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CEE Animation Forum 20265: 33 Selected Animation Projects

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:20:49 +0000

29 animation projects from all over Europe will be pitched in the November edition of CEE Animation Forum.

Modern Vulnerabilities: Croatian Shorts at Animafest 2026 (GoCritic! Review)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 08:31:58 +0000

An overview of Croatian animation at Animafest Zagreb 2026.

Monstrous Echoes and the Soul of Horror Animation: Joe Hsieh at Animafest Zagreb (GoCritic! Review)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:22:05 +0000

Joe Hsieh’s Masterclass at Animafest Zagreb 2026, reported by Ilo Tuule Rajand.

'Paper Trail' (2026) by Don Hertzfeldt: Annecy Film Review

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:45:36 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the Cristal Annecy winner for a short film, the animation short 'Paper Trail' by US animation director Don Hertzfeldt.

'The Violonist', 'Paper Trail' Take Top Annecy Festival Prizes: All Winners

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:51:37 +0000

Check out the Annecy Festival 2026 Winners

Annecy Festival 2026: Special Prizes

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:25:02 +0000

Lots of new special awards from the Annecy Festival 2026.

‘Julián’ by Louise Bagnall: Annecy Review

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:26:20 +0000

Olivia Popp reviews the Cartoon Saloon animation feature ‘Julián’ by Louise Bagnall.

Nina Gantz - The Craft of Stop-Motion: Making Independent Animated Films (VIDEO / GoCritic! Review)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:35:36 +0000

Watch the video interview by the Dutch animation director, Nina Gantz, during the June Animafest Zagreb 2026 edition.

A New Platform for Discovering Animated Film n Europe – Animation HUB

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:02 +0000

A new way to watch European animation: AHUB launched by CEE Animation.

'Penguin' by the Estonian Kaspar Jancis: World Premiere at Annecy

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:12:36 +0000

Kaspar Jancis returns with his new animated short 'Penguin', premiering at Annecy.

Catch Up with CEE Animation at MIFA Annecy 2026

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:19:29 +0000

Check out the CEE Animation Delegation activities at MIFA Annecy 2026.

'Winter in March, 'Death Does Not Exist' Take Top Animafest Zagreb 2026 Prizes (All Winners)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:20:33 +0000

The complete list of winners for the 2026 Animafest Zagreb festival.

‘A Pint of Bitter’ by Conor Kehelly (2026) Review: Animafest Zagreb

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:06:41 +0000

Amanda Barbour reviews the Animafest Zagreb short animation film, 'A Pint of Bitter'.

"We Are Ambiguous, Complex Beings": Interview with "Son of a Bitch" Director, Otto Guerra

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:29:40 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff interviews Otto Guerra, one of the directors of the recently awarded 'Son of A Bitch' animation feature.

‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ by Georges Schwizgebel (2026) Review: Animafest Zagreb

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:25:39 +0000

Amanda Barbour reviews Georges Schwizgebel's 'The Portrait of Dorian Gray', presented at the 2026 Animafest Zagreb Festival.

'The Flesh Dress' (La robe peau, 2026) Review: Animafest Zagreb

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:07:41 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the puppet animation short film 'The Flesh Dress' by the French animation director Joachim Hérissé.

'anyone lived in a pretty how town' Poetry Animation Short: Interview with Daniel Kreizberg

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:46:51 +0000

Daniel Kreizberg talks about his film 'anyone lived in a pretty how town' in an interview with Zippy Frames.

Amanda Barbour

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:37:05 +0000

Meet our contributor, Amanda Barbour.

5 Reasons Why Marjane Satrapi's 'Persepolis' Is An Indie Animation Watershed Moment

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:17:30 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reflects on the 2007 animation feature 'Persepolis', after the passing of its creator, Marjane Satrapi.

‘Floating’ Animation Short by Jelena Milunović (2025): Between Fabulation and Memory

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:00:25 +0000

Amanda Barbour explores the psychiatric dimensions of cinema in Jelena Milunović’s ‘Floating’.

From Burnout to Climate Anxiety: Czech Shorts at Anifilm 2026 (GoCritic! Review)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:39:32 +0000

Creative responses from women to today’s most pressing social issues were a running theme in this year’s Czech Horizon program in Liberec.

Inside The Animation Workshop: Uri Kranot Masterclass (GoCritic! Review)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:13:18 +0000

Our report on the Uri Kranot masterclass during the latest Anifilm Festival.

Animafest Zagreb 2026: Essential Highlights

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:55:07 +0000

Check out the essential highlights of the 2026 edition of Animafest Zagreb.

CEE Animation Forum 2026 to Host Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award

Sat, 16 May 2026 08:37:11 +0000

Council of Europe Series Co-Production Development Award is announced at the CEE Animation Forum 2026.

"Why Must I Always, to Your Taste, Be So Silent, Pure and Chaste?' Interview with 'Virgin Fandango' Animation Director, Marcy Page

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:27:49 +0000

Portuguese animation and Marcy Page. Eliane Gordeeff interviews the filmmaker of the short animation film'Virgin Fandango'.

'We Are Aliens' (2026): Cannes Film Review

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:45:33 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the Cannes feature animation 'We Are Aliens' by Kohei Kadowaki.

Maïlys Vallade (Little Amélie or the Character of Rain) Designs the BIAF Poster 2026

Wed, 13 May 2026 09:07:26 +0000

The poster for the 28th Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2026) has been unveiled.

'Money and Happiness' by Ana Nedeljovic and Nikola Majdak Jr. (2022): Film Review

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:27:22 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the stop-motion animation short 'Money and Happiness' by Ana Nedeljovic and Nikola Majdak Jr.

Anifilm Festival 2026: 'Olivia', 'Winter In March', 'Floating' Win

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:49:35 +0000

Discover the animation winners of the 2026 Anifilm Festival.

ITFS 2026 Winners: 'With Tapes and Toasts in the Car', 'Our Walls', 'A Story About Fire'

Sun, 10 May 2026 15:37:51 +0000

All the animation winners of the 33rd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS).

The Networking of Researchers and Animation Creators. A report on the “Animation at the Academy” event (Guest Article)

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:46:18 +0000

Ewa Ciszewska reports on the third 'Animation at the Academy' event.

'Light Pillar' (2026) Film Review: Quiet Male Desperation

Fri, 08 May 2026 07:26:49 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the Chinese animation feature 'Light Pillar' by Xu Zao.

An Unsettling Realism: Interview with the'Blaise' Director, Dimitri Planchon (Cannes 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:27:52 +0000

We talked to Dimitri Planchon, one of the directors of the animation feature 'Blaise, screening at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

'Decorado' (2025) Animation Feature Review": Cartoons in Meta-Crisis

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:38:39 +0000

The third feature animation film by Spanish animation director Alberto Vázquez. Our film review for 'Decorado'.

32 Films for Children and Youth at Animafest Zagreb 2026

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:35:45 +0000

Animafest Zagreb 2026 presents a list of films selected for the Films for Children and Youth Competition.

Animation Feature Selection at Annecy Festival 2026: The Full List

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:09:26 +0000

Discover all the animation feature selections of the 2026 Annecy Festival.

Animocje Festival 2026: All Animation Winners

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:17:12 +0000

Discover the winning animation films from the 15th edition of Animocje Festival.

8 Animation Features for Animafest Zagreb 2026

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:03:48 +0000

The lineup for Animafest Zagreb's 2026 animation features is here.

Rise and Shine 2026: Selection Results

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:34:29 +0000

11 short animation projects from emerging artists and directors were selected for the 'Rise & Shine' animation project development & pitching lab.

Anifilm Festival Highlights 2026: Animated Myths and Legends

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:22:05 +0000

Discover all the highlights of the 25th Anifilm Festival.

Queer Animation: 'Carrotica' by Daniel Sterlin-Altman

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:47 +0000

Time for a carrot cake. Watch the queer stop-motion animation film 'Carrotica' by Daniel Sterlin-Altman and read his interview at Zippy Frames.

Joanna Quinn Gets Animafest Zagreb 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:35 +0000

The two-time Oscar nominee and BAFTA-winning animation artist Joanna Quinn gets the Animafest Zagreb 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award.

Animocje Festival 2026: All Highlights

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:18:37 +0000

Discover the animation highlights of the always-relevant 2026 Animocje Festival.

A Richly Flavored, Animated 'Kyiv Cake': Interview with Mykyta Lyskov

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:51:49 +0000

Acclaimed Ukrainian animation filmmaker and educator Mykyta Lyskov talks to Zippy Frames.

Ukraine Opens Up for Co-Productions in Animation

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:08:41 +0000

The Ukrainian government has launched a new initiative that allows for co-production in the animation field as well.

'Perfect Blue' by Satoshi Kon Comes in Limited Edition Steelbook 4K UHD

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:02:09 +0000

Satoshi Kon's first animation feature 'Perfect Bokk' will come ready as a 3-Disc set 4K HUD for home cinema in June 2026.

Monstra Festival 2026, 25th Anniversary Edition: Report

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:22:46 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reports from the 25th edition of MONSTRA Festival in Lisbon, Portugal.

Annecy Festival Short Animation Film Selections 2026: The Full List

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:40:13 +0000

Check the animation selections for the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

Animation Report from Bergamo Film Meeting 2026: Pinscreen Animation and More

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:41:04 +0000

Reporting on the Bergamo Film Meeting 2026 and all the key animation figures of the festival.

Bozzetto's 'Allegro non Troppo' Restored, Gets US Premiere

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:08:12 +0000

The restored version of the Bruno Bozzetto animation classic, 'Allegro non Troppo' gets its US premiere on 27th March.

The Oscar-winning 'The Girl Who Cried Pearls' Now Available Online

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:27:52 +0000

The Oscar-winning stop-motion animation short 'The Girl Who Cried Pearls' is now available online.

'The Girl Who Cried Pearls', 'KPop Demon Hunters' Animated Films Win at Oscars 2026

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:08:09 +0000

Check the animation winners in the 98th Academy Award ceremony.

Animafest Zagreb 2026: Selected Animation Shorts

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:54:11 +0000

The full list for the short animation selection and the 2026 edition of the Animafest Zagreb festival.

The Lithuanian Graphic Novel Siberian Haiku Becomes A Lithuanian/French/Belgian Animation Feature

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:19:48 +0000

The Lithuanian multi-awarded graphic novel 'Siberian Haiku' will be adapted as an animated feature by a Lithuanian-French-Belgian team.

Fredrikstad Animation Festival Awarded the Plankebærerprisen 2026

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:04:39 +0000

The Nordic region's oldest animation festival recognized for putting Fredrikstad on the international map for over three decades.

12 Animation Projects Selected for the CEE Animation Workshop 2026

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:52:47 +0000

Discover the 12 animation projects selected for this year's CEE Animation Workshop.

'The Angst And The Bliss' Animation Short by Lucia Malerba and Niccolò Manzolini

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:40:10 +0000

Lucia Malerba and Niccolò Manzolini present their animation short, 'The Angst And The Bliss', to Zippy Frames.

Olivia Popp

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:08 +0000

Meet Olivia Popp

Olivia Popp is a film writer, critic, and programmer based between Berlin and Brussels. Beyond her writing for Zippy Frames, her work can be found in Cineuropa, MUBI Notebook, Little White Lies, Senses of Cinema, Modern Times Review, and more. Olivia programmes for One World Slovakia International Documentary Film Festival and supports International Film Festival Rotterdam’s editorial team. She is an alumna of several film criticism workshops, including Locarno Critics Academy (2025) and Berlinale Talents (2024), and also serves as the publication coordinator for Cineuropa’s GoCritic! emerging film writers programme. Olivia is a member of the European Film Academy and FIPRESCI (International Federation of Film Critics).

From Education to Infrastructure: Collective Animation Practices in Central Asia (Guest Article)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:17:58 +0000

Dante Rustav presents a collective animation practice developed among young authors in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan.

African Animation, Reclaiming the Image (Guest Article)

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:46 +0000

Mohamed Ghazala writes about the 90th anniversary of Egyptian and African Animation.

"The Story of Artistic Vision Through Animation": Interview with Tina Ohnmacht, MA in Animation HSLU Coordinator

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:17:45 +0000

The Swiss Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts has long been a hub for indie animation. Prof. Tina Ohnmacht, co-ordinator of the MA in Animation at HSLU, talks to Zippy Frames.

'Sphere Supreme' Animation Short by Hasan Pastaci

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:47:36 +0000

Hasan Pastacı presents his queer-themed animation short, 'Sphere Supreme', to Zippy Frames.

Black Sea Animation Workshop 2025: The Winners

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:25:09 +0000

The winners of the second Black Sea Animation Workshop are here.

EDITORIAL: We Can Live Without Animation Pranks: Bronzit's 'The Three Sisters' Case

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:19:33 +0000

The story behind the Oscar-nominated film 'The Three Sisters' by the Russian director Konstantin Bronzit and its repercussions in the independent animation community.

Oscar Animation Nominations 2026: "Arco', 'Pearls', 'Little Amelie'

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:49:16 +0000

The full animation nominations for the 2026 Academy Awards.

'Arco' Wins the European Film Award for Beat European Animated Feature 2026

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:10:34 +0000

The French sci-fi 'Arco' film was the big winner in the European Animated Feature Film category at the 2026 European Film Awards.

"Northern Animation Artists": Online Interview series from the Northern Animation Network

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:19:07 +0000

The Northern Animation Network has scheduled a series of animation interviews with Nordic Animation talents.

'Bunnyhood' by Mansi Maheshwari Film Review: Animated Appendicitis in Action

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:14:17 +0000

An appendicitis goes wrong and the relationship between a daughter and her mother is tested in the wonderfully punky animation short 'Bunnyhood' by Mansi Maheshwari.

Three Short Animation Films at Berlinale Shorts 2026

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:13:52 +0000

Discover the three animation shorts selected (world premiere) at the 2026 Berlinale Shorts programme.

"Different Shades of the Same Person": Leo Černic on the Berlin-Premiering Animation Short 'Cosmonauts'

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:01 +0000

Leo Černic in an interview with Zippy Frames on his Berlinale Shorts 2026 premiere - 'Cosmonauts'.

Black Sea Animation Workshop 2025: Impressions

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:35:19 +0000

Our impressions from the second edition of the Black Sea Animation Workshop.

Inside, The Valley Sings (2024) Animation Documentary: Film Review

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:05:22 +0000

Our film review for the animation documentary (now released online), 'Inside, the Valley Sings' by Nathan Fagan (animation director: Natasza Cetner).

'Nun or Never!', Heta Jäälinoja: Film Review

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:10:02 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the quirky animation short comedy 'Nun or Never!' by Heta Jäälinoja.

An Emotionally Open Space: The Animation Series Project 'Tulip' (In Focus: CEE Animation 2025)

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:11:46 +0000

Our In Focus CEE Animation project series invites the TV animation series project 'Tupin' by Juli Tudisco and the French indie company Avec ou sans vous.

Two Czech-produced Animation Shorts in the Oscar 2026 Spotlight

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:28:25 +0000

Two Czech-produced films by the Maur Film studio are in the 2026 Oscar animation shortlist.

'I Died in Irpin', 'Butterfly', The Night Boots' in the 2026 Oscar Animation Shortlist

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:53:11 +0000

Discover the 15 animation short films that are included in the Oscar shortlist for the 98th Academy Awards.

Just visiting this planet: Momoko Seto’s Masterclass at Animateka 2025 (GoCritic! Review)

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:35:13 +0000

Momoko Seto’s Masterclass at Animateka 2025 in Ljubljana, reported by Magdalena Nieświec.

Animation Documentaries at Animateka 2025: Truthful Storytelling through the Lens of Animation (GoCritic! Review)

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:55:19 +0000

Animation documentaries at Animateka Festival 2025 get their treatment in our GoCritic! Review prepared by Rino Lu.

Photographer and Filmmaker Paul de Nooijer Has Passed Away

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 08:39:58 +0000

Dutch photographer and filmmaker Paul de Nooijer has passed away.

'I'm Not Nearly Cool Yet', 'Ergot': Sharing The Experience (In Focus: CEE Animation 2025)

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 07:11:53 +0000

Anastazja Naumenko and Damjan Lazin are the latest winners of the 2025 CEE Animation Forum. They spoke to us and shared their experience of the creative and production processes.

'Until Death Unites Us': A Dark Animation Comedy from Poland (In Focus: CEE Animation 2025)

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:35:02 +0000

A deeper animation dive into the winners of the recent 2025 CEE Animation Forum and its winners, starting with the winning pitch of the Polish feature animation project 'Until Death Unites Us'.

Pierre-Luc Granjon’s Masterclass at Animateka 2025: the Joy of Creativity (GoCritic! review)

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:39:36 +0000

Pierre-Luc Granjon’s Masterclass at Animateka 2025 in Ljubljana, reported by Viktor Tóth.

Anima Festival 2026: Selection Results

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 08:44:05 +0000

Discover the official selection of the 2025 Anima Festival in Flagey, Brussels.

Being the Stone of Destiny: A Conversation with Czech Director Julie Černá (GoCritic! Review)

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:15:59 +0000

The animated musical 'Stone of Destiny' by Julie Černá, screened during the 2025 Animest Festival, is the subject of the interview by Andy Stoeva as part of our GoCritic! film reviews and reports.

Cinanima Festival 2025 Report: A Festival That Reinvented Itself

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:49:11 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reports from the 2025 Cinanima Festival and presents her top picks from the festival.

Flight of Escape in Stop-Motion: 'Winter in March' Animation Short by Natalia Mirzoyan

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:04:07 +0000

Natalia Mirzoyan talks about her Oscar-qualifying stop-motion animation short 'Winter in March' to Mikhail Gurevich.

European Film Awards 2026: Animation Nominations

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:12:44 +0000

Check out the animation nominations for the 2026 European Animated Feature Films, as part of the 2026 European Film Awards.

CODA, A New Co-Development Funding Scheme for Animation

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:03:41 +0000

CODA Codevelopment Animation Awards, supporting early-stage development and collaboration across the CEE region, is set to launch in 2026.

European Animation Awards 2025: All Winners

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:30:35 +0000

Check the animation winners of the 4th edition of the European Animation Awards (Emile Awards).

Longing and Belonging, Body and Beyond: Erotica Night at the 20th Edition of Animest Festival (GoCritic! Review)

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:04:04 +0000

The Erotica Night selection at Animest 2025. More complex take on passion in its many forms. Reported by Andy Stoeva.

CEE Animation Forum 2025: Winners

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:03:22 +0000

Check out the animation winners of the CEE Animation Forum 2025.

CRAFT International Animation Festival 2025: Winners

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:45:20 +0000

Discover the animation winners of the 5th CRAFT International Animation Festival.

'The Interior Is the Mirror of a Character': Stop-Motion Animation Director Lea Vidakovic Interview

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:09:13 +0000

Indie animation director and artist Lea Vidakovic talks to Zippy Frames.

ASIFA Elects New International Executive Board (2025-2028)

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:28:47 +0000

ASIFA Elects New International Executive Board to Lead Global Animation Community.

BIAF 2025 Winners: "Little Amelie', 'God Is Shy'

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:38:14 +0000

Find all the animation awards of the 27th Bucheon International Animation Festival.

Faces from Places: Bastien Dubois’ Masterclass at Animest 2025 (GoCritic! Review)

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:10:29 +0000

Sergiu Inizian reports from Animest 2025 and the Bastien Dubois masterclass.

Etiuda & Anima 2025: Animation Winners

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:25:37 +0000

The animation winners of the 32nd Etiuda & Anima Festival.

CEE Animation Workshop: What You Need to Know

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 13:05:11 +0000

The essential guide for one of the most interesting European animation training workshops, CEE Animation Workshop.

Black Sea Animation Workshop 2025: Selected Participants

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:05:57 +0000

Discover the 10 selected projects for the second edition of Black Sea Animation Workshop 2025.

Rising of Lusitania Animadoc Film Festival 2025: Winners

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:08:16 +0000

Discover all animation documentary winners from the 7th Rising of Lusitania - Animadoc Film Festival.

Etiuda & Anima Creative Lab 2025 Highlights: Koji Yamamura, Nuno Beato, Lea Vidakovic

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:09:27 +0000

Discover the main Industry highlights of the 32nd Etiuda&Anima Festival in Krakow, Poland.

Queer Animation: 'Portrait of D' (2003/2025) by María Lorenzo Hernández Now Restored

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:50:50 +0000

An animation short about a troubled painter and his model is being remastered. Watch the restored 'Portrait of D.' by María Lorenzo Hernández in its restored version and online premiere.

Michaela Pavlátová: Making the Mind of the Characters Alive (VIDEO / GoCritic! Review)

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:58:47 +0000

Watch the video interview by the Czech Oscar-nominated animation director, Michaela Pavlátová, during the June Animafest Zagreb 2025 edition.

StopTrik Festival 2025 Report: A Carnivalesque, Stop-Motion Animation Call to Awareness

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 13:21:29 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports from the 15th StopTrik International Film Festival on stop-motion animation.

‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’ by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han: Film Review

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:53:08 +0000

Olivia Popp reviews ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain’, playing most recently at San Sebastián International Film Festival.

'A Story about Fire', 'Pilgrims', 'ChaO', 'Zombie Land Saga' in the 2025 BIAF Animation Feature Lineup

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:54:06 +0000

Discover the 9 animation features selected for the 2025 edition of the Bucheon International Animation Festival.

Fantoche Festival Awards 2025: All Animation Winners

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:37:51 +0000

Find the animation winners of the 2025 Fantoche Festival.

61 Animation Shorts Selected for BIAF 2025

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:57:27 +0000

The 27th Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2025, October 24–28) has unveiled its international competition lineup, featuring 39 short films (2 titles to be revealed in mid-September), 12 student films, and 10 TV & commissioned works.

StopTrik Festival 2025 Celebrates Satire, Blasphemy and Carnival

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:53:12 +0000

Discover the highlights of the 15th StopTrik International Film Festival.

Animation Darkish Spots in Hauntological Tones: (Thematic) Notes on the Margins of Animafest Zagreb 2025

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:34:27 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich reports from the latest edition of Animafest Zagreb.

European Animation Emile Awards 2025: Nominations

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:37:25 +0000

Discover the European Animation (Emile) Awards nominees for their 2025 edition.

BIAF Jury 2025 Announced

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:35:03 +0000

The 27th Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2025) has announced the 11 members of its international jury, representing a wide range of genres across short film, feature film, graduation/TV & commissioned/ shorts, and music.

RIsing of Lusitania Animadoc Film Festival 2025: 49 Animation Docs Selected

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:06:54 +0000

Discover the animation documentary selection of the 7th Rising of Lusitania Animadoc Film Festival.

Etiuda & Anima 2025: 55 Selected Animation Films

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:46:44 +0000

Find the results and all animation films selected for the 2025 Etiuda&Anima festival.

Matea's Travels: Interview with the 'Paradaïz' Animation Short Director, Matea Radic

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:34:46 +0000

Olga Bobrowska interviews Matea Radic ahead of the world premiere of her animation short Paradaïz at Fantoche Festival.

The Past is the Present is the Future: Notes on Anibar Animation Festival 2025

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:45:59 +0000

Zippy Frames explores the role of temporality at festivals, one of the Balkans’ most unique and place-specific animation events.

'The Looking Game' Animation Short by Ann Upton

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 07:01:55 +0000

Acclaimed indie animation director Ann Upton talks to Zippy Frames and releases online her film 'The Looking Game'.

Animafest Cyprus 2025 Awards

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:20:52 +0000

Discover all the animation awards of the 24th Countryside Animafest Cyprus.

'We Have to Do In Animation What Europe Is Strong In’: An interview with Draško Ivezić of Adriatic Animation

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:35:41 +0000

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.

Sawako Kabuki Animation Masterclass at Fest Anča 2025 : Shame? I Don’t Know Her (GoCritic! Review)

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:07:33 +0000

Japanese animator Sawako Kabuki gave a masterclass at Fest Anča in Žilina about her provocative, mesmeric work, which challenges bodily shame.

StopTrik International Film Festival: 2025 Animation Selections

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:33:35 +0000

The full animation selection of the stop-motion festival StopTrik IFF, now in its 15th edition.

To Be Surprised in Sixty Seconds: Extremely Short Films at Fest Anča 2025 (GoCritic! Review)

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:27:10 +0000

Secrets to successful short-format storytelling could be found in Fest Anča’s Extremely Short line-up. Report by Andy Stoeva.

No Talk, All Action: Representing Emotions through Body and Sound in Animafest Zagreb’s 2025 Croatian Competition 2 (GoCritic! Review)

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:29:50 +0000

Erika Roša reports from the Croatian Competition (second programme) of this year's Animafest Zagreb festival, in our GoCritic! review series.

Countryside Animafest Cyprus 2025: Selection Results

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:02:06 +0000

Discover the animation lineup of the Countryside Animafest Cyprus festival for its 2025 edition.

89 Animation Shorts for the 2025 Fantoche Festival

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:54:06 +0000

The selection results and the full list of animated films for the 23rd edition of Fantoche Festival (Baden, Switzerland).

Croatian Competition 1 at Animafest Zagreb: Capturing the Inexplicable (GoCritic! Review)

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:41:54 +0000

Emel-Elizabeth Tuulik reports on the Croatian animation competition (Part 1) at this year's Animafest Zagreb.

Abstract and Non-Narrative Animation at Anifilm 2025 (GoCritic! Review)

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:29:10 +0000

Anifilm Festival has a tradition of showcasing abstract and non-narrative independent animation. Arsalan Awais writes about the 2025 selection.

'Goodbye Mr. Christie' (2010) by Phil Mulloy: Film Review

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:37:17 +0000

Film review for the UK animation feature 'Goodbye Mr. Christie' (2010) by Phil Mulloy.

'Flavors of Iraq': Film Review (Go Critic! Reviews)

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:49:45 +0000

A new animation feature about Iraq and the Middle East. Read the 'Flavours of Iraq' film review by Arsalan Awais, in our GoCritic! review series.

Welcoming a New Generation: Children and Youth Competition at Animafest Zagreb (GoCritic! Review)

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:38:22 +0000

Children and youth animation competition at this year's Animafest Zagreb proved to be a diverse narrative and style story. Sergiu Inizian and Arsène Rosenmann write about in our GoCritic! Review.

Little Dan by Yingdan Lai: Animated Memories

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:23:52 +0000

Online release for the animation short 'Little Dan' by CalArts graduate and indie animation artist Yingdan Lai.

CEE Animation Forum 2025: 29 Selected Animation Projects

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:20:49 +0000

29 animation projects from all over Europe will be pitched in the November edition of CEE Animation Forum.

'The Night Boots' by Pierre-Luc Granjon (2024): Film Review - Annecy Festival

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:21:17 +0000

Our film review for the Cristal Annecy Winner (Best Animation Short), The Night Boots by the French animation director Pierre-Luc Granjon.

Annecy Winners 2025: 'Arco', 'The Night Boots'

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 08:01:36 +0000

Discover the animation winners of the 2025 Annecy Festival.

'Sulaimani' by Vinnie Ann Bose (2025): Film Review - Annecy Festival

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 08:41:33 +0000

Read our film review for the French 2D/stop-motion animation short 'Sulaimani' by Vinnie Ann Bose, in competition at the 2025 Annecy Festival.

The Pool or Death of a Goldfish (2025): Film Review - Annecy Festival

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 08:19:41 +0000

Film review for the Polish animation film 'The Pool or Death of a Goldfish' by Daria Kopiec, in competition at Annecy Film Festival.

5th CRAFT International Animation Festival Unveils Its Official Selection

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:56:49 +0000

Learn about the full selection of the 5th CRAFT International Animation Festival in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Discover Five Black Sea Animation Shorts at Annecy Festival 2025

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:53:28 +0000

Discover five Black Sea Animation Shorts at Annecy Festival 2025.

'Lesbian Space Princess' (2025): Annecy Film Review

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 20:02:33 +0000

A queer animation princess needs to reunite with her space partner. Our film review for the 2D animation feature 'Lesbian Space Princess' by Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese.

'1976: Search for Life' by Tess Martin

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:44:07 +0000

Tess Martin presents her new documentary short, '1976: Search for Life', with a Q&A for Zippy Frames.

Animafest Zagreb 2025 Winners: "Dull Spots of Greenish Colours', 'Memoir of a Snail'

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:17:05 +0000

Check all the animation winners of the 2025 Animafest Zagreb festival.

'Like Friend, Like Deer' by Malek Eghbali (2025): Film Review - Animafest Zagreb

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:30:16 +0000

Our film review for the 2D animation short 'Like Friend, Like Deer' by the Iranian director Malek Eghbali, presented at the 2025 Animafest Zagreb.

Dog Alone (Cão Sozinho) by Marta Reis Andrade (2025): Film Review - Animafest Zagreb

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:53:41 +0000

Our film review for the 2D animation short Dog Alone (Cão Sozinho) by Marta Reis Andrade, premiered at Animafest Zagreb 2025.

'How' by Marko Mestrovic (2025): Film Review -Animafest Zagreb

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:45:02 +0000

Our film review for 'How' animation short by Croatian animation filmmaker Marko Mestrovic.

Christopher at Sea by Tom CJ Brown (Film Review)

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 08:20:39 +0000

Queer desire in animation. Watch the 2D animation short 'Christopher at Sea' by Tom CJ Brown.

Estonian Stop-Motion Animation 'Winter in March' Gets Cannes CINEF Award

Fri, 23 May 2025 05:57:13 +0000

Natalia Mirzoyan and her stop-motion animation film 'Winter in March' got the CINEF's 3rd Prize at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.

Dandelion's Odyssey (Planètes) by Momoko Seto: Film Review

Thu, 22 May 2025 07:20:22 +0000

The first experimental animation feature by accomplished indie filmmaker Momoko Seto premiered at Cannes. Sophia Balzagette reviews 'Dandelion's Odyssey' (Planètes).

Friendly Fire by Tom Koryto Blumen

Sat, 24 May 2025 11:31:43 +0000

Watch the 2D painted animation short 'Friendly Fire' by Tom Koryto Blumen.

'On the Animation Trail - 20 Years of Animation Festival History' by Nancy-Denney Phelps (Book Review)

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:08:00 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reviews the book 'On the Animation Trail - 20 Years of Animation Festival History' by animation journalist and author Nancy Denney-Phelps.

Rise and Shine 2025: New Short Animation Projects to Be Developed

Wed, 14 May 2025 13:34:29 +0000

11 short animation projects from emerging artists and directors were selected for the 'Rise & Shine' animation project development & pitching lab.

'Hypersensitive' NFB Animation Short at Cannes 2025 : Interview with Martine Frossard

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:35:25 +0000

Discover the indie animation short 'Hypersensitive' by Martine Frossard, in competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Martine Frossard talks to Joseph Norman for Zippy Frames.

Anifilm Festival 2025 Winners: Quay Brothers, 'The Voice of the Sirenes', 'Bunnyhood'

Mon, 12 May 2025 10:04:40 +0000

Discover the award-winning animation films from the 2025 Anifilm Festival.

'Perfect Sense' by Marcus Grysczok

Tue, 06 May 2025 00:11:39 +0000

The animation short 'Perfect Sense' by Marcus Grysczok is a music video and a story to unfold. Watch the film.

6 Animation Features for Animafest Zagreb 2025

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:29:12 +0000

Discover the feature animation lineup of Animafest Zagreb 2025.

Swiss Animation Directors, Films and Projects to Watch at the Swiss Focus @ ITFS 2025

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 05:28:54 +0000

Some insights and interviews with Swiss animation projects to watch in the Swiss Focus tribute during the 2025 Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film.

21 Animation Features for Annecy Festival 2025

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:45:54 +0000

Check out the animation feature selection for this year's Annecy Festival 2025.

Michaela Pavlátová Gets Animafest Zagreb Lifetime Achievement Award

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:05:54 +0000

Oscar-nominated Czech animation artist Michaela Pavlátová. will get the Animafest Zagreb Lifetime Achievement Award.

50 Years of Making and Teaching Animation in Brazil: Núcleo de Cinema de Animação de Campinas

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 00:32:48 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff talks to the creators of Brazilian children's animation hub, Núcleo de Cinema de Animação de Campinas.

Anifilm Festival Highlights 2025: Science Fiction Meets Animation

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:09:55 +0000

Discover the animation highlights of the Czech Anifilm Festival 2025.

Animocje Festival Winners 2025: 'Wander to Wonder', 'Martyr's Guidebook'

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 07:09:23 +0000

Discover the animation winners of the 2025 Animocje Festival.

"Shaping the Film Through Mutual Trust": Interview with BAFTA-Awarded Antonin Niclass (Swiss Focus @ ITFS 2025)

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:36:10 +0000

We talk with BAFTA-winner Swiss animation artist and director Antonin Niclass ('Do Not Feed the Pigeons').

Queerness is Blurring the Norms: Interview with Swiss Animation Director Milva Stutz (Swiss Focus @ ITFS 2025)

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:36:09 +0000

Swiss animation director and artist Milva Stutz talks to Zippy Frames.

Animocje Festival 2025: All Highlights

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:32:34 +0000

Discover all the highlights of the Polish Animocje Festival, starting 8 April 2024.

Monstra Festival 2025: Top Animation Picks

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:18:00 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reports from the 2025 Monstra Festival in Lisbon.

Adam Elliot Creates the BIAF 2025 Poster

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:09:40 +0000

Oscar-winner Adam Elliot creates the 2025 Bucheon International Animation Festival poster.

'Luna Rossa' by Priit and Olga Pärn Opens in Estonian Cinemas, Goes to Annecy

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 09:15:30 +0000

Priit and Olga Pärn's animated film 'Luna Rossa' opens in Estonian cinemas this April, and was selected for the competition program of the 2025 Annecy Festival.

“They Wanted the World to Know What They Were Going Through”: Interview With Palestinians Haneen Koraz and Nour A-Jawad (Stop-Motion Animation Workshops)

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:48:34 +0000

Zippy Frames speaks to animators and educators Haneen Koraz and Nour A-Jawad about the trajectory and impact of their stop-motion animation workshops in Gaza.

First-ever (Re) ANIMACIJA Festival in Montenegro: Winners

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:01:26 +0000

The first-ever Animation and Illustration Festival (RE) ANIMACIJA took place in Montenegro.

“We Learn Too Slowly About the Environment”: Michael Dudok de Wit on Animation and Ecological Awareness at Anima Brussels 2025

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:14:59 +0000

Olivia Popp explores the connection between animation and ecological awareness through an interview with Michael Dudok de Wit and a talk by the Dutch animator, both at Anima Brussels 2025.

History, Inspired: Belgian National Short Film Competition at Anima Brussels 2025

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:06:51 +0000

Olivia Popp dives into highlights of the 44th Anima’s national competition, which included absurdist Flemish shorts, animated documentaries, films tackling colonialism, works inspired by Belgian comic strips, and more.

Annecy Festival 2025: First Selected Films

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:57:22 +0000

Discover the official selection of short animated films for the 2025 Annecy Festival.

ASIFA 65th: Anniversary Celebrations Planned in 2025

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:11:36 +0000

ASIFA International will celebrate its 65th anniversary with a variety of events.

Animafest Zagreb 2025: Selected Films

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:48:28 +0000

Discover all selected films of the Animafest Zagreb 2024.

Anima Festival 2025: 'Totto-Chan', 'Sisowath Quay', 'The Mud Under My Window' Win

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:57:49 +0000

Discover the animation award winners of the 2025 Anima Festival.

'Rudy - The Prophecy of the Flying Boy' Belgian Animation Feature in Development

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 09:16:05 +0000

A new animation feature is in the works. Read about 'Rudy - The Prophecy of the Flying Boy', a Belgian animation feature.

Historic Oscar Win for 'Flow', Iranian 'In the Shadow of the Cypress' Gets Oscar for Best Animation Short

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:36:57 +0000

Discover the Oscar winners for animation in the 97th Academy Awards.

'Yuck!', 'Flow' Win at the French César Awards

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 07:42:39 +0000

Discover the two animation winners from the 2025 César Awards ceremony.

‘We Searched for a Kind of Harmony’: Interview with Leon Vidmar and Jean-Claude Rozec (‘Tales from the Magic Garden’)

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:16:45 +0000

At the 75th Berlinale, Zippy Frames spoke with two directors of 'Tales from the Magic Garden', a new stop-motion animation feature film perfect for families.

Anima Festival 2025 Industry Events: All the Highlights

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:50:19 +0000

Discover the industry events of the 2025 Anima Festival in Brussels.

12 Animation Projects Selected for the CEE Animation Workshop

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:26:52 +0000

Discover the 12 animation projects selected for this year's CEE Animation Workshop.

'And Then They' by Shaun Clark

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 06:35:00 +0000

ψ, presents his latest animation short, 'And Then They' at Zippy Frames. Find his interview.

'Love, Dad' by Diana Cam Van Nguyen: Film Review

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:55:14 +0000

Watch one of the acclaimed, recent animation documentaries. Diana Cam Van Nguyen presents her 2021 animation film 'Love, Dad'.

‘Cutouts are asking to be animated’: Interview with Aria Covamonas, director of ‘The Great History of Western Philosophy’

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:53:07 +0000

In Rotterdam, Zippy Frames spoke to the Mexican animator Aria Covamonas about her debut feature, where she unpacked her "described method" and other unique techniques

'Flow', 'Wander to Wonder' Get 2025 Annie Awards

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 08:03:14 +0000

2 awards for the 'Flow' animation feature at the 52nd Annie Awards.

SWIM! by Isabel Santos

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 08:09:18 +0000

New York-based animation artist Isabel Santos premieres her animation short 'SWIM!' online at Zippy Frames.

Georges Sifianos Gets Animafest Zagreb Outstanding Contribution to Animation Studies Award

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:24:35 +0000

The animation artist and scholar Georges Sifianos has been awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Animation Studies Award from Animafest Zagreb.

Signe Baumane Prepares Karmic Knot Animation Feature, Enrolls Voice Cast

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:48:42 +0000

The Latvian director of My Love Affair with Marriage moves into a new animation feature, Karmik Knot.

3+3 Animation Films for the 2025 French Césars

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:28:04 +0000

Find all the animation nominations for the 50th French César awards.

'Away' by Gints Zilbalodis Back In the UK and Irish Cinemas in March 2025

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 08:02:38 +0000

The first animation feature, 'Away' by the Oscar-nominated Latvian animation artist Gints Zilbalodis, goes back to the cinemas in March 2025.

'Flow', 'Memoir of a Snail', 'Beautiful Men' in the 2025 Oscar Nominations

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:50:20 +0000

The full animation nominations for the 2025 Academy Awards.

'Tales from the Magic Garden' Stop-Motion Animation Feature at Berlinale 2025 (Generation KPlus)

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:06:13 +0000

The new stop-motion animation feature 'Tales from the Magic Garden', a 4 European country co-production, will have its world premiere at the upcoming Berlinale Film Festival 2025.

‘It’s Not My Job’ by Kate Jessop

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:22:57 +0000

Joseph Norman talks to UK animation director Kate Jessop about her new episode in her 'Planet Pussy Willow' series, 'It's Not My Job'.

Black Sea Animation Workshop 2024: Winners

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:10:47 +0000

The 8 winning animation projects from the premiere edition of the Black Sea Animation Workshop have been revealed.

Animation Is Life: European Young Talents at the 21st Animateka Festival (GoCritic! Review)

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:16:13 +0000

Blake Simons reports from the last edition of the Animateka Festival and its European Young Talents programme, in our GoCritic! review series.

'Flow' Gets the Golden Globe for Best Animation Feature

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 10:29:45 +0000

One more win for the animation feature 'Flow' by Gints Zilbalodis at the 2025 Golden Globe awards.

The Personal Is the Universal: Report from the Black Sea Animation Workshop 2024

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:45:54 +0000

Discover the new animation shorts in development from the Black Sea region, as presented in the premiere Black Sea Animation pitching (26-30 November 2024).

Oscar shortlisted Animation Shorts 2025 (& 'Flow' enters the International Feature Film List)

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:50:12 +0000

Discover the 15 animation shorts advancing for the 97th Academy Awards (Best Short Animation Category).

'Wind Whisperer' by Ferri Caicedo

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 08:06:52 +0000

Ecuador-born Ferri Caicado premieres her poignant, nature-driven animation short 'Wind Whisperer' to Zippy Frames.

