 2D, CG, Digital Media, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
Creative Career Coach: Rejection Without Dejection
Everyone faces rejection, which is part of the career journey; it’s what you do after getting turned down that makes the difference.
2024 TAAFI Film Festival
Begins: April 4, 2024
The in-person festival runs festival April 4-6 and celebrates over 100 animated films and their creators, showcasing the beauty, the weird, the awe-inspiring, and everything in between.
In 2D, 3D, Art, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, Short Films | Event Types: Animation
Brighton International Animation Festival 2024
Begins: April 5, 2024
The 3-day international animation festival, running April 5-7 in Brighton, England encompasses a global perspective and provides an accessible venue for everyone to learn about animation.
In 2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, Short Films, Technology | Event Types: Screenings
Animocje International Animated Film Festival
Begins: April 14, 2024
The international animation festival returns April 14-20 to Bydgoszcz, Poland for short film competitions, animation screenings, masterclasses, and workshops.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
FMX 2024 Shares The Latest Program Confirmations
4-day event kicks off in Stuttgart on April 23, 2024; new program confirmations include ‘The Power of Collaboration’ a discussion of Global Inclusion, Community, and Connection and Feature VFX: A look behind the scenes of ‘The Creator;’ tickets are now on sale
In 2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR, Business, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
What’s Cooking U.K.? Biscuit and Grey London Team for PETA Pork Campaign
The promo project includes the hard-hitting film ‘Pig Farm,’ which highlights British pig farming practices and calls for the public to go vegan; gory merchandise such as a calendar measured in pig years will also be available for purchase.
‘The Boy and the Heron,’ ‘Godzilla Minus One’ Take Home Oscar Gold
The two films finish out the 2024 awards season with wins for Best Animated Feature and Best Visual Effects, respectively, on a night that also saw ‘WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko’ win for Best Animated Short Film and ‘Oppenheimer’ take home 7 statues, including Best Picture and Best Cinematography.
In 2D, 3D, Acting, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, Music and Sound, People, Post-production, Short Films, Visual Effects, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
Javadoodles Goes Full-Time with Plans to Take Over the Internet
From a fun Tumblr side-project posting simple drawings on coffee cups to collaborating on stop-motion shorts and creating a YouTube series with 2D blobs sharing awkward silences and thoughts on life, the artist and animator has taken the big career leap and launched full speed into an expansive slate of projects.
Room to Read Announces ‘She Creates Change’ Animated Shorts Premiere Dates
Produced In partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, the 6-episode live-action/animated film series shares the stories of 6 young women courageously meeting unique challenges encountered living in low-income communities in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Vietnam; premieres in Asia March 8.
Binocular Briefs - Spotlight on Collage
The latest survey takes a break from the usual focus on new shorts to highlight classic films connected by a specific technique.
On the Road to the 96th Oscars: The Animated Shorts Nominees
Take a deeper look at ‘Letter to a Pig,’ ‘Ninety-Five Senses,’ ‘Our Uniform,’ ‘Pachyderme,’ and ‘War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko,’ all vying for the Best Animated Short Film Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards coming March 10, 2024.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Event, People, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
FMX 2024 Shares More Program Updates
New confirmations include a look at Yorgos Lanthimos’ ‘Poor Things’ VFX, and the crafting of animated features ‘Nimona’ and ‘Leo;’ 4-day conference returns in person April 23-26, and on demand April 27-May 31.
In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All
'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Leads All Winners at 51st Annie Awards
In what may serve as a prelude to the Oscars, Sony Pictures Animation's hit 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' sequel, directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson, took home 7 awards, including best animated feature; Netflix's 'Blue Eye Samurai' took home six, including best TV/Media - Mature, while Pablo Berger's 'Robot Dreams' snagged best indie feature, and Dave Mullins' 'WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko' won for best animated short.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Short Films, Television, Voice Acting, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: All
Why is the Nature of Animation in Europe So Different from What is Being Created in the U.S.?
The second of three essays written by noted historian, author, and educator Karl Cohen to bring awareness to the present state of indie animated shorts and to stimulate a discussion that might lead to improvements; we continue with a discussion of how and why animation made in the U.S. and Europe evolved in such different directions in the second half of the 20th century.
FMX 2024 Shares Conference Programming Updates
Attendees can explore ‘Loki’ Season 2 timeline mayhem and get insight into the making of the 60th anniversary ‘Doctor Who’ special episode; 4-day event kicks off in Stuttgart on April 23, 2024.
In 2D, 3D, AI, Business, CG, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, AR/VR/XR, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All
Em Cooper's Hand Painted ‘I’m Only Sleeping’ Scores ‘Best Music Video’ Grammy
The animator’s homage to the Fab Four wins the highly coveted ‘Best Music Video’ at this year’s music awards; the animated short celebrates the re-release of The Beatles’ seminal 1966 album, ‘Revolver,’ set to one of the album’s most iconic tracks.
Digitales Champions Healing from Trauma with ‘Saleem,’ Jordan’s First Animated Feature
Studio co-founders Cynthia Madanat Sharaiha and husband Shadi Sharaiha discuss their 3DCG film that’s ‘not a war story’ but instead focuses on a 9-year-old boy’s recovery and hopes for his future after losing his father and living as a refugee with his mother and two sisters.
Trunk Animation Crafts Villagers’ ‘That Golden Time’ Music Video
The studio creates stunning visuals that capture lead vocalist Conor O’Brien’s ‘algorithm blues;’ a moth’s unyielding attraction to a flame becomes a metaphor for people’s unyielding attraction to technology.
In 3D, CG, Music Videos, People, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Help! I Love Watching Animated Shorts
The first of three essays written by noted historian, author, and educator Karl Cohen to bring awareness to the present state of indie animated shorts and to stimulate a discussion that might lead to improvements; we start with a discussion of the ways these shorts have reached the public since the decline of theatrical cartoons.
In 2D, 3D, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All, North America
MONSTRA – Lisbon Animation Festival
Begins: March 7, 2024
The 23rd edition of the animation festival returns to Lisbon March 7 – 17 to present and promote the best international animated film; this year, the festival will celebrate the creative legacy of Irish animation.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Binocular Briefs – January 2024
The latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently traveling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.
Podcast EP 239: Andrew Chesworth Gives a Budget Breakdown Of ‘The Brave Locomotive’
The Oscar-nominated director discusses the production of his most recent short, which has been viewed more than 7 million times on YouTube.
