White Board Geeks Workers Rally for Fair Contract
The dozen animation workers oppose pay cuts, call for improved benefits such as health care, and seek fair job security protections.
Tagged With: Independent Animation
Binocular Briefs - November 2024
AWN’s latest survey highlights under-the-radar animated shorts currently making their way through the festival circuit or newly available for online viewing.
Binocular Briefs – A Tribute to Emma Calder
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.
Binocular Briefs - September 2024
AWN’s latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently traveling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.
Binocular Briefs - August 2024
AWN’s latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently traveling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Music Videos, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
NFMLA Announces ‘August Film Festival InFocus: International Animation’ Program
Next event focuses on independent filmmakers across the globe with screenings of short films including a selection of California-made shorts and films created in Los Angeles; coming to Downtown L.A. August 3.
Binocular Briefs - July 2024
AWN's latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently travelling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.
Insights from People in the Animation Community
The third and final essay 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 conclude with a collection of well-thought-out comments from members of the animation community.
In 2D, AI, CG, Digital Media, Festival, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
‘Hazbin Hotel’: Blood, Violence and Decadent Sex You Can Dance To
Creator Vivienne Medrano talks about her wildly popular and hellishly funny animated adult musical comedy series – from her storytelling style to her use of the c-word – now streaming on Prime Video.
In 2D, CG, Digital Media, Music and Sound, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
Nouns Fest 2024 Bringing Global Animation Talent to Los Angeles
Nouns Fest 2024 will feature 50 new animated shorts from global creators, funded by a $1 million grant pool, and highlight three premieres from award-winning Stoopid Buddy Stoodios.
In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All, North America
Annecy 2024 Feature Films in Official Competition Roundup
AWN breaks down the stellar lineup of 12 animated features competing at this year's festival, including ‘Memoir of a Snail’ by Adam Elliot, ‘Rock Bottom' by María Trénor,’ and ‘Savages’ by Claude Barras; the 48th edition of the festival runs June 9-15.
Binocular Briefs - Spotlight on Animafest Zagreb
The May 2024 survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently travelling the festival circuit or new to online viewing takes a special look at five films to keep an eye on at animation’s second oldest festival.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
Chiara Malta and Sébastien Laudenbach Talk ‘Chicken for Linda!’
With their award-winning film now hitting select theaters across the U.S., Canada, Japan and other countries, the directors discuss the unimagined success, with both kids and parents, of a movie about a child and an animal where the animal, for once, does not become the child’s best friend.
In 2D, Awards, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Animation is Film, Annecy | Geographic Region: All
Binocular Briefs - Spotlight on Stuttgart
The April 2024 survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently travelling the festival circuit or new to online viewing takes a special look at five films to keep an eye on at the Stuttgart Animation Festival.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Event, Festival, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: ITFS | Geographic Region: All
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.
Pablo Berger Talks His Oscar-Nominated ‘Robot Dreams’
The director of the Annie Award-winning 2D feature, his first animated film, about a lonely dog who buys a robot companion, discusses how his live-action experience helped him focus on crafting emotionally nuanced character performances.
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.
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
Binocular Briefs – January 2024
The latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently traveling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.
DK and Hugh Welchman Talk ‘The Peasants’
The team behind 2017’s Oscar-nominated ‘Loving Vincent’ returns with a vibrant new oil painted and rotoscoped animated feature about a young woman, Jagna, whose determination to forge her own path puts her on a tragic collision course with her 19th century Polish village community, opening in U.S. theaters on January 26, 2024.
A24 and Prime Video Share ‘Hazbin Hotel’s ‘Poison’ Lyric Video
Watch the animated short featuring the series’ 2nd single, with vocals by Blake Roman; the new series streams January 19 on Prime Video with early access January 12 on A24’s app.
In 2D, CG, Digital Media, Music Videos, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Binocular Briefs – December 2023
The latest survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently traveling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.
Lightfold Releases ‘Godspeed’ Pilot on YouTube
‘Final Space’ creator Olan Rogers raises $100K on Kickstarter within hours of releasing series’ pilot, ensuring funding for new episodes; reveals legendary Tom Kenny as part of voice acting lineup.
In 2D, Business, CG, Community Outreach, Digital Media, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Go Behind-the-Scenes of 'Disney Legend’ Andreas Deja’s ‘Mushka’
9 all-new ‘Making Of’ vignettes showcase the design and production of the animation master’s directorial debut, a beautifully hand-drawn short film about a young Ukrainian girl who discovers an orphaned baby Siberian tiger and realizes she must either raise him or leave him to the perils of the snowy wild.
In 2D, CG, Digital Media, Music and Sound, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
‘Aikane’: An Eclectic Love Story Highlighting Cultures Around the World
In the new short from Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson, and Daniel Sousa, the team behind the award-winning ‘Kapaemahu,’ an island warrior who descends into a strange underwater world after being wounded in battle falls in love with the shapeshifting octopus that saves his life.