“It Started With Stealing Paper and Now We’re Trying to Make a Feature”: Chintis Lundgren’s Masterclass at Animateka (GoCritic! Review)

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:24:12 +0000

Arsène Rosenmann reports on the Estonian animation director Chintis Lundgren and her Animateka 2024 masterclass, in the latest of our GoCritic! reviews.

Sound as a Story: Andrea Martignoni’s Masterclass at Animateka 2024 (GoCritic! Review)

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:45:56 +0000

Emel-Elizabeth Tuulik reports from Andrea Martignoni's Animateka Festival 2024 masterclass, in our series of GoCritic! reviews.

'Memoir of A Snail' to Open Anima Festival 2025

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:36:35 +0000

The stop-motion animation feature 'Memoir of a Snail' will be the opening film of the 2025 Anima Festival (Brussels).

'Sierra' (2022) by Sander Joon: Film Review

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:41:48 +0000

Olivia Popp reviews the Oscar-shortlisted film 'Sierra' by Estonian animator Sander Joon, now available online.

'La Perra' Animation Short by Carla Melo Gampert: Three Reasons to Watch

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 09:05:51 +0000

A focus on the Colombian animation short 'La Perra' by Carla Melo Gampert, one of this year's Oscar animation short contenders.

'Made for Duty Overseas' by Katie King

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:02:15 +0000

‘It’s one bullet rather than a thousand knives’. Interview with Katie King about her new film, 'Made for Duty Overseas'.

'Flow' Wins Best European Animated Feature at the European Film Awards

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 07:54:30 +0000

'Flow' by Gints Zilbalodis wins Best Animation Feature at the 2024 European Film Awards.

173 Animation Shorts for Anima Festival 2025

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:23:52 +0000

Check out the animation line-up of Anima Festival Brussels 2025.

'T-Zero', A Critique On the Housing Issue: Interview with Portuguese Animation Director Vicente Nirō

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:29:57 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff talks to Vincente Nirō, director of the animation short T-zero, a film about the feverish housing issue.

Polarizing Animation Short, Ivan Li's 'Drizzle in Johnson', Now Online for a Limited Time

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:35:18 +0000

Animation short 'Drizzle in Johnson' (2023) by Canadian director Ivan Li is available to watch on YouTube now for a limited time

'The Queen's Flowers' Hawaiian Animation Short: Interview with Animation Director Daniel Sousa

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:05:19 +0000

A new Hawaiian-themed animation short running for the 2025 Oscars. Read our interview with Daniel Sousa, animation director for 'The Queen's Flowers' (directed by Ciara Lacy).

Embracing Diversity: Polish School of Animation Project 2024 Report

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:29:55 +0000

The project that aims to bring Polish animation under a new focus continues. Here are the Polish School of Animation's recent festival appearances and programmes.

Cinanima Festival 2024: Like A Good Wine

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:34:09 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff shares her impressions of the 2024 Cinanima Festival.

'Reborn with You', 'Carrotica', 'The Little Other' Win at PÖFF Shorts 2024

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:45:46 +0000

Check out the animation winners from the Estonian PÖFF Shorts Festival.

'Modern Stop-Motion Fables': Interview with Niki Lindroth von Bahr

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:17:54 +0000

Acclaimed stop-motion animation director Niki Lindroth von Bahr talks to Zippy Frames.

'Disappear' Animation Music Video by Ala Nunu

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:21:04 +0000

How to disappear in a music video directed by Ala Nunu (from a song by James Asturias, now online in our Shorts Corner.

(VIDEO) Interview with Animest Co-Founder, Ligia Soare (GoCritic! Review)

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:21:11 +0000

An interesting talk with Animest festival co-founder Ligia Soare, as part of our GoCritic! review coverage.

'Beautiful Men', 'Memoir of a Snail', 'Percebes' in the CINANIMA Festival 2024 Winners

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 09:37:46 +0000

Discover all the winners of the 48th CINANIMA Festival in Espinho, Portugal.

'Saima', 'Ant', 'Toink' Triumph at the 12th CEE Animation Forum

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:35:00 +0000

After two full days, the 12th CEE Animation Forum wrapped with the bestowal of its awards, which included wins from Chintis Lundgren and Jonatan Schwenk.

(VIDEO) Interview: Máté Horesnyi, storyboard artist for ‘Pelikan Blue’ (GoCritic! Review)

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:39:53 +0000

Watch the video interview of Máté Horesnyi, the storyboard artist behind the acclaimed Hungarian animation feature 'Pelikan Blue', part of our GoCritic! reviews.

Czech Animation Short on Motherhood 'You Are My Light' World Premieres at CINANIMA 2024

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:04:29 +0000

Another take on maternity via the lens of animation. 'You Are My Light' Czech film world premieres at the 2024 CINANIMA Festival.

CEE Animation Forum 2024: Kicks Off 12 November

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:26:59 +0000

Discover the exciting 2-day events at the 2024 CEE Animation Forum (12-13 November 2024).

Tulpa by Paris Baillie

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:30:59 +0000

Discover the Tulpas, the creatures created by your thought. Paris Baillie animates and directs the CalArts experimental animation short, 'Tulpa'.

Double Animation Bill: Olga & Priit Pärn and Atsushi Wada at PÖFF Shorts 2024

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 14:08:37 +0000

PÖFF Shorts (Estonia) special screening of the new film 'Luna Rossa' by Olga and Priit Pärns and 'The Bird on the Peninsula' by Atsushi Wada

Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2024: Winners

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 09:45:28 +0000

Discover all the winners of the 30th Fredrikstad Animation Festival (Norway, 24-27 October 2024).

10 Animation Projects for the Black Sea Countries Animation Pitching | Workshop Tbilisi 2024

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:13:19 +0000

10 animation film projects will be part of the Tbilisi training 'Black Sea Animation Pitching | Workshop', organized by the Georgian animation association Saqanima. Discover them all.

'Memoir of a Snail’, ‘I Died in Irpin’, and ‘Your Letter’ win at BIAF2024

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:30:07 +0000

The Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2024) has revealed the winners of its 26th edition

Etiuda & Anima 2024 Animation Winners: 'Extremely Short', 'Beautiful Men', 'Joko'

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:05:44 +0000

All the animation winners and jury statements of the 31st Etiuda & Anima Festival.

Palestinian Animation at StopTrik: An Interview with Ahmad Saleh

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:27:10 +0000

Olivia Popp examines StopTrik’s focus on Palestinian animation in a conversation with filmmaker Ahmad Saleh.

‘Rock Bottom’ (2024): San Sebastián Film Review

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:48:49 +0000

Olivia Popp reviews the animation feature ‘Rock Bottom’ by María Trénor, screened at the 2024 San Sebastián International Film Festival.

Etiuda & Anima 2024 Highlights: Peter Lord, Michaela Pavlátová

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:50:03 +0000

In Sync with the Sun by Emily Downe

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:28:36 +0000

UK-based animator Emily Downe crafts an animation short about our precious time in nature, 'In Sync with the Sun'. She talks to Zippy Frames.

Dominica Harrison, Kim Noce in Accelerate Animation: Sustainable Practice Seminar 28/10

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 07:06:15 +0000

The Animate Projects session will explore sustainable practice for experimental animation.

Bruno Collet Shoots Stop-Motion Animation 'Atomik Tour'

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:10:01 +0000

The Oscar-nominated animation director Bruno Collet prepares his Chernobyl-inspired stop-motion short 'Atomik Tour'.

Sylvain Chomet's The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol: First Teaser

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 06:34:23 +0000

Sylvain Chomet (The Illusionist) has a new animation feature coming out in 2025. Watch the teaser for 'The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol'.

"Memories with Ama' by Joan Hui Ko

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 06:32:10 +0000

An animated puppet film on family relationships and learning. Watch the animation short 'Memories with Ama' by Joan Hui Ko.

Nina Gantz's Stop-Motion Animation 'Wander to Wonder' Generates Record Number of Tickets in The Netherlands

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:42:39 +0000

London-based animation director Nina Gantz has hit a record mark with her latest short film 'Wander to Wonder'.

Etiuda & Anima Creative Lab 2024: An Array of Guests and Topics

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:17:51 +0000

Discover the rich animation programme of the Polish Etiuda & Anima's Creative Lab sector, from animation masterclasses to exhibitions and book presentations.

Two Latvian Animation Shorts, 'Kafka in Love' and 'Freeride in C' Make a 2024 Festival Fall Premiere

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:19:54 +0000

Discover two Latvian animation shorts currently having their start at the film and animation festival circuit.

'Flow', 'Sultana's Dream', 'Savages' for the European Film Awards 2024

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:27:54 +0000

Discover the five animation features nominated for the European Film Awards 2024.

Humanity, Meet Humility: Notes on the 14th StopTrik International Film Festival

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 23:59:22 +0000

Olivia Popp reports from the 14th edition of the StopTrik International Film Festival in Maribor, Slovenia.

Sylvain Chomet's Animation Sequence Is The Best Thing in 'Joker: Folie à Deux '

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 15:45:20 +0000

The French author of 'Triplets of Belleville' introduces (via a short animated sequence) Todd Philips' 'Joker: Folie A Deux'.

'I Died In Irpin', 'Electra', About A Cow' Animation Shorts Continue Garnering Festival Awards

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 07:13:59 +0000

The three Czech co-produced animation short films by MAURFilm have garnered a number of awards at the recent animation festival circuit.

'The House of Loss' by Jeon Jinkyu: Film Review

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:23:44 +0000

It is a harrowing but deeply felt animation short from South Korean animation director Jeon Jinkyu. Watch 'The House of Loss'.

'Flow', 'La Voix des Sirènes' Win Top Prizes at OIAF 2024

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 06:10:51 +0000

View the 2024 Ottawa International Animation Festival awards, along with the jury statements.

StopTrik Festival 2024: Awards to 'Madeleine', 'Toto'

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:52:29 +0000

Find all the awarded films of the 14th StopTrik International Film Festival.

Henry Selick at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 06:45:05 +0000

The renowned Coraline director was present at the German Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg and the Academy of Performing Arts Baden-Württemberg.

'The Meatseller', 'Swimming with Wings', 'I Died in Irpin' Win at Rising of Lusitania Animadoc 2024

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:12:18 +0000

Discover all animation winners of the animation documentary festival Rising of Lusitania Animadoc 2024.

“For Me as a Director, It Felt Like Sculpting”: Interview with Tomás Pichardo Espaillat on ‘Olivia & the Clouds’ : Watch the film online (till 28/12)

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:22:19 +0000

Zippy Frames talks to Tomás Pichardo Espaillat, filmmaker of 'Olivia & the Clouds,' which plays next at the Ottawa International Animation Film Festival.

'Memoir of a Snail', 'Rock Bottom', 'Savages', 'Your Letter' in the 2024 BIAF Animation Feature Lineup

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:13:46 +0000

Discover the 12 animation features selected for the 2024 edition of the Bucheon International Animation Festival.

De-Re-Constructing Memory and Re-Documenting Times: Notes on the Margins of Animafest Zagreb 2024 Programs

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:16:10 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich reports from the recent (June 2024) edition of Animafest Zagreb.

Pure Animation for Now People by Mark Neeley

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:51:39 +0000

A one-minute animation short full of music and images from the US independent animation creator Mark Neeley. Watch 'Pure Animation for New People'.

From 'Luce and the Rock' to 'Luce in the Lovely Land' TV Series by Britt Raes

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:29:44 +0000

Belgian animation director Britt Raes (Luce and the Rock) now moves to the TV animation terrain with the new series 'Luce in the Lovely Land'.

CEE Animation Network Welcomes New Members from Estonia, Azerbaijan, Czech Republic

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:17:23 +0000

CEE Animation network enlarges its membership including organizational animation entities from the Baltics and the Czech Republic.

French Animation Director Boris Labbé Wins in Venice With XR Work ‘Ito Meikyū'

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 05:54:51 +0000

The French experimental animation artist Boris Labbé has won the Venice Grand Immersive Prize with his ‘Ito Meikyū'.

Signe Baumane's 'My Love Affair with Marriage' Comes to DVD/Blu-Ray

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:27:50 +0000

Signe Baumane's 'My Love Affair with Marriage' acclaimed animation feature now comes to DVD/Blu-Ray.

BIAF Jury 2024 Announced

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 07:02:35 +0000

Some fine artistic animation names are in the 2024 Bucheon International Animation Festival jury. Discover them all.

'Steps to Fly' Argentinian/French Stop-Motion Film Has an Intriguing Trailer

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:48:41 +0000

Watch the trailer for the new Argentinian/French stop-motion film 'Steps to Fly' by Nicolás Conte and Rosario Carlino.

45+38 Animation Film for Etiuda&Anima Festival 2024

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:56:51 +0000

Find the full lineup of animation shorts for the 31st edition of Etiuda&Anima Festival (Krakow, Poland).

12 Animated Features Selected for Fest Anča 2024

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 23:39:30 +0000

Taking place in Žilina, Slovakia, the 17th Fest Anča International Animation Festival boasts a selection of nine feature films for adults and three for children within its 2024 programme.

40 Animation Docs for the 2024 Rising of Lusitania AnimaDoc Festival

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:49:45 +0000

A new round of animation docs has now been selected for the 6th edition of the Rising of Lusitania - AnimaDoc Film Festival.

'Luna Rossa' by Priit and Olga Pärn: First Images and Trailer

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 07:10:46 +0000

The new animation short 'Luna Rossa' by Priit and Olga Pärn makes its world premiere at the Imaginaria Animation Festival.

Flipbook Film Festival 2024: The Awards

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 07:25:06 +0000

All the awards of the 2024 Macedonian Flipbook Film Festival.

Animation Music Videos at Fest Anča 2024 (GoCritic! Review)

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:05:39 +0000

Kanako Fujita writes about animation music videos presented during the recent edition of the Fest Anča festival (Zilina, Slovakia), in our GoCritic! reviews.

Animafest Cyprus 2024 Awards

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:05:22 +0000

Discover the awards of the Cypriot festival Countryside Animafest Cyprus and its 2024 edition.

Latvia Submits Animated 'Flow' for Oscar Consideration (Best International Feature)

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:14:40 +0000

The animation feature 'Flow' by Gints Zilbalodis has entered the race for the 2025 Academy Awards.

Maybe Elephants by Torill Kove (2024): Film Review

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:57:35 +0000

Olga Bobrowska reviews the acclaimed animation short 'Maybe Elephants' by Canadian-based animation artist Torill Kove.

'Under a Shooting Contrail' by Rika Nakayama

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:48:32 +0000

A stop-motion puppet dares to go outside. Watch the animation film 'Under A Shooting Contrail' by Rika Nakayama.

StopTrik 2024 Selection Results: Full Competition Programme

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 09:51:47 +0000

Selection results and the full animation competition screenings for the 14th StopTrik International Film Festival have been revealed.

84 Animation Shorts Selected for BIAF 2024

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:17:20 +0000

Check the full lineup from the Korean Bucheon International Animation Festival animation selection.

'On Weary Wings Go By' by Anu-Laura Tuttelberg: Trailer for the Porcelain Puppet Short Film (EXCLUSIVE)

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 06:10:27 +0000

Watch the exclusive trailer for the stop-motion Estonian/Lithuanian short 'On Weary Wings Go By' by Anu-Laura Tuttelberg, premiering at the 2024 Locarno Film Festival.

Interview with Nikita Diakur: The Art of Unpredictability (GoCritic! Review)

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:42:48 +0000

Federica Giampaolo talks to the animation filmmaker Nikita Diakur, as part of our GoCritic! review series.

33+18 Animation Shorts for Animafest Cyprus 2024

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:15:59 +0000

Discover the animation selection of the 23rd Animafest Cyprus festival.

Mood Bathing. A Conversation with Torill Kove

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:59:39 +0000

Olga Bobrowska talks to the Oscar-awarded Norwegian-born Canadian animation artist Torrill Kove.

Fest Anča’s Slovak Competition 2024: Exploration of boundaries

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:58:40 +0000

Sergiu Inizian reports on recent Slovak animation shorts from the Fest Anča’s Slovak Competition, in our GoCritic! review series.

Fest Anča’s Animated Documentary Section: Nightmares Inspired by Our Reality (GoCritic! Review)

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 15:47:20 +0000

Taras Tarnalitsky reports from Fest Anča and its animation documentary programme, in our GoCritic! review series.

Pentola by Leo Černic Film Review: Queer Superheroes Animated

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:28:24 +0000

We review the queer 2D animation film Pentola by Leo Černic.

31 Animation Projects for CEE Animation Forum 2024

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:11:34 +0000

Check the 31 animation projects selected for this year's CEE Animation Forum 2024.

Croatian Film Competition 1: Women take Croatian animation into the future

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 06:24:50 +0000

Eliana Resnick reports on the Croatian animation films featured at Animafest Zagreb, as part of our GoCritic! reviews.

Phil Mulloy Masterclass: The Master Looks Back At His Work (GoCritic! Review)

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:53:52 +0000

Jan Tracz reports from the Animafest Zagreb masterclass of Phil Mulloy, in our GoCritic! review series.

Animafest Zagreb 2024: Croatian Film Competition 2 (GoCritic! Review)

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 08:08:47 +0000

Erika Roša reports from the Animafest Zagreb Croatian Film Competition 2 programme, in our GoCritic! Review series.

Annecy Festival 2024: The Best Animation Shorts

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:44:39 +0000

We select the best animation shorts that caught our eye during the 2024 Annecy Festival.

'The Glassworker' (2023): Annecy Film Review

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 05:09:49 +0000

Olivia Popp reviews the Pakistani animation feature 'The Glassworker'.

Anibar Festival 2024 'Smashes the Patriarchy', Announces Program

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 07:25:26 +0000

Here's the updated news about Anibar Animation Festival in Peja, Kosovo, which celebrates its 2024 edition.

‘Living Large' (2024): Annecy Film Review

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:32:40 +0000

Olivia Popp reviews the animation feature ‘Living Large' by Kristina Dufková, screened at the Annecy Festival 2024.

Annecy Festival Winners 2024: 'Snail', 'Percebes', 'Flow'

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 20:20:02 +0000

Discover the winners of the 2024 Annecy Festival.

Annecy Special Prizes 2024: 'Flow', 'The Meatseller', 'Hello Summer'

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 06:21:40 +0000

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival's 9 Special Prizes were presented, involving a lot of familiar animation names.

Memoir of a Snail (2024): Annecy Film Review

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 08:03:50 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the stop-motion animation feature 'Memoir of a Snail' by Adam Elliot, presented at the 2024 Annecy Festival.

'A Boat in the Garden' (2024): Annecy Film Review

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 07:35:32 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the animation feature 'A Boat in the Garden (Slocum et moi) by Jean-François Laguionie.

Animafest Zagreb Winners 2024: 'Sultana's Dream', 'The Miracle', 'Zarko'

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 14:38:53 +0000

All the winners and the jury statements of the 2024 World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb 2024.

BIAF Trailer 2024 by Sébastien Laudenbach & Chiara Malta: Breezy and Sprightly

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:39:28 +0000

Check the official trailer for the South Korean Bucheon International Animation Festival, by Sébastien Laudenbach & Chiara Malta.

Annecy Festival Preview 2024: Golden Expectations, Platinum Recommendations

Thu, 30 May 2024 13:12:50 +0000

Olga Bobrowska shares her animation perceptions and anticipations in a preview of the Annecy Festival 2024, and its competitive programme.

Animation Museum: Casa Museu de Vilar (10 Years Anniversary) and Théâtre Optique by Abi Feijó

Wed, 29 May 2024 07:18:55 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reports from the 10-year anniversary of the animation museum by Abi Feijó and Regina Pessoa, 'Casa Museu de Vilar'.

'Flow' (2024) Film Review: A Gleaming, Fully Accomplished Cat-astrophy

Mon, 27 May 2024 08:59:04 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the Cannes (Un Certain Regard) animation feature 'Flow' by Gints Zilbalodis.

'Into the Wonderwoods' (2024) by Vincent Paronnaud and Alexis Ducord: Film Review

Sat, 25 May 2024 08:56:56 +0000

Olivia Popp reviews the animation feature 'Into the Wonderwoods' by Vincent Paronnaud and Alexis Ducord.

7 Animation Shorts Premiering at Animafest Zagreb 2024: The Directors Talk

Thu, 23 May 2024 05:58:56 +0000

7 animation shorts will have their world premiere at the 2024 Animafest Zagreb. Discover them all.

4 Animation Shorts and an Honorary Studio Ghibli Palme d'Or at Cannes Festival 2024

Sat, 18 May 2024 08:29:53 +0000

4 Hayao Miyazaki animation shorts to be screened during the 2024 Cannes Festival, in which Studio Ghibli is honored with a Palme d'Or award.

This Magnificent Masterclass! Emma De Swaef at Anifilm Festival 2024 (GoCritic! Review)

Mon, 20 May 2024 05:54:39 +0000

Heather Bradshaw reports from Emma De Swaef's (This Magnificent Cake) masterclass during Anifilm Festival, part of our GoCritic! review.

Eastern Promises: Georgian Animation at Anifilm Festival 2024 (GoCritic! Review)

Thu, 16 May 2024 07:11:53 +0000

Heather Bradshaw reports on the Georgian Animation programme 'Eastern Promises' at this year's Anifilm Festival 2024, part of our GoCritic! review series.

Broncos and Buffalos: Reinventing Muybridge at Anifilm Festival (GoCritic! Review)

Tue, 14 May 2024 15:12:52 +0000

Gijs Suy reports on two contemporary experimental animation shorts, screened at Anifilm Festival 2024 (part of our GoCritic! review series).

Annecy Classics 2024: Pierre Hébert, Raoul Servais, Pinscreen, 'Coraline'

Mon, 13 May 2024 08:12:06 +0000

Annecy Festival has more than the competition. Here's a look at the 2024 Annecy Classics, which promises an animation rewind.

'Robot Dreams', 'Lulina and the Moon', 'Jasmine & Jambo 2' Get Quirino Awards 2024

Sun, 12 May 2024 08:16:29 +0000

Discover all the animation winners of the 2024 Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards.

Behind The Scenes: Zoon by Jonatan Schwenk

Thu, 09 May 2024 15:14:07 +0000

Acclaimed animation director Jonatan Schwenk presents his Zoon animation short -and a 6-minute behind-the-scenes video.

The Burden (2017) by Niki Lindroth von Bahr : Film Review

Sat, 04 May 2024 07:28:29 +0000

Our review for the Swedish animation short 'The Burden' by Niki Lindroth von Bahr.

Anifilm Festival 2024 (Beyond Competition): Manipulated Puppets, Industry Programme

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:47:48 +0000

More details about the diverse programme of the 2024 Czech animation festival Anifilm.

'27', 'Sirocco', 'It's Just A Whole' In the ITFS 2024 Winners

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:34:52 +0000

Discover the animation winners of the 31st Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film.

Art College 1994 : Film Review

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:53:48 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the Chinese Liu Jian film, 'Art College 1994'.

23 Animation Features for Annecy Festival 2024

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:27:38 +0000

Discover the Annecy Festival lineup of animation features.

Gints Zilbalodis' 'Flow' Competes at Cannes Festival (Un Certain Regard): First Clip

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:09:10 +0000

Latvian animation director Gints Zilbalodis goes to Cannes with his second animation feature 'Flow'. Watch the first clip from the film.

Animocje Festival: Winners 2024

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:40:22 +0000

All the winners of the 13th Animocje Festival.

European Animation Awards (Emile Awards) Are Back in 2024

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 15:32:49 +0000

The European Animation Awards are coming back after a long hiatus and will be hosted in Greece (September 2024).

The Biennial of Animation Bratislava In Crisis: Talk with the Festival Programming Team

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:00:39 +0000

The Slovakian Biennial of Animation Bratislava had to rearrange its edition after the dismissal of its festival director. We talk with the former programming team members of the event.

What We Know So Far About Bong Joon-ho's First Animation Feature

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:59:35 +0000

The latest details on Korean filmmaker Bong Joon-ho's first animation feature.

French Animation School La Poudrière Receives Best Animation School Award at Animafest Zagreb

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:04:54 +0000

The French animation school La Poudrière gets the 2024 Animafest Zagreb Best Animation School Award.

Phil Mulloy Gets Animafest Zagreb Lifetime Achievement Award

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:03:24 +0000

UK animation filmmaker Phil Mulloy will be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming 2024 Animafest Zagreb Festival.

Animocje Festival 2024: Highlights

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:35:00 +0000

Discover and taste the animation highlights of this year's Animocje Festival, the dedicated animation festival in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Anifilm 2024: Selection Highlights from the Czech Animation Festival

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:42:53 +0000

Discover the selection and the highlights of the 2024 Anifilm International Festival of Animated Films, 7-12 May 2024.

Lei Lei Designs the 2024 OIAF Poster

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:09:18 +0000

Chinese animation artist and educator Lei Lei designs the Ottawa International Animation Festival 2024 Poster.

Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993) Film Review: The Illusion of Peace

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:10:26 +0000

Giovanni Maria Seregni writes about the 1993 Japanese film 'Patlabor 2: The Movie'.

Lulina and the Moon Brazilian Animation Short: The Childhood World

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 06:54:35 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff interviews the directors of the new Brazilian animation short, 'Lulina and the Moon'.

Meditations/Reflections In/On Style(s): Notes on Anima Festival Brussels 2024

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:36:41 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich reports from the 2024 edition of Anima Festival Brussels.

The Great Rabbit by Atsushi Wada (2012): Film Review

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 08:20:32 +0000

It is one of the animation classics of the 21st century. Here's the animation short 'The Great Rabbit' by Atsushi Wada.

'Mom, What’s up With the Dog' by Lola Lefèvre: Film Review

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:12:41 +0000

Sexual awakening and coming-of-age are now accompanied by a dog. Here's our review of the animation short 'Mom, What’s Up With the Dog; by Lola Lefèvre.

Monstra Festival 2024 Report: A Party of Amazing Moments

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:40:54 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff writes about her Monstra Festival 2024 Lisbon animated experience.

40 Graduation Animation Shorts for Annecy Festival 2024

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:57:19 +0000

Discover the line-up of graduation animation shorts for the celebrated Annecy Festival 2024.

'Felina' by María Lorenzo Hernández: A Woman-Cat in A Noirish Animation Short

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:54:39 +0000

A new animation short from Spain about a woman panther. María Lorenzo talks to Zippy Frames about 'Felina'.

'Obon' by Anna Samo and André Hörmann: Film Review

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:37:46 +0000

Watch the acclaimed animation documentary 'Obon' by Anna Samo and André Hörmann on the Hiroshima nuclear bomb, and read our film review.

Annecy Festival 2024: Selection Results

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:55:32 +0000

Discover all animation shorts selected for the 2024 Annecy Festival

Regina Pessoa Designs the Annecy Festival 2024 Poster

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 11:01:12 +0000

The Portuguese acclaimed animation filmmaker and artist Regina Pessoa designed the Annecy Festival's 2024 poster.

Fashion Victims 2.0 by María Lorenzo Hernández

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:23:21 +0000

Spanish animator and educator María Lorenzo Hernández talks about her film, 'Fashion Victims 2.0', on the occasion of the film's online release.

Animafest Zagreb 2024: 100 Animation Shorts Selected

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 12:11:25 +0000

All the selection results (animation shorts) for the 2024 Animafest Zagreb festival.

Spooky Loops by Stas Santimov

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:37:32 +0000

Ukrainian animation filmmaker Stas Santimov animates loops and presents 'Spooky Loops'. Here's the film to watch at Zippy Frames.

Oscars 2024: 'War Is Over', 'The Boy and the Heron' Win in Animation

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:01:50 +0000

Hayao Miyazaki won his second Academy Award in the 2024 Oscars. Here are the animation winners.

'Dear Mahsa' by Martin Pflanzer: Animation Short On the Iranian Mahsa Jina Amini

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:23:40 +0000

Animation and contemporary human rights abuses are showcased in the animation short 'Dear Mahsa' by Martin Pflanzer.

Anima Festival 2024 Winners: 'Wander to Wonder', 'Sultana's Dream', 'Conte Sauvage'

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:19:13 +0000

Check all the animation awards of the 2024 Anima Festival (Brussels).

10+1 Belgian Animation Shorts: Our Top Picks from Anima Festival 2024

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 19:48:09 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis showcases the best Belgian animation shorts presented at this year's Anima Festival (Brussels).

“When the Routine Becomes a Ritual”: A Conversation With Martina Meštrović About ‘Her Dress for the Final’

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:31:07 +0000

Olga Bobrowska talks to Croatian animation director Martina Meštrović on her latest acclaimed animation short, 'Her Dress for the Final'.

CEE Animation Workshop 2024: Selected Projects

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 08:03:16 +0000

Discover the animation projects selected for the sixth edition of CEE Animation Workshop 2024.

Wes Anderson, A Guest of Annecy Festival 2024

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:16:21 +0000

The acclaimed live-action and animation filmmaker Wes Anderson will give a masterclass during the 2024 Annecy Festival.

Bye Little Block! by Éva Darabos

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 17:54:34 +0000

Gentrification gets a gravity-free treatment in the 2D animation short Bye Little Block! by Éva Darabos. Watch the Hungarian film.

'Robot Dreams', 'Spider-Man:Across the Spider-Verse', 'War Is Over' Win at the 2024 Annie Awards

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 08:49:51 +0000

Check the award winners of the 51st Annie Awards.

Anima Festival 2024: The Essential Industry Events

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 09:39:01 +0000

An overview of the animation industry events during the 2024 Anima Festival in Brussels.

Animation (And Other Film) Festivals That Accept Long Short Films (2006 Update)

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 01:19:36 +0000

A comprehensive list of animation and other film festivals that accept animation shorts of 25 minutes or longer.

'Crab Day': Interview with the BAFTA-nominated Animation Director Ross Stringer

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:34:59 +0000

We talk with Ross Stringer, the BAFTA-nominated director of 'Crab Day' animation short.

Establishing Space: 'Circle' by Korean Animation Director Joung Yumi (Berlinale 2024 Interview)

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:46:42 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis talks to South Korean animation filmmaker Joung Yumi on her Berlinale premiering animation short, 'Circle'.

Isao Takahata Retrospective at the 2nd Niigata International Animation Festival

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:08:38 +0000

A big Isao Takahata retrospective takes place during the 2nd Niigata International Animation Festival in Japan.

The Missing by Carl Joseph E. Papa (IFFR Review)

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 07:57:27 +0000

Olivia Popp reviews the queer Philippines animation feature 'The Missing' by Carl Joseph E. Papa, screened at Rotterdam Film Festival (IFFR).

A Gender Play: 'Flower Show' Animation Short - IFFR Interview with Elli Vuorinen

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 07:32:14 +0000

Olivia Popp interviews Finnish animation director and artist Elli Vuorinen on her new animation short 'Flower Show', premiering at IFFR (Rotterdam Film Festival).

'Animation Feels Like Home': Directors Jerusha and Jared Hess on the Oscar-nominated Animation Short 'Ninety-Five Senses'

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:52:01 +0000

US filmmakers Jared and Jerusha Hess talk to Zippy Frames on the Oscar-nominated animation short, 'Ninety-Five Senses'.

BIAF 2024 Poster and Trailer Designed by Sébastien Laudenbach and Chiara Malta

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:53:59 +0000

First details about the visual identity of the Bucheon International Animation Festival 2024.

César Awards 2024 Poster Pays Tribute to Animation and Michel Ocelot

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:55:12 +0000

The poster for the 49th César award ceremony is inspired by the French animation master Michel Ocelot and his 'Tales of the Night' anthology film.

3+3 Animation Films in the César Nominations 2024

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:02:46 +0000

Discover the 2024 César award nominations in the animation field.

Oscar Animation Nominations 2024: Business As Usual

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:45:36 +0000

The animation nominations for the 96th Academy Awards have been revealed.

Skinned (Écorchée) by Joachim Hérissé

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 09:34:59 +0000

We review the French stop-motion animation film Skinned (Écorchée) by Joachim Hérissé.

3 Short Animation Nominees for BAFTA 2024

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:02:45 +0000

Discover the three UK animation shorts vying for a BAFTA award in 2024.

The Orion and the Dark Scripted by Charlie Kaufman: Netflix Trailer

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:37:52 +0000

Watch the trailer for the new animation feature by Netflix (and Charlie Kaufman) 'The Orion and the Dark'.

Annie Awards Nominations 2024: 'Nimona', 'The Boy and the Heron'

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:28:08 +0000

The Annie Awards animation films nominees for 2024.

20 Animation Projects for the NEXT LAB Generation

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 14:03:56 +0000

Discover the animation projects to be pitched during the Next Lab Generation 4th edition.

'Closed Mondays' by Bob Gardiner & Will Vinton (Classic Animation Frames)

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 11:37:19 +0000

50 years since the 1974 release of the claymation animation short 'Closed Mondays by Bob Gardiner and Will Vinton.

'Alpha Omega' by Bruno Bozzetto (Classic Animation Frames)

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:50:16 +0000

A short reappraisal of the Italian animation short 'Alpha Omega' by Bruno Bozzetto.

15 Animation Shorts for the 2024 Oscars: 'Eeva', '27', 'Letter to A Pig'

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:09:32 +0000

Find the list of 15 animation shorts shortlisted for an Oscar (Academy Awards 2024).

Animateka 2023: Animated Documentaries Programme (GoCritic! Review)

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:33:04 +0000

Oleksandra Kalinichenko reports from the Animateka Festival and its Animation Documentaries programme.

Between Stillness and Speed: Dahee Jeong’s Masterclass at Animateka Festival 2023 (GoCritic! Review)

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:39:57 +0000

Natália Azevedo Andrade reports from the Dahee Jeong Masterclass at the recent Animateka Festival 2023.

'Mars Express' Opens Anima Festival Brussels 2024

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:17:02 +0000

The 43rd edition of the Brussels International Animation Film Festival - ANIMA will open with the sci-fi animation feature Mars Express (director and crew present).

Alberto Vazquéz in His Fantastic (Βut Not So Unreal) World

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:51:35 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff interviews the acclaimed Spanish animation artist and director of 'Birdboy', 'Unicorn Wars' Alberto Vázquez.

Great Animation Short Documentaries of 2023 (Guest Article)

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:01:10 +0000

Piotr Kardas showcases the best animation short documentaries of 2023.

Working In A Garden of Ideas: Interview with Tomek Popakul on the Animation Short 'Zima' co-directed with Kasumi Ozeki

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 14:17:47 +0000

Tomek Popakul and Kasumi Ozeki talk to Zippy Frames about their acclaimed, Oscar-qualifying animation short, 'Zima' ('Winter').

The Best Animation Shorts of 2023

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:20:55 +0000

Our best animation shorts of 2023 are here. Find out all 16 animation films selected by our contributors.

Oscar Qualifying Festivals for Animation Shorts

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:19:36 +0000

All the animation festivals and events qualify for Oscar in the Best Animated Short category.

Animateka 2023 Winners: 'Misaligned', 'It's Just A Whole'

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 08:31:51 +0000

Check all the animation winners of the Animateka 2023 festival.

Anima Festival 2024: Selection Results

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:16:42 +0000

The lineup of Anima Festival (Brussels) and the animation shorts selected for its 2024 edition are here.

Performer in the Shadows: Naomi van Niekerk's Masterclass at Animateka Festival 2023 (GoCritic! Review)

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:49:30 +0000

Oleksandra Kalinichenko reports from animation artist Naomi van Niekerk and her masterclass at Animateka Festival 2023.

'Zima' (Winter), 'Aaaaah', 'Antipolis' in the 2023 Etiuda & Anima Winners

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:21:25 +0000

Find all the animation winners of the 30th Etiuda & Anima Festival.

Pina by Jérémy Depuydt, Giuseppe Accardo

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:06:08 +0000

A Belgian animation film on the list of Oscar-qualifying animation shorts of 2023. Discover 'Pina' by Jérémy Depuydt and Giuseppe Accardo.

Wild Summon by Karni Arieli, Saul Freed : Film Review

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:14:34 +0000

Our film review for the Cannes-selected short animation Wild Summon by Karni Arieli and Saul Freed.

'27' by Flóra Anna Buda: Film Review

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:09:03 +0000

Hungarian animation filmmaker Flóra Anna Buda won the Palme d'Or for her short animation film, '27'. Our film review is now online.

'Miserable Miracle' by Ryo Orikasa

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:37:25 +0000

The new animation (and Oscar-qualified) film by Japanese animation filmmaker Ryo Orikasa.

Eeva by Lucija Mrzljak & Morten Tšinakov

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:54:46 +0000

Another subversive animation short by the Croatian/Estonian duo of Lucija Mrzljak & Morten Tšinakov.

Zima by Tomasz Popakul & Kasumi Ozeki

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:36:02 +0000

The much-awarded animation short 'Zima' (Winter) by Polish animation director Tomasz (Tomek) Popakul.

Piccolo Festival dell’Animazione 2023: The Endurance and Evolution of A Festival

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:11:58 +0000

Kropka reports from the 2023 Piccolo Festival dell’Animazione and its winning films.

Cinanima Festival 2023: Our Top Animation Picks

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 22:01:00 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff was at the Portuguese animation festival Cinanima 2023 and brings to Zippy Frames readers her impressions and her top animation picks.

Rising of Lusitania - Animadoc Film Festival: Awards 2023

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 09:29:39 +0000

All the animation winners of the Rising of Lusitania AnimaDoc, a festival dedicated to animation documentaries.

Signs by Dustin Rees: Online Premiere

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 06:53:58 +0000

Swiss animation artist Dustin Rees premieres online his night animation comedy of relationships, 'Signs', and talks to Zippy Frames.

In Absolution of Puppets on Ideological Fronts: Review of ‘Chinese Animated Film and Ideology, 1940s-1970s: Fighting Puppets’ by Olga Bobrowska

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 09:23:13 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich reviews Olga Bobrowska's book on Chinese puppet animation, Chinese Animated Film and Ideology, 1940s-1970s: Fighting Puppets.

'I Love Visual Ideas': Interview with Paulina Ziółkowska

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:55:55 +0000

Polish animation director Paulina Ziółkowska talks to Zippy Frames about her distinctive work.

Cinanima 2023 Winners: 'Our Uniform', 'Coyote', 'Almost Forgotten'

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 10:15:43 +0000

The full list of animation winners from the Cinanima 2023 festival in Espinho, Portugal.

'The Garden of Heart', 'Sewing Love', 'Missing Socks' Win the Animation Prizes at PÖFF Shorts 2023

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 09:23:59 +0000

Hungary, France, Japan won the animation competition at the Estonian PÖFF Shorts Festival.

'Nine Lives Left', 'Nightbloom' in the CEE Animation Forum 2023 Winners

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 10:11:36 +0000

Discover all the winners of the CEE Animation Forum 2023.

Celebrating 15 Years of Art, Innovation, and Dreams: Interview with ReAnimania ('ReA') Festival director Vrej Kassouny

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:49:29 +0000

ReAnimania Festival director Vrej Kassouny talks to Zippy Frames about the recent edition of the Armenian animation festival and its 15th edition.

The Piccolo Festival dell'Animazione 2023: All Highlights

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:16:09 +0000

Kropka brings all the festival highlights of the 16th Piccolo Festival dell'Animazione.

Animest Festival 2023: Join the Dance! (GoCritic! Review)

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 15:26:37 +0000

Olivia Popp reports from the dance films screened at the 2023 Animest Festival.

Bjork's Animation Music Videos, Ranked (Animator of Love and Fungus)

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:15:59 +0000

Joseph Norman ranks the animation music videos of the stellar artist, Bjork.

Regina Pessoa Films, Ranked (Top Animation Directors)

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:44:35 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff ranks the animation shorts of the Portuguese animation director Regina Pessoa in our series of top animation directors.

'Chicken for Linda!', 'Siren', 'Sirocco', 'Letter to A Pig' Win at the 15th ReAnimania Festival

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:01:07 +0000

Find the winners of the 15th ReAnimania International Animation Festival.

CRAFT International Animation Festival 2023: Winners

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:29:11 +0000

The Indonesian animation festival CRAFT has unveiled its 2023 winners.

4 Animation Projects to Look for in the CEE Animation Forum 2023

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 07:50:24 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis previews four animation projects to be presented in the CEE Animation Forum, from cats to queer-themed wrestlers.

Animest 2023: Romanian Competition (GoCritic! Review)

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 10:49:33 +0000

Amarsanaa Battulga takes an in-depth look at this year’s national competition section of Animest Bucharest.

