Zippy Frames — Online Journal for European & Independent Animation
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Nikola Majdak and Ana Nedeljkovic: Need to Find A Way To Make Digital Frienships Work (Indie Online 2020 Project)
Serbian animation directors Nikola Majdak and Ana Nedeljkovic talk to Zippy Frames within the framework of the Indie Online 2020 research project.
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The Best Animation Shorts of 2023
Our best animation shorts of 2023 are here. Find out all 16 animation films selected by our contributors.
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Each Family Is a Planet: Interview with Alberto Vázquez
Spanish animation director and artist Alberto Vázquez discusses his feature film Birdboy: The Forgotten Children (Psiconautas) and his artistic style and mandate at Zippy Frames.
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A Strange Anomaly In the System: Interview with Primanima Team
Interview with three members of the curator team of the 8th Primanima Festival: Anna Ida Orosz co-founder and artistic director, Dóra Bartal and Zsófi Herczeg curators.
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Our Top Animation Short Picks from Encounters Film Festival
Joseph Norman reports for Zippy Frames from the Encounters Film Festival, Bristol, UK 2020.
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The Blind Writer by Georges Sifianos
Acclaimed director and animation studies scholar Georges Sifianos signs his latest animation film, The Blind Writer. He talks to Zippy Frames.
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Black Sea Animation Workshop 2025: Impressions
Our impressions from the second edition of the Black Sea Animation Workshop.
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'We Have to Do In Animation What Europe Is Strong In’: An interview with Draško Ivezić of Adriatic Animation
Olivia Popp talks to Draško Ivezić, head of the Croatia-based studio Adriatic Animation, about his perspectives on meaningful animated stories, moving into creating a feature, and the strengths behind humor and finding close collaborators.
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Animation Feature Selection at Annecy Festival 2026: The Full List
Discover all the animation feature selections of the 2026 Annecy Festival.
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Dinner for Few: Interview with Nassos Vakalis
The award-winning film by Nassos Vakalis, Dinner for Few, is now available to watch online. Read our interview with the Emmy-awarded US/Greek animator.
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Tricky Women/Tricky Realities 2021: Festival Report
Zippy Frames and Joseph Norman recently attended the Tricky Women/Tricky Realities 2021 animation festival. Here's the report and top picks.
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From The Singing Revolution to the Animated Revolution of My Favorite War: Interview with Ilze Burkowska-Jacobsen
Kropka talks to the director of My Favorite War, Ilze Burkowska-Jacobsen, who won the Contrechamp competition at Annecy Festival.
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Precious, Wolfwalkers in the ITFS 2021 Winners
Here's the full list of winners from the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film (ITFS).
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How Czech Animation Managed the Pandemic Year 2020 And What Lies Ahead This Year
The Czech Association of Animation Film presents the challenges faced and the achievements of Czech animation during 2020.
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Annecy Festival 2023: 11+12 Animation Features Selected
Discover the official selection for feature animation films of the 2023 Annecy Festival.

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