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Created by Samuel Lewek and his team at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, ‘Dancing in Norms’ reflects the upcoming event’s ‘Rhythm of Change’ theme; ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 is first confirmed presentation.
Created by Samuel Lewek and his team at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, ‘Dancing in Norms’ reflects the upcoming event’s ‘Rhythm of Change’ theme; ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 is first confirmed presentation.
AWN’s latest survey highlights under-the-radar animated shorts currently making their way through the festival circuit or newly available for online viewing.
With humor, humility, and a curious cat by her side, Oscar-winning animator Torill Kove gives viewers an exclusive look at the creative process behind her latest acclaimed short film, ‘Maybe Elephants.’
‘Sopa Fria’ takes the Jury Special award, while ‘Fire’ takes the Best Student Project award in the annual animated film competition; winners and other top contenders to screen at the Electronic Theater next week at the conference, held this year in Tokyo, Japan.
Ciara Leinaʻala Lacy’s new short, her first animated film, is a magical take on a touching, true story about the island nation’s last ruling monarch, known for her kindness, spare candy, and ever-present butterfly brooch, overthrown and imprisoned by U.S.-led forces in 1893, and a young girl who used to sneak into the Queen’s garden to steal the beautiful flowers.
The iconic show’s long-time executive producer and showrunner shares his thoughts on his team’s latest short film - featuring Sideshow Bob, famous Disney+ villains, and so-called Halloween spirit - as well as his love of the format, and the important role shorts play in the franchise’s universe since the move to Disney.
Watch the latest work, based on the hugely successful ‘Legends of Avantris’ D&D 5th edition folk-horror-adventure, ‘The Crooked Moon,’ from the composers on Cartoon Network’s ‘Over the Garden Wall’ series.
The program aimed at discovering up-and-coming animators will air four new shorts in an hour-long linear block on November 15 at midnight ET.
The 13th edition of Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology will take place August 6-10, 2025, at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, with screenings of animated shorts and features as well as films from visionary filmmakers and a juried competition with over 30 awards.
Billed as a ‘journey beyond the threshold of sanity’ featuring Hap, a mad scientist and his cat Mello, the new animated short from Burnt Toast and his company Doodles brings together the music of stars like Pharrell Williams and Lil Wayne with hand-drawn and CG animation that required all new pipelines, processes, and the tightest of schedules.
The all-new animated anthology from Tim Miller, which features original stories set within the worlds of some of the most beloved video games, premieres December 10.
In the newest annual collaborative spot, Kevin and Katie face a broiler, precarious mince pies, and other cuisine-related boobie traps as they attempt to save the Festive Spirit from the nefarious thieves at Humbug Headquarters.
AWN’s latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently making their way through the festival circuit or newly available for online viewing pays tribute to the talented British artist and collage master who passed away September 26 at age 65 from cancer.
‘The Danish Poet’ director received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Canadian Film Prize for her new Mikrofilm/NFB short, ‘Maybe Elephants.’
The all-new series from Tim Miller, which features original stories set within the worlds of some of the most beloved video games, premieres December 10.
‘Time Flies, and ‘Chelita, Como Me Duele Quererte,’ though completely different films, share the concept of lost time; they also share the use of exciting new software, developed by SCAD alum Noah Catan, that enables 3D lighting effects on 2D animation.
‘Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Cracking Collection (4K UHD Collector's Edition)’ arrives in a deluxe gift-worthy set from Aardman and Shout! Studios on December 10.
The stars join the voice cast of the newly greenlit 3DCG film that follows a man in the depths of depression, alone in his house, who finds joy again with the help of his dog, a pug; headed to MIPCOM 2024, the film is scheduled for Summer 2025 release.
The Japanese entertainment company purchases 100% equity in the Oscar-winning U.S.-based animation and anime distribution company; founders Eric Beckman and Dave Jesteadt to remain at the helm.
The animated short, directed by David Lowery and produced by Academy Award-Winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, is inspired by the true events of a tiny owl rescued from New York City’s Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree in 2020; it debuts November 15.
Upcoming festivities bring together some of New York City’s leading animation organizations to present programs and offer a place for animators and animation fans to meet, be inspired and enjoy animation.
AWN’s latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently traveling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.
Organized by GSIFA, the five-day international animation festival takes place November 6-10 in Lugano, Switzerland.
The Oscar qualifying event returns to Espinho November 8-17 to promote animation and its creators with a commitment to educating professionals and the public.
The 10th edition of TIAF, the international film festival, returns to Taichung, Taiwan October 18-27.