'Chicken for Linda!', 'Compounds Eyes of Tropical' Win at BIAF 2023

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:45:19 +0000

All the awards of the 2023 Korean Bucheon International Animation Festival.

ReAnimania Festival 2023: An International, 15-Year Anniversary Lineup

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:29:47 +0000

Discover the highlights from the 15th edition of the Armenian ReAnimania International Animation Film & Comics Art Festival.

Urmas Jõemees: In Memoriam (1963-2023)

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 13:31:23 +0000

Estonian animation director and artist Mait Laas writes about the Estonian cinematographer Urmas Jõemees, who passed away on 15 October 2023.

Polish School of Animation Project: Bringing Old and New Polish Animation Directors In Dialogue

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 06:12:12 +0000

A comprehensive programme on upcoming and acclaimed Polish animation directors, currently screening around the international festival world.

On (Non)Narratives of Miracles and Miseries : Notes On the OIAF 2023 Program

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:50:35 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich reports from the 2023 edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival.

'Aikane' Short Animation by Dan Sousa, Dean Hamer & Joe Wilson: Queer Indigenous Feeling

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 09:13:29 +0000

A new queer animation film from the Hawaiian creators of 'Kapaemahu' is now Oscar-qualified. Learn more about 'Aikane'.

Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2023: Winners

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 07:49:32 +0000

Discover the full list of the 8th Animarkt Stop Motion Forum awards.

The Prejudiced Hierarchist by Conform Cox

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 09:10:27 +0000

Let's talk (again) about animals. Dutch artist Conform Cox premieres her animation short 'The Prejudiced Hierarchist' online.

StopTrik 2023 Festival Report: To Be Is to Speak Up

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:37:39 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports from the 13th edition of StopTrik Festival.

Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2023: A Rich Programme

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 07:48:02 +0000

The 2023 edition of Animarkt Stop Motion Forum presents a varied programme on all aspects of stop-motion.

"You're Overreacting?" Animation and Censorship

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:23:01 +0000

A highly interesting (in some terms, provocative) animation panel on ' The Ways of Silencing - the Means of Resistance' took place during the 13th StopTrik Festival. Vassilis Kroustallis reports.

Juan Pablo Zaramella Films, Ranked (Top Animation Directors)

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:59:29 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff ranks the animation shorts of the Argentinian animation director Juan Pablo Zaramella.

Still Life with Woman, Tea and Letter by Tess Martin

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 07:10:47 +0000

Tess Martin talks to Joseph Norman about her experimental short animation film.

Etiuda & Anima 2023: Selected Films

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:22:59 +0000

44 animation shorts have been selected for the 2023 edition of Krakow's Etiuda & Anima Festival.

'Miserable Miracle', 'Adam Changes', 'Zima' in the Ottawa International Animation Festival 2023 Winners

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 13:01:44 +0000

All the winners of the Ottawa International Animation Festival 2023.

Je Pars by Michelle Brand & KINEMUS

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 08:53:42 +0000

Animation director Michelle Brand prepares a music video on a night journey for Vonfelt music artist.

13 Animation Features for BIAF 2023

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 06:59:28 +0000

Check out the 13 animation features to compete at Bucheon's International Animation Festival this October.

'They Shot The Piano Player' Animation Feature: Let's Find Out About It From a Big Team

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:14:37 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff interviews the producers of the much-awaited 'They Shot The Piano Player' animation feature by Fernando Trueba & Javier Mariscal, which has its San Sebastian world premiere this September.

Mr. Pascal by Alison de Vere (Classic Animation Frames)

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 08:49:50 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reappraises the Annecy-awarded animation short Mr. Pascl by UK animation director Alison de Vere.

'Have A Nice Dog!' by Jalal Maghout: Online Premiere

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 07:04:07 +0000

Syrian-born, German-based animation filmmaker Jalal Maghout reflects on war, people, and dogs in his animation short 'Have A Nice Dog!'. He premieres the film online and talks to Zippy Frames.

Fantoche 2023 Winners: 'A Kind of Testament', 'Our Pain', 'Greylands'

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:28:51 +0000

Discover all the awards and the jury statements of the Swiss Animation Festival Fantoche 2023.

Girls Night Out by Joanna Quinn (Classic Animation Frames)

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:40:03 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reappraises and reviews the celebrated feminist animation comedy of 'Girls Night Out' by UK filmmaker Joanna Quinn.

CRAFT International Animation Festival 2023: Selection Results

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 08:14:01 +0000

The full lineup of the 4th CRAFT International Animation Festival taking place in Indonesia.

Juries Unveiled for Bucheon International Animation Festival 2023

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 13:25:59 +0000

Α lineup of international animation professionals is the jury for the 25th Bucheon International Animation Festival in Bucheon, Korea. Find them all below.

71 Stop-Motion Animation Shorts for StopTrik Festival 2023: Full Schedule

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:14:18 +0000

Discover the full lineup of stop-motion films being selected for the 13th StopTrik International Film Festival.

Turku Animated Film Festival 2023: Winners

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:31:53 +0000

Find all the animation winners of the Finnish Turku Animated Film Festival.

The Albatross by Paul Bush (Classic Animation Frames)

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:37:37 +0000

A small tribute to the UK experimental animation director, Paul Bush (1956-2023). Watching his animation short 'The Albatross'.

Τhey Dance With Their Heads by Thomas Corriveau

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 06:49:46 +0000

Thomas Corriveau premieres online his dance-related animation short, 'Τhey Dance With Their Heads'.

130 Animation Films for Cinanima Festival 2023

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 08:45:39 +0000

Discover the full lineup of the 2023 Cinanima Festival.

'Electra', 'Is Heaven Blue' Get Top Prizes at Animafest Cyprus 2023

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 06:18:49 +0000

Discover the animation winners of the 2023 Countryside Animafest Cyprus.

Signe Baumane's 'My Love Affair with Marriage' Gets A US Theatrical Release

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:15:15 +0000

US theatrical premiere (6 October) for the animation feature by Signe Baumane, 'My Love Affair with Marriage'.

Rising of Lusitania - Animadoc Film Festival: Selection Results 2023

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 08:50:31 +0000

54 animation documentaries were selected for the 5th edition of Rising of Lusitania - Animadoc Film Festival.

De Imperio by Alessandro Novelli: Film Review

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:11:57 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the 2D animation short 'De Imperio' by Alessandro Novelli, which had its world premiere at Locarno Film Festival 2023.

81 Animation Shorts for BIAF 2023

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 08:19:20 +0000

Discover the full selection of short films from Bucheon International Animation Festival 2023.

Animafest Zagreb 2023 Report: On Rendezvous with the Day and Time(s)

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:54:20 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich reports from the 2023 edition of the Animafest Zagreb Festival.

Alain Ughetto to Head BIAF 2023 Jury

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:47:48 +0000

Alain Ughetto, the director of the BIAF2022 Grand Prize-winning film, 'No Dogs or Italians Allowed', was chosen to be the president of the jury for BIAF2023.

Fest Anča 2023: Slovak Competition Programme (GoCritic! Review)

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:46:27 +0000

Anastasiya Stoeva reports from the national, Slovak competition programme of the Fest Anča 2023 Festival.

Anima Tbilisi 2023 Report: Unearthing The Georgian Animation Cabinet of Secrets

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:34:24 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports from Georgia and the second animation conference Anima Tbilisi 2023.

Fest Anča's Extremely Short Films (GoCritic! Review)

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 06:16:06 +0000

A not-so-short overview of the Extremely Short Section of Extremely Short Films, proving that brevity really is the soul of wit.

Fest Anča's 'Utopias' Overview (GoCritic! Review)

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:40:42 +0000

Pelin Çılgın and Nikola Wrzolek report back on three sections linking to Fest Anča's main festival theme of 'Utopias'.

'Titina' Animation Feature to Be Released in L.A., Streaming in The Animation Showcase Platform

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:43:08 +0000

Animated feature and Tokyo Anime Award Winner ‘'Titina’ is now accessible worldwide for motion pictures industry members to watch on The Animation Showcase streaming platform, alongside a set of ‘making-of’s and featurettes.

'The Peasants' Animation Feature: Teaser Trailer

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:32:34 +0000

The teaser trailer for 'The Peasants' animation feature is here, from the creators of the Loving Vincent animation feature.

All Barry Purves Films, Ranked (Top Animation Directors)

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 06:06:39 +0000

Find all stop-motion animation films of the legendary UK animation director Barry Purves.

How My Grandmother Became a Chair by Nicolas Fattouh

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 06:28:24 +0000

The Lebanese director Nicolas Fattouh talked to Zippy Frames about his acclaimed 2D animation film 'How My Grandmother Became A Chair'.

CEE Animation Forum 2023: 28 Selected Animation Projects

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:19:15 +0000

New animation projects at the development stage are to be pitched during the November 2023 CEE Animation Forum.

Animafest Zagreb's Science Fiction in Animation Programme 2: World of Tomorrow (GoCritic! Review)

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:44:47 +0000

Alen Golež reports on Animafest Zagreb's Science Fiction in Animation Programme 2: World of Tomorrow (part of our GoCritic! review series).

A Safe Space for Stupidity: William Kentridge's Masterclass at Animafest Zagreb 2023 (GoCritic! Review)

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:42:57 +0000

Dace Čaure reports from William Kentridge's Masterclass at Animafest Zagreb 2023 (part of our GoCritic! review series).

Animafest Zagreb’s Reanimation of Aleksandar Marks (GoCritic! Review)

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:34:26 +0000

Sven Hollebeke reports on Animafest Zagreb’s Reanimation of Aleksandar Marks (part of our GoCritic! review series).

'Mexican Animated Archaeology': A Programme and A Commentary

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:04:00 +0000

Programmer Tania de León Yong comments on the Mexican Archaeology programme, part of the recent Mexico tribute at Annecy Festival 2023.

Our Top Animation Shorts: Annecy Festival 2023

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:04:59 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis and Olga Bobrowska pick out the top animation shorts of the 2023 Annecy Festival.

Maria Boua: Music & Animation

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:47:05 +0000

A young composer specifically for writing animation in films: Maria Boua.

2D Animation Rules at the 2023 Annecy Festival Winners

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 07:00:19 +0000

Find out all winners of the 2023 celebrated Annecy Festival.

Annecy Festival Special Prizes 2023

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:10:26 +0000

Discover the special prizes awarded at the Annecy Festival 2023.

'Oneluv', 'My Love Affair with Marriage', 'Eeva' in the Animafest Zagreb Winners 2023

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 08:18:01 +0000

All the winners of the Animafest Zagreb 2023 edition.

Family Portrait by Lea Vidakovic Review: A House Is Not A Home

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:28:01 +0000

Vassilis Kroustlalis reviews the stop-motion animation film 'Family Portrait' by Croatian artist and director Lea Vidakovic.

Anibar Animation Festival 2023 Celebrates Love

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:53:11 +0000

Estonian Sander Joon designs the 2023 Anibar Animation Festival visual identity.

Shadow of the Butterflies by Sofia El Khyari

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:03:05 +0000

Sofia El Khyari talks to Vassilis Kroustallis about her short 'Shadow of the Butterflies', ahead of its Annecy Festival competition screening.

'White Plastic Sky' Review: It's The End of the World (And Our Relationship)

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:38:27 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the post-apocalyptic animation feature 'White Plastic Sky' by Tibor Bánóczki and Sarolta Szabó.

Michael Dudok de Wit Designs the 2023 Countryside Animafest Cyprus Poster

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:18:31 +0000

Michael Dudok de Wit designs the poster for the 22nd edition of Countryside Animafest Cyprus 2023.

Abstract and Non-Narrative Animation Competition II at Anifilm 2023 (GoCritic! Review)

Wed, 31 May 2023 17:47:26 +0000

Katerina Beloglazova reports on the abstract, non-narrative programme of this year's Anifilm Festival (part of our GoCritic! review series).

Abstract and Non-Narrative Animation Competition I at Anifilm 2023: (GoCritic! Review)

Wed, 31 May 2023 06:51:09 +0000

Haci Seferov reports on the abstract, non-narrative programme of this year's Anifilm Festival (part of our GoCritic! review series).

'27' by Flóra Anna Buda Wins the Palme d'Or for A Short Film at Cannes 2023

Sat, 27 May 2023 19:12:16 +0000

The Hungarian director Flóra Anna Buda gets the highest prize for a short film at Cannes, the Palme ddOr, with her '27' animation short.

'My Galactic Twin Galaction' by Sasha Svirsky Review: Connecting the (Red) Dots

Mon, 22 May 2023 10:11:25 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich reviews the acclaimed animation short 'My Galactic Twin Galaction' by Sasha Svirsky.

Via Dolorosa by Rachel Gutgarts: Film Review

Tue, 23 May 2023 06:28:39 +0000

Joseph Norman reviews the new animation short 'Via Dolorosa' by Rachel Gutgarts, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2023.

Judgement by Yifan Sun

Sun, 21 May 2023 06:55:03 +0000

An animation film on cyberbullying: watch Judgement by Yifan Sun and read her interview at Zippy Frames.

Chilemonos Festival 2023: Highlights

Tue, 16 May 2023 13:50:07 +0000

The highlights of the 2023 Chilean animation festival, Chilemonos, with an emphasis on its industry programme.

'Olivia and the Invisible Earthquake Gets Co-Partners, French Distributor

Tue, 16 May 2023 09:27:03 +0000

More details about the development of the new stop-motion feature film 'Olivia and the Invisible Earthquake'.

FLAMIN Animation Commissioning Programme for Black-Identifying UK Animators

Mon, 15 May 2023 16:21:36 +0000

Details about the UK programme for black-identifying UK animation artists.

To Talk About Trauma: Interview with Daria Kashcheeva on 'Electra'

Mon, 15 May 2023 13:26:51 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis talks to the Oscar-nominated animation director Daria Kashcheeva on her new animated film, 'Electra', premiering at the Cannes Film Festival.

Croatian Animation Films to Watch at Animafest Zagreb 2023

Sat, 13 May 2023 06:26:18 +0000

Check out a preview of the Croatian animation films to be screened at the 2023 Animafest Zagreb edition.

'My Love Affair with Marriage', 'Ice Merchants', 'The House of Loss' in the Anifilm 2023 Winners

Mon, 08 May 2023 06:21:16 +0000

Check all the animation winners of the Czech festival Anifilm.

'Anna & Bella' Animation Producer Cilia van Dijk Dies

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 13:26:09 +0000

Haarlem-based animation producer Cilia van Dijk died 26 April 2023 at the age of 81 after a short illness.

Annecy Festival 2023: 11+12 Animation Features Selected

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 07:55:11 +0000

Discover the official selection for feature animation films of the 2023 Annecy Festival.

Witchfairy by Cedric Igodt

Mon, 01 May 2023 20:00:05 +0000

A new computer-animated film, 'Witchfairy', with a subversive take on fairytales, makes its way to the festival. Producer and director Cedric Igodt talk to Zippy Frames.

'Garrano', 'Impossible Figures', 'Letter to A Pig' in the Animocje Festival Winners 2023

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:49:34 +0000

Discover the winners of the Polish animation festival Animocje and its 2023 edition.

Anifilm Festival 2023: From Japan Back to the Czech Roots

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 06:48:22 +0000

Discover the programme highlights of the 2023 Anfilm Festival in Liberec, Czech Republic.

Barry Purves Gets Honorary Annecy Cristal, LGBTIQ+ Annecy Programme Introduced

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 16:25:04 +0000

The Oscar-nominated stop-motion director will get awarded by the French animation festival.

(EXCLUSIVE): 'Bizarre Fish From the Abyssal Zone', But What Film is This Anyway? Trailer Premiere

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 06:13:10 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reviews and talks to 'Bizarre Fish From the Abyssal Zone' animation director, Marcelo Marão; the trailer premieres exclusively at Zippy Frames.

Hide by Daniel Gray

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 07:19:17 +0000

Our film review for the Hungarian animation short 'Hide' by Daniel Gray.

All Those Sensations In my Belly by Marko Dješka

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 06:37:33 +0000

The Croatian/Portuguese animation short on the trans experience, 'All Those Sensations In my Belly' by Marko Dješka, is now online. Our interview with the director.

Georges Schwizgebel Designs the International Animation Day 2023 Poster

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:25:24 +0000

The acclaimed Swiss animation filmmaker and artist Georges Schwizgebel creates the visual identity for the IAD 2023 Poster.

'Suzume' by Makoto Shinkai | Film Review

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:59:47 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the animation feature 'Suzume' by Makoto Shinkai.

goEast Film Festival 2023 Showcases Independent Animation

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:32:22 +0000

Some contemporary gems of independent and animation (and also animation retrospectives) in the 2023 edition of goEast Film Festival.

Imbued Life by Ivana Bošnjak and Thomas Johnson (Online Premiere)

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 07:26:36 +0000

Joseph Norman talks to Ivana Bošnjak and Thomas Johnson about their stop-motion animation film 'Imbued Life', which premieres online.

'Letter to a Pig' by Tal Kantor Film Review: Or How Do We Remember, Suppress, and Narrate Holocaust 80 Years Later

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 15:39:08 +0000

Olga Bobrowska reviews the acclaimed Israeli animation, Holocaust-themed short, 'Letter to a Pig' by Tal Kantor.

Sexuality Is About Communicating With Other People: Interview with 'My Year of Dicks' Director Sara Gunnarsdóttir

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:18:16 +0000

Kropka interviews the Oscar-nominated animation director Sara Gunnarsdóttir on 'My Year of Dicks'.

MONSTRA Lisbon Animated Film Festival 2023: Top Picks

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:34:07 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reports from the 2023 MONSTRA - The Lisbon Animation Festival.

Harpya by Raoul Servais: An Appreciation (Classic Frames)

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:17:50 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis writes about Raoul Servais' 1979 Cannes-awarded short, Harpya.

Camille Chao and 'The Cedars Eye' Project Get SAR 2023 Animation Residency

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 08:32:12 +0000

Camille Chao with 'The Cedars Eye' has been chosen by the SAR Juries to receive the six-week Sustainability Animation Residency (SAR Residency) to develop their project, commencing on the 20th of May 2023 in St Remy de Provence.

Annecy Festival: Selection Results for Short Films 2023 (Complete Lineup)

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 17:28:41 +0000

Discover the Annecy Festival selection for short films for the festival's 2023 edition.

Two Afghan Girls, One Animation Doc: Interview with the 'Inside Kabul' director Denis Walgenwitz

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 08:16:59 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis talks with French director Denis Walgenwitz on the occasion of a new (and already awarded) animation documentary, 'Inside Kabul'.

Animafest Zagreb: Selection Results 2023

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 14:28:54 +0000

The complete lineup of animation shorts that were selected at the 2023 Animafest Zagreb festival.

On Actuality Undercurrents and Art-Self-Reflections: Notes On the Anima Brussels 2023 Shorts Programs

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:02:19 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich reports from the latest edition of Anima Festival Brussels (17-26 February 2023).

'Pinocchio', 'The Boy, the Mole, The Fox and the Horse' in the Oscar Winners 2023

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:37:29 +0000

Check the two animated films and the Academy Award winners of the 2023 Oscar ceremony.

I'm Here by Julia Orlik

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 08:26:59 +0000

Polish animation director Julia Orlik presents a stop-motion film about the elderly. Here's I'm Here.

'No Dogs or Italians Allowed', 'Oink', In the Cartoon Tribute Winners 2023

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:29:43 +0000

Check out the European Animation Industry Awards and Cartoon Tribute winners at the recent Cartoon Movie (Bordeaux, 9th March 2023) event.

'Undone' Animation Series Wins at the 2023 WGA Awards

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 13:19:43 +0000

Amazon Prime animation series 'Undone' gets awarded at the 75th Writers Guild Awards.

Flocks by Mangoosta (Online Premiere)

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 06:59:04 +0000

The Mangoosta talked to Zippy Frames about their 2D animation short, 'Flocks', premiering now online.

Keep Festive Initiative for Animation Film Festivals

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 18:50:06 +0000

Introducing the Keep Festive initiative for animation and film festivals that will help with harassment prevention.

'Letter to A Pig', 'Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman' Win at Anima Brussels 2023 (Complete Winners' List)

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:25:17 +0000

Find the complete list of animation winners at the Belgian Anima Festival (17-26 February 2023).

'Pinocchio', 'Marcel', 'Ice Merchants' Win at the 50th Annie Awards

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 07:08:04 +0000

Stop-motion animation won big in the 50th Annie Awards ceremony.

'My Sunny Maad', 'Granny's Sexual Life' Animation Films Get César 2023 Honors

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 08:58:16 +0000

Two French co-productions won the coveted César award in the animation categories of Best French Animation Feature and Best French Animation Short.

Unfulfilled Animated Romances And More: Queer Stories at Anima Festival Brussels 2023

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 07:38:41 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports from the queer animation programme of the celebrated Anima Festival (Brussels, 17-26 February 2023).

3 Animation Projects Shortlisted for SAR Sustainability Animation Residency 2023

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:45:53 +0000

SAR, the Sustainability Animation Residency in Provence announces its 3 shortlisted animation projects.

CEE Animation Workshop 2023: Selected Animation Projects

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:49:30 +0000

The fifth edition of the CEE Animation Workshop announces its animation project selection.

Luce and The Rock Awarded Best European Short film for Children at EFCA Awards, Berlinale 2023

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 12:10:52 +0000

The Britt Raes short animation film won the coveted prize of the European Children's Film Association at the Berlinale 2023 event.

Animocje Festival: Selection Results 2023

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 20:40:42 +0000

Find the complete selection of animation films at the 12th Animocje International Animation Festival

William Kentridge to Receive the 2023 Animafest Zagreb Lifetime Achievement Award

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:50:09 +0000

World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb Festival Council decided to award this year's Lifetime Achievement Award to William Kentridge, South African artist and a leading name on the contemporary global art scene.

Oink (2022) by Mascha Halbserstad Review: Sausages Can Alienate Families

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 14:07:49 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the quirky stop-motion family film 'Oink' by Mascha Halberstad.

Apparat: The Norwegian Values for Bergen's Animation Production

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 11:58:28 +0000

Kropka reports from the emerging Bergen animation studio and production company Apparat.

Suzanne Buchan Receives Animafest Zagreb Award for Outstanding Contribution to Animation Studies

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:09:27 +0000

World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb Festival Council decided to award the 2023 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Animation Studies to Suzanne Buchan.

Anima Brussels 2023: The Industry Events to Attend

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:31:13 +0000

10 animation industry events to attend at the 2023 Anima Brussels festival

Cartoon Tributes: Nominations 2023

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:45:49 +0000

Discover the European animation companies nominated for this year's Cartoon Tributes at Bordeaux, France.

Jorge R. Gutierrez Creates the Annecy Festival 2023 Poster

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:56:41 +0000

Mexican animation director Jorge R. Gutierrez has designed the poster for Annecy Festival 2023, a year in which Mexican animation will be celebrated at the French animation festival.

Face Recognition by Martinus Klemet

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 07:01:18 +0000

Estonian animation filmmaker Martinus Klemet releases online his animation short comedy about surveillance, 'Face Recognition'. Watch the film and read his interview.

MPF (Movies) by Elly Stern

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 09:23:30 +0000

Stop-motion animation filmmaker Elly Stern talks to Zippy Frames about her music video 'MPF (Movies)' on music by Eliza Niemi. Watch the video.

Claymation Workshop by Marcus Grysczok on Climate Change

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 07:03:33 +0000

Climate change and claymation stop-motion workshop by German animation professional Marcus Grysczok. View details.

Alain Ughetto Creates BIAF 2023 Poster and Trailer

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:04:27 +0000

French animation director Alain Ughetto created the BIAF2023 identity, both its poster and trailer.

Fernando Cortizo Prepares Holocaust-themed 'Shkid' Animation Feature (EXCLUSIVE)

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 07:20:44 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis talks to Spanish director Fernando Cortizo about his new animation feature in development (and Holocaust-related), 'Shkid'.

Memories from the 20th Anilogue IAFF: One Night at Urania Cinema; Inu-Oh; Steakhouse

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 07:41:51 +0000

Olga Bobrowska reports from the 2022 edition of the Hungarian Anilogue animation festival.

Hungarian-Slovakian 'White Plastic Sky' Animation Feature Premieres at Berlinale Encounters 2023

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:47:45 +0000

The sci-fi animation feature by the Hungarian-Slovakian arthouse animation duo of Tibor Bánóczki and Sarolta Szabó, 'White Plastic Sky', has its world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival 2023.

6+1 Notes On the Annie Awards Nominations 2023

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 11:37:25 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis writes about the recent Annie Awards nominations 2023.

Watch 'Marcel' and the Oscar-shortlisted Animation Shorts at The Animation Showcase

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 10:07:37 +0000

The industry streaming platform The Animation Showcase offers a chance to view all 15 animation shorts shortlisted for an Academy Award.

'Pinocchio', 'Marcel', 'My Year of Dicks' in the Oscar Animation Nominations 2023

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:30:29 +0000

Oscar nominations for the animation categories in the 2023 Academy Awards.

The 15 Oscar-Shortlisted Animation Shorts 2023, Ranked

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 16:30:29 +0000

We review and rank the 15 Oscar-shortlisted animation candidates for the Academy Awards 2023.

3 Animation Shorts for Berlinale Shorts 2023

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:43:34 +0000

Discover the three animation films selected in the Berlinale Shorts selection for its 2023 edition.

2x2 Animation Lecturer and Stage Leader Positions at UAL Central St. Martins, UK

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:17:19 +0000

Academic Jop position in animation from UAL: Central Saint Martins. All details

5 Graduation Animation Works from The Animation Workshop Released Online

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:56:50 +0000

Discover the new crop of short animation graduates at The Animation Workshop (Viborg, Denmark).

Rhode Island School of Design: Movement Lab Fellowship 2023

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 07:32:07 +0000

Two fellowships for the animated study of movement at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Cockpera by Kata Gugić

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 06:46:42 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis talks to the Croatian animation director Kata Gugić about her 2D animation short 'Cockpera'.

Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood (2022) Film Review: Space for the Past

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 07:18:53 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the rotoscope animation feature 'Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood' (2022) by Richard Linklater.

Leaf by Aliona Baranova

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 09:17:13 +0000

Aliona Baranova's student animation film 'Leaf' talks about nostalgia and sea sailing. Here's the whole film to watch.

'Pinocchio' (2022) Film Review: An Autumnal Stop-Motion Family Sonata

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 15:39:39 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the stop-motion animation feature 'Pinocchio' by Guillermo Del Toro and Mark Gustafson.

'Marcel the Shell With Shoes On' Film Review: Trying to Be Part of A Whole

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 14:17:13 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the hybrid live-action/animation feature 'Marcel the Shell With Shoes On' by Dean Fleischer Camp.

'Steakhouse', 'Debutante', Sierra', 'Ice Merchants' in the Oscar Animation Shortlist 2023

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:44:03 +0000

Discover the 15 animation shorts that made it to the Academy Awards' shortlist for Best Animation Short 2023.

'What's Love Got to Do With It' by Irina Rubina

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:35:35 +0000

Irina Rubina talks to Kropka about her Miles Davis-inspired music animation video, 'What's Love Got to Do With It'.

'Nayola' Opens Anima Brussels Festival 2023

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:19:43 +0000

The Portuguese animation feature by José Miguel Ribeiro will be the opening film of the 42nd edition of Anima Festival.

My Love Affair with Marriage Review: My Brain Makes Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman)

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 11:24:21 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the jazzy, brain-infested animated musical and feminist animated feature by Signe Baumane, 'My Love Affair with Marriage'.

On Touch(es) and Feel(s): Notes on the Etiuda & Anima 2022 Program

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:59:57 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich reports on the latest edition of the Krakow 2022 Etiuda & Anima Festival.

New Winnie the Pooh Prequel In the Making

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:17:05 +0000

Mike de Seve (Madagascar, Monsters vs. Aliens) and Baboon Animation headline a new feature animation and series based on the loveable character Winnie the Pooh.

Swallow Flying to the South by Mochi Lin

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:30:36 +0000

A story of a Chinese child in the infamous Cultural Revolution. RISD animation graduate Mochi Lin talks about her puppet animation short, 'Swallow Flying to the South'.

Combining Live Action With Animation: Tal Kantor at Animateka Festival (Gocritic! Review)

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 11:39:46 +0000

Miha Veingerl reports on the acclaimed Israeli animation director Tal Kantor's masterclass at Animateka Festival 2022 (part of our GoCritic! review series).

Boris Labbé at Animateka Festival: Breaking character-driven narratives (GoCritic! Review)

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 17:11:50 +0000

Nikola Jović reports on the French animation filmmaker and artist Boris Labbé and his masterclass during the 2022 Animateka festival.

Animateka 2022: European Young Talents (GoCritic! Review)

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:23:48 +0000

Andreea Vraja offers her own take from Animateka Festival 2022, in the European Young Talents review.

Arka by Natko Stipaničev

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:30:31 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis talks to the Croatian animation director Natko Stipaničev about his 3D/2D short 'Arka'.

'Granny', 'No Dogs or Italians Allowed' in the Animation Winners of European Film Awards 2022

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 08:33:38 +0000

'Granny's Sexual Life' and 'No Dogs or Italians Allowed' won in the animation categories of the European Film Awards 2022.

Anima Festival 2023: Selection Results

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:39:10 +0000

All selection films for the 2023 Anima Brussels festival.

London International Animation Festival 2022: Our Top Picks

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:14:30 +0000

Joseph Norman attended LIAF 2022 and reports from the festival.

Make It Burn: The Making of 'Steakhouse' by Špela Čadež

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:22:08 +0000

Acclaimed Slovenian animation filmmaker Špela Čadež explains the specifics behind the multiplane animation short, 'Steakhouse', now Oscar-qualifying.

Etiuda & Anima 2022: Awards

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:38:22 +0000

Find out all winners of the 29th Etiuda & Anima festival in Krakow, Poland.

(EXCLUSIVE): Ice Merchants by João Gonzalez: Making Of Part 2 - Music and Sound

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 08:12:17 +0000

It started at Cannes Film Festival, and now it heads for the Oscars. Watch the exclusive Making of 'Ice Merchants', the Portuguese animation film by João Gonzalez.

'Sierra', 'Pentola' In the Animateka 2022 Winners

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:40:35 +0000

Find out all winners of the 19th Animateka Festival.

Green Peas by Florentine Grelier & Francis Gavelle

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 09:13:22 +0000

Joseph Norman talks with Florentine Grelier and Francis Gavelle about their French 2D animation short film 'Green Peas' ('Les Petits Pois').

'I Walk My Own Paths': Interview with Mariusz Wilczyński

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:29:58 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich interviews the acclaimed Polish animation filmmaker Mariusz Wilczyński.

Piccolo Festival dell'Animazione 2022: A Festival That Looks to the Future (Report)

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 08:32:23 +0000

Our contributor Kropka reports from Piccolo Festival dell'Animazione 2022.

BusLine35A by Elena Felici

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:31:22 +0000

A group of passengers has different things in their minds in the animation short 'Bus Line 35A' by Elena Felici. Watch the short, in its exclusive online premiere.

Piccolo Festival de Animazione 2022: Winners

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:09:43 +0000

These are the winners of the 15th edition of the Piccolo Festival dell'Animazione in Italy.

'Bird In the Peninsula', 'Persona' Win at PÖFF Shorts 2022

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 08:02:15 +0000

Check out the animation winners from PÖFF Shorts Tallinn festival.

'The Apostle' Stop-Motion Feature Animation Now Online For Its 10th Anniversary

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:35:58 +0000

Watch online the Spanish stop-motion feature 'The Apostle' (O Apóstolo) by Fernando Cortizo.

Cinanima Festival 2022: One More Year, A New Festival Again

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 10:40:02 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff was at the Cinanima International Animated Film Festival of Espinho, Portugal.

Cornucopia by Ani Antonova and Dimiter Ovtcharov

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:21:21 +0000

The Bulgarian animation director Ani Antonova talks to Zippy Frames about her animation short ‘Cornucopia’, produced with mixed 2D/3D techniques.

'Bestia', 'Demons', 'Garbage Man' in the Cinanima Festival 2022 Winners

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 08:18:22 +0000

Find out all the winners of the 46th Cinanima Festival.

Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2022: All Winners

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:56:46 +0000

Find all stop-motion animation winners from the always interesting Animarkt Stop Motion Forum.

Whale's Song by Adeline Faye

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:42:01 +0000

Adeline Faye presents her animation shorts about whales and misfits in 'Whale's Song'. She talks to Zippy Frames.

CEE Animation Forum 2022: Winners

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:21:00 +0000

The CEE Animation Forum, the largest pitching and networking event in Central and Eastern Europe, took place between 2 nd and 4th of November.

How Balázs Turai Went From Censored Political Animations to the Festival Hit ‘Amok' (GoCritic! Review)

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:30:38 +0000

Oana Darie details the 'Amok' masterclass by Balázs Turai, conducted during the recent Animest festival in Bucharest.

The Celebration of A Consistent Festival: Piccolo Festival dell'Animazione 2022 Highlights

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:01:56 +0000

Kropka writes about the animation highlights of Piccolo Festival dell'Animazione 2022.

Animest 2022: Romanian Animation Today (GoCritic! Review)

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 07:37:04 +0000

Andrei Voineag reports from the Romanian animation competition of the 2022 Animest festival.

Animanima Festival 2022: Programme Highlights

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 08:28:27 +0000

Find out the programme highlights of the 2022 edition of the Serbian Animanima festival.

Mickey’s Descent into Madness by Tom Bourgeois (GoCritic! Review)

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:20:31 +0000

Emilian Lungu reviews ‘Mickey’s Descent into Madness’ by Tom Bourgeois during the 2022 Animest International Animation Festival.

Hungarian Animation Feature 'Four Souls of Coyote': Epic Teaser

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:50:27 +0000

Watch the teaser of the Hungarian-awarded director Áron Gauder’s new animated feature ‘Four Souls of Coyote’.

CEE Animation Forum 2022: Juries & Programme Highlights

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:04:12 +0000

Check the highlights of CEE Animation Forum 2022, a must for the European animation industry event.

Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2022 Programme: From 'The House' to 'The Night City'

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:33:44 +0000

Find all the highights of the Polish-led Animarkt Stop Motion Forum for all stop-motion projects in development.

No Dogs Allowed, The Debutante, Persona in the BIAF 2022 Winners

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 08:16:54 +0000

Find the winners of the 24th Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2022, 21-25 October 2022).

The Other Shape (La Otra Forma) Wins at Sitges Film Festival

Sat, 22 Oct 2022 08:07:56 +0000

The Colombian/Brazilian animation feature about diversity wins at the Sitges Film Festival.

5 + 3 Animated Films for the European Film Awards Nominations 2022

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:39:57 +0000

Check out the animation nominees for the European Film Awards 2022.

Animation & Live-Action Filmmakers Withdraw In Protest from Tehran International Short Film Festival

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:54:25 +0000

The animation and live-action short filmmakers protest for the suspect (and not refuted) ties of the Tehran International Short Film Festival organizers with the Basij paramilitary organization.

Sultana’s Dream, a Scream for a Balance: Interview With Isabel Herguera

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 10:20:20 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff talked to Isabel Herguera, director of 'Sultana's Dream' at the Weird Market in Valencia, Spain.

4 Projects from CEE Animation Forum 2022: A Closer Look

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:23:49 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis navigates between four animation projects to be pitched during the 2022 CEE Animation Forum.

42 + 40 Animation Shorts for Etiuda & Anima 2022

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:07:15 +0000

The full lineup of animation competitions for the 29th edition of the Etiuda & Anima Festival.

StopTrik Festival Report 2022: Between Past and Future

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 07:02:02 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports from this year's StopTrik Festival in Maribor, Slovenia.

St(r)ay by Chiang Yao

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 06:48:26 +0000

A 3D animated story of love, money and abandonment in St(r)ay animation short by Chiang Yao. Watch the film.

Weird Market 2022: A Showcase of Animation Creativity

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:56:11 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reports on the animation projects from the 2022 edition of Weird Market in Valencia, Spain.

'My Love Affair With Marriage', 'Sierra' Win at Viborg Animation Festival 2022

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:03:48 +0000

Find all the winners of the Danish Viborg Animation Festival 2022.

Hugo Covarrubias: 'I'm Not Married to the Script'

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 17:05:13 +0000

The Oscar-nominated stop-motion director talks about his career at the StopTrik Festival 2022.

CEE Animation Forum 2022: 49 Animation Projects Selected

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 09:51:34 +0000

Discover all the selected animation projects (features, short films, series and specials) to be pitched during the CEE Animation Forum 2022.

Juan Pablo Zaramella Talks 'Soy Nina', 'Passenger'

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:41:30 +0000

The Argentinian animator Juan Pablo Zaramella talks to Eliane Gordeeff for Zippy Frames.

Circuit by Delia Hess

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:07:01 +0000

The Swiss animator Delia Hess talks to Zippy Frames about her 2D animation short ‘Circuit’. Watch the film.

'Bird in the Peninsula', 'Dozens of Norths' in the OIAF 2022 Winners

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 06:45:01 +0000

All the winners of the Ottawa International Animation Festival 2022.

StopTrik Festival 2022: Looking for the Doppelgänger

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:00:09 +0000

The always-investigating stop-motion animation festival StopTrik (Slovenia & Poland) celebrates its 12th edition with animated works of duality. Check the festival's highlights.

On the Dark(er) Side of the Light: In memory of Gil Alkabetz

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:36:52 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich offers an appraisal of the work of independent animation artist Gil Alkabetz, who passed away on 15 September 2022.

'There's Always Conflict and Dichotomy': Interview with Theodore Ushev on 'Unseen Connections'

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:57:17 +0000

Bulgarian/Canadian Oscar-nominated auteur Theodore Ushev talks to Zippy Frames and Joseph Norman on the latest documentary 'Unseen Connections' by Borislav Kolev, this time being in front of the camera.

Weird Market 2022: All Selected Animation Projects

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:39:51 +0000

The Valencia-based Weird Market continues taking steps towards its 14th edition and presents its selected films.

Welcome to the Welcome by Gabriela Sibilska

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:09:28 +0000

The Polish animator Gabriela Sibilska, who designed, directed, and animated the music video ‘Welcome to the Welcome’ talks to Zippy Frames. Watch the film.

11 Animation Features in the BIAF 2022 Lineup

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:37:56 +0000

Discover the rich and eclectic lineup of feature animation films at the Bucheon International Animation Festival.

'The Golden Age', 'Strange' in Rising of Lusitania Animadoc Awards 2022

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:08:51 +0000

The animation documentary festival Animadoc has crowned its winners. Discover them below.

18th Seoul Indie AniFest: Programme Highlights

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:22:36 +0000

Find the highlights of the Asian animation festival, Seoul Indie-AniFest, now in its 18th edition.

Mountain Spirits by Yin Fu

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 09:08:20 +0000

The Chinese animation artist Yin Fu talks to Zippy Frames about her 2D animation short ‘Mountain Spirits’.

'Bird In the Peninsula', 'The Queen of Foxes' in the Fantoche 2022 Winners

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:24:30 +0000

Find out the winners of the 2022 Fantoche International Festival of Animated Film, and the jury statements.

Viborg Animation Festival 2022: A Diverse and Animation-Immersive Program

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:36:28 +0000

Impressive and varied animation highlights are in line for the 2022 Viborg Animation Festival, Denmark. Discover them below.

Ghost Dogs by Joe Cappa

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:04:34 +0000

A more uneasy way of your dog as your friendly pet in the animation short Ghost Dogsy by Joe Cappa. Watch the film.

12 Jury Members for BIAF 2022

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:14:54 +0000

The 24th Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2022) has announced 12 juries for the international competition.

73 Stop Motion Animation Shorts for StopTrik Festival 2022

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 13:17:56 +0000

73 short stop motion and experimental films from all around the world will be presented at the 12th StopTrik IFF in Maribor (Slovenia) and Łódź (Poland).

'Steakhouse', 'All My Mom's Phone Calls' Win at Turku Animated Film Festival 2022

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 08:17:27 +0000

Find all winners of the Finnish animation festival.

'Darwin's Notebook', 'Bones' Win at Hiroshima Animation Season 2022

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:15:47 +0000

All winners of the premiere edition of Hiroshima Animation Season.

The Polish Stage of CEE Animation Workshop Is Under Way

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:37:49 +0000

Details for the last leg of the animation training CEE Animation Workshop, now heading to Poland.

Money and Happiness by Ana Nedeljkovic and NIkola Majdak Jr: A Happily Rich Trailer

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 09:08:30 +0000

Serbian animation directors Ana Nedeljkovic and NIkola Majdak Jr: present the trailer for the Locarno-premiered 'Money and Happiness'.

5 VR Works for BIAF 2022

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 06:32:08 +0000

Find the VR lineup from the Korean Bucheon International Animation Festival.

Animafest Cyprus 2022 Awards: All Winners

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 07:08:51 +0000

Many fine films were awarded during the 2022 Cypriot animation festival. Find the full list below.

Selection Results for the Rising of Lusitania - Animadoc Film Festival 2022

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 08:44:10 +0000

Discover the full line-up for the 4th edition of Rising of Lusitania - Animadoc Festival.

Croatian Zoetropes: Animated Souvenirs for Happy People

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 08:11:31 +0000

Discover the latest creation from the Luma Film Croatian animation company: Croatian Zoetropes.

Conversations With A Whale by Anna Samo

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:08:18 +0000

US-based animation director Anna Samo talks to Zippy Frames about her 2D animation short ‘Conversations With A Whale’. Watch the film.

ReAnima Festival Returns in 2023

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:28:45 +0000

The Bergen International Animation Festival ReAnima will celebrate its next edition in 2023.

69 Animation Shorts for BIAF 2022

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 07:48:28 +0000

Find the animation selection of the Bucheon International Animation Festival 20222.

10+1 Animation Projects for Kids Kino Industry 2022

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 07:26:35 +0000

Find out the 11 animation projects for children to be pitched and developed during the Polish Kids Kiino Industry event.

Notes by Gabriela Sibilska

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 07:01:28 +0000

The Polish animator Gabriela Sibilska, who designed, directed, and animated the music video, Notes, talks to Zippy Frames. Watch the film.

'Letter to A Pig', 'My Father's Damn Camera', 'Bye Bye Elida' in the Anibar Animation Festival 2022 Winners

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:24:38 +0000

Check the winners of the Anibar Animation Festival held at Peja, Kosovo.

400+ Restored Polish Animation Films Now Online

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:51:35 +0000

Some fine gems of Polish animation have been restored and are now presented online for everyone to view.

Linoleum Animation Festival 2022 Presents 'Sensitive Content'

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:54:27 +0000

The Ukrainian Linoleum Animation Festival announces its programme for the festival

Escape Velocity by Tamás Rebák

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 09:42:16 +0000

Hungarian animation artist Tamás Rebák has released online his 2D animation short, Escape Velocity. Watch the film.

51 Animation Shorts for Ottawa International Animation Festival 2022

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 08:24:58 +0000

Discover the full lineup of the Ottawa International Animation Festival's 2022 animation shorts selection.

Florence Miailhe to Head the 2022 Bucheon International Animation Festival Jury

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:13:44 +0000

The acclaimed French animation director and artist Florence Miailhe will head the Korean festival 2022 jury.

41 Animation Shorts for Countryside Animafest Cyprus 2022

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:17:19 +0000

Countryside Animafest Cyprus 2022 has released the selection Results for Competition programs.

44 Animation Shorts for Turku Animated Film Festival 2022

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:03:02 +0000

Check out the selection results for the Finnish Turku Animation Film Festival and its 2022 edition.

New Executive Board for ASIFA

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:48:13 +0000

The International Animated Film Association ASIFA, (Association Internationale du Film d’Animation) announces the election of its new Executive Board for the next three years.

7 Animation Features for OIAF 2022

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 08:33:00 +0000

Ottawa International Animation Festival has selected 7 animation features for its 2022 edition.

Garbage Man, The Memories of a Family: Interview with Laura Gonçalves

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:27:37 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff talked to Portuguese animation director Laura Gonçalves, from the BAP Animation Studio, for Zippy Frames, about 'The Garbage Man'.

Things That Disappear by Changsoo Kim (Contemporary Korean Animation Series)

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 08:31:54 +0000

Korean animation director Changsoo Kim was in competition at the recent Annecy Festival with his animation short Things That Disappear. We caught up with him for Zippy Frames.

Telling Stories Is Like Breathing: A Conversation with Signe Baumane

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 06:29:18 +0000

Olga Bobrowska talks to Signe Baumane on Signe Baumane on the occasion of 'My Love Affair with Marriage' animation feature coming out at the festival circuit.

The Cadence by Luca Dipierro: Trailer Premiere for the Cut-Out Film (Exclusive)

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:32:00 +0000

US indie animation filmmaker Luca Dipierro talks to Zippy Frames about his cut-out animation short The Cadence, which premieres at the 2022 Karlovy Vary Film Festival. Check the film's trailer

Brazil and The Iberian Peninsula Animation at Annecy Festival 2022

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 06:19:34 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff brings an overview of Brazil, Portugal, and Spain's participation in the Annecy Festival 2022.

StopMoLab Training Programme: Interview with Paulina Zacharek

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:03:02 +0000

Paulina Zacharek talks to Kropka about the new stop-motion training programme, StopMoLab.

Annecy Festival 2022 (Perspectives & Off-Limits): Our Top Picks

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:20:29 +0000

Our Zippy Frames contributors reveal their animation choices in the lesser-known programme section of Annecy Festival 2022: Perspectives and Off-Limits.

New Trailer for 'Inu-Oh' by Masaaki Yuasa

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:13:38 +0000

The new trailer and images for the musical anime, 'Inu-Oh', the new feature animation by Japanese director Masaaki Yuasa.

'Amok', 'Little Nicholas' in the Annecy Festival 2022 Winners

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 18:23:20 +0000

Find all the Annecy Festival 2022 winners.

9 Annecy Special Prizes for 2022

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 07:40:58 +0000

9 Special prizes were awarded at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2022.

Perlimps by Alê Abreu: A Forest and A Trailer

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:20:32 +0000

'The Boy and the World' Brazilian director returns with his sophomore animation feature, 'Perlimps', which premiered at Annecy Festival. Here's the international trailer for the film.

‘Nayola’ Film Review: When the Animation Is More That the Art of Movement

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 07:54:57 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reviews the Portuguese animation feature Nayola by José Miguel Ribeiro.

15 Swiss Animation Portraits for 2022

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 10:10:04 +0000

We went into a big tribute to Swiss Animation with respect to the celebration of Switzerland as the Annecy Festival's guest country. 15 Swiss animation artists and professionals were interviewed.

'Garbage Man', 'My Sunny Maad' Get Top Honors at Animafest Zagreb

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 04:08:12 +0000

Find all the winners of the 2022 Animafest Zagreb Festival.

Anibar Festival Knocks on Wood With Superstition Theme

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 13:47:11 +0000

The 2022 Anibar Festival in Peja, Kosovo, checks on deeply entrenched superstitions for its July edition.

Looking for Character: Interview with David Doutel and Vasco Sá

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:20:09 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff talked to David Doutel and Vasco Sá (BAP Animation Studio) for Zippy Frames, about 'Garrano', their recent production.

Persona by Sujin Moon (Contemporary Korean Animation Series)

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 05:51:22 +0000

Korean animation artist Sujin Moon makes a short about our image projection in 'Persona', and competes at major festivals. She talks to Zippy Frames.

Krasue by Ryo Hirano

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 08:45:52 +0000

Joseph Norman talks to Japanese animation artist Ryo Hirano, who competes with the animation short 'Krasue' at the 2022 Annecy Festival.

Building Small But Distinctive Worlds: Interview with Sam and Fred Guillaume (Swiss Animation Portraits 2022)

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 06:49:56 +0000

Julia Lewicka talks to Swiss animation artists Sam and Fred Guillaume (CIne3D) in our Swiss Animation Portrait Series 2022.

Nosh-up by Mafalda Salgueiro

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 06:29:18 +0000

Portuguese animation director Mafalda Salgueiro crafts a 12-minute animation short on cooking. She talks to Eliane Gordeeff and Zippy Frames.

Rise and Shine CEE Animation Forum: Selected Projects

Mon, 30 May 2022 12:39:52 +0000

10 animation projects from rising stars of European animation have been selected for the new Rise & Shine competition of CEE Animation Forum.

(Exclusive): The Other Shape Animation Feature by Diego Guzmán: Trailer

Sat, 28 May 2022 06:39:48 +0000

Individuality and squareness in the trailer for the new Colombian animation feature 'The Other Shape' by Diego Guzmán, which premieres at Annecy Festival. Watch the trailer.

When the Union Makes the Difference - Interview with YK Animation (Swiss Animation Portraits 2022)

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:43:59 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff talks to YK Animation Studio, part of our Swiss Animation Portraits 2022.

Getting to the Image, Getting to the Story: Interview with Marina Rosset (Swiss Animation Portraits 2022)

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:15:56 +0000

Olga Bobrowska talks to Marina Rosset. This talk is part of our Swiss Animation Portraits 2022 series.

The Magnificent Life of Marcel Pagnol by Sylvain Chomet

Thu, 26 May 2022 10:04:20 +0000

The latest animation feature from Sylvain Chomet (Triplets of Belleville, The Illusionist) is a 2D animation treatment of Marcel Pagnol, now acquired by Sony Pictures Classics.

A Talk with Fraser MacLean (Guest Article)

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:41:13 +0000

Hasan Pastaci talks to the animation artist, professional, and author of 'Setting the Scene', Fraser MacLean.

Telling Stories and Tackling Deep Subjects: Interview with Élodie Dermange (Swiss Animation Portraits 2022)

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:27:35 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis talks to Swiss animation director Élodie Dermange, as part of our Swiss Animation Portraits 2022.

'Animation Is the Best Medium to Reach a Large Audience': Interview with Simone Giampaolo (Swiss Animation Portraits 2022)

Thu, 26 May 2022 18:02:24 +0000

Julia Lewicka speaks with the director of the Oscar-shortlisted film 'Only A Child,' Simone Giampaolo, as part of our Swiss Animation Portrait Series 2022.

'Nayola' Animation Feature by José Miguel Ribeiro: Watch the Trailer

Sun, 22 May 2022 06:39:23 +0000

The politically-charged Portuguese animation feature 'Nayola' by José Miguel Ribeiro reveals its trailer.

8 VR Works for Animafest Zagreb 2022

Tue, 17 May 2022 13:53:21 +0000

Find out the 8 VR works competing at this edition of the Croatian animation festival Animafest Zagreb.

'The Magic Happens in the Editing Room': Interview with Isabelle Favez (Swiss Animation Portraits 2022)

Mon, 23 May 2022 15:55:13 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis interviews the acclaimed Swiss animation filmmaker Isabelle Favez, in the series of Swiss Animation Portraits 2022.

'Once There Was A Sea', ''Love, Dad', Anne Frank' in the Anifilm Winners 2022

Mon, 16 May 2022 10:35:14 +0000

ANIFILM International Festival of Animated Films gave out its 2022 awards.

'Bob Spit', 'Bestia', 'Frankelda' In the 2022 Quirino Awards Winners

Mon, 16 May 2022 06:27:23 +0000

'Bob Spit – We Do Not Like People”, “Frankelda’s Book of Spooks” and “Bestia” are the winners of the 2022 Quirino Awards for Ibero-American animation film.

Morality, Satire and Cynicism: Interview with Noah Erni (Swiss Animation Portraits 2022)

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 17:18:13 +0000

Zippy Frames talks to the Zürich-based animator Noah Erni, in our series of Swiss Animation Portraits 2022.

'When The Idea is The Most Important”: Interview with Maja Gehrig (Swiss Animation Portraits 2022)

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:46:16 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff talks to Maja Gehrig, a Swiss animation artist, and creator-director of 'Average Happiness', the short highlighted at Ars Eletronica 2020, and at many other festivals. This talk is part of our Swiss Animation Portraits 2022 series.

On Fairytales and Slugs: Interview with Aline Höchli (Swiss Animation Portraits 2022)

Sun, 29 May 2022 14:45:38 +0000

Swiss animation artist Aline Höchli talks to Zippy Frames, in our Swiss Animation Portraits 2022 series.

(Exclusive): Garrano Animation Short Trailer by David Doutel and Vasco Sá

Fri, 13 May 2022 06:56:13 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff brings to ZF's readers the premiere of the one piece of proof of this production of BAP Animation Studios (Portugal) and ART SHOT (Lithuania).

Animation As Metaphorical Storytelling: Interview with Nils Hedinger (Swiss Animation Portraits 2022)

Mon, 16 May 2022 09:24:31 +0000

Joseph Norman talks to Swiss animation artist and director Nils Hedinger, in our Swiss Animation Portrait 2022 series.

'Bestia', 'Flee' Win at the 29th Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film

Mon, 09 May 2022 08:07:04 +0000

All the winners of the 29th Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film.

'The Most Boring Granny in the World', 'Mum is Pouring Rain', Giuseppe' Win at ITFS Tricks for Kids

Sun, 08 May 2022 07:57:45 +0000

The winners of the Tricks for Kids competition at the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film are here.

Anifilm Becomes An Oscar-Qualifying Festival

Wed, 04 May 2022 14:39:31 +0000

More details about the Czech animation festival Anifilm program; the festival has now become an Oscar-qualifying film festival.

Animated Multiverse: Review of the Contemporary Swiss Animated Production

Fri, 06 May 2022 05:50:35 +0000

Olga Bobrowska talks about the Contemporary Animated Production from Switzerland.

'A Film Is Like Planning A House Build': Interview with Jonathan Laskar (Swiss Animation Portraits 2022)

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:38:43 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis talks to Jonathan Laskar and his producer Sophie Laskar-Haller about his career and his Annecy-selected short, 'The Record'.

10+10 Animation Features for Annecy Festival

Tue, 03 May 2022 08:03:07 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports on the animation feature selection at this year's Annecy Festival.

I Kiss the Night by Gaia Alari

Sun, 01 May 2022 09:29:59 +0000

The Milan-based filmmaker, moving image artist, and animator Gaia Alari talks to Zippy Frames about the music video she directed, ‘I Kiss the Night’.

The Last Song on Earth by Gaia Alari

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 08:22:32 +0000

Italian animation artist Gaia Alari directs the music video " The Last Song on Earth " by Shaina Taub.

Monoclub Chilemonos 2022: Three Weeks of Animation Activities

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 13:12:44 +0000

Find out the free online activities of Monoclub networking, Latin American event (4-27 May 2022).

Embracing New Technical Tools in Animation: Live Webinar

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:29:33 +0000

Check the free live webinar on animation advancements with prominent guests, part of the Kids Kino Industry Talks, ITFS and Animation Production Days.

7 Animation Features for Animafest Zagreb 2022

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 13:03:12 +0000

Discover the 7 animation features selected for the World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb 2022.

'I Like Animation Projects That Go Deep Into the Subject': Interview with Saskia von Virág (Swiss Animation Portraits 2022)

Thu, 12 May 2022 05:47:29 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis talks to Saskia von Virág, the Swiss animation producer of Virage Film.

Swiss Animation Focus at Annecy Festival: A Comprehensive Guide

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:31:17 +0000

We discovered the complete program of the Swiss Animation Focus at the 2022 Annecy Festival this year.

'I Enjoy Getting Characters Back On the Stage: Interview with Marjolaine Perreten (Swiss Animation Portraits 2022)

Mon, 02 May 2022 02:03:18 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis talks to the Swiss animation artist Marjolaine Perreten, co-creator of this year's Annecy Festival trailer, part of our Swiss Animation Portraits 2022 series.

Best Austrian Animation Festival 2022 Goes Online

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 08:49:28 +0000

More details about the 2022 edition of the Best Austrian Animation Festival 2022 and its BAA 2021 online winners' screening (2-9 May 2022).

Delta Space Mission (1984): Film Review

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 06:31:11 +0000

Kropka reviews the psychological sci-fi Romanian animation feature by Calin Cazan and Mircea Toia, now restored.

The Audience Will Always Be Different: Interview with Michael Frei (Swiss Animation Portraits 2022)

Mon, 09 May 2022 08:11:42 +0000

Joseph Norman makes the interview portrait of Michael Frei, the Swiss animation director, and artist, in our Swiss Animation Portrait Series 2022.

My Father's Dragon by Cartoon Saloon: First Image and Cast

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:00:54 +0000

The new animation feature from the Irish studio Cartoon Saloon (to be streamed on Netflix) has released its first image and cast.

8 VR Works for Annecy Festival 2022

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:17:58 +0000

The selection of Annecy Festival XR/VR works was chosen among over 91 projects from 30 different countries.

Anifilm Festival 2022 Celebrates Humour: Programme Highlights

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 07:12:52 +0000

Anifilm Festival in Liberec, Czech Republic, returns onsite and celebrates the much-needed humor in its animation programme.

Dreams About Stray Cats: UK Premiere

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:12:20 +0000

A hybrid animation and live action documentary, Dreams About Stray Cats by David Sis, will have its UK premiere 21 April 2022.

Vlasta Pospíšilová (1935-2022): A Short Obituary

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:49:34 +0000

A short obituary on the renowned Czech puppet animationr and artist Vlasta Pospíšilová from MAUR Film studio, close co-workers of the Czech animation artist.

Amy Kravitz Becomes OIAF's Honorary President

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 07:03:10 +0000

Experimental animation filmmaker and scholar Amy Kravitz to become Honourary President at the Ottawa International Animation Festival.

On the Relevance of Metaphorics: Apropos Films of Anima Brussels 2022

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:58:05 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich reports from the latest edition of the Anima Brussels festival.

41 Children Films for Animafest Zagreb 2022

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:39:15 +0000

Check the full lineup of children films selected for the 2022 edition of Animafest Zagreb.

What They Will Think About You by Paulina Ziolkowska and ACUA

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 06:26:37 +0000

The Polish film director Paulina Ziolkowska and the ACUA band talk to Julia Lewicka about her music video ‘What Will They Think About You’.

'Tie', 'Reduction' in the Animocje Festival 2022 Winners

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:12:57 +0000

Check all the winners of the 11th Animocje International Animated Film Festival.

Summer Ghost by loundraw Gets GKIDS Distribution

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 05:59:48 +0000

Summer Ghost by Japanese illustrator loundraw will have its North American premiere in 2022 by GKIDS.

'She Dreams At Sunrise', 'To The Bright Side' in NYICFF 2022 Winners

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 06:25:51 +0000

Find out the animation winners of the 2022 New York International Children's Film Festival.

Mom Is Always Right by Marie Urbánková: Trailer

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:05:13 +0000

Talented Czech animation director Marie Urbánková presents a film about family and Mom Is Always Right. Watch the trailer.

Marcel The Shell With Shoes On: Stop Motion Trailer

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 10:15:19 +0000

A24 reveals the trailer for the upcoming live-action/stop-motion feature, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On.

Exploring Different, Animated Worlds: Interview with Team Tumult (Swiss Animation Portraits 2022)

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:04:30 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis talks to the Swiss animation Team Tumult members, in its new series of Swiss Animation Portraits 2022.

Louise by Constance Bertoux, Camille Bozec, Pauline Guitton, Pauline Mauviere, Mila Monaghan

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:53:58 +0000

An animated story of love and financial necessities in the 2D animation short Louise.

The Amazing Adventures of Awesome by Allison Brownmoore

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 08:22:06 +0000

Allison Brownmoore creates an animation short on a young autistic girl. Watch The Amazing Adventures of Awesome.

Eating in the Dark by Inari Sirola

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:57:50 +0000

Joseph Norman talks with the director of the acclaimed short Eating in the Dark, Inari Sirola.

Vancouver Animation School Heads to the US

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:20:01 +0000

Vancouver Animation School (VANAS), has just opened its first office in the USA.

NFTS Gets Best Animation School Award at Animafest Zagreb

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:38:30 +0000

National Film and Television School (UK) is to be awarded the Best Animation School Award during the 2022 Animafest Zagreb.

Annecy 2022 Selection: Graduation, TV and Commissioned Films

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:30:56 +0000

99 animation short films and TV series were announced for the 2022 edition of Annecy Festival.

Monstra Festival 2022: Another Year of Amazing Animation

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 07:08:38 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reports from Monstra Animation Festival 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal.

'Encanto', 'The Windshield Wiper' Win Animation Honors at Oscars 2022

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:59:25 +0000

Check the animation winners of the 94th Academy Awards.

O Black Hole! by Renee Zhan

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 07:14:27 +0000

The history of a black hole in the inventive and multi-layered animation short O Black Hole! by Renee Zhan.

The First (And Only) European Animation Feature to Win An Oscar

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:36:41 +0000

Of the 18 European animated feature films nominated, only one has won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature.

Sisterhood in the Times of Chaos: Report from Tricky Women/Tricky Realities Animation Festival 2022

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:49:13 +0000

Olga Bobrowska reports from the 2022 edition of Tricky Women/Tricky Realities Animation Festival.

Florence Miailhe Designs the BIAF 2022 Poster and Trailer

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 07:23:13 +0000

The French acclaimed animation director Florence Miailhe designs the visual identity of the 2022 edition of the Bucheon International Animation Festival.

Animocje Festival 2022: 'Co-Exist' Highlights

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:22:12 +0000

Find the highlights of the 11th Animocje Festival, whose theme is (appropriately) 'co-existence'.

StopMoLab: A New Training Programme in Stop-Motion Animation

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:26:45 +0000

A new international training programme in stop-motion, StopMoLab is launched by the creators of Animarkt Stop Motion Forum.

Annecy Festival 2022: Selection Results

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 17:53:52 +0000

Check the full list of animation short films selected for the Annecy Festival 2022.

'Bestia', "Flee' Get Annie Awards 2022

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 07:39:00 +0000

Check the independent animation films in the Annie Awards 2022 winners.

Belgian Animation Films: Top Picks from Anima Brussels 2022

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 09:43:44 +0000

Our Belgian animation film selections from Anima Festival 2022.

107 Animation Shorts for Animafest Zagreb 2022: Selection Results

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:17:46 +0000

Check the full list of selected animation short films for the 2022 Animafest Zagreb festival.

The Big Heinrich by Lars Kreyssig and Kim Collmer

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 06:00:33 +0000

A familiar but also original tale of social commitment in the animation short The Big Heinrich by Lars Kreyssig and Kim Collmer.

The Bystander by Sheyda Kashi

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:25:00 +0000

Social commitment and its lack feature in the Iranian animation short The Bystander by Sheyda Kashi.

Flow by Gints Zilbalodis: First Info

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:16:27 +0000

The Latvian animation director Gints Zilbalodis embarks on a second animation feature. Here's the first teaser for the dreamy 3D animation 'Flow'.

A Quack Too Far by Melissa Culhane

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:50:17 +0000

Sometimes a quack may indeed go too far. Here's the sparkling animation short A Quack Too Far by Irish animation director Melissa Culhane.

'Steakhouse', 'Flee', 'Luce and the Rock' Win at Anima Brussels 2022

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 07:57:57 +0000

Check the list of all animation winners of the Belgian animation festival Anima Brussels

Korean Animators Against the War

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 10:53:51 +0000

A big number of independent Korean animation artists unite and oppose the war in Ukraine.

Bob Spit - We Don't Like People by Cesar Cabral: Who Is the Creator and Who Is the Creature?

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:23:29 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reviews the animation feature 'Bob Split, We Do Not Like People!' by Cesar Cabral, 2021.

Tricky Women/Tricky Realities 2022: Programme Highlights

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:41:51 +0000

An animation festival dedicated to women animation directresses and artists and their work. Check the highlights of the Tricky Women/Tricky Realities 2022 festival.

Stand With Ukraine: Send Your (Very Short) Anti-War Animation Films

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:54:52 +0000

The Ukrainian Linoleum Animation Festival is seeking 10-second animation films about the war.

Russian Animation Artists Against the War

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 12:35:12 +0000

An ongoing campaign and an impressive number of currently 658 Russian animation artists unite against the war in Ukraine.

105 Animation Shorts for Animocje Festival 2022

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:30:12 +0000

The complete list of selected films for the International Animated Film Festival Animocje 2022.

My Grandfather's Demons by Nuno Beato: Exhibition

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:24:42 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff attended the opening of My Grandfather's Demons Exhibition, the new animation stop-motion feature film by Nuno Beato. Check her photo coverage

Czech Animation Celebrated at Anima Brussels 2022

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:23:30 +0000

Michaela Pavlátová, Jiří Barta, and a whole generation of Czech animation directors will be present at the Czech focus of the 2022 Anima Festival in Brussels. Discover the programme.

Atsushi Wada and Bird in the Peninsula Win at Berlinale 2022

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:00:33 +0000

Japanese animation director wins Special Mention for a short film at the Berlin Film Festival. Britt Raes (Belgium) also wins for her short film 'Luce and the Rock'.

Thiago Calçado: The Pinocchio Stop-Motion Animator

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:09:30 +0000

Kropka talks to stop-motion animator Thiago Calçado, now working on the Pinocchio stop-motion project by Guillermo del Toro.

And Yet We’re Not Super Heroes by Lia Bertels Wins at Magritte Awards

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:18:34 +0000

The 13-minute short animation film by Lia Bertels won the highest Belgian honor at the 2022 Magritte Awards.

Matilda and the Spare Head by Ignas Meilunas

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 09:07:57 +0000

Watch the stop-motion comedy animation short Matilda and the Spare Head by Lithuanian animation director Ignas Meilunas.

8 Animation Feature Projects for the Eurimages Co-Development Production Award

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 07:17:21 +0000

A recent crop of European animation features in the making are up for the Eurimages Co-Production Development Award during Cartoon Movie 2022.

'Flee', 'Affairs of the Art', 'Bestia' in the Oscar Animation Nominations 2022

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:37:06 +0000

Find the Oscar animation nominations 2022.

The Island (2021) Review: Robinson Crusoe and the Land of Wonders

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 07:51:31 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the animation feature film The Island by Anca Damian.

One Left by Sebastian Doringer

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:23:16 +0000

How does it feel to have one second left to live? Austrian filmmaker Sebastian Doringer presents the animation short One Left.

Nordic Animation Showcased At Cartoon Movie 2022

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 08:31:35 +0000

Upcoming animated features from the Nordics will be in focus at the Cartoon Movie 2022 industry animation event.

Delta Space MIssion Romanian Animation Feature 4K Restored

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:14:16 +0000

The 1984 surreal Romanian animation feature Delta Space Mission is now available as a Blu-Ray.

Night Bus Animation Short by Joe Hsieh Wins at Sundance Film Festival

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 08:05:56 +0000

The horror animation short Night Bus by Joe Hsieh won at Sundance Film Festival 2022.

12 Animation Projects for CEE Animation Workshop 2022

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:55:04 +0000

CEE Animation Workshop unveils 12 teams to participate in its activities.

7 Animation Films Nominated for Césars 2022

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 07:39:23 +0000

3 animation features and 4 short animation films compete for the 2022 César awards.

The Summit of the Gods Opens Anima Festival

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:20:50 +0000

The French animation feature by Patrick Imbert, The Summit of the Gods, opens the Anima Brussels Festival 2022.

Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio: First Trailer

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 07:16:17 +0000

Here's the first trailer for the long-gestating stop-motion version of Pinocchio by Guillermo del Toro.

In the Beginning by Shaun Clark

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 14:00:19 +0000

UK animation director Shaun Clark revisits a Royston insignium and signs a story of trepidation and acknowledgement in the short animation In the Beginning. He talks to Zippy Frames.

Wish You Were Here by Shaun Clark

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:23:58 +0000

Joseph Norman talks with UK animation director Shaun Clark on his breezy new animation short, Wish You Were Here, and also premieres the trailer for the new film.

Ties by Dina Velikovskaya

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:35:09 +0000

Family ties and the way to get hold of them / unfold them. Here's the short animation film premiere of Ties by Russian director Dina Velikovskaya.

Blue Fear by Marie Jacotey and Lola Halifa-Legrand

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:29:11 +0000

A feminist animation story out of an ordinary situation. Watch Blue Fear (Filles Bleues Peur Blanche) animation short by Marie Jacotey and Lola Halifa-Legrand.

Animation Scholar Rolf Giesen Gets Animafest Zagreb Award

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:27:43 +0000

Animation scholar Rolf Giesen will get the Animafest Zagreb 2022 for outstanding contributions to animation studies.

Horsetail by Mateusz Jarmulski

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:52:57 +0000

A myth and a pressing social issue in the Polish animation short Horsetail by Mateusz Jarmulski.

Zoon by Jonatan Schwenk: Interview

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:01:10 +0000

German animation director Jonatan Schwenk talks to Zippy Frames about his new short, 'Zoon', premiering at the Sundance Film Festival 2022.

Luce and The Rock by Britt Raes: Trailer

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 15:32:33 +0000

Here's the trailer for the new animation short film by Belgian director Britt Raes, premiering at Berlinale Generation KPlus.

The Battle of San Romano by Georges Schwizgebel

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:14:07 +0000

Swiss veteran artist Georges Schwizgebel makes the animation short The Battle of San Romano. Watch the film.

Good For You by Ilhyun Kim (Contemporary Korean Animation Series)

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:33:21 +0000

Cleansing your soul. An experimental animation film from Korea, 'Good For You' by Korean animation director Ilhyun Kim. The director talks to Zippy Frames.

Kafka's Doll by Bruno Simões: Trailer (Exclusive)

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 07:06:46 +0000

A new aspect of Franz Kafka in the indie animation short 'Kafka's Doll' by Bruno Simões. Find his interview at Zippy Frames, and watch (exclusive) the trailer for the film.

Annecy Festival 2022 Celebrates Swiss Animation

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:43:04 +0000

Annecy Festival is paying tribute to Swiss animation films during its 2022 edition.

Flowing Home (Comme un fleuve) by Sandra Desmazières

Mon, 10 Jan 2022 09:02:12 +0000

Two Vietnamese sisters get separated in the animation short by Sandra Desmazières, available to watch online till 7 February.

The Island by Anca Damian at Rotterdam International Film Festival

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 11:41:41 +0000

The fourth animation feature by Anca Damian will have its European premiere at the Rotterdam International Film Festival.

Estonian Academy of Arts MA in Animation: Open House, 13 Jan 2022

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 13:37:18 +0000

The Estonian Academy of Arts' Animation MA programme is hosting an online Open House event on 13th January 2022.

5 New Animation Shorts from The Animation Workshop

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:13:53 +0000

The latest animation shorts from The Animation Workshop premiere online.

55 European Animation Features Per Year. Do We Watch Them and Are They Enough?

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 07:42:17 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis presents the latest report on European animation from the European Audiovisual Observatory.

Blindness by Yu-Seon Park (Contemporary Korean Animation Series)

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 08:55:29 +0000

Media culture and framing surface in the 2D animation short 'Blindness' by Korean animation director Yu-Seon Park. Read her interview at Zippy Frames.

Forever by Mitch McGlocklin

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 10:05:36 +0000

A life insurance company uses an AI algorithm to determine the risk of a new applicant in Mitch McGlocklin's hypnotic animation work, Forever.

4 Stop-Motion Shorts by Niki Lindroth von Bahr On Criterion Channel

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:23:44 +0000

A streaming retrospective of Swedish stop-motion animation director Niki Lindroth von Bahr on Criterion Channel.

12 Indie Animation Reports For 2021

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 11:14:19 +0000

12 indie animation events and festival stories from Zippy Frames during the calendar year 2021.

'River' by Joni Mitchell and Matvey Rezanov

Mon, 27 Dec 2021 07:39:58 +0000

Joni Mitchell's River gets an animated treatment by Matvey Rezanov and Skazka studios.

Belle (2021) Review: The Fear of Missing Out is the Real Beast

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:09:41 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the Japanese animation feature 'Belle' by Mamoru Hosoda.

Farewell by Leon Vidmar

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:11:23 +0000

Watch the awarded puppet film Farewell by Slovenian animation director Leon Vidmar.

'Flee' Review: Agency in A Closeted World

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:52:48 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the animation documentary 'Flee' by Jonas Poher Rasmussen.

'Flee', 'Belle', 'Bestia' in the Annie Awards Nominations 2022

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:26:38 +0000

Find out the indie animation and short animation nominations for the 49th Annie Awards.

15 Animation Shorts in the Oscar 2022 Race

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 21:21:24 +0000

15 animation shorts advance to the Oscar race.

Juries Announced for Anima Festival 2022

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 11:41:22 +0000

Here's the jury members for the Anima Festival 2022.

6 Animation Shorts for Zippy Holidays

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 10:55:50 +0000

A selection of animated shorts that give a more indie feel in our holiday season.

The Captain and the Ship: Director and Producer in Stop Motion Animation

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 13:33:20 +0000

A much rewarding discussion on the relationship between director and producer in stop-motion animation during the 6th Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2021.

Confrontation and the Spectator: The Hangman At Home by Michelle and Uri Kranot

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:20:26 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis writes about spectatorship and the audience in Michelle & Uri Kranot's animation short, The Hangman at Home. The film is now online.

The Feathers That Smell of the Sea by Zoel Kastelic

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:55:28 +0000

Krooka talks to Slovenian animation director Zoel Kastelic, who premieres her short animation The Features That Smell of the Sea, to Zippy Frames.

Animation Historian Giannalberto Bendazzi Dies

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:07:37 +0000

The Italian animation historian, scholar, and journalist Giannalberto Bendazzi has died.

London International Animation Festival 2021: Our Top Picks

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 08:12:01 +0000

Zippy Frames recently attended selected screenings at the London International Animation Festival. This is our pick of the highlights of this large-scale and highly varied event.

'Flee' Animation Feature Wins Both European Animated Feature and European Documentary Film Awards

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 08:15:31 +0000

The European animation feature 'Flee' by Jonas Poher Rasmussen was handed out three awards overall in the 34th European Film Awards ceremony.

'Hello Summer', '3 Cups of Coffee' in the Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2021 Winners: Report

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 10:15:06 +0000

The winners of the 6th Animarkt Stop Motion Forum are here. Check them all, and find the complete list of the 15 projects pitched, plus our own top picks.

New Polish Stop Motion Animation Projects: Animarkt 2021

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:15:55 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports from the industry event on new Polish stop-motion animation, during Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2021.

3 Animation Feature Projects for Annecy Residency 2022

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 14:32:53 +0000

3 animation feature projects have been selected for the second Annecy Festival Residency.

55 years of Latvian animation studio Animācijas Brigāde: Interview with Dace Rīdūze

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 07:58:44 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis talks to Latvian puppet animation director Dace Rīdūze on the history, the present and the future of prestigious studio Animācijas Brigāde.

Animateka 2021 Winners / Animated HerStories

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 12:51:42 +0000

Find the winners of the Animateka festival, plus the exclusive reprint of HerStories' introduction to the programme devoted to female animation filmmakers and presented during the festival.

108 Animation Shorts for Anima Brussels 2022

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:52:58 +0000

Find the full selection of the Anima Brussels 2022 festival.

The Grand and The Small: The Case for Marta Pajek's Impossible Figures and Other Stories I

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 08:08:32 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis brings forward some of the questions raised by the short animation Impossible Figures and Other Stories I by Polish director Marta Pajek.

Nedeljko Dragić Gets Animafest Zagreb Lifetime Achievement Award

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:42:49 +0000

Nedeljko Dragić will receive the Animafest Zagreb's Lifetime Achievement Award in the 2022 June festival edition.

'Hide', 'Busline 35a' in the Piccolo Festival dell' Animazione 2021 Winners

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 13:09:42 +0000

The 14th edition of The Piccolo Festival dell'Animazione has come to an end, and these are the winners.

Steakhouse by Špela Čadež Gets European Film Awards Qualified

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:29:10 +0000

The cut-out animation short by Špela Čadež is now qualified for the 2022 European Film Awards (Short FIlm) at PÖFF Shorts.

Animation Projects in Kids Kino Lab Selection 2021-22

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:37:47 +0000

A total of 13 projects will participate in the 7th edition of the Kids Kino Lab script development workshop.

The Italian Gaze by Sandro Del Rosario

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 08:05:07 +0000

L.A. based indie animation artist Sandro Del Rosario talks to Zippy Frames on his Italian travelogue hand-painted animation film, The Italian Gaze.

Waiting for Kentridge Exhibition (VIDEO)

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 16:20:18 +0000

Kropka reports for the Wating for Kentridge exhibition from Piccolo Festival dell'Animazione 2021.

Etiuda & Anima 2021: Awards

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 13:19:43 +0000

Check out the winners of the 28th Etiuda &Anima IFF awards.

Etiuda & Anima 2021: Top Picks

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:25:37 +0000

Zippy Frames reports from the 28th edition of Etiuda & Anima Festival.

'Bestia', 'Love, Dad', 'A Most Exquisite Man' in the PÖFF Shorts 2021 Winners

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 14:46:49 +0000

The international short film and animation festival PÖFF Shorts in Tallinn, Estonia, has announced the winners of its 2021 edition.

On (The) Line 2, The Next – Or The Last: Notes on Ottawa International Animation festival, 2021

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 14:16:30 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich reports from the 2021 edition of Ottawa International Animation Festival.

Playing God: Kickstarter Campaign

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 08:37:13 +0000

A dark but really interesting animation short project from Italy. Here's Playing God by Matteo Burani and Arianna Gheller and its Kickstarter campaign.

Zako: Armenian Animation Feature in Development

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 08:37:41 +0000

Zako is a new animation feature in development from Armenia, detailing the harrowing events of WWII.

Animarkt Stop Motion Forum Reveals Its 2021 Programme

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:54:11 +0000

The 6th edition of Animarkt Stop Motion Forum ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum promises impressive and well-founded training programmes and workshops. Find them all.

The House Stop-Motion Series on Netflix

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:41:23 +0000

An interesting stop-motion series experiment at Netflix. Here are more details about The House, plus the new trailer.

Animation Position in the School of Creative Media, Hong Kong

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 09:18:11 +0000

School of Creative Media, University of Hong Kong seeks a Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Animation.

London International Animation Festival 2021: Highlights

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 20:34:51 +0000

The London International Animation Festival (LIAF 2021) returns for its 18th year with a 10-day celebratory feast of forums, screen talks and animation retrospectives.

'Easter Eggs', 'Archipel' in the 2021 Cinanima Festival Winners

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:41:10 +0000

Find all winners of the 45th Cinanima Festival in Espinho, Portugal.

ReAnima Festival Winners 2021

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:38:17 +0000

Find all the winners of the 5th ReAnima International Animation Film Festival, 11-14 November (Bergen, Norway).

Piccolo Festival de Animazione 2021: Highlights

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:06:48 +0000

No more waiting, the Piccolo Festival dell’Animazione 2021 is here.

Kids Kino Lab Scholarships 2021

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 07:32:14 +0000

Kids Kino Lab, an international script development workshop, opens its call for application for the scholarship programme for script consultants and a young producer.

ReAnima Festival Pays Tribute to Japanese Animation

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 11:21:57 +0000

This year, the ReAnima festival will take place from November 11th to 14th in the Cinemateket of Bergen and pays tribute to Japanese animation.

My Sunny Maad Screens at Made in Prague London Festival

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:25:42 +0000

The animation feature 'My Sunny Maad' by the Czech animation author will be presented in London, as part of the Made in Prague festival.

All of Our Shadows by Ruth Beni and Daniel Greaves

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 13:17:30 +0000

A day in the life of a young teenage boy, his fears and concerns. The new film All of Our Shadows by Ruth Beni and Daniel Greaves.

Carnivorous Bean Sprout by Seo Sae-rom (seO) - Contemporary Korean Animation Series

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 10:14:07 +0000

Our contributor Flaka Kokolli talks to Korean animation director Seo Sae-rom (seO) about her post-apocalyptic, 2D animation/clay film, 'Carnivorous Bean Sprouts'.

Portugal's Festa da Animação 2021: The Real Animation Celebration

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:02:57 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reports from the 20th Festa da Animação in Amarante, Portugal.

Phidias the Animator: Movement Analysis in the Parthenon’s Frieze

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:48:15 +0000

Animation scholar and professor Georges Sifianos writes about Phidias and animation in the classical Greek Parthenon.

CRAFT International Animation Festival 2021: Winners

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 09:28:26 +0000

Check out the animation winners of the 3rd Craft International Animation Festival 2021.

Deep Love by Mykyta Lyskov

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:52:12 +0000

Ukrainian director Mykyta Lyskov (Nikita Lyskov) talks about all things Ukrainian and post-Soviet in Deep Love.

'Only The Child', 'Yellowstone 88' In the Overcome Film Festival 2021 Winners

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:44:57 +0000

The Overcome Film Festival, a festival dedicated to films that overcome adversity, announced its 2021 winners.

Kapaemahu LGBT Animation Short Now A Book and a Doc

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:21:56 +0000

The animation short Kapaemahu will have its book and documentary premiere.

Polish Animoon Completes 'It's Hard to Be A Supervillain' Series

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:02:47 +0000

A new animation series for young adults comes from Poland and Animoon company.

“Bestia”, “Steakhouse”, “The Crossing”, “My Sunny Maad” Win BIAF 2021 Awards

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:54:36 +0000

The 23rd Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2021, 22-26 OCT, 2021) announced its awards.

Rokoko Launches Mo-Cap Smartsuit Pro II

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:49:00 +0000

Details for the new version of mo-cap product Smartsuit Pro from the Danish Rokoko company.

Dublin Animation Film Festival 2021: Call for Entries

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:29:51 +0000

Dublin Animation Film Festival, which is in its 11th year, went online in 2020, but plans are being made to ‘Go Back to the Theatre’ in 2022. The closing date for entries is the 5 November
2021.

'Unforgotten', 'Louis' Shoes' Take Home Student Academy Awards 2021

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:51:56 +0000

Check the animation winners of the 2021 Student Academy Awards.

36 Animation Shorts for PÖFF Shorts, Tallinn

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:53:23 +0000

The lineup for PÖFF Shorts festival and its animation competition has been revealed.

Canlandıranlar Film Festival Presents 'Parallel Universes' Programme

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:51:18 +0000

Check the highlights of the 9th International Canlandıranlar Film Festival (18-24 October 2021) held onsite in Istanbul, Turkey and online.

Mono Club Chilemonos Opens a 3-Week Animation Event

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:00:59 +0000

Check all the animation workshops online in the industry activity of Chilemonos Festival, Mono Club

Koji Yamamura's Dozens of Norths Gets International Premiere at Black Nights Film Festival

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:57:00 +0000

The debut animation feature of the Oscar-nominated Japanese director Koji Yamamura will have its international premiere at PÖFF (Black NIghts Film Festival) in Tallinn.

55 Animation Shorts for Etiuda & Anima

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:15:18 +0000

Check the complete list of animation contenders for the Polish Etiuda & Anima Festival.

The Phenomenology of Perception: Interview with 'Kafka. In Love' director Zane Oborenko

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 06:21:51 +0000

Latvian animation director Zane Oborenko talks about her upcoming 'Kafka. in Love' sand animation short film.

Shooom's Odyssey Gets International Sales

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 07:41:05 +0000

The lovable indie animation TV special Shoom's Odyssey is now being sold internationally.

Pavao Štalter, Zagreb School Representative, Dies at 92

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 13:43:12 +0000

One of the prominent members of the Zagreb School of animation, Pavao Štalter, died on Tuesday, 5th October in Zagreb at the age of 92.

Bestia Crowns StopTrik Festival 2021 Winners

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:59:28 +0000

All the awards of the 11th StopTrik Festival at Maribor, Slovenia.

Producing Stop-Motion Animation: Workshops from ANIMARKT

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:23:18 +0000

Presenting your stop-motion project to a producer: dos and don'ts during the Masters Workshops at ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum (December 7-11, 2021, in Łódź, and online).

Weird Market 2021: Winners

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 08:25:40 +0000

The 13th edition of Weird Market, International Animation, Video Games and New Media Market and 3D Wire Fest, International Animation Festival announced its winners highlighting the best participating short films and projects.

A Bite of Bone, Bob Spit in the OIAF 2021 Winners

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 08:41:19 +0000

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) announced the winners at its 45th anniversary edition.

CEE Animation Workshop 2022: Call for Entries

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:22:24 +0000

Find the latest call for entries for the year-long animation training programme, CEE Animation Workshop

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StopTrik Festival 2021 Opens its Doors to Myths

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:25:18 +0000

The 11th StopTrik Festival started with the official opening ceremony at Maribor on 29 September 2021.

'Mild Madness, Lasting Lunacy, Just A Guy' in RIsing of Lusitania Animadoc Awards

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 06:20:26 +0000

Find all the awards of the animation documentary festival Rising of Lusitania - AnimaDoc Film Festival.

Our Lost Civilization: Marta Pajek On 'Impossible Figures and Other Stories I'

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 06:32:34 +0000

Marta Pajek talks to Zippy Frames on her new animation short, Impossible Figures and Other Stories I, which premieres at the 2021 Ottawa International Animation Festival.

The Blind Writer by Georges Sifianos

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:00:01 +0000

Acclaimed director and animation studies scholar Georges Sifianos signs his latest animation film, The Blind Writer. He talks to Zippy Frames.

19 Animation, Video Projects, Comics and Board Games for Weird Market 2021

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 06:26:29 +0000

A total of 200 projects will make up the final catalogue of the 13th edition of Weird Market, International Animation, Video Games and New Media Market and 3D Wire Fest, International Animation Festival.

The Crossing by Florence Miailhe Awarded at Zlin Film Festival

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:30:03 +0000

Florence Miailhe's debut animation feature, The Crossing, was awarded at the Zlin Film Festival with a Special Jury Prize in Feature Films in the Youth Category.

Lah Gah (Letting Go) by Cécile Brun

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:28:44 +0000

Emotionally animated, letting go in the short animation Lah Gah by Swiss director Cécile Brun. Watch the film.

Battery Daddy by Seung-bae Jeon (Contemporary Korean Animation Series)

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 06:26:28 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis talks to Korean animation director Seung-bae Jeon about his stop-motion animation short Battery Daddy.

Library of Paradise, Garden of Pain by Christopher Childs

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 05:49:39 +0000

Joseph Norman presents the animation short Library of Paradise, Garden of Pain by Christopher Childs.

3D Wire Fest: Selection Results 2021

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 09:23:28 +0000

The 13th edition of the 3D Wire Fest announces the 37 short films that make up its official competition section.

Los Huesos (The Bones) by Cristóbal León and Joaquín Cociña Wins at Venice

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 18:56:16 +0000

The new short animation film The Bones by the directors of the Wolf house Cristóbal León, Joaquín Cociña won Best Short Film at Venice Film Festival 2021.

4th Animafilm Festival: The Winners

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 10:14:37 +0000

IV ANIMAFILM International Animation Festival announced the winners for its 2021 edition.

CRAFT International Animation Festival 2021: Selection Results

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:49:19 +0000

The official selection of the 3rd Craft International Animation Festival on both International and South East Asian competition is in.

StopTrik Produces Animyths Workshop

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 13:01:02 +0000

11th StopTrik IFF welcomes everybody to join a 3-phases workshop of concept-based animation filmmaking where practical execution of your short animated project concludes the process of learning critical approaches to media and understanding film as a complex mode of artistic communication.

BIAF 2021: 9 Feature Animation Films Selected (EXCLUSIVE)

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 07:08:45 +0000

My Sunny Maad, The Crossing, Archipel in the 9 animation feature-film selection of Bucheon International Animation Festival.

Futurological Film Festival: 10 Animation Films for the First Łódź Edition

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:44:35 +0000

10 animation films from 10 countries were selected for the first edition of the International Futurological Film Festival.

BIAF 2021: 11 Jury Members

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 08:48:43 +0000

The 23rd Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2021) has announced 11 juries for the international competition.

AnimaSyros Agora 2021: Full Programme

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 08:45:03 +0000

Here's the full programme of AnimaSyros Agora event taking place 22-25 September in Syros, Greece.

Stop Trik Festival 2021: Selection Results

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:43:03 +0000

Check out the 61 films selected (competition and Panorama) for the 11th StopTrik International Film Festival (Maribor & Lodz).

Betty by Will Anderson

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:00:04 +0000

BAFTA-winning animation director Will Anderson talks to Zippy Frames on his new animation short, Betty. Read the interview and watch the history of a breakup.

Serial Parallels by Max Hattler

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:47:09 +0000

Hong Kong-based artist Max Hattler presents his experimental animation Serial Parallels.

A Sip of Water by Hyuna Cho (Contemporary Korean Animation Series)

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:39:11 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis talks to Korean animation director Hyuna Cho about her 2D animation short A Sip of Water.

Rising of Lusitania 2021: Selected Films

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:00:42 +0000

53 films in competition of the animation documentary festival Rising of Lusitania in Gdansk, Poland.

11 VR Works at Bucheon intenational Animation Festival

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 07:19:36 +0000

The 23rd Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2021), 22 to 26 October 2021, has unveiled 11 selected films in its VR international competition.

Pedro Serrazina: 'Animation Is the Ultimate, Multidisciplinary Artform of the 21st Century'

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:01:23 +0000

Pedro Serrazina is the new artistic director of Cinanima Festival.

Animafilm Festival: Selected Films 2021

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:34:35 +0000

The selection committee of the IV ANIMAFILM International Animation Festival announces the list works that are included in the competition program.

Mad God by Phil Tippett | Film Review

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:40:50 +0000

Joseph Norman reviews the stop-motion animation feature ‘Mad God’, directed by Phil Tippett, which premiered at Locarno Film Festival.

Out of Bounds by Franz Impler

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 10:52:19 +0000

German animation director Franz Impler talks about video games and boundaries in his Out of Bounds animation short. Watch the film and read his interview at Zippy Frames.

Night by Ahmad Saleh: Trailer (Exclusive)

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:37:02 +0000

Watch the exclusive trailer for the stop-motion animation short Night by Ahmad Saleh, premiering at Locarno Film Festival. Director Ahmad Saleh talks to Zippy Frames.

Kids Kino Industry Selection: 15 Animation Projects

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:38:44 +0000

Check the full line-up of the Kids Kino Industry event, which will have its hybrid edition from 28 September to 1 October 2021.

BIAF 2021: Selection Results (EXCLUSIVE)

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:58:20 +0000

83 animated short films have been selected at the Bucheon International Animation Festival 2021, which is held at 22-26 October in Korea.

The Next Portuguese Animation Films: Report from Monstra Festival 2021

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:13:38 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reports from Monstra Festival about the upcoming Portuguese animation films.

Anibar Animation Festival 2021: Winners

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 12:38:48 +0000

Anibar International Animation Festival announces its 12th edition winners.

A Girl Who's Afraid of Touching People by Huang Liang-Hsin

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 06:36:21 +0000

Huang Liang-Hsin talks to Joseph Norman about her 2D animation short titled A Girl Who's Afraid of Touching People.

OIAF Presents Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:28:18 +0000

Ottawa International Animation Festival brings Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in its spotlight.

Inu-Oh by Masaaki Yuasa Opens In Venice Orizzonti

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:54:07 +0000

Check the teaser for the new feature animation by Japanese director Masaaki Yusua.

Tin Man by Ben Dalby

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:26:32 +0000

Ben Dalby, Mojo Billington and Liam Callebout re-imagine Tin Man in the animated music video. Watch the film and read the team's interview.

'Bestia', 'Heart of Gold' in the Chilemonos 2021 Festival Winners

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 10:20:25 +0000

The 10th CHILEMONOS International Animation Festival, which took place from July 8th to 25th, chose its winners.

BIAF Trailer 2021: The Eyes of Summer

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 08:44:28 +0000

The 23rd Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2021) has released its festival trailer by Ayumu Watanabe.

100 Years of Chilean Animation: 'La transmisión del mando presidencial'

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 18:12:47 +0000

25 July 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the premiere of the first Chilean animation. It is the 10-minute short film 'La transmisión del mando presidencial', that make his debut on July 25, 1921, at the Teatro Central de Concepción.

Fest Anča 2021: The unmistakable spirit of independent animation

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 06:41:28 +0000

Kropka writes about the 2021 edition of Fest Anča festival, which took place both onsite (Zilina, Slovakia) and online.

Titina by Kajsa Naess

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 07:26:25 +0000

The upcoming Norwegian family expedition animation feature Titina by Kajsa Naess has a trailer.

Marguerite Abouet Prepares Akissi TV Special

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 08:40:20 +0000

The animation of Akissi, a 26-minute 2D TV Special produced by Ellipsanime Productions,has just started in Paris, at Ellipse Studio.

On (Loosening) Βoundaries and (Disciplining) Form: Annecy Festival 2021

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 08:19:01 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich reports from Annecy Festival, and its Off-Limits, Perspectives, Commissioned sections, special programs and beyond.

Swiss Animation Portraits 2021

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:52:30 +0000

A series of interviews and portraits with both acclaimed and emerging independent Swiss animation filmmakers. Conducted May - June 2021.

Chilemonos Festival: 50/50 Festival Jury

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:26:47 +0000

CHILEMONOS International Animation Festival will be the first animation festival in Latin America to have a jury equally comprised of men and women.

Shanghai by Amanda Bonaiuto

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 06:45:14 +0000

Amanda Bonaiuto talks to Zippy Frames about Shanghai, her new 2D animation short.

Animafest Cyprus 2021: Selection Results

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:31:07 +0000

The official selection of the 20 th edition of Countryside Animafest Cyprus is now online.

Every Independent Animation Project Is Different: Nicolas Burlet Interview (Swiss Animation Portraits 2021)

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:59:05 +0000

Producer and Nadasdy Film studio administrator Nicolas Burlet talks to Zippy Frames as part of our 2021 Swiss Animation Portraits series.

Journey to Yourland by Peter Budinski: Kids Kino Industry Presentation

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 10:29:20 +0000

The new animation feature Heart of Tower will be presented in the Kids Kino Industry talks on 19 July.

Jorge R. Gutiérrez Gets Icon Director Award at Chilemonos Festival

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:31:59 +0000

The renowned Mexican animation director Jorge R. Gutiérrez (Book of Life) will also speak on his net Netflix production, "Maya and the Three".

A Night at the Cemetery by Stelios Polychronakis

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 16:47:02 +0000

Greek animation director and production designer Stelios Polychronakis unveils the trailer for his latest animation short, A Night at the Cemetery.

Polka Dot Boy, Naked in the Fest Anča 2021 Winners

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:13:21 +0000

The full list of Fest Anča 2021 winners.

Belle by Mamoru Hosoda Premieres at Cannes 2021

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 12:08:44 +0000

The new animation feature by Japanese director Mamoru Hosoda (Wolf Children, Mirai) world premieres at the Cannes Film Festival 2021.

Animating Humans and their Computers: Ryan Braund, 'Absolute Denial' Director Interview

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 07:16:42 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis interviews 'Absolute Denial' director Ryan Braund, whose new animation feature premiered at Annecy Festival.

'Steakhouse', 'Love, Dad' Compete at Locarno Festival 2021

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:57:04 +0000

Find the animation shorts that compete in this edition of the Locarno Film Festival

Children of the Sea Director Ayumu Watanabe Designs 'Eyes of the Summer' 2021 BIAF Poster

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:15:51 +0000

Ayumu Watanabe, the renowned Japanese director who directed “Children of the Sea” designs' The Eyes of the Summer" poster for the 23rd Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2021).

Yellowstone 88: Song of Fire by Little Fluffy Clouds

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:44:57 +0000

Betsy de Fries and Jerry van den Beek direct a poetic reflection on a horrendous event at the Yellowstone National Park. Watch the Yellowstone 88 animation short.

Florian by Keshav Abrol, Lucas Londoño-Clayton, Pavel Loparev & Alicia Velasco

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:52:49 +0000

The puppet animation film Florian at Zippy Frames. Watch the film and the team's interview to Eliane Gordeeff.

Anibar Animation Festival Announces Isolation Theme

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:10:22 +0000

Anibar Animation Festival announces the theme and trailer for its 12th edition, which talks of isolation

You Need To Watch A Film with An Audience: Interview with Georges Schwizgebel

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:02:36 +0000

Prominent Swiss animation artist Georges Schwizgebel talks about his new film, Darwin's Notebook, in our series of Swiss Animation Portraits 2021.

Above Alan by Dani Fish

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:32:26 +0000

Here's a summer breeze. Dani Fish has made Above Alan animation short about an ordinary fish striving to find the truth about what lies above. Watch the film.

Trona Pinnacles by Mathilde Parquet

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 09:09:23 +0000

Joseph Norman reviews Trona Pinnacles and talks to its director Mathilde Parquet.

Animafest Zagreb 2021: Our Top Picks

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:35:45 +0000

Joseph Norman recently attended Animafest Zagreb and presents his selection of highlights.

Annecy Festival 2021: Our Top Animation Short Picks

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:12:16 +0000

Zippy Frames and its contributors pick up and present their top picks from the short animation films at Annecy Festival 2021.

Theodore Ushev Prepares The Wolf and Life with An Idiot

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:00:50 +0000

The Canadian/Bulgarian Oscar-nominated director teams up with MIYU Productions (France) and Bravo Charlie (Canada) for his latest short animation films.

European Joint Master in Animation Re:Anima

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 13:37:41 +0000

Kropka writes about the new animation M.A. program Re:Anima.

Broken Things by Panni Gyulai

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 10:28:48 +0000

A lonely young child growing up in an isolated family from where she digs into her inner fantasy world. Here's the story behind Broken Things by Hungarian animation director Panni Gyulai. Watch the film.

'Guard of Honour': Interview with Edmunds Jansons

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 06:18:35 +0000

His new film, Guard of Honour, premieres at Anifilm Festival 2021. Zippy Frames talks to Latvian animation director Edmunds Jansons.

'Ecorce', 'Flee' in the Annecy Festival 2021 Winners

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:14:44 +0000

All the Annecy Festival winners 2021.

CEE Animation Talents at Anifilm Festival 2021

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 11:18:15 +0000

Find the current selection of CEE animation shorts to screen at Anifilm Festival, Liberec.

12 Special Prizes for Annecy Festival 2021

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 07:00:56 +0000

The special prizes of junior jury and partners of Annecy Festival 2021 have been announced.

A Married Woman At All Costs: 'My Sunny Maad' Film Review

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 09:15:18 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the Michaela Pavlátová animation feature My Sunny Maad, premiering at Annecy Festival 2021.

Climbing by Hye-mi Kim Review: A Woman Cut in Two

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:54:51 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the Korean animation feature Climbing from Annecy Festival.

MAI 2021! Market Welcomes Continuing Success in Its 8th Edition

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:44:08 +0000

2000 registering entries and all the conclusions reached from the one-week MAI! Mercado Animación Industria market, organized by Chilemonos Festival.

Fest Anča 2021 Showcases Non-Traditional Traditions

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:44:10 +0000

Discover the theme and highlights of the 14th Fest Anča International Animation Festival.

Realism and Adventure: Annecy MIFA Feature Film Pitches 2021

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:49:15 +0000

A round-up of the 8 animation feature film pitches presented during the Annecy MIFA event 2021.

Nuno Beato and "My Grandfather's Demons": A Studio Tour

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:06:52 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff talks to Portuguese director Nuno Beato about his upcoming feature animation, My Grandfather's Demons.

Abandoned Village by Mariam Kapanadze

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:38:21 +0000

Georgian animation Film Abandoned Village premieres at Annecy Festival: Perspectives.

'Cryptozoo' Film Review: My Cryptid and Other Animals

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 10:57:36 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the US indie animation feature Cryptozoo by Dash Shaw.

'Night Bus', 'The Nose or The Consipacy of Mavericks' in the Animafest Zagreb Winners

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:48:20 +0000

Find all winners of the Animafest Zagreb 2021.

Nature, Reality and Homophobia: Interview with Marcel Barelli

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:11:20 +0000

Swiss animation director Marcel Barelli talks to Zippy Frames on his latest animation short, Dans la nature, on nature and homophobia, to premiere at Annecy Festival 2021 -in our series of Swiss Animation Portraits 2021.

Anibar Animation Festival 2021: Selection Results

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:28:16 +0000

Anibar International Animation Festival announces its 2021 selection results.

Ghost Cat Anzu by Yoko Kuno and Nobuhiro Yamashita: French/Japanese co-production

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:27:54 +0000

Shin-Ei Animation (Japan) & Miyu Productions (France) team up to produce the children's feature film Ghost Cat Anzu.

Eccentric Shapes and Geometrical Objects: Interview with 'Huis Clos' director Nina Winiger (Swiss Animation Portraits 2021)

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:46:09 +0000

We talked with Swiss animation director Nina Winiger and her short animation film in our new series of Swiss Animation Portraits 2021. The film screens at Animafest Zagreb 2021.

The Crossing by Florence Miailhe to Premiere at Annecy Festival

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:14:51 +0000

The Czech co-produced much-awaited animation feature will have its world premiere at the 60th Annecy Festival.

New Polish Animation Shorts: Animated in Poland

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:56:16 +0000

More info about the new animation Polish shorts in production, within the framework of the 'Animated in Poland' event of Krakow Film Festival.

Latvian Animation by Anna Zača: Authorial Voices Going Strong

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:30:46 +0000

Anna Zača portrays the contemporary Latvian animation scene.

Chilemonos Leads the Largest Animation Co-Production Animation Market in Latin America with MAI!

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:32:19 +0000

Here's the lineup and all details for the online MAI! Mercado Animación Industria co-production market, 8-12 June 2021.

Sausage Run by Thomas Stellmach: Crowdfunding Campaign

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:50:30 +0000

Oscar-winner Thomas Stellmach prepare a variation of The Little Red Riding Hood, called "The Sausage Run".

Ayumu Watanabe Is BIAF 2021 Jury President

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:30:12 +0000

Director Ayumu Watanabe known from Children of the Sea is to be a President of the Jury for the 23rd Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2021).

Room with A Sea View by Leonid Shmelkov

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 13:35:48 +0000

Being in a foreign country and having a chance encounter with a plant lady merchant. Here's the acclaimed "Room with a Sea View" by Leonid Shmelkov.

Imperceptible Movements Created: Interview with Samuel Patthey 'Ecorce' (Swiss Animation Portraits 2021)

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:04:29 +0000

We talked with Swiss animation director Samuel Patthey in our new series of Swiss Animation Portraits 2021.

Nicholas, Homeless Home, Elo Win at Quirino Awards 2021

Sun, 30 May 2021 08:34:19 +0000

The Quirino Awards for Ibero-American Animation announced the winning films for its fourth edition, which ended on May 29th with an in-person gala held in the Leal Theatre in San Cristobal de La Laguna, Tenerife.

Fest Anča 2021 Goes Online

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:46:37 +0000

The latest from Slovak animation festival Fest Anča and its 2021 online edition.

Animafest Zagreb 2021 Celebrates Love

Thu, 27 May 2021 14:27:40 +0000

The theme of this year's Animafest Zagreb is devoted to animated love stories of all persuasions.

My Sunny Maad by Michaela Pavlátová: Trailer

Sat, 22 May 2021 07:15:29 +0000

The first feature by Oscar-nominated Czech animation director Michaela Pavlátová has secured both French distribution and international sales representation.

Adaptation Is the Goal: Interview with Alexandra Ramires

Wed, 26 May 2021 09:49:22 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff chats with Alexandra Ramires, a Portuguese animator, during the Quirino Awards 2021.

19 Animation Features for Annecy Festival 2021

Thu, 20 May 2021 18:00:10 +0000

Michaela Pavlatova, animation documentary Flee in the run for the Annecy Cristal 2021.

Folly by Thomas Corriveau

Sun, 23 May 2021 08:07:07 +0000

Two characters meet and confront each other in a merciless battle. Thomas Corriveau talks to Zippy Frames about his animation short Folly (La bêtise).

Astra by Michał Łubiński

Wed, 19 May 2021 07:44:40 +0000

Michał Łubiński, the winner of Animarkt Pitching Forum 2018, now edits his puppet film Astra.

Hungarian Animation in Primanima Industry Day, 21/5

Tue, 18 May 2021 10:15:58 +0000

Hungarian animations on an international stage in the online masterclass event, 21 May 2021, organized by Primanima Festival.

The Very Essence of the Finalist Animation Shorts from Quirino Awards

Wed, 19 May 2021 10:20:20 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff picks up three animation shorts from the current crop of nominees for the Ibero-American Quirino Awards.

Hello Summer by Veronika Zacharova and Martin Smatana: Interview

Mon, 17 May 2021 07:49:32 +0000

A summer animation short project comes to town. Animation directors Veronika Zacharova and Martin Smatana talk to Zippy Frames.

Aurore by Clément Soulmagnon

Sun, 16 May 2021 13:19:10 +0000

Watch the 2D animation serene short Aurore by Clément Soulmagnon.

CEE Animation Forum 2021: Our Top Picks

Mon, 24 May 2021 07:08:50 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis presents the top picks from the CEE Animation Forum 2021 networking event.

Black Tape by Michelle & Uri Kranot

Thu, 13 May 2021 14:42:04 +0000

A tango between the victim and the victimiser in Michelle and Uri Kranot's Black Tape (2010). Watch the animation short.

Drifting by Sam Ripman & Freddie Griffiths

Thu, 27 May 2021 16:01:47 +0000

Joseph Norman talks to Freddie Griffiths and Sam Ripman about their short animation film Drifting. Watch the film

LUCA School of Arts: Professor in Future Directions in Animation

Wed, 12 May 2021 10:41:57 +0000

Apply for the LUCA School of Arts professor academic position in animation.

Birds Don't Look Back by Nadia Nakhlé: Interview

Tue, 11 May 2021 06:09:10 +0000

A conversation with Nadia Nakhlé, the director of the animation feature in development, Birds Don't Look Back.

10 Animation Features for Anifilm, Edgar Dutka Gets Lifetime Achievement Award

Mon, 10 May 2021 10:11:22 +0000

Find some of the highlights of the 2021 Anifilm International Festival of Animated Films in Liberec, Czech Republic.

Precious, Wolfwalkers in the ITFS 2021 Winners

Mon, 10 May 2021 06:59:21 +0000

Here's the full list of winners from the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film (ITFS).

ITFS: Tricks for Kids Award Winners 2021

Sun, 09 May 2021 05:44:50 +0000

Find the winners of the children's animation films competing for the Tricks for Kids awards at Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Films 2021.

The Death Vendor by Jeon Jinkyu

Fri, 07 May 2021 11:57:42 +0000

Namwoong Huh reviews the animation short The Death Vendor by Jeon Jinkyu.

Coriander & A Penny's Worth of Lonesome by Julian Grant: Now Streaming

Thu, 06 May 2021 08:19:11 +0000

The debut animated feature “Coriander & A Penny’s Worth of Lonesome” by Julian Grant debuts nationwide on multiple streaming channels.

CEE Animation Forum 2021: Winners

Thu, 06 May 2021 13:19:23 +0000

The CEE Animation Forum, the leading regional pitching, financing and co-production event handed out its 2021 awards. was held online from 26 April to 6 May 2021.

42 Films for Children at Animafest Zagreb 2021

Tue, 04 May 2021 13:48:04 +0000

Animafest Zagreb 2021 has selected 42 films from 22 countries for its Films for Children Competition.

'Comeback' Animation Short: Interview with Vladimir Leschiov

Wed, 05 May 2021 16:16:54 +0000

Vladimir Leschiov talks to Zippy Frames about his new animation short film, 'Comeback'.

The Hangman At Home Short by Michelle and Uri Kranot: Trailer (Exclusive)

Tue, 04 May 2021 07:16:28 +0000

Here's the exclusive first trailer for the new animation short film, The Hangman At Home by Michelle and Uri Kranot.

Ottawa International Animation Festival 2021 Goes Online

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:55:40 +0000

The Ottawa International Animation Festival, one of the world’s biggest and best-known animation events, will be held online for an extended run from September 22 to October 3.

Pigeon by Kim Sang Joon

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 01:44:02 +0000

Professor and filmmaker Nah Howon reviews the animation short Pigeon by Kim Sang Joon.

6 Animation Features for Animafest Zagreb 2021

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:53:01 +0000

Check the animation features selected for the 2021 edition of Animafest Zagreb.

Kids Kino Industry Talks: Creating Outstanding Stories at ITFS and Animation Production Days

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:56:34 +0000

Kids Kino Industry invites all animation industry professionals to a series of KKI Talks during the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated film and Animation Production Days.

The Porous Body by Sofia El Khyari

Mon, 03 May 2021 10:04:10 +0000

Watch the animation short The Porous Body by Sofia El Khyari on a woman's self-awareness journey, and read her interview at Zippy Frames.

Annecy Festival 2021: 9 VR Works Selected

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 15:17:54 +0000

Discover the 9 VR works selected for the 2021 Annecy Festival.

Any Instant Whatever by Michelle Brand

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:58:48 +0000

Michelle Brand presents a time-warping animated experiment in her 2D animation short Any Instant Whatever. Watch her film.

Soul, If Anything Happens I Love You Win at Oscars 2021

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 07:16:22 +0000

Things went as expected at the 93rd Academy Awards for animation prizes.

Glas Animation 2021: Top Picks

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:03:23 +0000

Zippy Frames and Joseph Norman recently attended the US based Glas Animation Festival, hosted virtually this year. Below is a selection of highlights.

Animocje Festival 2021: Winners

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 18:08:24 +0000

Find all the winners of the 10. International Animated Film Festival ANIMOCJE.

Salvia at Nine by Jang Nari

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 10:44:02 +0000

Darcy Paquet reviews the animation short Salvia at Nine by Jang Nari.

CEE Animation Forum 2021: Industry Days, One Week Programme

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:00:35 +0000

Check the one-week programme of the premier CEE Animation Forum 2021, to take place online.

Rules of Play by Merlin Flügel

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:49:46 +0000

A group of tired playground visitors meets at night for a last contest. Watch the animation short Rules of Play by Merlin Flügel.

Wolfwalkers, Souvenir, Souvenir Win at the 48th Annie Awards

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 07:27:01 +0000

Wolfwalkers by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart received five Annies at the 2021 online ceremony of the annual animation awards.

Vokabulantis Stop-Motion Video Game: Campaign

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:18:21 +0000

Here's a completely hand-crafted stop-motion video game. Read more about and support Vokabulantis.

Saturday's Apartment by Jeon Seungbae

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:35:50 +0000

Namwoong Huh reviews the animation short Saturday's Apartment by Jeon Seungbae.

7 Animation Feature Projects for CEE Animation Forum 2021: A Closer Look

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:37:39 +0000

A closer look at the 7 animation feature projects to be pitched during CEE Animation Forum 2021.

Juries Announced for CEE Animation Forum 2021

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:17:26 +0000

Meet the juries for the 2021 CEE Animation Forum pitching event to take place online.

Interview with Eric Leiser: The Art World Needs to Reach Out to More People

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 06:42:27 +0000

US independent animation filmmaker Eric Leiser (Glitch In the Grid, Apocalypsis) talks to Zippy Frames.

The Owl and The Pussycat by Mole Hill

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 07:09:18 +0000

Here's the British animation short The Owl and the Pussycat by Mole Hill, which won the BAFTA Award for Best British Animation Short

Storytelling and Immersion by Rustam Hasanov at CEE Animation Experience

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 13:21:22 +0000

Rustam Hasanov, a collaborator with DreamWorks and HBO, gives a free lecture, "Creating an Immersive Sense of Storytelling in Your Visuals" (April 15, 2021), as part of the CEE Animation Experience.

Entropia by Flóra Anna Buda

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 13:07:46 +0000

Hungarian animation director Flóra Anna Buda presents her Berlinale-awarded film, Entropia, online.

Riga's Lilac by Lizete Upīte

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:29:09 +0000

Latvian animation filmmaker Lizete Upīte presents her animation mocumentary short Riga's Lilac.

Ghosts by Park Jee Youn

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 09:18:50 +0000

Professor and filmmaker Howon Nah reviews the 2D Korean animation shorts Ghosts by Park Jee Youn.

Animocje Festival 2021: Programme Highlights

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 13:37:36 +0000

International Animated Film Festival Animocje celebrates its 10th edition. Here are some of the festival highlights.

Annecy Festival 2021: Selection Results

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:48:22 +0000

View the selection results of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2021.

Grotesque Metamorphosis and Creative Practices in Jan Svankmajer by Irida Zhonga

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:38:24 +0000

Stop motion filmmaker Irida Zhonga discusses Jan Svankmajer in the context of Mikhail Bakhtin's concept of 'the grotesque body'.

10 Indie Animation Shorts to Stream on the Criterion Channel

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 07:40:58 +0000

Zippy Frames presents 10 contemporary animation shorts to stream on the Criterion Channel.

Lucerne School of Art and Design Gets Animafest Zagreb Award

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:44:49 +0000

The World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb 2021 selection committee has decided to present the Best Animation School Award to Lucerne School of Art and Design in Switzerland.

Tricky Women/Tricky Realities 2021: Festival Report

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:40:31 +0000

Zippy Frames and Joseph Norman recently attended the Tricky Women/Tricky Realities 2021 animation festival. Here's the report and top picks.

Mascot by Kim Leeha

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:27:19 +0000

Yong-Cheol Lee reviews the animation short Mascot by Kim Leeha.

Ahead by Ala Nunu

Sun, 21 Mar 2021 08:04:31 +0000

The fear of being overwhelmed by the outside world can almost literally literally make you lose your head. Watch Ahead by Ala Nunu and read our interview with the animation director.

Animafest Zagreb 2021: Selection Results

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:57:38 +0000

World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb presents the official selection results for the Grand Competition - Short Film, Croatian Film Competition and Student Film Competition.

Shift Simmers Slips by Lars Nagler

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:45:45 +0000

German animation digital artist Lars Nagler talks to Zippy Frames about his experimental, 3D animation project, Shift Simmers Slips.

Wolfwalkers, Genius Loci in the Oscar Nominations 2021

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 13:41:09 +0000

Wolfwalkers, Soul in the run for the 2021 Academy Awards.

Cartoon Movie 2021: Our Top Picks

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:51:05 +0000

We picked up the top animation feature projects pitched at the 2021 CARTOON Movie pitching event.

Josep, And Then The Bear Win 2021 César Awards

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 07:02:01 +0000

Find the César recipients for the animation awards: Josep by Aurel and the animation short And Then The Bear by Agnès Patron.

Boys and Persecution: Interview with The Little Broomstick Rider director Matteo Bernandini

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:25:13 +0000

A boy gets caught in a persecution game of the 17th century Bavaria, but he is fearless and funny. Matteo Bernandini talks about his new TV series The Little Broomstick Rider to Zippy Frames.

Fest Anča: Selection Results 2021

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:32:12 +0000

1244 films from 67 countries were submitted to the 14th Fest Anča International Animation Festival 2021.

Shadows Win Eurimages Co-Production Development Award at CARTOON Movie 2021

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:25:21 +0000

The animation feature produced by Autour de Minuit in cooperation with Panique! & Schmuby gets a cash prize of 20,000 € at the CARTOON Movie 2021.

Void Festival Winners 2021: Average Happiness, To The Dusty Sea

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:27:29 +0000

A French (To the Dusty Sea) and a Swiss film (Maja Gehrig) took the top honors of this year's VOID International Animation Film Festival..

CEE Animation Forum: Selection Results 2021

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 13:51:26 +0000

42 animation projects have been selected to be pitched at the 9th edition of CEE Animation Forum 2021.

On Unclassifiable Documenting: Notes On the Margins of Anima Brussels 2021 Programming

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:42:05 +0000

Mihail Gurevich reports from the online edition of Anima Brussels 2021 Festival.

Misery Loves Company by Sasha Lee

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 11:10:53 +0000

Sujin Maeng, programmer at Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, reviews the Korean animation short Misery Loves Company by Sasha Lee.

Animocje Festival: Selection Results 2021

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:39:43 +0000

The Polish Animocje Festival celebrates its 10th edition and publishes its 2021 selection results.

Easter Eggs by Nicolas Keppens Becomes the Berlin Short Film Candidate for the EFA Award

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:31:19 +0000

The short animation film Easter Eggs by Nicolas Keppens is the Berlin Film Festival Short Film Candidate for the 2021 European Film Awards.

Annie Awards Nominations 2021

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:20:40 +0000

ASIFA-Hollywood announced nominations today for its 48th Annual Annie Awards recognizing the year’s best in the field of animation.

Ralph Bakshi Gets Animafest Zagreb Lifetime Achievement Award

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:13:25 +0000

Ralph Bakshi (1938), animator, director and producer, is the winner of the 31st World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb Lifetime Achievement Award.

Joseph Wallace: Being Online Affects Different Productions In Different Ways (Indie Online 2020)

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:39:28 +0000

Joseph Wallace talks to Zippy Frames within the framework of the Indie Online 2020 research project.

Annecy Festival 2021 Poster Designed By Jean-Charles Mbotti Malolo

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:32:33 +0000

French animation artist Jean-Charles Mbotti Malolo returns to design the poster for the 2021 Annecy Festival.

Incomplete Woman by Huh Su-young

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:54:29 +0000

Kaye H. Lee, editor of Seoul & Animator, reviews the Korean animation short Incomplete Woman by Huh Su-young.

Shooom's Odysssey by Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:17:32 +0000

The creators of Shooom's Odyssey TV animation special, Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti talk to Zippy Frames about their 2021 César nominee animation short.

Quirino Awards 2021: The Nominees

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:53:03 +0000

The Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards announced the nominated works for their fourth edition, whose awards ceremony will take place on May 29th in the Tenerife city of La Laguna.

Nikola Majdak and Ana Nedeljkovic: Need to Find A Way To Make Digital Frienships Work (Indie Online 2020 Project)

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:51:42 +0000

Serbian animation directors Nikola Majdak and Ana Nedeljkovic talk to Zippy Frames within the framework of the Indie Online 2020 research project.

VOID International Animation Festival 2021: All Highlights

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:05:13 +0000

All highlights of the Danish animation festival VOID (Digital VOID), which kicks off 25 February 2021.

Empty Places, On-Gaku: Our Sound, Easter Eggs Win Anima Festival 2021 Prizes

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:10:39 +0000

Anima, the Brussels International Animation Film Festival, announces the big winners of its 40th edition.

Belgian Animation Shorts: Top picks from Anima Brussels 2021

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:38:34 +0000

Our top Belgian animation short picks from the 40th Anima Festival (12-21 Feb 2021).

Simon Rouby: Even If Festivals Cannot Screen, They Can Still Curate Films (Indie Online 2020 Project)

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 06:34:46 +0000

Simon Rouby talks to Zippy Frames within the framework of the Indie Online 2020 research project.

Dutch Artist Gerco de Ruijter Gets Residency at Animafest Cyprus 2021

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 08:31:21 +0000

The Cypriot animation festival Animafest Cyprus has announced Gerco de Ruijter as its 2021 residency artist, plus a reinforced collaboration with Gerben Schermer.

Hold Me Tight by Mélanie Robert-Tourneur (First Look)

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:28:07 +0000

Belgian animation director Mélanie Robert-Tourneur presents the trailer for her new animation short Hold Me Tight at Zippy Frames.

10 Short Animation Contenders for Oscars 2021

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:08:29 +0000

Check the ten animation shorts shortlisted for the Oscar and an Academy Award for Best Animation Short.

Easter Eggs, Vadim on A Walk at Berlinale Shorts 2021

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:53:49 +0000

Find the two animation shorts selected at this year's Berlinale Shorts by Sasha Svirsky and Nicolas Keppens.

Xavier Kawa-Topor to Get Award for Outstanding Contribution to Animation Studies from Animafest Zagreb

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:45:40 +0000

World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb Festival Council decided to present the 2021 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Animation Studies to culture and film scholar and animation critic and historian, Xavier Kawa-Topor.

Flóra Anna Buda: Curation of Short Animation Film Really Matters Online (Indie Online 2020 Project)

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:31:04 +0000

Flóra Anna Buda talks to Zippy Frames within the framework of the Indie Online 2020 research project.

Sura by Jeong Haeji

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 01:54:29 +0000

Film critic Yong-cheol Lee reviews the Korean animation short Sura by Jeong Haeji.

Anima Festival Online 2021: Highlights

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:57:59 +0000

The 2021 Anima Brussels festival will take place entirely online, from 12 to 21 February 2021. Here are some of the highlights to attend and cherish in this always lovely Belgian festival

CEE Animation Workshop: Selection Results 2021

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:27:41 +0000

The CEE Animation Workshop, the year-long project development and producer skills advancement training programme, unveiled its 3rd edition selection.

Archipel | Film Review

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:30:11 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the animation feature Archipel by Félix Dufour-Laperrière.

Invisible Monsters and Tomato Soup by Meghan McDonough, Stevie Borrello and Marcie LaCerte

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:54:43 +0000

Meghan McDonough, Stevie Borrello and Marcie LaCerte made an animation documentary, Invisible Monsters and Potato Soup, full of dreams during the pandemic. They put all bits together, and they present it at Zippy Frames.

Souvenir, Souvenir and Flee Take Home 2021 Sundance Awards

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 08:40:41 +0000

Two animation films, Souvenir, Souvenir (Bastien Dubois), and Flee (Jonas Poher Rasmussen), won at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.

Julie Baltzer: There's A Balance Between Practicality and Catering Too Much to Online Users (Indie Online 2020 Project)

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 07:35:17 +0000

Copenhagen based animation director Julie Baltzer talks to Zippy Frames within the framework of the Indie Online 2020 research project.

Xylem by Michael Hughes

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:41:59 +0000

Joseph Norman interviews Michael Hughes, an Edinburgh-based animator, to discuss his highly experimental short film, Xylem, for Zippy Frames.

Nikita Diakur: The Mechanism of Earning Money Online with Short Films Is Not Really Happening (Indie Online 2020 Project)

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 07:43:21 +0000

Nikita Diakur talks to Zippy Frames within the framework of the Indie Online 2020 research project.

7 Graduation Films from The Animation Workshop 2021

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 09:55:40 +0000

The latest student animation shorts from The Animation Workshop will be made available online, from 5 Feb 2021.

Joanna Quinn and Les Mills Interview on Affairs of the Art: Beryl Is Still The Complex Anti-Heroine

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:50:20 +0000

Oscar-nominated UK animation director Joanna Quinn and Les Mills talk to Zippy Frames about their new addition in the Beryl canon, Affairs of the Art.

Nod. Wink. Horse. by Ollie Magee

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 08:37:37 +0000

Our contributor Joseph Norman reviews the animation short Nod. Wink. Horse. by Ollie Magee, now available online.

Chicken for Linda! by Chiara Malta & Sébastien Laudenbach (First Look)

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 09:29:03 +0000

The new animation feature project by Sébastien Laudenbach is a comedy, co-directed with Chiara Malta. Here's the first look of Chicken for Linda!

All You Can Eat by Dimitris Armenakis

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:05:02 +0000

Greek director Dimitris Armenakis presents a parable of consumerism in his animation short All You Can Eat.

Almost There by Nelly Michenaud

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 10:50:10 +0000

UK animation director Nelly Michenaud present her animation short Almost There.

Suit Up! by Jiamin Wu

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:53:27 +0000

Jiamin Wu presents an alternative twist to the superhero genre in her animation short Suit Up!

4 Animation Shorts and One Feature for the Spanish Goya Awards 2021

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:33:31 +0000

Find the 10 animation shorts shortlisted for the Spanish Goya animation awards.

Indie Online 2020 Research Project: 8 Animation Directors Interviewed

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 11:03:00 +0000

8 animation filmmakers respond to the challenges and opportunities the new online reality brings.

How Czech Animation Managed the Pandemic Year 2020 And What Lies Ahead This Year

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 08:52:45 +0000

The Czech Association of Animation Film presents the challenges faced and the achievements of Czech animation during 2020.

KKUM by Kim Kangmin

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 17:54:29 +0000

Darcy Paquet reviews the animation short KKUM by Kim Kangmin.

The Pleasures of the Research. Review of Andrijana Ružić's Michael Dudok de Wit. A Life in Animation

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:46:38 +0000

Olga Bobrowska reviews the recent monograph by Andrijana Ružić,Michael Dudok de Wit. A Life in Animation.

Carne by Camila Kater Acquired For The New York Times Op-Docs Season

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:39:07 +0000

Camila Kater’s short, animated documentary film, CARNE (Flesh), which qualified for Oscar under shortlist consideration in the Documentary Branch of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, has been acquired for the New York Times Op-Doc next season.

Sander Joon Prepares Sierra

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 08:54:53 +0000

Sander Joon has finished the rally-themed short animation Sierra. Here's the trailer and the new making-of video behind the scenes.

Kapaemahu by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:54:56 +0000

Sometimes it's good to revisit your own history. Zippy Frames talks with the creative team behind the acclaimed animation short Kapaemahu by Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson.

Piccolo Festival dell' Animazione 2020: Festival Report

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 09:32:08 +0000

Kropka reports on the 13th edition of the online Piccolo Festival dell'Animazione.

Animac Festival Celebrates its 25 Years with a Top25 List; Awards to Joanna Quinn, Adam Elliot

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:42:23 +0000

Animac, the International Animation Film Festival of Catalonia, organised by Lleida City Council and to be held from 25 February to 7 March, celebrates its 25th anniversary.

The Lonely Orbit by Frederic Siegel & Benjamin Morard

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 10:43:44 +0000

Frederic Siegel & Benjamin Morard present their Swiss animation short, The Lonely Orbit, online.

Piccolo Festival dell' Animazione 2020: All Winners

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 08:16:35 +0000

All winners of Piccolo Festival dell'Animazione Festival (27-30 December 2020).

Anima Festival to Showcase Korea in its 2021 Edition

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 13:32:43 +0000

Anima, the Brussels International Animation Festival, set to take place from 12th to 21st February 2021, is spotlighting Korea in collaboration with the Korean Cultural Centre to mark the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

True Sound Façade by Laura Nasir Tamara

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 08:48:59 +0000

Laura Nasir Tamara directs and animates "True Sound Facade," an animated dance video as part of Barbican X The Smalls' "Inside Out" Series.

Top20 Independent Animation Stories from 2020

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 10:03:58 +0000

Here are top 20 stories from the world of independent animation as depicted at Zippy Frames in 2020.

ASIFA International Starts Petition to Save Hiroshima International Animation Festival

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 20:17:31 +0000

ASIFA International asks for online support to continue the Hiroshima International Animation Festival.

Mikhail Gurevich

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:15:20 +0000

Meet our Zippy Frames contributor, Mikhail Gurevich.

CARTOON Movie 2021: 17 Animation Feature Projects for Adults

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 09:06:45 +0000

Discover the selected adult animation projects for Cartoon Movie 2021.

Archipel by Félix Dufour-Laperrière: Trailer and Rotterdam Premiere

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 11:29:44 +0000

The new animation feature by Félix Dufour-Laperrière (Ville Neuve) premieres at the Rotterdam International Film Festival. Check the trailer for Archipel.

5 Very Short Animation Films for Short Film Day

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 11:59:03 +0000

5 independent animation short films to spend the shortest day of the year -and the celebration of Short Film Day.

Signe Baumane Gets NYWIFT Grant for My Love Affair with Marriage

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:29:44 +0000

Independent animation filmmaker Signe Baumane gets the New York Women in Film and Television Grant for her upcoming animation feature, My Love Affair with Marriage.

21 Emerging Women Animation Directors to Watch in 2021

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:59:30 +0000

Here's our list of women independent animation directors to watch and learn more about their work during 2021.

Affairs of the Art by Joanna Quinn and Les Mills | Film Review

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 12:58:59 +0000

The new animation short by Joanna Quinn and Les Mills is here: Affairs of the Art. Read our film review.

Rumours by Nicole Aebersold

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:04:42 +0000

Nicole Aebersold presents her Student Academy Award-nominated animation / experimental film Rumours to Zippy Frames.

Josep Wins European Animated Feature Award

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 09:29:00 +0000

The European Film Academy and EFA Productions announce the nominations for the award category European Animated Feature Film 2020.

The Walking Liberty by Alessandro Rak

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:05:18 +0000

Alessandro Rak presents his third animation feature with The Walking Liberty.

Anima Festival Opens with Wolfwalkers

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 09:51:20 +0000

The Anima Festival Announces Its Opening Film: Wolfwalkers by Tomm Moore.

Piccolo Festival dell' Animazione 2020 Opens with William Kentridge

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 08:28:51 +0000

The Piccolo Festival dell' Animazione is coming and has a great surprise for all animation lovers. The opening ceremony will feature the last film by the titan of animation and arts, William Kentridge, Waiting for the Sibyl

London International Animation Festival 2020: Winners

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:14:04 +0000

Find all the winners of the London International Animation Festival 2020.

Average Happiness, Ahead, Matilda in the Animateka 2020 Winners

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 19:25:24 +0000

Find all the winners of the 2020 Animateka International Animation Film Festival.

169 Animation Films for Anima Brussels 2021

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 12:38:17 +0000

Find all films selected for the 40th edition of Anima Festival, Brussels.

Animafilm International Animation Festival 2020: Winners

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 09:41:21 +0000

Find all winners of the third Animafilm International Animation Festival 2020 (Azerbaijan).

How Happy Can You Be at Animation Festivals? In Defense of Film Programming

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:30:34 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis writes about the ever-growing demand for a celebratory attitude of animation festivals, which relegates their animation film content to the background.

Anca Damian Interview: Art Is Thinking Why We Are Alive (Indie Online 2020 Project)

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:11:49 +0000

Romanian acclaimed director Anca Damian talks to Zippy Frames about her animation work and online content during the framework of the IndieOnline 2020 research project.

Mr. Mare by Luca Tóth

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 15:25:05 +0000

Hungarian animation director Luca Tóth presents her acclaimed animation short, Mr. Mare.

Sangro (I Bleed) by Tiago Minamisawa, Bruno H Castro & Guto BR

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:19:12 +0000

An acclaimed Brazilian animation short, Sangro (I Bleed), talks about HIV awareness.

Media & Diversity "HIV/AIDS" by Vessela Dantcheva and Ivan Bogdanov

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:20:24 +0000

A very short film against discrimination and HIV/AIDS awareness by Vessela Dancheva and Ivan Bogdanov

To The Dusty Sea by Héloïse Ferlay

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:54:48 +0000

The French puppet animation short film To the Dusty Sea (A la mer poussière) gets an Oscar-qualifying turn.

Suzie In the Garden, Electra. A Poem, Hurikan: Three Animation Shorts From MAUR film

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:34:23 +0000

Martin Vandas, of the Czech production company MAUR film, presents a brief glimpse of the short animation film slate, which include a new work by Daria Kashcheeva, and works by Jan Saska and Lucie Sunková.

SAR, A New Animation Residency for CGI Environmental Projects

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 17:51:19 +0000

Luce Grosjean talks about The Sustainability Animation Residency (SAR) created in Southern France for environmentally-themed CGI projects.

Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2020: Report

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 09:52:07 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports from the Animarkt Stop Motion Forum event (6-10 October 2020).

First Masterclasses for Anima Brussels 2021

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 16:52:54 +0000

Futuranima, part of Anima, the Brussels International Animation Film Festival, and its professional meetings are set to take place online from 15th to 20th February 2021.

Precious, I'm Here, Room with a Sea View, Matlida in PÖFF Shorts Winners 2020

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 13:47:02 +0000

Find all winners of the PÖFF Shorts (Animation Competition) that took place in Tallinn, Estonia.

Mantaro Coffee Commercial by Attila Hartung, Péter Vácz & FILMTEAM

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 10:50:59 +0000

Produced by Petra Iványi from FILMTEAM, the Hungarian director duo, Attila Hartung and Péter Vácz, created the mixed media (live-action & stop-motion) commercial for the new Mantaro coffee brand.

Piccolo Festival de Animazione 2020: All Highlights

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:35:44 +0000

From December 27th to December 30th, animation lovers have an unmissable online meeting with the last great event of international animation, Piccolo Festival de Animazione.

Secret by Eric Leiser & Hot Jam Factory

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:39:27 +0000

US independent filmmaker Eric Leiser presents his latest animation short and Hot Jame Factory music video 'Secret' to Zippy Frames.

'Bursting out on the Edges': Interview with French Director Paul Cabon

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:53:30 +0000

Joseph Norman talks to animation director Paul Cabon about his new film, Nettle Head.

10 Animation Shorts for the Goya Awards 2021

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 11:33:31 +0000

Find the 10 animation shorts shortlisted for the Spanish Goya animation awards.

BIAF ReAnima Festival Winners 2020

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:44:10 +0000

The BIAF ReAnima Festival in Bergen, Norway, announced the winners of its online edition 2020.

Altötting, Rivages and Elo Take Home 2020 Cinanima Awards

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 09:22:21 +0000

The awards from Cinanima Festival 2020.

Portuguese Animation at Cinanima Festival 2020

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 17:08:40 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reports from the online 2020 edition of Cinanima Festival.

Bathroom Privileges by Rubert Williams and Ellie Land Goes Online (19 Nov)

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:08:08 +0000

Bathroom Privileges explores accessibility race, sex, disability and gender…“every civil rights issue has gone to the bathroom in some sense.”

Genius Loci, Uncle Thomas Nominated at the European Film Awards 2020

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:32:50 +0000

Two animation shorts in the European Film Awards 2020 nominees.

15 UK Animation Shorts Get Short Form Animation Fund Awards

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 08:49:45 +0000

Barry Purves, Lizzy Hobbs, Ainslie Henderson among the directors whose short films have now been funded via the BFI Short Film Animation Fund.

Marbles by Natalia Spychała

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 12:11:21 +0000

Polish animation director Natalia Spychała presents her Marbles stop-motion short to Olga Bobrowska and Zippy Frames.

Festival Report: Cardiff Animation Festival October 2020

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:21:14 +0000

Joseph Norman reports from the Cardiff Animation Festival 2020.

Animocje Festival Winners 2020

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 15:35:05 +0000

The complete winners' list for Animocje International Aniimation Festival 9.5 edition.

Hungry Bear Tales by Alexandra Májová and Kateřina Karhánková

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:47:45 +0000

A lovable animation series from the Czech Republic gets its online UK screening.

On (The) Line: Notes on Ottawa International Animation Festival 2020

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:57:20 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich reports on the 2020 online edition of Ottawa International Animation Festival.

'Enough, Hands Off, and I'm Exploding', Hear the Scream of the Animators from Lodz

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:14:53 +0000

Animation students and graduates from the Film School in Lodz send a powerful message to the world, yelling for help, understanding, and solidarity in the face of an unbelievably cruel attack on women's rights happening now in Poland.

Genius Loci, Children of the Sea, When We Leave Win BIAF 2020 Awards

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 16:04:37 +0000

The 22nd Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2020, 23-27 OCT, 2020) announced its awards.

Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2020: The Awards

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 09:36:29 +0000

Find all the awards of the 2020 Fredrikstad Animation Festival.

NFB celebrates International Animation Day with Get Animated

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:10:11 +0000

Twelve recent animation films available for free online at NFB.ca, starting October 28.

7 Animation Shorts at the European Film Awards 2020

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 09:32:50 +0000

The European Film Academy and EFA Productions proudly announce that the list of short film candidates for the European Film Awards is now complete.

4 Animation Features for European Film Awards 2020

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:57:01 +0000

The European Film Academy and EFA Productions announce the nominations for the award category European Animated Feature Film 2020.

Our Top Animation Short Picks from Encounters Film Festival

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 10:27:23 +0000

Joseph Norman reports for Zippy Frames from the Encounters Film Festival, Bristol, UK 2020.

Calamity, A Childhood of Martha Jane Cannary | Film Review

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:48:52 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the animation feature Calamity, A Childhood of Martha Jame Cannary by Rémi Chayé.

True North: Interview with Eiji Han Shimizu

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 09:17:40 +0000

A Japanese director of Korean descent, Eiji Han Shimizu talks to Zippy Frames about the new animation feature on North Korea, True North.

57 Animation Shorts for PÖFF Shorts 2020

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:48:38 +0000

The 2020 edition of PÖFF Shorts, an official sub-festival of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, has revealed 57 animation shorts and part of its competition.

New Year by Diana Gradinaru and Rory Waudby Tolley

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:25:14 +0000

A post-apocalyptic comedy "New Year', the animation short by Diana Gradinaru and Rory Waudby Tolley. The directors talk to Zippy Frames.

Five Minutes To Sea by Natalia Mirzoyan

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:00:14 +0000

Natalia Mirzoyan signs a seemingly carefree but still poignant animation short Five Minutes to Sea. She talks to Zippy Frames.

Frickin' Times by XKopp Creative: A New German TV Series for Adults in the Making

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:11:17 +0000

A new German TV animation series in the making, Frickin' Times by XKopp Creative. Learn about the project series.

In Her Boots by Kathrin Steinbacher

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 06:51:35 +0000

Here is the short animation film In Her Boots, the Royal College of Art Graduation Film (2019) from the animation director and illustrator Kathrin Steinbacher.

Report: CEE Animation Forum 2020

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:24:00 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports from the online edition of CEE Animation Forum 2020 and the pitching of its selected animation projects.

Interview with Jack Wedge: Neo-Expressionist Animation on Adult Swim

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:05:08 +0000

Zippy Frames recently interviewed Jack Wedge, the animator behind the strikingly loose, punky, and neo-expressionist 'Domo' shorts that have been all over Adult Swim of late.

Winners and Laureates of 10th StopTrik International Film Festival

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 12:11:01 +0000

Find all the winning films from the 10th StopTrik Festival.

Nude Triumphant by Leo Crane

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:08:22 +0000

UK animation director Leo Crane presents his new animation short Nude Triumphant, and premieres the making of at Zippy Frames.

The Day Vladimir Died, Electra. A Poem, The Family Portrait in the Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2020 Winners

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 05:23:58 +0000

“The Day Vladimir Died” is the biggest winner of this year's ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum 2020, and its pitching competition.

Feel Really Connected to the Work That You Are Producing: Interview With Melanie Coombs, 'Harvie Krumpet' and 'Mary and Max' Producer

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 09:11:39 +0000

Zippy Frames talked to Melanie Coombs during the 5th Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2020.

The Garden of Heart, Igi in the CEE Animation Forum 2020 Winners

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:16:55 +0000

Find all winners of the CEE Animation Forum, the leading pitching, financing and co-production event focusing on the animation industry in the CEE region.

The talents behind “Cartoon Saloon”, “Coco” and “I Lost My Body” at the 9th CHILEMONOS Online Animation Festival

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:37:12 +0000

The 9th edition of CHILEMONOS 2020 is now online. Find the animation festival highlights.

Animateka: Selection Results 2020

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 12:04:07 +0000

Here you find all selection results for the Animateka: International Animated Film Festival 2020.

ReAnima Festival 2020: Selection Results

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 07:55:00 +0000

Bergen International Animation Festival ReAnima has published its 2020 selection results.

Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2020 Starts

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:13:02 +0000

Nearly 40 events, participants from 34 countries, meetings with the most decision-making people in the industry, a chance to work in the American LAIKA studio or a course at the Aardman Academy.

CEE Animation Forum 2020: The Participants Talk

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:12:56 +0000

Zippy Frames picked up three participants from CEE Animation Forum to have their own saying on their project.

Weird Market 2020 Winners

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 10:15:54 +0000

Weird Market and 3D Wire Fest close their 12th edition with a list of winners where nine projects and six short films in competition have been awarded with various recognitions.

Kids Kino Industry 2020 Winners

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 08:01:48 +0000

The Kids Kino Industry 2020 awards were presented to the best projects selected to be pitched at the forum. Zofia Jaroszuk (Animoon) talks to Zippy Frames.

Just A Guy, Naked, Arka in the Animafest Zagreb 2020 Winners

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 08:22:26 +0000

The 30th World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb 2020 closed with an award ceremony at SC cinema.

WEIRD MARKET: A Good Window for New Projects

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 09:15:38 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff picks up two animation projects from the WEIRD Market 2020.

KKUM, Kill it and Leave this Town, Naked in Ottawa International Animation Festival 2020 Winners

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 09:58:48 +0000

The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF), North America’s leading animated film festival, has announced the winners of the 44th annual OIAF.

The (Hard) Construction Of An Animation Festival: Interview With ReAnima Festival Organizers

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 19:06:54 +0000

Bergen International Animation Festival ReAnima organizers talk to Zippy Frames.

No Oscar Surprises: Toy Story 4, Hair Love Win at the 92nd Academy Awards

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:21:00 +0000

Animated feature Toy Story 4 and animated short Hair Love respectively won in the animation categories of the 92nd Academy Awards.

Josep by Aurel: Trailer

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:13:49 +0000

This is the first animation feature by French artist Aurel. Josep was selected at the Cannes Film Festival 2020.

CEE Animation Forum 2020 as Virtual Pitching and B2B Event in October

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 14:55:52 +0000

The CEE Animation Forum, the largest industry and pitching platform for animated projects in development in the CEE region, is going to be held online from 6 to 8 October 2020.

AnimaSyros International Animation Festival+Agora 2020: The Awards

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:04:55 +0000

All the awards of the 13th AnimaSyros International Animation Festival + Agora (23-27 September 2020).

5 Animation Feature films Selected for Fredrikstad Animation Festival

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 08:02:27 +0000

Fredrikstad Animation Festival's competition programme for Nordic-Baltic animated feature film is held for the second time when the festival kicks off on 22 October.

Animation Festivals' October: 6 Events, 6 Cities

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 07:04:32 +0000

Animation October coming soon. Here is a list of the best animation festivals and animation-focused-events, that cannot be missed this autumn.

Animation and Its Healing Nature: Interview with Simone Hooymans

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:59:55 +0000

Simone Hooymans is an artist who, through her inner world, leads us to explore the origins of nature in her animation works.

Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2020: Full Programme

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:28:57 +0000

Fully online still impressive.The full online programme for Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2020.

Shorts Corner Choice: Awarding Animation Shorts

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:07:40 +0000

Zippy Frames introduces a new initiative for awarding independent animation shorts.

Animafest Zagreb 2020 Student Film Competition: Playfulness and New Generation Humour

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 14:49:55 +0000

Animafest Zagreb's Student Film Competition is traditionally deemed one of the most playful and free programme segments of this prestigious festival.

10 Years of StopTrik Festival: The Participants Talk

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:33:42 +0000

The 10th StopTrik Festival, celebrating the art of stop motion, will take place at Maribor: 8-11 10. 2020, and StopTrik Lodz: 6.-8. 11. 2020. We asked former participants to tell their own view of the boutique and really changing the scene festival.

Story Development Service for Animation Projects

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 09:44:27 +0000

Zippy Frames partners and offers with Scheriaa Productions a Story Development Service For Animation Projects, led by Vassilis Kroustallis and Olga Bobrowska.

Weird Market Selects 203 Animation, Video Games, Comics And Board Games Projects

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:22:53 +0000

During the market 59 projects will be presented by their authors. One of the novelties of this edition is adding comics and board games to show the complete reality of the sector.

Kids Kino Industry Webinar, Curse or Blessing: Co-Production in a Changed Environment

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:59:47 +0000

Kids Kino Industry invites you to the last free webinar in the lead-up to this year's edition of the forum.

A Little Too Much by Martina Scarpelli

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 07:24:31 +0000

Martina Scarpelli (Egg) directs the short animation video A Little Too Much by musician and singer Kai.

The Beauty by Pascal Schelbli Wins at the Student Academy Awards 2020

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 08:32:09 +0000

The animation short The Beauty by Pascal Schelbli from Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, Germany, has won the Student Academy Award 2020.

THEM by Robin Lochmann

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 06:59:56 +0000

Zippy Frames talks with Robin Lochmann about his animation short film, THEM.

French 79- The Remedy by Daniel Stankler

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 08:04:50 +0000

Daniel Stankler directs the music animation video French 79-The Remedy. He talks to Zippy Frames.

Home, Uncle Thomas Take Home II Rising of Lusitania AnimaDoc Awards

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 09:04:44 +0000

After a long 2020 journey of the II Rising of Lusitania AnimaDoc Film Festival, the Pandemic Edition of the celebration of the fascineting animated documentary/documentary animation finaly moored in the Boat City – Łódź (eng. Lodz, but originally Łódź means "boat").

The Hangman at Home VR by Michelle and Uri Kranot Wins at Venice Film Festival

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 17:37:21 +0000

MIchelle and Uri Kranot won the Grand Jury Prize for Best VR Immersive Work: The Hangman at Home - An Immersive Single User Experience.

Kensuke's Kingdom: In Production

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 08:54:01 +0000

The animation feature Kensuke's Kingdom by Lupus Films heads into production.

Ouroboros by Madisyn Dell

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 06:06:07 +0000

Zippy Frames caught up with Canadian animation artist Madisyn Dell to talk about her short film Ouroboros, selected at the Ottawa International Animation Festival.

43 Animation Shorts for 3D Wire Fest 2020

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 12:47:51 +0000

3D Wire Fest reveals its official section made up of 43 short films that will compete in its 12th edition.

Animafest Zagreb 2020: Grand Competition Short Films: Themes and Motifs

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 11:41:36 +0000

A closer view on the 30th animation short film competition of the Animafest Zagreb 2020.

7+1 Feature Animation Films for Bucheon International Animation Festival 2020

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 09:00:11 +0000

Calamity and My Favorite War, 2 Annecy Award features and 2 world premieres at the 2020 edition of Bucheon International Animation Festival.

Fantoche International Animation Film Festival Winners 2020

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 08:18:30 +0000

Niki Lindroth von Barh, Soetkin Verstegen are among the winners of the 2020 Fantoche International Animation Film Festival.

Unique Business Meetings During Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2020

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 13:29:36 +0000

Recruitment to the legendary Laika Studio in the USA, individual consultations with representatives of Miyu Distribution or Maur Film as part of "Ask the expert" and the "Show me your project" section - these are other elements of the ANIMARKT industry forum, to which the recruitment has just started. The organizers are waiting for the applications until September 20th.

"We Want to Popularize Quality Films for Children and Facilitate Their Production: Interview With Maciej Jakubczyk (Kids Kino Industry)

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 16:50:28 +0000

Zippy Frames caught up with Kids Kino Industry's Maciej Jakubczyk to talk about the children's content (including animation content) to be discovered during the Polish film industry event.

Meet the BIAF 2020 Juries

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 11:32:13 +0000

Meet the Bucheon International Animation Festival 2020 Juries.

Selection Results: StopTrik Festival 2020

Sat, 29 Aug 2020 05:45:33 +0000

10th StopTrik Festival unveils competition and panorama programme.

Waste Away by Elly Stern

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 08:16:59 +0000

US-based animation artist Elly Stern presents her acclaimed animation short Waste Away to Zippy Frames.

Selection Results: AnimaSyros 2020

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 11:27:14 +0000

View the animation short and feature films selected for thiis year's Animasyros13 International Animation Film Festival.

5 Indie Animation Shorts On Bullying

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:27:36 +0000

5 independent animation shorts on bullying at Zippy Frames.

Matches by Géza M. Tóth

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 07:08:20 +0000

Here's our review of the stop-motion animation short Matches by Hungarian director Géza M. Tóth.

Little Vampire by Joann Sfar: Trailer

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 14:57:47 +0000

The director of Rabbi's Cat Joann Sfar, returns with the Little Vampire (Petit Vampire). Watch the trailer.

Ula Bruno Presents Umbroscopy

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 07:18:33 +0000

Polish 2D animation artist Ula Bruno presents her umbroscopy animation method to Zippy Frames.

10th Stop Trik International Film Festival Unveils its Theme: Animation as a Weapon

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:57:28 +0000

The 10th StopTrik International Film Festival presents a series of animation activities centered on the "Animation as a Weapon" theme.

Strays of Yesterday by Chris Halls

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 07:48:42 +0000

A family story in 2D animation comes out as an alerting feature animation story in Strays of Yesterday. Director Chris Halls talks to Zippy Frames.

Free Inspirational Webinars from Kids Kino Industry

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 07:56:55 +0000

5 inspirational webinars from Kids Kino Industry to shape future content for the young audiences.

Pinocchio by Guillermo del Toro: Cast Announced

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 17:30:02 +0000

Guillermo del Toro has Pinocchio stop-motion animated musical in the making for Netflix.

15 Stop-Motion Animation Projects for Animarkt 2020

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 14:07:44 +0000

A number of 15 stop-motion animation projects have been selected for this year's Animarkt Stop Motion Forum to be held.

Film Festival Constellation: New network between film festivals

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 08:19:53 +0000

Five film festivals, including Animocje and Stop Trik Festival, have joined forces to create a festival network, whose activities start on 20th August 2020.

The Olive Bunch by Pixel Giants: Interview with Maria Pavlou and Katerina Pantela

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 08:42:43 +0000

A team of talented animators is developing a coming of age animated TV series about the adventures of three best friends growing up in the beautiful Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Maria Pavlou and Katerina Pantela talk to Zippy Frames.

Unnatural Habitat and Selfie Animation Shorts to premiere as part of CulturaFest

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 05:57:00 +0000

On 23 and 30 August, short animated films Unnatural Habitat by Sonya Gorya and Selfie by Jenny Jokela are to premiere as part of CulturaFest.

Black Snot & Golden Squares by Irina Rubina

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 09:12:54 +0000

Isolation and companionship in the 2D animation short Black Snot & Golden Squares by Irina Rubina.

Roughhouse by Jonathan Hodgson

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:04:10 +0000

BAFTA-awarded UK animation director Jonathan Hodgson. has a new animation short. Watch Roughhouse.

Fuse by Shadi Adib

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 09:09:58 +0000

Shadi Adib presents her hand-drawn graduation animation short film Fuse.

Accidental Luxuriance of the Translucent Watery Rebus by Dalibor Baric: Review

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 08:45:39 +0000

Review for the Croatian animation feature The Accidental Luxuriance of the Translucent Watery Rebus by Croatian animation filmmaker Dalibor Barić.

100 Animation Shorts for BIAF 2020

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 09:03:08 +0000

The full-lineup of animation shorts for the 2020 Bucheon International Animation Festival.

Fest Anča 2020 Goes The Day After, Focus on Slovakia

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 09:19:22 +0000

Highlights of the 13th Fest Anča International Animation Festival.

Kingdom Anomalia: The Melanie Fyfe Story by Kalainithan Kalaichelvan

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 09:25:08 +0000

In his hybrid animation and live-action short, Kingdom Anomalia: The Melanie Fyfe Story, Kalainithan Kalaichelvan crafts a film that bears resemblances to many LGBTIQ+ current issues.

Gorgon by Miklós Felvidéki

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 08:29:50 +0000

Hungarian animation artist Miklós Felvidéki presents his Gorgon animation short, made at MOME Anim.

World Animation Masters at the ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum 2020

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 10:15:10 +0000

Kim Keukeleire, Andy Gent, Tobias Fouracre, Malcolm Hadley. The world-renowned artists working in Oscar-winning productions will be guests of this year's 5th ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum, during which they will lead the workshops on animating, art of cinematography and puppet building.

Paracusia by Carolina Sandvik

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:11:43 +0000

Swedish animation director Carolina Sandvik presents her puppet indie animation short Paracusia to Zippy Frames, a film that investigates sounds and a woman's condition in isolation.

Cities of Ladies by Kim Noce: Tell Me Something That Is Important for You

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 07:21:59 +0000

UK acclaimed animation director Kim Noce premieres her new film, Cities of Ladies online, 10 December.

Deadman's Reach by Quentin Vien

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:24:22 +0000

French animation artist Quentin Vien presents his music-filled animation short Deadman's Reach to Zippy Frames. Here's both the film and his interview.

Immigration and magical realism as inheritance: Interview with Mitchelle Tamariz ("En Avant")

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 05:55:42 +0000

Kropka talks to the Mexican animation director Mitchelle Tamariz, whose animation short En Avant competes at the Cannes Cinéfondation programme 2020.

Apollo 10 1/2 by Richard Linklater at Netflix: Watch the trailer

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 18:41:15 +0000

Richard Linklater directs a hybrid of hand-drawn and CGI animation, Apollo 10 1/2, for Netflix. Have a first look at the trailer

11 Recipients of ASIFA Hollywood Animation Educators Forum Scholarships 2020

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 09:12:14 +0000

ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum (AEF) announced its scholarship recipients for the academic year 2020.

Selection Results: Ottawa International Animation Festival 2020

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 06:49:28 +0000

The whole lineup of Ottawa International Animation Festival 2020, which will take place online.

Anca Damian Designs the 2020 BIAF Poster and Trailer

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:40:22 +0000

The Romanian acclaimed director Anca Damian is the author of Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF) in 2020.

Selection Results: Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2020

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 14:10:03 +0000

The Nordic-Baltic animation industry has proven to be a vibrant industry with a strong growth of talents during pre-selection for this year's competition programme for the Nordic-Baltic animation festival in Fredrikstad.

Selection Results: Countryside Animafest Cyprus 2020

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:29:50 +0000

Countryside Animafest Cyprus-Views of the World celebrates its 19th edition with a world-class program, featuring a national, international, and Children's competition for recent short independent animation films.

Selection results: Fantoche Festival 2020

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 12:27:57 +0000

All the selection results of Fantoche Festival which takes place physically, 1-6 September 2020.

Anibar Festival 2020 Returs with "Humans' Theme

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:56:03 +0000

Anibar International Animation Festival 2020 announces the 11th edition theme declaration and trailer.

Mimi by Lisa Fukaya

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 07:58:09 +0000

The short film Mimi is directed by Lisa Fukaya at The Open Workshop, the creative department of the school The Animation Workshop for graduated students.

41+25 Films in the World Panorama and Films for Children Competition for Animafest Zagreb 2020

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:54:11 +0000

World Festival of Animated Films - Animafest Zagreb 2020 presents a list of films selected for the Films for Children Competition and World Panorama.

Veljko Popović and Milivoj Popović Do VR Dislocation

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 06:54:02 +0000

A VR animation project on immigration and displacement. More info on the Dislocation project by Veljko Popovic and Milivoj Popovic.

10 Hungarian Animation Shorts in the MOME Animation Online Showcase

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 14:05:32 +0000

The Animation department of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest dedicates a whole month to present the diploma movies of their alumni online.

4 Animation Shorts for Cinéfondation Cannes 2020

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 07:03:45 +0000

The Festival de Cannes reveals Cinéfondation’s 2020 Selection of films submitted by film schools from around the world, and includes 4 animation shorts.

81 Animation Professionals to Join The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 07:57:24 +0000

81 animation artists and professionals have been invited to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Animafest Zagreb Names Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School in Łódź Best Animation School 2020

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:21:37 +0000

World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb 2020 Student Film Competition Selection Committee decided to award the Best Animation School Award to The Polish National Film, Television and Theatre School in Łódź.

Lava Review: Tattoo Art to the Rescue

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 08:54:25 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the Argentinian animation feature Lava by Ayar Blasco.

The Hangman at Home XR by Michelle and Uri Kranot

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:08:11 +0000

Based on The Hangman at Home by Carl Sandburg, this is an XR project by the duo of Michelle Kranot and Uri Kranot.

Klaus, Nestor, The Cubicbird in the Quirino Awards 2020 Winners

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 09:30:28 +0000

All the winners of the 3rd Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards.

From The Singing Revolution to the Animated Revolution of My Favorite War: Interview with Ilze Burkowska-Jacobsen

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 08:36:28 +0000

Kropka talks to the director of My Favorite War, Ilze Burkowska-Jacobsen, who won the Contrechamp competition at Annecy Festival.

My Favourite Hill by Christopher Childs

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 08:31:51 +0000

A hill welcomes its visitors. Christopher Childs talks to Zippy Frames about My Favourite Hill.

My Love Affair with Marriage by Signe Baumane: Trailer

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:33:32 +0000

The US independent artist moves from the pitch-perfect black comedy of depression in Rocks in My Pockets to a new feature animated project.

Queerer Than Thou by Kate Jessop

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:49:39 +0000

The newest episode of the digital series Tales from Pussy Willow, an animated sketch comedy by Kate Jessop, premieres on Friday, June 26th.

The Flounder by Elizabeth Hobbs

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:57:15 +0000

Watch the animation short The Flounder by Elizabeth Hobbs.

Naked by Kirill Khachaturov

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 08:36:04 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich talks to the Russian director, animator, and designer Kirill Khachaturov about his short film, Naked.

A Change of Direction At Anima Festival

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 17:30:20 +0000

Both Dominique Seutin and Karin Vandenrydt take over as directresses of the Anima Brussels Festival for the 2021 edition.

Czech Komix Series Gets Wordwide Distribution via Dandeloo

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:01:00 +0000

French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo has closed a deal with Czech animation production company, Krutart for the new 2-D series Kosmix (26 x 5’).

Happy Ending by Eunju Ara Choi

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:31:44 +0000

Here's an indie animation short about prostitution and the body. Watch and learn more about Happy Ending by EunJu Ara Choi.

Annecy Festival 2020 Winners

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 15:16:38 +0000

The Physics of Sorrow, Calamity win at Annecy Festival 2020. All winners.

Annecy Festival 2020 Top Shorts Picks: Kropka Reports

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 07:39:44 +0000

Kropka reports from the 2020 Annecy Festival and selects his top pick from animation shorts competition.

Annecy Special Prizes 2020: All Winners

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:11:17 +0000

The International Animation Film Festival has just announced its 13 Special Awards, Partners Awards, or additional awards to the Official Awards.

MIFA 2020 Pitches: Award Winners

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 16:44:26 +0000

All winners of Annecy MIFA pitches 2020.

Unicorn Wars by Alberto Vázquez

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 18:24:12 +0000

Here's trailer and info for Unicorn Wars by Alberto Vázquez.

On Gaku: Our Sound

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 08:33:15 +0000

GKIDS distributor announced that it has acquired the North American distribution rights for the animated feature On-Gaku: Our Sound.

Baba Yaga by Baobab Studios

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 15:05:10 +0000

Baobab Studios announced Baobab Studios is proud to announce the casting of Daisy Ridley in the lead role of Magda in their newest immersive experience, Baba Yaga.

Beauty Water Review: I Just Wanted To Be Loved

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 09:52:07 +0000

In the new Korean animation feature Beauty Water, Kyung Hun Cho signs a gripping and poignant story about the seek for beauty and its aftermath.

The Summit of the Gods by Patrick Imbert

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

The Summit of the Gods is a French 2D animated feature film project, based on a manga by Jiro Taniguchi. It is directed by Patrick Imbert. Co-produced by Folivari, Julianne Films and Mélusine.

To Live And Die With/Out Cosmos

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:54:24 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich takes a few notes on both space-themed 'He Can't Live Without Cosmos' by Konstantin Bronzit and 'Cosmonaut' by Kaspar Jancis, both screened during the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film.

4 New Animation Features for MIYU Productions

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 09:51:45 +0000

4 animation features come from MIYU Productions.

Snow Shelter by Robertas Nevecka

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 07:19:47 +0000

Lithuanian animation director Robertas Nevecka talks about isolation, post-apocalyptic times and a snow shelter. Here's more on the animation short.

Flee by Jonas Poher Rasmussen

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 13:49:07 +0000

Here's the new animation documentary Flee by Jonas Poher Rasmussen.

Consultancy for Animation Shorts

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:24:17 +0000

Check our consultancy and film submission service for animation shorts by Zippy Frames, in collaboration with Scheriaa Productions.

WEIRD (ex-3D Wire) has News!

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 09:32:13 +0000

Weird presents its Poster to the 2020 Edition and Opens the Call for Projects

Quirino Awards Are Online

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 08:53:10 +0000

Due to the restrictions imposed by the governments to reduce the contagion of COVID-19, many events already scheduled had to adapt and migrate to the online environment. The Quirino Awards are one of them. It has been taking place on social networks since May 26th and will continue until June 27th, with the broadcast of the Awards event through the web.
We made a brief overview of what happened and what is yet to happen. And of course, all these encounters can be seen because they are, or will be, online. Enjoy!

Ibermedia And Sectoral Associations Meeting (May 26th, closed event)
Meeting with all the Ibero-American associations of animation production companies and creators, and the Technical Unit of the Ibermedia Program.
Participating associations: Animar Cluster, Argentine cluster of animation, VFX, and immersive technologies companies; APA, Córdoba Animation Producers Association; Bolivian Animation Network; ABCA, Associação Brasileira de Cinema de Animação; ANIMACHI Chile; GEMA Colombia, Animation Companies Group; Animation Costa Rica; Animation Group of Ecuador; DIBOOS; SAVE; Creative Jalisco; ACDMX, Association of Digital Creatives of Mexico; PIXELATL; Paraguay Animation; Peru Animation, Casa da Animaçao Portugal.

La Liga Presentation + Pitch Project "Firsts" (May 28)
The Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards, together with Animation! Ventana Sur (Argentina) and Pixelatl Festival (Mexico), joined forces to create La Liga, the Ibero-American Animation League. This alliance responds to the objective shared by the three events to promote the creation and development of audiovisual projects across the region, consolidating collaboration bonds among Ibero-American countries.

The first part will be a talk with the members of the Ibero-American Animation League, in which Silvina Cornillón (Animation! Ventana Sur), José Iñesta (Pixelatl) and Jose Luis Farias (Quirino Awards) will announce news about this alliance of events at the Ibero-American level.

In the second part, the Chilean Catalina Fontecilla and Javiera Risco will present ‘Firsts’ (Typpo Creative Lab), a series project in development that won the award given by La Liga at Ventana Sur 2019, and which implies participation in Pixelatl and Quirino Awards with the aim of accelerating its production and promoting its internationalization.

Screening Of The Finalist School Short Films Quirino Awards 2020 And 2018 & 2019 Winners In Retina Latina And Filmin

From June 1st to 14th, the finalists for best school short film and other titles that have gone through Quirino can be watched on Retina Latina and Filmin platforms.

Retina Latina is a digital platform for viewing Latin American cinema, open to the public, offering free and legal access to citizens of Latin America and the Caribbean, with a portion of its collection available to the world. The platform comprises cinematographic entities from Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay, under the coordination of the Cinematography Directorate of the Ministry of Culture of Colombia. To watch the Quirino special, you can register for free at retinalatina.org

*Filmin is an award-winning online cinema and series platform that has been operating in Spain since 2008 and in Portugal since 2016, with the support of MEDIA Creative Europe, being the first company to offer a flat-rate service in Spain. Filmin is currently also available in Mexico through FilminLatino, a platform created in collaboration with IMCINE. The Quirino Awards channel on filmin.es will be free for all its subscribers.

The Woman in the Ibero-American Animation (June 2)
Round table on the situation of women in Ibero-American animation. With the participation of Romina Savary (RAMA - Argentine Women of Animation Group), Alicia Núñez Puerto (MIA - Women in the Animation Industry), and Renata García Patiño (MUMA - Women in the World of Animation). Silvina Cornillón, from Animation! Ventana Sur Coordinator made the moderation.

SHORT FILM FINALISTS TALK (Thursday, June 11th at 19:00. CET / GMT + 2)
Interviews with the finalists for the best Ibero-American animation short film: ‘The Cubicbird’ directed by Jorge Alberto Vega and produced by La Valiente Estudio, Cintadhesiva Comunicaciones, Animaedro Estudio De Animación (Colombia); ‘Purpleboy’ directed by Alexandre Siqueira and produced by Bando à Parte, Rainbox Productions, Ambiances ... Asbl, Luna Blue Film (Portugal, Belgium, France); and ‘Uncle Tomas: Accounting for the Days‘ directed by Regina Pessoa and produced by Ciclope Filmes, ONF / NFB, Les Armateurs (Portugal, Canada, France).
It will be a talk with these directors and Ángela María Revelo, producer of "The Cubicbird".
This event will be broadcast on Facebook Live through the Quirino Awards channel.

PITCH PROJECTS LA LIGA IN ANNECY (Thursday, June 17th at 17:00. CET / GMT + 2)
The Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards, together with Animation! Ventana Sur (Argentina) and Pixelatl Festival (Mexico), joined forces to create La Liga, the Ibero-American Animation League.
This alliance responds to the objective shared by the three events of promoting the creation and development of audiovisual projects across the region, thereby consolidating collaboration bonds among Ibero-American countries.
In addition to the winning project of the special La Liga contest at the Quirino Awards, ‘Winnipeg, the Ship of Hope’, co-production between Chile (El Otro Film), Spain (La Ballesta and 3 Doubles) and France (Marmitafilms), in La Liga in Focus Annecy the winners of Animation! Ventana Sur will be presented: the series 'Firsts' by Typpo Creative Lab & Pájaro (Chile) and 'The Little Kites' by Mono Animation (Brazil,) and the feature films 'The Bird Kingdom' by Lupa Filmes & Amoria Studio (Brazil) and 'Coda' by JPZtudio (Argentina) and Zumbástico Studios (Chile).

SERIES FINALISTS TALK (Tuesday, June 23rd at 19:00 CET / GMT + 2)
Interviews with the finalists for the best Ibero-American animation series: ‘Cubs’ directed by Mélia Gilson & Camille Authouart and produced by VIDEOLOTION, Praça Filmes, Jpl Films (Portugal, France); ‘Momonsters’ directed by Javier Martínez & Alberto Martínez and produced by Big Bang Box, KD Toons & Games, 3Doubles Producciones, Vitotito Animation, TVE and Antaviana Films (Spain); “Space Chickens in Space” directed by Tommy Vad Flaaten & Markus Vad Flaaten and produced by Ánima, Cake Entertainment, Disney (Mexico, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia); ‘Tainá and the Amazon’s Guardians’ directed by André Forni and produced by Hype, Sincrocine (Brazil).

FEATURE FILM FINALISTS TALK (Thursday June 25th at 19:00 CET / GMT + 2)
Interviews with the finalists for the best Ibero-American animation feature film: ‘Turu, the Wacky Hen’ directed by Víctor Monigote & Eduardo Gondell and produced by Tandem Films, Producions a Fonsagrada, Gloriamundi Producciones, Brown Films, Pampafilms, Argentina Sonofilm, Mediabyte, In Post We Trust, Malditomaus (Spain, Argentina); ‘Klaus’ directed by Sergio Pablos and produced by The SPA Studios, Atresmedia Cine (Spain); ‘The Longleg’ directed by Mercedes Moreira and produced by Eucalyptus Animación (Argentina); and ‘Reconciliation Stories’ directed by Carlos Santa & Rubén Monroy and produced by Carlos Santa, Rubén Monroy (Colombia).

AWARDS CEREMONY (June 27 at 8:00 p.m. CET / GMT + 2)
Awards ceremony for the 3rd edition of the Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards. The winners of the nine categories will be announced: feature film, series, short film, school short film, commissioned animation film, animation for video games, visual development, animation design, sound design, and original music.

All three of these events will be broadcast on Facebook Live through the Quirino Awards channel.

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"If You Add One More Word, You'll End up in Hell": Interview with Andreas Hykade

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:48:31 +0000

Andreas Hykade talks to Zippy Frames about his new film, Altötting.

MOMAKIN: Animated Films During Idle Time?

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 06:36:01 +0000

Momakin experts summarize their findings of Animated Filmmmaking during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Altötting by Andreas Hykade

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Andreas Hykade directs the 2D animation film Altötting.

Even Mice Belong in Heaven by Denisa Grimmová & Jan Bubeníček

Sat, 06 Jun 2020 09:40:55 +0000

A stop-motion/3D animation feature film to watch. Even Mice Belong in Heaven. Here's our Animarkt Stop Motion Forum report, where the film was presented as a work-in-progress.

Mikey Bobby by Christian Groen

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:28:02 +0000

US independent animator Christian Groen presents his animated film Mikey Bobby to Zippy Frames.

Annecy Festival 2020: On Limits in Perspectives and Vice Versa / Notes on the Margin(s)

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 00:44:53 +0000

Mikhail Gurevich reports from the Perspective, Off-limits and Commissioned films presented during the 2020 Annecy Festival.

Stéphan Roelants Interview: You Have To Know Your Characters

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:49:18 +0000

Zippy Frames talks to Stéphan Roelants, CEO of Melusine Productions, on both contemporary and future animation plans.

The One-Minute Memoir

Sun, 31 May 2020 20:18:17 +0000

11 animation directors join their voices in the WeAreOne global festival initiative.

Cosmonaut by Kaspar Jancis: Film Review

Sat, 30 May 2020 14:03:07 +0000

Estonian Kaspar Jancis has a new animation short, Cosmonaut.

Mother Didn't Know by Anita Killi

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 09:46:23 +0000

After Angry Man, Norwegian filmmaker Anita Killi is back with the stop-motion Mother Didn't Know. Kropka reviews the film.

Interview with Duduf, Co-founder at Rainbox Lab and Rainbox Productions

Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Joseph Norman talks to Duduf, co-founder at Rainbox Lab and Rainbox Productions, on both their own film productions and their innovative animation software plugins.

My Favorite War by Ilze Burkovska Jacobsen

Tue, 26 May 2020 11:08:29 +0000

My Favorite War, directed by Latvian-Norwegian Ilze Burkovska Jacobsen, is a personal, animated documentary that tells the story of the director's upbringing in 1970-1990 Latvia during the Soviet occupation.

The Nose or the Conspiracy of Mavericks by Andrey Khrzhanovsky

Tue, 26 May 2020 10:09:20 +0000

A feature animation film, The Nose or the Conspiracy of Mavericks by Russian veteran director Andrey Khrzhanovsky.

Angry Dogs by Shaun Clark

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 06:08:33 +0000

Acclaimed UK filmmaker Shaun Clark makes an Instagram video and turns it into a short animated film in Angry Dogs. Here's what he says to Zippy Frames.

No Dogs or Italians Allowed by Alain Ughetto: Trailer

Thu, 21 May 2020 11:44:24 +0000

The new animation feature No Dogs or Italians Allowed by Alain Ughetto.

Julie Roy Appointed New NFB Director General, Creation And Innovation

Thu, 21 May 2020 09:43:27 +0000

Julie Roy has been named the new Director General, Creation and Innovation, at the NFB. She will take up her duties as of May 20, 2020.

Fire (Pozar) by David Lynch

Wed, 20 May 2020 17:47:51 +0000

Here's a semi-unexpected animation short directed by David Lynch: Fire (Pozar).

Let Love Live On by Daniel Stankler

Wed, 20 May 2020 00:03:15 +0000

Daniel Stankler presents his commissioned animation short, Let Love Live On.

Works In Progress, Previews, and Making Of from Annecy Festival 2020

Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:13 +0000

6 works in progress, 3 preview sessions, and making of animated films during the online version of Annecy Festival 2020.

Miyu Distribution Launches Its YouTube Channel

Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:36 +0000

French animation Miyu Distribution label launches its YouTube Channel for the distribution of its films online, 29 May 2020. 5 Miyu Productions films will be released for this special occasion.

10+10 Animation Features, 7 VR Works for Annecy Festival 2020

Mon, 18 May 2020 15:35:12 +0000

For the very first time in its entire history, Annecy is doing an "Online" edition. Check the animation features and VR works selected at the Annecy festival.

Les Lèvres Gercées by Fabien Corre & Kelsi Phung

Sun, 17 May 2020 14:47:18 +0000

Here's the very relevant LGBT story Les Lèvres Gercées (Chapped lips) by Gobelins students Fabien Corre & Kelsi Phung.

Impressions From Online Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film 2020

Mon, 18 May 2020 06:31:04 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis brings up his own festival impressions from the online version of Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) 2020.

A Signe Baumane Studio Tour

Sat, 16 May 2020 08:13:01 +0000

NY-based animation artist and director Signe Baumane gives us a thorough tour and talks about the upcoming animation feature, My Love Affair With Marriage.

Chinese Animation Artist Sun Xun Asks for Participation in His New Animation Feature Magic Atlas

Fri, 15 May 2020 00:02:54 +0000

Acclaimed Chinese animation artist Sun Xun prepares the animation feature Magic Atlas, and asks for artistic participation.

Spines by María Álvarez and Elisa Morais

Thu, 14 May 2020 10:43:41 +0000

Sois de Traca Collective (María Álvarez and Elisa Morais) presents the animation short Spines.

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Tue, 12 May 2020 09:55:49 +0000

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3 Animation Shorts from L' Atelier de Sèvres

Tue, 12 May 2020 00:09:25 +0000

We picked up three animation student shorts from the new French school of animation L'Atelier de Sèvres.

Acid Rain, Daughter, The Prince's Voyage Pick Up ITFS 2020 Awards; All Winners

Mon, 11 May 2020 07:52:48 +0000

Acid Rain took the Grand Prix of Stutgart International Festival of Animated Film. Find all winners of the 2020 edition.

Denis Walgenwitz: Numbers Are Easy To Share

Sun, 10 May 2020 14:01:14 +0000

Director and line producer Denis Walgenwitz gave an essential masterclass on the intricacies of animation production during the 2020 ITFS Festival.

A Costume for Nicholas Review: Becoming Your Own Superhero

Sun, 10 May 2020 07:32:04 +0000

Our review of the Mexican animation feature A Costume for Nicholas by Eduardo Rivero.

Cyclists by Veljko Popović

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:35:36 +0000

Veljko Popovic's 3D animation short Cyclists is presented online.

Wolfwalkers by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart | Film Review

Sat, 09 May 2020 07:14:27 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the latest Cartoon Saloon animation feature, Wolfwalkers, by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart.

Regina Pessoa: I'm Still Learning

Fri, 08 May 2020 07:10:01 +0000

Portuguese animation director Regina Pessoa talks online with Andreas Hykade within the Highlights of FMX 1994-2020.

Shadow Passage by Ali Aschman

Tue, 05 May 2020 00:53:48 +0000

Three versions of the same woman in the stop-motion animation, puppet film Shadow Passage by Ali Aschman.

Icebreaker Snow Adventures Trailer for the Finnish POB 3D Animated Series

Tue, 05 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Finland’s POB Production, the prodco behind the Icebreaker Snow book series, and award-winning Finnish animation studio Anima Vitae have collaborated on the development of a trailer for a new animated series: Icebreaker Snow Adventures since January 2020.

#FlattenTheCurve by Studio Desk

Sun, 03 May 2020 10:52:01 +0000

Over 140 animators from around the world used their creative talents to make #Flattenthecurve videos, organized by Studio Desk.

Sincerely, Now Air by Theresa Grysczok

Sat, 02 May 2020 07:34:19 +0000

Airborne sense of duty. Watch the animation short Sincerely, Now Air by Theresa Grysczok.

Wes Anderson Narrates the Animatic Intro of the Grand Budapest Hotel

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:33:56 +0000

Criterion has made Wes Anderson's animatic for The Grand Budapest Hotel available online.

Hiroshima International Animation Festival 'Reduces Scale' for its 2020 Edition

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:51:16 +0000

HIroshima International Animation Festival is the latest festival to be affected by COVID-19, and decides to reduce the scale of the August 2020 event.

5 Animation Projects Supported by CICLIC Animation

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:49:05 +0000

The winners of the professional commission for animated shorts films and development support for animated feature films and TV from Ciclic Animation

Yoriko Mizushiri Designs the Animafest Zagreb 2020 Visual Identity

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:19:05 +0000

The distinctive animation artist Yoriko Mizushiri is responsible for Animafest Zagreb's 2020 visual identity.

Azerbaijan Animation Professionals Petition For Support

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:05:43 +0000

In an unprecedented move, the Azerbaijan Animation Festival Animafilm sent a letter to the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, to support the national animation industry.

33 Graphic Designers Give a #StayHome #StaySafe Message

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 06:13:36 +0000

33 graphic designers give a #stayhome #staysafe message to the world.

Community Heroes: Muhammad Munir by Pedro Serrazina

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 06:00:15 +0000

Here's an animation documentary on children and their own community experiences. Watch Muhammad Munir by Pedro Serrazina.

Liza by Bastien Dupriez

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:34:11 +0000

Liza is an abstract film by Bastien Dupriez on George Gershwin.

Animafest Zagreb Postponed, Presents Animated Insights

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:53:38 +0000

The organisational team of the 30th World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb 2020, planned to take place on 8-13 June, was forced to make a decision on postponing the planned festival dates.

Decorado by Alberto Vázquez

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:27:20 +0000

Short animation film Decorado by Alberto Vázquez is now available online.

Accidental Luxuriance of the Translucent Watery Rebus: Interview with Dalibor Baric

Thu, 21 May 2020 10:53:56 +0000

The new animation feature film by Croatian artist and filmmaker Dalibor Barić

Online Programs at Filmakademie's Animationsinstitut - Highlights of FMX 1994-2020

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Animationsintitut offers online mentoring programmes, FMX showcases highlights and author interviews.

Airmail (Messages Dans L' Air) by Isabelle Favez

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 06:28:07 +0000

A cat, a goldfish, a boxer and a girl. Here's Airmail (Messages Dans L' Air) by Isabelle Favez.

Selection Results: Annecy Festival 2020

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:49:49 +0000

Find all the selections results for the 2020 Annecy Festival, which now goes online.

Rabbitland by Ana Nedeljkovic & Nikola Majdak jr.

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:28:54 +0000

The democracy at stake. Here's Rabbitland by Ana Nedeljkovic & Nikola Majdak jr.

Steakhouse by Špela Čadež

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 10:12:47 +0000

Špela Čadež (Boles, Nighthawk) prepares a new film, Steakhouse.

Analysis Paralysis by Anete Melece

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 07:20:42 +0000

A really gentle film in its unique way. Watch Analysis Paralysis by Anete Melece.

Tricky Thoughts: Animation as Tool to Destroy the Patriarchy by Amanda Barbour

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:27:47 +0000

Australian film critic Amanda Barbour talks about the dominant animation model and patriarchy in her Österreichische Filmmuseum (Austrian Film Museum) in conjunction with the Tricky Women/Tricky Realities 2020 film festival.

Second Season for the "Petit" Pre-School Series

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Emmy Award-winning French animation production and distribution company Dandelooo has announced the launch of a second season of the pre-school animated series Petit directed by Bernardita Ojeda.

Quarantine Animation Times in Short #2

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:20:00 +0000

Find animation shorts made during our quarantine period. Our second part here.

Annecy Festival 2020 Cancelled, Plans Online Version

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:29:45 +0000

Read the complete Annecy festival statement.

Quarantine Animation Times in Short

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 15:20:45 +0000

Find animation shorts made during our quarantine period.

Fragments by Mark Neeley

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 07:06:37 +0000

Βeing at home and making a journey. Watch the animated Fragments by Mark Neeley and read the story behind the film.

Lockdown Profile: Strangelove Festival

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:04:31 +0000

This week, during the Coronavirus lockdown, UK correspondent Joseph Norman profiles an alternative new media-art festival, now in its fifth year, featuring a wealth of new animated content.

Between Us Two by Tan Wei Keong

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 06:55:32 +0000

A gay son talks to his dead mother in the intrinsically personal short Between Us Two by animation director Tan Wei Kong. Watch the film and read our interview with the director.

Chris the Swiss by Anja Kofmel Comes to VOD

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:25:00 +0000

The Swiss-Croatian documentary animation feature Chris the Swiss by Anja Kofmel is now online (VOD).

Lockdown Interview with Astrid Goldsmith

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:59:00 +0000

In today’s Lockdown interview, Joseph Norman catches up with Astrid Goldsmith, director of the recent animated short film, ‘Quarantine’.

The Way We Were (And We'll Be): Animation Festival Moments 2010

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:08:00 +0000

With the current proliferation of online festival and other treats (films available for a certain amount of dates, curated online playlists), sometimes it is easy to forget cultural animation festival moments captured on video.

Katell France Collaborates with Média-Participations Group Towards The Marsupilamis Production

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 06:32:49 +0000

Katell France joins the collaborating scheme of Média-Participations Group for the development of the new French/Belgian TV series The Marsupilamis.

Imbued Life: Lockdown Interview with Ivana Bošnjak and Thomas Johnson

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:37:07 +0000

In his series of lockdown interviews, Joseph Norman talks to Croatian/British animation artists Ivana Bošnjak and Thomas Johnson of the acclaimed short Imbued Life.

Watch (free) Karel Zeman's The Stolen Airship

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:41:22 +0000

The Karel Zeman Museum is offering The Stolen Airship for free until 7th April.

Anamamana by Christine Dela Paz

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:16:57 +0000

Christine Dela Paz presents a beautifully constructed story of an estranged mother and daughter living under the same roof. Watch Anamamana.

Lockdown Interview with Lorenz Wunderle

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 15:01:42 +0000

In the latest lockdown interview, Zippy Frames catches up with Lorenz Wunderle to discuss his animated short film, Coyote.

Regina Pessoa Designs the International Animation Day 2020 Poster

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:37:42 +0000

The author of Uncle Thomas: Accounting for the Days, Regina Pessoa, designs the 60th anniversary ASIFA Poster for the International Animation Day.

Lockdown Interview with Gerald Conn

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:24:30 +0000

This week, as the world enters lockdown, Joseph Norman, contributor at Zippy Frames, conducted a remote interview with Gerald Conn, director at the animation studios Gritty Realism, based in Ystrad Mynach, South Wales.

Red Dress. No Straps by Maryam Mohajer

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 00:12:00 +0000

BAFTA-awarded filmmaker Maryam Mohajer presents her animation short Red Dress. No Straps at Zippy Frames.

The Dead Sea Scrolls by Steven Woloshen

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:40:00 +0000

Woloshen: I am incorporating every aspect of handmade manipulation into one film. Watch The Dead Sea Scrolls.

Drop by Drop (Água Mole) by Alexandra Ramires (Xá) and Laura Gonçalves

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:23:41 +0000

The last inhabitants of a village refuse to let themselves sink into oblivion. In a world where the idea of progress appears to be above all, this home floats. Here's Drop by Drop (Água Mole) by Alexandra Ramires (Xá) and Laura Gonçalves

The Wheel Turns by Sang Joon Kim

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:29:00 +0000

Frogs, trains and people collide in the dystopian parable The Wheel Turns by New York-based filmmaker Sang Joon Kim.

Rosto's Thee Wreckers Tetralogy Comes to VOD 25 March

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:27:59 +0000

As part of La Fête du Court Métrage and to replace all the screenings scheduled in theaters on this occasion: THEE WRECKERS TETRALOGY by Rosto is exceptionally available on video on demand from March 25 to 31.

How to survive in the animation industry: Christina S. Nerland

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 08:09:00 +0000

This interview, taken by our contributor Kropka, took place during the 3rd edition of ReAnima Festival in Bergen, Norway, where Christina S. Nerland gave a masterclass, 'How to survive in the animated industry?. Read the whole thing.

Chulyen, histoire de Corbeau (Chulyen, A Crow's Tale) by Cerise Lopez and Agnès Patron

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:20:21 +0000

A very unusual but still challenging and mesmerizing film. Watch (mature audiences only) the French animation short Chulyen, A Crow's Tale by Cerise Lopez and Agnès Patron.

Graphic Stories Cyprus 2020: End Results

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 00:00:00 +0000

The 6th Conference on Graphic Design and Visual Communication in Cyprus, Graphic Stories Cyprus, was held with great success in Nicosia on 6-8 March 2020.

Rokoko Opens Up Mocap Marketplace to the Public

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:49:03 +0000

Mocap innovator Rokoko announces the public opening of "Motion Library," the world’s largest mocap marketplace. Previously available exclusively through Unity, the Motion Library will let users select an existing mocap asset – created by top Hollywood studios, AAA game devs and more – and insert it directly into an existing scene.

10 Belgian Animation Shorts To Watch In 2020

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:53:00 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports on Anima Festival 2020 and selects 10 Belgian animation shorts to watch in 2020.

Sounds Good by Sander Joon

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:39:50 +0000

Sander Joon presents online his animation short Sounds Good, where a boom operator is trying to record the sound of mushrooms.

Alexander Petrov Becomes International Honorary President of Hiroshima Animation Festival

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:54:04 +0000

Academy Award-winning Russian animation artist Aleksandr (Alexander) Petrov will become the International Honorary President of Hiroshima International Animation Festival 2020.

HIdeous Henk by Junaid Chundrigar

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 08:48:05 +0000

Hideous Henk is a Dutch animated pilot directed by Junaid Chundrigar. It is made for (young) adults, and is about a little ugly Chihuahua who gets adopted, making his life surprisingly worse than before.

Stay Home: 5 Indie Animation Shorts Talk About Our Own Place

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 09:04:22 +0000

You need to stay home. 5 indie animated short films that investigate our relationship with one of our basic needs: being at home, safe, protected and loved.

How to Watch Online Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) 2020

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 08:03:58 +0000

Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) has now its online edition, 5-10 May 2020.

The Island by Anca Damian

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:20:34 +0000

After Marona's Tale, Anca Damian prepares the post-modern musical comedy The Island.

CEE Animation Forum (5-8 May 2020) On Hold

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:02:08 +0000

CEE Animation Forum (May 5 – 8, 2020 / Liberec, Czech Republic) becomes the latest in a series of events to be cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis.

City of Pirates (A Cidade dos Piratas): Otto Guerra's Masterpiece

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:17:00 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff talks to Brazilian director Otto Guerra on his new animation feature film, City of Pirates (A Cidade dos Piratas), a production of Otto Desenhos Animados, in partnership with Erica Maradona.

Roughhouse, Music and Clowns, Aardman, Get British Animation Awards 2020

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:10:00 +0000

Jonathan Hodgson, Aardman Animations, and Moth Studio get rewards in the 24th British Animation Awards.

Selection Results: Animafest Zagreb 2020

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:23:37 +0000

Films selected in the Shorts, Student, and Croatian film competition for Animafest Zagreb have now been announced.

Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds by Benoît Chieux

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:07:41 +0000

French animation director Benoît Chieux prepares Sirocco and the Kingdom of the Winds fantasy tale. Watch the film trailer.

Τhe Neighbors of My Neighbors Are My Neighbors

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:07:41 +0000

Here's about the French animation feature in production, Τhe Neighbors of My Neighbors Are My Neighbors by Anne Laure Daffis & Léo Marchand.

The Crossing (La Traversée) by Florence Miailhle

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:07:19 +0000

Animation director Florence Miailhle prepares her first feature film, the 2D animation feature The Crossing (La Traversée).

Molesworth by Uli Meyer

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 10:07:19 +0000

Uli Meyer has a feature film in development, Molesworth, based on UK cartoonist Ronald Searle's Moleworth books.

Kukuschka by Dina Velikovskaya

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 10:40:53 +0000

Following the sun is a personal journey, but what happens if you have a kid to accompany you? Dina Velikovskaya beautifully explores contrasting desires in the puppet animation short Kukuschka.

A Dark Vibrance: Interview with Stephen Irwin

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 11:53:00 +0000

Joseph Norman talks to animator Stephen Irwin about his latest film, Wood Child and Hidden Forest Mother.

Cartoon Movie 2020: Our Top Picks

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 10:55:37 +0000

Here's our report of the major European pitching event for animation features, CARTOON Movie, and the projects that we highlighted during the event.

Fleak Animation Feature Project

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:38:24 +0000

The 3D animation feature film project Fleak, produced by Jens Møller, has secured its Polish funding.

The Swallows of Kabul, I Lost My Body, Lumiere Win at Cartoon Tributes 2020

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:06:00 +0000

Find the winners (European director, producer, and distributor) of the 2020 Cartoon Tributes announced at Cartoon Movie

Bloomers by Samantha Moore

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:28:00 +0000

UK animation director presents her animation documentary shorts, Bloomers, on a Manchester garment factory. Watch the film and read her interview.

PÖFF Shorts Becomes an Academy Award Qualifying Festival

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:43:32 +0000

The Tallin PÖFF Shorts festival, which includes an Animation Competition programme, is now an Academy Award Qualifying Festival.

Of Unwanted Things and People Animation Feature

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 14:22:13 +0000

A stop-notion animation feature comes up from Central Eastern European countries and France, Of Unwanted Things and People.

Purpleboy, On n’est pas près d’être des super héros, Vanamehe Film Win at Anima Brussels 2020

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 20:42:13 +0000

Find the 39th ANIMA Brussels festival prizewinners, with a Grand Prix to Purpleboy by Alexandre Siqueira.

I Lost My Body, The Night of the Plastic Bags Win at Césars 2020

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 09:15:20 +0000

Three animation awards for Jérémy Clapin's I Lost My Body and The Night of the Plastic Bags by Gabriel Heral at the Césars 2020.

29 Animation Projects Selected for CEE Animation Forum 2020

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:36:24 +0000

Here's the whole line-up of both animation shorts, TV projects, and feature film projects to be pitched during CEE Animation Forum.

Ayam (Days) by Sofia El Khyari

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 15:55:52 +0000

A travelogue of women in cut-out animation takes place in the short animation film Ayam (Days) by Sofia El Khyari.

Puppet Regime: Dogs and Snails in Stop-Motion at Berlinale Talents 2020

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:55:16 +0000

Jay Clarke, Niki Lindroth von Bahr, and Andrew Amondson will present a stop-motion event to guide Berlin participants in the framework of Berlinale Talents.

Fritzi: A Revolutionary Tale Gets German Critics Award, Cartoon Tributes Nomination

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:23:42 +0000

The animation feature Fritzi: A Revolutionary Story gets the German Film Critics Award and a nomination in the upcoming CARTOON Tributes.

Urban Sphinx (Esfinge Urbana) by María Lorenzo Hernández

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:29:00 +0000

A street art project that turned into an animation short. Here's the presentation of Urban Sphinx, directed by María Lorenzo Hernández and produced by Enrique Millán.

Czech Animation in 2019-2020: Achievements and Expectations

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:31:36 +0000

The Association of Czech Animated Film reflects on the current state of animation in the Czech Republic.

Animac Festival 2020 Celebrates Time Capsule: All Highlights

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 14:45:02 +0000

Find all highlights of the Catalonian Animac Lleida festival 2020.

Wes Anderson Comes to Annecy Festival

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:44:02 +0000

The director of Fantastic Fox and the Isle of Dogs Wes Anderson will be at the French Annecy Festival for its 60th anniversary.

Wade by Upamanyu Bhattacharyya & Kalp Sanghvi

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:34:00 +0000

In a version of Kolkata, India rendered unlivable by sea-level rise, things take a dark turn when a family of climate change refugees is attacked by a tiger on the flooded streets. Here's the new 2D animation film, Wade, by Upamanyu Bhattacharyya & Kalp Sanghvi (Ghost Animation).

Animation For Adults in Anima Festival 2020

Mon, 17 Feb 2020 09:09:31 +0000

Away, The Swallows of Kabul, four Japanese features are in the lineup of this year's Anima Festival in Brussels.

Vatroslav Mimica Dies: A Short Reappraisal

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 12:25:33 +0000

One of the founders of Zagreb School of Animation, Vatroslav Mimica died 15 Feb 2020.

British Animation Awards 2020 Finalists

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 12:10:41 +0000

Jonathan Hodgson, Ross Hogg, and Aardman Animations are among the finalists of the 24th British Animation Awards.

The Orchestra by Mikey Hill

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 10:03:24 +0000

Sometimes love is all around music. Here's the animation short The Orchestra by Australian animation director Mikey HIll.

MIYU Gallery: Marie Larrivé Edens Exhibition, 19-23 Feb 2020

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:28:52 +0000

The Eden exhibition by French animation director and painter Marie Larrivé comes 19-23 Feb to MIYU Gallery, Paris.

118 Animation Shorts for Cardiff Animation Festival

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 18:06:25 +0000

Cardiff Animation Festival announces its official selection with 118 animation shorts.

Clermont-Ferrand Festival 2020: Animation Winners

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 08:41:28 +0000

Find all animation award winners for the International Short Film Festival Clermont-Ferrand 2020

15 Adult Animation Projects for Cartoon Movie 2020

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:09:09 +0000

Discover selected adult animation projects to be pitched at the 2020 Cartoon Movie.

"Animation is Happiness": 5 Independent Animation Εxamples To Bring Happiness (Especially During the Oscar Season)

Sat, 08 Feb 2020 10:49:11 +0000

An anonymous Oscar voter revealed that he voted for his favorite films in the animation short category because he was looking for happiness. Here are some fine animated shorts to corroborate this "animation is happiness" opinion.

Northern Lights Focus, Mélusine Productions at Anima Brussels 2020

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 09:46:46 +0000

Scandinavian countries and Mélusine Productions are to be honoured in 2020 at Anima Brussels.

Monstra Festival: For 20 Years Loose In Portugal and the World, Tim Burton Lisbon Exhibition

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 09:16:23 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reports from the Monstra Festival press conference and the Tim Burton exhibition in Lisbon.

MOMAKIN: Stop-motion Animation Gets A Comeback

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 13:34:00 +0000

MOMAKIN company which organizes the Animarkt Stop-Motion Forum shares its thought on the resurgence of stop-motion animation.

Klaus, Grandad Was A Romantic Win 2020 BAFTA Awards

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:42:00 +0000

The animation winners of the 2020 BAFTA Awards.

Pushing Everyone To Find their Own Voice: Michelle Kranot Talks About Anidox: Lab Training Programme

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Michelle Kranot, leading (along with Uri Kranot) the Anidox: Lab training course, talks exclusively to Zippy Frames about all you want to know about the essential animation documentary training programme in Viborg, Denmark.

Marie Larrivé Gets Ciclic Animation Residency with Noir Soleil

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 16:02:00 +0000

New residence with the director Marie Larrivé and her animated short film Noir Soleil, in residence until June 6th.

ArtFX Academy, the new French School of the Arts of Animation and Visual Effects

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 10:22:01 +0000

Montpellier French School ArtFX opens its doors for new higher education programme in animation via its ArtFX Academy.

A Handmade Reality: Interview with Carla MacKinnon, director of O, Hunter Heart

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 00:29:00 +0000

Joseph Norman talks with Carla Mackinnon about her film O, Hunter Heart.

Daughter by Daria Kashcheeva Wins at Sundance Film Festival

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:19:18 +0000

Daria Kashcheeva and her Daughter puppet film won the Short Film Jury Award for Animation at the Sundance Film Festival.

7 Animation Films for Césars 2020

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 06:20:00 +0000

4 short and 3 feature animation films will compete for the French César awards 2020.

Experimental and Expanded Animation: New Perspectives Gets SAS Award for Best Scholarly Book In Animation

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 14:54:17 +0000

The edited book Experimental and Expanded Animation: New Perspectives by Vicky Smith and Nicky Hamlyn, has been voted the winner of the 2018-2019 Norman McLaren/Evelyn Lambart Award for Best Scholarly Book in Animation.

Οrbit by Tess Martin

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 00:44:00 +0000

Tess Martin presents her experimental animated film Orbit at Zippy Frames.

Uncle Thomas, Klaus, I Lost My Body Win at the Annie Awards 2020

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 10:31:31 +0000

European wins at the 47th ceremony of the Annie Awards.

Klaus, Uncle Thomas, Purpleboy,Nestor In Quirino Awards 2020 Finalists

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 14:56:59 +0000

Find all details about the finalists of the Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards 2020.

9 Animation Films for Berlinale Generation

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:38:38 +0000

9 independent animation shorts premiere at the 43rd Generation Berlinale.

CARTOON Movie 2020: Full List of Selected Projects

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:56:24 +0000

66 new animation films in different stages of development will be pitched and presented at the CARTOON Movie (Bordeaux, 3-5 March 2020). Find them all.

16 Animation Producers at ACE Animation Special 2020

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 08:27:46 +0000

Find the animation producers with/without projects in development to participate in the new ACE Producers Ireland event, ACE Animation Special.

21 Studio Ghibli Films Streaming On Netflix

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 08:58:35 +0000

Classic Studio Ghibli titles, like the Oscar-awarded Spirited Away, The Tale of the Princess Kabuya now available for streaming on the Netflix streaming platform in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.

13 Animation Artists for Berlinale Talents 2020

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 11:23:43 +0000

Find the independent animation artists present at this year's Berlinale Talents.

Emma de Swaef, Marc James Roels, Niki Lindroth von Bahr, Paloma Baeza in The House Netflix comedy

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 08:01:47 +0000

Emma de Swaef, Marc James Roels, Niki Lindroth von Bahr, Paloma Baeza in The House Netflix comedy.

Imke Fehrmann joins management at German animation producer Akkord Film

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:45:34 +0000

Akkord Film has a new executive producer in the person of Imke Fehrmann.

Nigel by Natasza Cetner

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 17:13:00 +0000

Natasza Cetner presents her animation short Nigel at Zippy Frames.

My Galactic Twin Galaction, Genius Loci, Mohammad at Berlinale Shorts 2020

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:56:35 +0000

3 animation shorts compete in the Berlinale Shorts programme 2020, while Réka Bucsi is a jury member at the international film festival.

My Galactic Twin Galaction by Sasha Svirsky at Berlinale Shorts 2020

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 08:56:00 +0000

The world premiere of Sasha Svirky's new animation short, My Galactic Twin Galaction, will take place at Berlin Film Festival 2020 (Berlinale Shorts).

Oscar Nomination Reactions for Daughter, New Partnership with MIYU Distribution

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:54:48 +0000

The Czech animation short Daughter by Daria Kashcheeva now gets an Oscar nomination, and partners with French distribution company MIYU.

Daughter, Sister, Memorable, Ι Lost My Body, Klaus in the Oscar 2020 Nominations

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:21:00 +0000

Check out all the animation nominees for this year's Academy Awards.

Nuria González Blanco and Her New Cartoon Saloon Animation Project Silly Sundays

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 16:28:00 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff talks to Nuria González Blanco about her latest animation project at Cartoon Saloon, Silly Sundays.

Marona's Fantastic Tale to Open Anima Brussels 2020

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 10:44:06 +0000

Anca Damian's Marona's Fantastic Tale will open Anima, the Brussels International Animation Film Festival.

I'm Going Out for Cigarettes (Je sors acheter des cigarettes) by Osman Cerfon

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Osman Cerfon, director of the César-shortlisted short I'm Going Out for Cigarettes (Je sors acheter des cigarettes) talks to Zippy Frames.

7 Short and Feature Animation Nominees for 2020 BAFTA Awards

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 08:42:42 +0000

Check out the short and feature animation list of the 2020 BAFTA awards.

Animation News: The Monkey, Pussy on the Riviera, HIERROanimación

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:31:34 +0000

Productions / distribution news from the independent animation community.

Animation News: Joni Männistö, Grandma's Pond, Of Unwanted Things and People

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:31:34 +0000

Productions/distribution news from the independent animation community.

La Poudrière According to Annick Teninge

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff talks with Annick Teninge, director of French animation school La Poudrière.

Sent Away by Rosa Fisher

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 17:13:00 +0000

UK director Rosa Fisher presents her 2D animation short Sent Away at Zippy Frames.

Interview with Natasha Sharpe

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 21:15:00 +0000

Julia Ritter talks with US animator Natasha Sharpe.

The 20 Best Indie Animation Features of the 2010s

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 18:16:00 +0000

Here's the top indie animation features from the 2010s decade, as selected by Head Editor Vassilis Kroustallis.

My Juke-Box by Florentine Grelier

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 15:25:00 +0000

Florentine Grelier presents her animation short My Juke-Box at Zippy Frames.

DONT KNOW WHAT by Thomas Renoldner

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 11:58:00 +0000

Thomas Renoldner presents and talks about his widely acclaimed experimental animation short DONT KNOW WHAT.

Acid Rain, Daughter in the Top Animation Shorts 2019

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:23:00 +0000

Find the top animation shorts of 2019, as voted by animation professionals.

10 Animated Shorts For Oscars 2020

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 08:21:42 +0000

Daughter by Daria Kashcheeva, He Can't Live Without Cosmos in the Oscars shortlist. Find them all.

Winter In The Rainforest, Life24, Heatwave Get Piccolo Animation Festival Awards

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:47:27 +0000

Find all the winners of the Piccolo Animation Festival 2019.

My Father's Room by Nari Yang

Sun, 15 Dec 2019 09:26:31 +0000

A story of abuse in 2D animation in My Father's Room by Nari Yang.

Madder Isle by Laura Spark

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:47:00 +0000

Find the ecological horror Madder Isle by UK artist Laura Spark.

Daughter, SH_T Happens in the 2020 Sundance Selection

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 11:02:25 +0000

Find all animated short films for the Sundance Film Festival.

I Lost My Body Review: Handy Concerns

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 10:40:10 +0000

Film review for I Lost My Body (J'ai perdu mon corps) by Jérémy Clapin.

The Revolution with SMODO Technology in Stop-Motion

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 09:55:00 +0000

Polish technology SMODO bridge the world stop-motion and digital production, and reduces both costs and time spent on set.

Luce Grosjean to Festivals: Stop Inviting Problematic Directors

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 14:44:40 +0000

MIYU Distribution head Luce Grosjean presented an intro statement at the 16th Animateka festival on the #MeToo movement and animation festival politics. Watch it below.

Acid Rain, Almost There, Teofrastus Get Animateka 2019 Awards

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 09:40:48 +0000

All the awards of the 2019 Animateka Festival in Ljubljana.

Piccolo Festival di Animazione: The not-so-small and deconstructive animation festival in Italy

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 14:20:00 +0000

Mr. Kropka highlights the delights of Piccolo Animation Festival (Piccolo Festival di Animazione) in Italy.

Buñuel in the Labyrinth of Turtles Wins at the European Film Awards 2019

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 00:59:00 +0000

The Spanish/Dutch feature Buñuel in the Labyrinth of Turtles won the 2019 European Animated Feature Award in Berlin.

Juan Pablo Zaramella Prepares CODA: Annecy Feature Pitches

Sat, 07 Dec 2019 09:32:00 +0000

The first details of the feature animation project Coda by Juan Pablo Zaramella.

Misplaced Memories by Ivana Radić: God Delusions and Slavic Morality

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 17:55:00 +0000

Amanda Barbour interviews Ivana Radic on her stop-motion animation short Misplaced Memories (Zagubljena sjećanja).

Selection Results for Anima Brussels 2020

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:09:56 +0000

The whole lineup of animation shorts selected for 2020 Anima Brussels festival.

Klaus Review: Dusting Off Familiar Toys

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 10:15:36 +0000

Review for the feature animation Klaus by Sergio Pablos.

Chris Robinson Receives the Animafest Zagreb 2020 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Animation Studies

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:37:08 +0000

The artistic director of Ottawa International Animation Festival, Chris Robinson, will receive the award in person during Animafest Zagreb 2020.

Annie Nominations with a European Touch

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 09:38:23 +0000

Find the main European and independent contenders of the 47th Annie Awards nominations.

Egg by Martina Scarpelli

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:58:16 +0000

Here's Egg animation short by Martina Scarpelli.

Swiss Animators Present Animadvert Calendar

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 10:14:09 +0000

24 Swiss animation shorts to be shown on Instagram from 1st December.

Anifilm Moves To Liberec, House of Czech Animation Re-Organized

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:58:08 +0000

Anifilm programme director Pavel Horáček explains to Zippy Frames the reasoning behind the decision.

The Octopus by Tim Platt and Birgit Rathsmann

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 00:02:00 +0000

US directors Tim Platt and Birigt Rathsmann made the experimental 2D short Octopus. Watch the film and see how it was made.

Juan Pablo Zaramella, The Versatile Artist

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 10:53:00 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff chats with Argentinian animator Juan Pablo Zaramella during the 2019 Cinanima festival.

Georges Schwizgebel Gets 2020 Animafest Zagreb Lifetime Achievement Award

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:52:07 +0000

The 30th World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb Lifetime Achievement Award will go to Georges Schwizgebel.

Mémorable by Bruno Collet

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 09:38:08 +0000

The making of and our film review for the French animation short Mémorable by Bruno Collet.

Deep Love, Daughter, Toomas in the 2019 PÖFF Shorts Winners

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 11:51:10 +0000

Find all animation winners of the 2019 PÖFF Shorts festival in Tallinn.

Hors Piste by Leo Brunel, Loris Cavalier, Camille Jalabert & Oscar Malet

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:26:00 +0000

Two dumb characters try to save a wounded person -and the world with him. Watch and learn about Hors Piste animated short.

Celebrated Independent Animation Professionals at Futuranima Brussels

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 13:35:44 +0000

The FUTURANIMA Professional Days 24 to 29 February 2020 at Flagey has secured major independent animation names in its slate.

Landscape Is the Lens Through Which I See the World: Interview with Sean Vicary

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:09:05 +0000

Our contributor Joseph Norman talks to the animator Sean Vicary.

Rosto's Mind My Gap Crowdfunding Campaign

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 13:36:14 +0000

A crowdfunding campaign is underway to publish Rosto's Mind My Gap multimedia project.

Carlotta's Face by Valentin Riedl and Frédéric Schuld

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:13:00 +0000

The acclaimed (and Oscar-qualified) animation documentary short Carlotta's Face premieres online. Watch the film and read our interview with directors Valentin Riedl and Frédéric Schuld.

KISKAKAS: MOME Anim Premier and GRAFIX EXPO

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:48:47 +0000

MOME Anim presents KISKAKAS, the annual screening event of the animation department of the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest on November 27, at 9 pm at the Toldi Cinema in Budapest.

20 Years of Agencia: Carte Blanche to Portuguese Directors

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 10:19:00 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff talks about a special programme of Portuguese shorts from the Agencia promotion and distribution of short films during the Cinanima festival.

Bavure, KIDS, Quiet, Good Intentions Share ReAnima 2019 Prizes

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 08:52:13 +0000

Find all winners of the 3rd ReAnima International Animation Festival.

Riviera, Uncle Thomas, Nestor, Daughter Win the 2019 CINANIMA Prizes

Sun, 17 Nov 2019 11:18:55 +0000

All winners of the 43rd CINANIMA Festival.

Filled with Wonder Once Again by Emily Scaife

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 14:12:50 +0000

Emily Scaife brings to visual life the song Filled with Wonder Once Again by Bill Fay.

7 Films by Suzan Pitt at The Criterion Channel

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 08:41:25 +0000

One of the pioneers of US independent animation, Suzan Pitt, now has its own slot at the Criterion Channel.

Daughter, DONT KNOW WHAT Take Home StopTrik Festival Lodz Prizes

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 08:35:10 +0000

Find all winners and laureates of the 9th StopTrik IFF 2019 in Lodz, PL.

Grand Bassin by Héloïse Courtois, Victori Jalabert, Chloé Plat and Adèle Raigneau

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:31:00 +0000

A swimming pool and a lot of traffic. Watch the Oscar-qualified Grand Bassin by Héloïse Courtois, Victori Jalabert, Chloé Plat and Adèle Raigneau.

Nikolai Astrup VR Project Presented at ReAnima Festival

Sun, 10 Nov 2019 08:40:38 +0000

A VR project based on the Norwegian painter's Nikolai Astrup work is being developed and presented during ReAnima Festival. View our video report.

Hide 'N' Seek, Jacques Rampage, Daughter Get 2019 Primanima Awards

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 12:04:01 +0000

Find all award winners of the 8th Primanima Festival.

Bloeistraat 11, Tête à Tête, What Has To Be in the CRAFT 2019 winners

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 09:27:48 +0000

The 2nd CRAFT International Animation Festival in Yogyakarta, Java-Indonesia gave away its prizes.

La Noria by Carlos Baena

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 09:53:33 +0000

A children's horror story proves more sentimental. Watch and read our film review for La Noria by Carlos Baena.

Dwell With Me by Eric Leiser

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:10:00 +0000

Watch the stop-motion music video Dwell With Me by Eric Leiser for the eponymous track by MJ Dorian.

A Strange Anomaly In the System: Interview with Primanima Team

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 08:44:28 +0000

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.

José Luis Farias, the Creator of 3DWire (oops!), of WEIRD!

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 02:07:00 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff talks to Creator and director of 3D Wire International Animation, Video Games and New Media Market, José Luis Farias.

Still Lives, Sounds Good, Top3 Win at Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2019

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 08:33:44 +0000

Elli Vuorinen (Still Lives), Sander Joon (Sounds Good) win at the Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2019. View all winners.

Prey by Salman Arbaboon

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 00:32:00 +0000

Iranian animator Salman Arbaboon prepares his philosophical, hand-drawn short Prey.

Industry Day at Kaboom Animation Festival, 12/11/19

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:34:47 +0000

Check the full schedule for the industry day (12 Nov 2019) at Kaboom Animation Festival.

Acid Rain, Daughter, Marona Win BIAF Awards

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 11:08:11 +0000

Find all the winners of the 21st Bucheon International Animation Festival.

Etiuda & Anima 2019: Programme Highlights

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 13:55:30 +0000

Find the highlights of the 26th International Film Festival Etiuda & Anima, which will take place in Krakow from 19-24 November 2019.

Τhe Prince's Voyage Review: Looking for a Utopia

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:11:13 +0000

Film review for The Prince's Voyage by Jean-François Laguionie and Xavier Picard.

One of Many by Petra Zlonoga

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 12:07:00 +0000

Petra Zlonoga premieres her 2D animation short One of Many at Zippy Frames.

Herstory: Encounters Film Festival 2019

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 08:05:12 +0000

Our UK correspondent Joseph Norman reports from the Encounters Film Festival 2019.

42 Animation Shorts for PÖFF Shorts 2019

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:21:10 +0000

PÖFF Shorts in Tallinn announces titles for international animation competition.

Anima 2020 Unveils Poster, Showcases Scandinavia

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:42:06 +0000

The first details from the 2020 edition of Anima, Brussels International Animation Film Festival are here.

He Can't Live Without Cosmos by Konstantin Bronzit

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:49:00 +0000

Konstantin Bronzit has finished his second short on loneliness and the universe, his Oscar-qualifying short, He Can't Live Without Cosmos. Our review.

Animarkt, A Top Class Forum of Stop-Motion Animation

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:55:04 +0000

Our Zippy Frames contributor, Kropka, reports from the 4th Animarkt Stop-Motion Forum (Lodz, Poland).

Brothers Quay at DOK Leipzig 2019

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:47:29 +0000

Special animation programmes of DOK Leipzig include a Brothers Quay talk and retrospective, a Jakob Böhme philosopher tribute, as well as Brenda Lien and Max Colson programmes.

4 Animated Features for European Film Awards 2019

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 09:59:42 +0000

Four Animation Films are nominated for the European Film Awards 2019

West Question, East Answer by Dal Park

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:24:16 +0000

Dal Park makes a perceptive 2D animation film in West Question, East Answer. Check her interview and watch the film

Discover the Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2019 Winners

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 06:58:56 +0000

All winners of the ANIMARKT Stop Motion Forum 2019.

12 Animation Projects, 6 Film Professionals for CEE Animation Workshop

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 08:48:48 +0000

12 Animated Projects and 6 Film Professionals Selected for the year-long training CEE Animation Workshop.

Fritzi A Revolutionary Tale: Interview with Ralf Kukula & Matthias Bruhn

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:19:00 +0000

Zippy Frames interviews Ralf Kukula & Matthias Bruhn, directors of the animation feature Fritzi: A Revolutionary Tale.

Muedra, Nuit Chérie, Je Sors Acheter des Cigarettes Win 3DWire Awards

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 13:39:51 +0000

Find all winners of 3DWire.

Enough, Dont Know What Win 9th StopTrik Festival Awards

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 06:34:36 +0000

Find all winners and laureates of the 9th StopTrik International Film Festival.

Assistant/Associate Professor, Film/Animation/Video at Rhode Island School of Design

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 10:20:37 +0000

The Department of Film, Animation, and Video in the Division of Fine Arts at Rhode Island School of Design invites applicants for a full-time faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to commence fall 2020.

Tasks of the Day by Petya Zlateva Becomes Oscar-Qualifying

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 07:53:53 +0000

The Bulgarian short animated film Tasks of the Day, produced by Compote Collective, will qualify for the 2020 Academy Awards.

A 5-Day Celebration of Stop-Motion Animation at ANIMARKT 2019

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 12:58:00 +0000

15 selected projects for ANIMARKT 2019. Find what's happening, it's the 4th edition.

Meet Mousse & Bichon by Vivement Lundi!

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:24:00 +0000

Zippy Frames caught up with the creators of the promising stop-motion series in development by Vivement Lunid!, Mousse & Bichon, during CARTOON Forum 2019.

On Gaku: Our Sound, Don't Know What, The Physics of Sorrow Win 2019 Ottawa Prizes

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 07:28:49 +0000

Find all winners of the 2019 Ottawa International Animation Festival.

CARTOON Forum 2019: Our Top Picks

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 08:26:46 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis selects ten TV animation projects pitched at CARTOON Forum (16-19 Sep, Toulouse).

60 Selected Films for Primanima 2019

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 11:20:02 +0000

Find the whole list of selected films for the Primanima World Festival of Animations.

Shaun the Sheep Creators to Attend Dublin Animation Film Festival

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 17:56:00 +0000

Paul Kewley and Richard Phelan from Aardman Studio will screen their new feature-length film at the Dublin Animation Film Festival.

Two For Two by Jelena Oroz

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 12:55:56 +0000

Jelena Oroz premieres her acclaimed animation short Two For Two at Zippy Frames.

Transition to EUPhoria by Effie Pappa Wins the Animated EUphoria Contest

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 17:42:16 +0000

Find all winners of the international competition to promote the Greek Eleusis 2021 Cultural Capital event.

The School of Life - Intimacy and Closeness by Daniel Stankler

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:24:12 +0000

Alain de Botton and The School of Life gets a playful and intimate animated treatment by Daniel Stankler.

Finding Your Look and Content: Report from 2019 CARTOON Forum

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 06:02:34 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports from the 30th edition of the CARTOON Forum in Toulouse, 16-19 September 2019.

Irish Animation Professionals Support Youth Strikers on the Environment

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 11:49:00 +0000

An array of Irish animation professionals and animation student support the global climate strikes and address the Irish environment minister.

Belgium, Ireland Win at Cartoon Tributes 2019

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 13:08:45 +0000

Belgian animation played an important role at the Cartoon Tributes 2019.

Rick and Morty Creator Dan Harmon Comes to Fredrikstad Animation Festival

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 16:10:17 +0000

Dan Harmon will be among the guests of the 2019 Fredrikstad Animation Festival in Norway.

12 Animation Shorts for Césars 2020

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 06:20:23 +0000

Memorable by Bruno Collet, This Magnificent Cake among the contestants.

3D Wire Selection: 153 Animation Projects and 41 Short Films

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 18:47:26 +0000

3D Wire selects 153 projects that represent the vanguard of animation end video games.

Daughter Wins at the 2019 Student Academy Awards

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 01:13:00 +0000

The stop-motion Daughter by Daria Kascheeva is the winner of the Student Academy Award in Animation (International Film Schools Competition).

Discover the 2019 CARTOON Tributes Nominees

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:05:10 +0000

MIYU Productions, Xilam Animation, and all nominees for the European industry CARTOON Tributes have been unveiled.

Purpleboy by Alexandre Siqueira

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:29:48 +0000

Being trans doesn't mean being typecast. Here's the review for the exquisitely dramatic Purpleboy animation short by Alexandre Siqueira.

3D Wire Focuses on Transversality of Animation and Video Games

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 16:22:00 +0000

The conversion of video game animation projects, management, and production within the US market will be one of the focuses of 3D Wire presentations.

Ask The Experts at Animarkt 2019

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 08:39:05 +0000

A stellar array of stop-motion animation experts, plus new workshops by Malcolm Hadley, LAIKA recruitment at the 2019 Animarkt.

8 Animation Features for 2019 BIAF

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 13:34:50 +0000

Find the complete lineup for feature animation for the 2019 Bucheon International Animation Festival.

Six New Designs for ITFS Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 12:35:23 +0000

The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film presents new designs for 2020.

Meet the BIAF 2019 Juries

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 08:08:18 +0000

All juries have been announced for the 21st edition of Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF2019), 18-22 October 2019.

Migration, Svizzera Italiana Animata in the 2019 Fantoche Festival

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 08:46:10 +0000

Some of the highlights of the Swiss Fantoche Festival.

Phil Tippett Headlines 2019 Festival Stop Motion Montreal

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 07:44:51 +0000

Phil Tippett, Philippe Tardif, and Johan Oettinger are among the Festival Stop Motion Montreal guests.

58 Stop-Motion and Experimental Shorts for 2019 StopTrik Festival

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 18:00:37 +0000

Discover the full line-up of the StopTrik Festival taking place both in Maribor, Slovenia and Lodz, Poland.

Deep Love, Her Head Get 2019 Turku Animated Film Festival Awards

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 07:03:30 +0000

Find the winners of the 4th Turku Animated Film Festival.

10 Cartoon Forum Projects on History, Society and Politics

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 08:18:01 +0000

Discover selected TV projects to be pitched at the 2019 Cartoon Forum on the European past, present and future.

Selection Results for Animasyros 2019

Fri, 23 Aug 2019 10:29:46 +0000

Check out the selection results for the 12th edition of Animasyros International Animation Festival + Agora.

European Animation Awards: Michaël Dudok De Wit on Ask me Anything

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 07:09:28 +0000

Oscar and Emile-Award winner animation director Michaël Dudok de Wit will answer questions on Facebook, 30 August.

Tito and The Birds: Interview with Gabriel Bitar

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 13:22:09 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff talks with Gabriel Bitar, the Brazilian director of the feature film Tito and the Birds.

So I Danced Again... by Lottie Kingslake

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 08:26:45 +0000

Finding and losing yourself in a sketchbook dance. Watch So I Danced Again by Lottie Kingslake.

Duke Johnson and Dino Stamatopoulos at 2019 Fredrikstad Animation Festival

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 13:50:13 +0000

Duke Johnson and Dino Stamatopoulos of award-winning Starburns Industries are coming to Fredrikstad Animation Festival.

Six Moments of Richard Williams

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 16:19:58 +0000

Explore six video interviews with the inimitable animation artist Richard Williams.

Reactions Pour In for Daughter at Student Academy Awards

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 09:16:18 +0000

The Czech stop-motion film Daughter by Daria Kashcheeva competes for a Student Academy Award.

13 VR Films for Bucheon International Animation Festival

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 06:07:48 +0000

Age of Sail, Nothing Happens in the Korean Bucheon International Animation Festival selection.

Body Echo by Ali Aschman

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 06:30:35 +0000

It pains to be doubly in pain. UK-based artist Ali Aschman premieres her stop-motion film Body Echo at Zippy Frames.

Daughter, Ostrich Politic, Love Me Fear Me in 2019 Student Academy Awards

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 09:13:22 +0000

4 European animation films were selected for the upcoming edition of the Student Academy Awards.

Animation Projects at 2019 CINEKID Junior Co-Production Market

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:53:03 +0000

Check the animation projects selected at this year's CINEKID Junior Co-Production Market, 21-23 October 2019.

Are You Kidding Me? by Shadab Shayegan

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 07:45:32 +0000

Shadab Shayegan presents a case of escalating violence sturdily directed in Are You Kidding Me?

The Stained Club

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:13:36 +0000

Some stains are difficult to remove. Watch The Stained Club by Supinfocom Rubika students.

The Procession by Pascal Blanchet and Rodolphe Saint-Gelais

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:06:57 +0000

Olga Bobrowska reviews the 2D film The Procession by Pascal Blanchet and animator Rodolphe Saint-Gelais.

Animateka Festival 2019 Goes Baltic

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 07:51:44 +0000

View the trailer for this year's Animateka festival, which includes a Baltic animation tribute.

The Physics of Sorrow by Theodore Ushev: The Stories of A Failed Generation:

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 06:20:23 +0000

The new film by the Oscar-nominated director Theodore Ushev, The Physics of Sorrow, will be part of the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.

114 Animation Films for BIAF 2019

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 06:50:20 +0000

Konstantin Bronzit, Agnès Patron, Theodore Ushev, Luca Tóth, and Jeong Dahee in the 2019 lineup of the 21st Bucheon International Animation Festival

SH_T Happens by David Štumpf and Michaela Mihályi

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 07:36:21 +0000

An animated short in Venice: Zippy Frames talks to David Štumpf and Michaela Mihályi about the new short to premiere at the 76th Biennale, SH_T Happens.

And Then The Bear, The Tower In the 2019 Anibar Winners

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 12:37:37 +0000

View al winners of the 10th Anibar Festival in Peja, Kosovo.

Barry Purves, Juan Soto, Angela Poschet, and Christine Polis in the Animarkt 2019 Workshops and Masterclasses

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 13:17:21 +0000

The workshop programme of the 2019 Animarkt.

European Animation Awards Postpones 2019 Edition

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:31:49 +0000

The European Animation Awards 2019 edition has been indefinitely postponed due to financial reasons.

Riot by Frank Ternier

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 07:21:16 +0000

Frank Ternier presents Riot.

Uncle Thomas: Accounting For the Days by Regina Pessoa

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 08:03:38 +0000

Olga Bobrowska reviews the new film by Regina Pessoa, Uncle Thomas: Accounting For the Days.

Riviera by Jonas Schloesing

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:01:00 +0000

Jonas Schloesing animates the 2D animation short Riviera, produced by Ikki Films. The director talks to Zippy Frames.

Symbiose by Paul Raillard

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 08:34:25 +0000

French animator Paul Raillard signs a 2D film on the inevitable comic results of perverted loneliness. Watch Symbiose.

(OO) by Seoro Oh

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:03:24 +0000

A man suffers from rhinitis in Seoro Oh's (OO). Here's his madcap story.

Number of Victims Rises in Kyoto Animation Studio Attack

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:46:12 +0000

At least 33 are now reported dead at the Kyoto Animation Studio arson.

Sheep, Wolf and A Cup Of Tea... by Marion Lacourt

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 07:00:39 +0000

French director Marion Lacourt premieres her Sheep, Wolf and A Cup Of Tea... at Locarno Film Festival. She talks to Zippy Frames.

Phil Mulloy: Did You Have Sex With Boris?

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 08:33:00 +0000

The inimitable UK animation filmmaker Phil Mulloy comments on current UK affairs.

Selection Results: 80 Animation Shorts For Fredrikstad Animation Festival

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 13:11:16 +0000

Selection results for the 2019 Fredrikstad Animation Festival are announced.

More Than A Film: Zero Impunity Review by Blies Brothers and Denis Lambert

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 06:54:23 +0000

Olga Bobrowska reviews Zero Impunity by Blies Brothers and Denis Lambert.

Helping Others to Speak Up: A Conversation with Zero Impunity team

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 07:49:57 +0000

Olga Bobrowska talks to Stephane Hueber-Blies, Nicolas Blies, Marion Guth, and Denis Lambert (Zero Impunity team) during the 2019 Annecy Festival.

Negative Space by Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:05:59 +0000

A father, a son, and a piece of luggage. Watch the bittersweet stop-motion film, Negative Space by Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata.

Anibar Festival Collaborates With Central Eastern European Partners

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:59:00 +0000

Discover the 10th Anibar Festival's relevant activities, including workshops, educational programmes, and screenings.

International Jury Unveiled for 3DWire

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 12:33:40 +0000

Danish Tumblehead Animation Studio is also present during the 3DWire 2019 event.

Mother Didn't Know: Interview With Marita Mayer (VIDEO)

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 06:30:26 +0000

Trollfilm producer Marita Mayer gives an interview to our Zippy Frames contributor Kropka during the Annecy Festival.

A Demonstration of Brilliance in Four Acts: Interview With Lucija Mrzljak and Morten Tšinakov (VIDEO)

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 06:30:00 +0000

Two talented independent animators from Croatia/ Estonia, Lucija Mrzljak and Morten Tšinakov, talk to our Zippy Frames contributor Kropka during Annecy Festival.

47 Animation Shorts for Turku Animated Film Festival

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 09:01:42 +0000

Discover the selection results of the 4th Turku Animated Film Festival.

The Upside Down River by Dandeloo Moves to CANAL+

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 08:07:55 +0000

Children's animation series by the writer of Ernest and Celestine has been commissioned by the Dandeloo company to be developed for the French CANAL+ channel.

KLIKXHAFF is now KABOOM Animation Festival

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 14:46:34 +0000

The new KABOOM Dutch animation festival will open its doors from 9 to 17 November 2019 in Utrecht and Amsterdam.

Eira by Nadine Nonn Selected at CINEKID Script Lab

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:05:06 +0000

The Swiss project and script Eira by Nadine Nonn will be developed during the Cinekid Script Lab training programme.

Jerzy Kucia, Emma De Swaef, Steven Woloshen, Andreas Hykade in the Academy Members' List 2019

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:41:25 +0000

Another surge of new members invited to The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in order to enrich diversity and representation.

2019 Countryside Animafest Cyprus: Selection Results and Highlights

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 07:32:50 +0000

A new residency program is also inaugurated during the 18th edition of the Countryside Animafest Cyprus festival. View all selection results

Ville Neuve Review: Like A Fish Out of Water

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 07:07:22 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reviews the poetic and intimate Canadian animation feature Ville Neuve by Félix Dufour-Laperrière.

The Tales of Lizzy Hobbs at OIAF 2019

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 06:27:16 +0000

Lizzy Hobbs' retrospective will be presented during the 2019 Ottawa International Animation Festival.

Video: Annecy Festival Zippy Quiz

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 07:01:27 +0000

Our Zippy Frames contributor, Kropka, welcomed all animation quiz enthusiasts at Annecy Festival to test them on animation trivia -and some not so trivia. Watch the video.

Promising Beginnings: A Conversation with Chris Lavis

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:23:20 +0000

Olga Bobrowska talks to Madame Tutli-Putli director Chris Lavis.

Reaching Out to the Outside: A Conversation with Julie Roy

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:11:43 +0000

Olga Bobrowska talks to Julie Roy, executive producer (French animation studio) at the National Film Board of Canada during the 2019 Annecy Festival.

Integrating Universes: A Conversation with Regina Pessoa and Abi Feijó

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 11:42:34 +0000

Olga Bobrowska talks to Portuguese animation filmmakers Regina Pessoa and Abi Feijó during the 2019 Annecy Festival.

Full Feather Jacket by Liz el Saadany

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 10:45:34 +0000

Sometimes you need to accomplish your mission at all costs. Watch Full Feather Jacket animation short by Liz el Saadany.

Animation Is A Place: Report from the 31st Society for Animation Studies Conference

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:41:30 +0000

Our Zippy Frames correspondent Eliane Gordeeff reports from Lisbon and the 31st Society for Animation Studies Conference.

Baraa by Natasza Cetner

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 08:28:56 +0000

When art transforms human emotions. Here's the gripping Baraa animation short by Natasza Cetner.

Away by Gints Zilbalodis Review: Your Eden Is Just Around the Harbour

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 14:39:30 +0000

Away is a prime 3D immersive experience without the use of sex, drugs or rock'n'roll. Read our review for the Latvian animation feature Away by Gints Zilbalodis.

I Lost My Body, Mémorable, Daughter Win at Annecy 2019

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 07:41:50 +0000

All the winners of the 2019 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.

Daughter, The Kite, Mémorable Take Home 2019 Annecy Special Prizes

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 06:59:54 +0000

Discover the winners of the 14 Special Prizes Awarded at the 2019 Annecy Festival.

Close The Shutters by Ynon Lan

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 13:09:28 +0000

Israeli animation filmmaker Ynon Lan presents and talks about Close The Shutters.

Anibar Festival Declares ARTivism for 2019 Edition

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:26:01 +0000

The tenth edition of Anibar Animation Festival in Kosovo is devoted to challenges and efforts to counteract problems in mainstream cultural politics.

Dandelooo’s 'The Treehouse Stories' Continues to Build a Home in China

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:24:53 +0000

Jesten Huashi acquires format rights to pre-school award-winning Series “The Treehouse Stories”.

Annecy 2019 Commissioned Films: Our Top Picks

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 14:13:06 +0000

Discover our top picks for commissioned films (festival trailers, music videos etc.) competing at the 2019 Annecy Festival.

Studio Ponoc to Release Animation Short On the Olympics

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:29:11 +0000

The announcement by Studio Ponoc was made during the Annecy Festival. Watch the video report by our Annecy correspondent Kropka.

The Gigantic Change by Extinction Rebellion: A Bedtime Story With Two Very Different Endings

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Joseph Norman reviews Extinction Rebellion's animated short film, The Gigantic Change: "A story of hope, set in the future, looking back at how the world came together to try to save the environment."

Acid Rain, Kids, Ruben Brandt Get 2019 Animafest Zagreb Awards

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 10:41:09 +0000

Find all the winners of the 29th World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb

The Kite by Martin Smatana

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 16:56:06 +0000

Slovakian director Martin Smatana talks about The Kite.

One More Short Film Category for the European Animation Awards

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 14:53:14 +0000

One more category for short films was introduced at the European Animation Awards, and Nora Twomey will host a live Facebook event. Check all announcements for EAA during Annecy Festival.

Buñuel In the Labyrinth of the Turtles Review

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 01:09:00 +0000

Our film review for the Spanish animation feature Buñuel In the Labyrinth of the Turtles by Salvador Simo.

13 Animation Projects for Bridging the Gap Lab 2019

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 07:54:30 +0000

Thirteen animation projects from Latin America, Spain and the Philippines selected in the fifth professional laboratory Bridging the Gap, to be held in Tenerife between July 14th and 20th.

Daughter by Daria Kashcheeva

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 09:46:35 +0000

Here's our review for puppet film Daughter by Daria Kashcheeva.

Submit Your Animation Short

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 13:00:13 +0000

Submit your short animation to Zippy Frames. See how to submit your animation short to Zippy Frames

All About Animafest Zagreb 2019: Festival Highlights

Fri, 31 May 2019 14:26:43 +0000

Discover the highlights of the 29th World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb 2019 (3-8 June 2019).

Albatross Soup by Winnie Cheung

Thu, 30 May 2019 13:33:40 +0000

What do you get when you order albatross soup? Here's Winnie Cheung on an animation documentary and a riddle at the same time.

Manivald by Chintis Lundgren

Tue, 28 May 2019 08:02:28 +0000

Here's an excellently executed story of finally growing up by Estonian filmmaker Chintis Lundgren.

CEE Animation Forum Report (Part II): Short Films

Mon, 20 May 2019 08:04:06 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports from Trebon and CEE Animation Forum. Second Part: short film projects.

Fest Anča 2019: The Festival Will Be Happening

Fri, 24 May 2019 09:19:58 +0000

The fire of Stanica Žilina-Záriečie will not affect the 2019 Fest Anča festivals, organizers confirm.

I Lost My Body by Jérémy Clapin Wins at Cannes' Critics Week

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:38:05 +0000

Jérémy Clapin animation feature I Lost My Body (J'ai perdu mon corps) won the Grand Prix at Cannes' Critics Week 2019.

Love, Death and Robots Review

Tue, 21 May 2019 21:37:13 +0000

Our Zippy Frames contributor Kropka reviews and takes a critical stance on the Love, Death and Robots Netflix series.

CEE Animation Forum Report (Part I): Series/TV Animation Projects

Mon, 20 May 2019 08:04:06 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports from Trebon and the CEE Animation Forum. First part: series/ TV animation projects.

Welder by Roos Mattaar

Sat, 18 May 2019 10:35:00 +0000

Here's Welder by Roos Mttaar short animation music video for the experimental rock band My Octopus Mind.

Transgender Anti-Heroes: Interview With Anais Caura

Fri, 17 May 2019 06:12:27 +0000

Amanda Barbour (aka Rogue Kangaroo) talks to Anais Caura about her medium-length film debut, The Man Woman Case (2017).

Barry Purves, Tim Allen, Carlos Bleycher in Animarkt 2019 Masters

Tue, 14 May 2019 11:09:50 +0000

The lineup for the Animarkt Masters section of the stop-motion Animarkt pitching forum in Łódź, Poland, 8-12 October 2019.

Caroline Leaf Talks Animation Education, 3D and Hybrid Films

Sun, 12 May 2019 06:39:17 +0000

A one-to-one interview with the much-acclaimed maverick of sand animation, Caroline Leaf. She talks to Eliane Gordeeff.

Kafka In Love, The Cat Princess Win at CEE Animation Forum 2019

Wed, 08 May 2019 19:31:55 +0000

All the winners of the 7th edition of the Central and Eastern European (CEE) Animation Forum in Trebon.

8 Animation Features for 2019 Animafest Zagreb

Tue, 07 May 2019 13:20:17 +0000

Discover the lineup of feature animation of the 29th edition of Animafest Zagreb.

Bloeistraat 11, Mirai Take Top Honours at 2019 ITFS

Mon, 06 May 2019 07:34:33 +0000

All animation winners of the 26th International Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film 2019.

FMX 2019 Brings Together the Global Animation Community

Sun, 05 May 2019 07:42:52 +0000

FMX 2019, one of the world's most influential conferences on animation, visual effects, games and immersive media, looks back on a successful event.

Selected Films: Fest Anča 2019

Sat, 04 May 2019 09:44:44 +0000

12th Fest Anča International Animation Festival has published the list of films that will compete for the main awards this year.

Yakari by Xavier Giacometti Goes to Cannes

Thu, 02 May 2019 08:01:50 +0000

The animation feature film Yakari will be part of the "Animation Day" event of Cannes and Annecy Festival.

Angela Poschet Joins German Akkord Film

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:11:04 +0000

After two Academy Award-nominated productions, Angela Poschet joins German producer Akkord Film.

9 VR Animation Projects for Annecy Festival

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 14:40:27 +0000

Discover the animation VR projects competing at the 2019 Annecy Festival.

The Witch's Mask by Laura Nasir-Tamara

Mon, 06 May 2019 09:41:15 +0000

A son and his mother. Director Laura N-Tamara talks to Zippy Frames about her animation short The Witch's Mask.

CEE Animation Forum 2019: Tutors Talk

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 07:30:44 +0000

Anna Vášová and Phil Parker, two of the tutors of the leading pitching CEE Animation Forum (6-8 May 2019, Trebon) talk about the process of pitching short and series/TV specials.

I Lost My Body, The Swallows of Kabul Added to Annecy Lineup

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 06:44:48 +0000

The two French feature films I Lost My Body and The Swallows of Kabul are the latest feature film additions to Annecy Festival 2019.

First Trailer: The Prince's Voyage by Jean-François Laguionie

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:03:36 +0000

Here's the first trailer from the French auteur's Jean-François Laguionie new feature film The Prince's Voyage (Le voyage du prince).

Annecy 2019: Animation Feature Selection

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 09:02:10 +0000

16 animated features were selected for the 2019 Annecy International Animated Film Festival.

The Burden, Sounds Good Get Animocje 2019 Awards

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 17:59:16 +0000

All the winners of the 9th Animocje International Animated Film Festival.

Voting In the EU by Anna Eijsbouts

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 07:09:00 +0000

Dutch animation director Anna Eijsbouts and Constitutional European Law & History Professor, Tom Eijsbouts, try to make EU rules more accessible

Salvation Has No Name by Joseph Wallace

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:12:56 +0000

The 15-minute UK/Czech co-production and animation short Salvation Has No Name by Joseph Wallace now gets a BFI Film Festival London Screening.

Video: Animocje Festival Day 5

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 02:57:00 +0000

Our Zippy Frames contributor Mr. Kropka reports from the fifth day of the 9th Animocje International Animated FIlm Festival.

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Video: Piotr Kardas Interview

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 02:57:00 +0000

Piotr Kardas, director of O!PLA and Rising of Lusitania: Animadoc Film Festival talks to our contributor Mr. Kropka.

36 Animation Films for Children for Animafest Zagreb 2019

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 13:10:40 +0000

Discover the line-up of the 29th World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb.

Eddie & Frankie by Katherine Hearst

Sat, 06 Apr 2019 09:26:49 +0000

Social realism in animation. Learn more about the upcoming Eddie and Frankie animation short from UK director Katherine Hearst.

"Propaganda, Ideology, Animation: Twisted Dreams of History" Publication Now Online

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 14:49:33 +0000

Download the conference proceedings of the Twisted Dreams of History Conference

Agnès Varda Presents Jacques Demy: Drawing On Film

Sat, 30 Mar 2019 10:12:50 +0000

The 1991 documentary Jacquot De Nantes by Agnès Varda presents a rather unknown aspect of her husband, Jacques Demy, and his drawing on film.

Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards 2019: A Star Is Born

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 02:22:00 +0000

Two intense days in Tenerife: Ibero-American Quirino Awards. Eliane Gordeeff reports from the event

Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards and Forum Come Up: 5-6 April 2019

Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:22:18 +0000

Here's to the second edition of Ibero-American Quirino Awards.

Annecy Selection Results: Graduation, TV and Commissioned Films

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:25:02 +0000

Discover the selection of Annecy Festival 2019 for its graduation, TV and commissioned films.

Heatwave by Fokion Xenos

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 08:51:01 +0000

Stop-motion animation and clay summer from Greece. Here's the Annecy-selected Heatwave student film by Fokion Xenos.

Norway by Anders Narverud Moen: Building An Animation Industry

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:49:51 +0000

Anders Narverud Moen, director of Fredrikstad Animation Festival, portrays contemporary Norwegian animation.

Because This Is My Craft, Cake! Among Monstra Festival Winners

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 01:48:00 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff brings the news from Monstra 2019.

Monstra Animation Festival Started Well!

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 07:48:00 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff brings her own reporting in situ from Monstra festival 2019.

European Animation Features Get 2019 US Release via GKIDS

Sat, 23 Mar 2019 08:22:52 +0000

This Magnificent Cake!, Funan, Buñuel and the Labyrinth of the Turtles are all released theatrically in the spring-summer of 2019.

Cascadeur: Innovative software for physics-based character animation

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 13:59:33 +0000

Nekki developers present a new Cascadeur software for computer animation, and invite users to Beta testing.

Contact by Alessandro Novelli

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 09:01:29 +0000

A voice out of dreams to get in contact with the reality. Here's Contact 2D/3D animation short by Alessandro Novelli.

Man Wanted by Irida Zhonga

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 08:52:30 +0000

A new Greek stop-motion film in the making. Here's the information and trailer for 'Man Wanted' by Irida Zhonga.

32 Animated Projects for CEE Animation Forum 2019

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:17:22 +0000

The seventh edition of the CEE Animation Forum (formerly known as Visegrad Animation Forum) will showcase thirty-three animated projects. Find them all below.

80 Short Films For Annecy Festival 2019

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 17:30:41 +0000

The complete line-up (short films excluding student films) of the 2019 Annecy Festival.

Animafest Zagreb 2019: Selection Results and Panorama Section

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 13:47:11 +0000

New Phil Mulloy, Regina Pessoa, and Franck Dion films in the selection. The complete line-up of Animafest Zagreb 2019.

Rosto Reruns, Bloem, Funan Win 2019 Anima Brussels Awards

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 07:21:12 +0000

The late Rosto won the Grand Prix of the 2019 Anima Festival. All winners.

8 Belgian Animation Shorts To Watch In 2019

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 07:14:00 +0000

Here's the recent crop of Belgian animation shorts screened at 2019 Anima Brussels festival.

My Grandfather's Demons: Interview with Nuno Beato

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 09:42:00 +0000

Zippy Frames Correspondent Eliane Gordeeff talked to Nuno Beato about the new Portuguese animation feature in production.

The Animation Community Reacts to Rosto's Death

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 12:35:40 +0000

Friends, professional partners, and independent animators share their grief and comments on the visionary Dutch filmmaker, who passed away.

Ruben Brandt, Collector Review: Artistic Obsession in Action

Sat, 09 Mar 2019 11:49:00 +0000

It's a post-modern heist film, full of references and short of surprises. Our review for Ruben Brandt, Collector by Milorad Krstic.

Of Unwanted Things And People Wins Eurimages Co-Production Development Award

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:02:13 +0000

The stop-motion, co-production feature from four Central Eastern European countries won the award at the 2019 Bordeaux Cartoon Movie.

Submarine, Salvador Simó, Sola Media Win 2019 Cartoon Tribute

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 10:09:00 +0000

All the winners for the European animation tributes during the CARTOON Movie 2019.

Annecy Celebrates Japanese Animation: Key Events

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:53:00 +0000

Yôichi Kotabe is the guest of honour, Oshiaki Nishimura and Koji Yamamura are among the jury members of the 2019 Annecy Festival. Discover the key events in Japanese animation.

50 Projects Selected For Animation Production Days 2019

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 13:21:42 +0000

The projects will be pitched during the 13th edition of Animation Production Days (APD) in Stuttgart.

Transparency by Daniel Šuljić

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 08:23:17 +0000

A day in a life pencil tale. Watch Transparency by Daniel Šuljić.

Anima Festival Opens With Another Day of Life

Fri, 01 Mar 2019 07:09:31 +0000

The Spanish/Polish/Belgian co-production will be the opening film of the Anima Brussels festival.

Monachopsis by Kim Strandli

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 09:07:00 +0000

Mr. Kropka reviews Monachopsis by Kim Strandli.

Anca Damian, Funan, Buñuel in the CARTOON Tributes Nominees

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:09:00 +0000

All the nominees for the European Animation Tributes.

Charlotte Gastaut Designs the 2019 Annecy Poster

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 11:16:33 +0000

The poster is inspired by Japan, the country in focus of the 2019 French festival.

Zdenka Deitchová Gets Anifilm Lifetime Achievement Award

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 09:21:36 +0000

The veteran Czech animator will be honored during the 2019 Anifilm Festival.

Dilili in Paris, Wicked Girl Take Home César Awards 2019

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 02:28:00 +0000

Michel Ocelot and Ayce Kartal share French honours for Best Feature Animation and Best Short Animation at the 44th ceremony of the French awards.

Sog by Jonatan Schwenk

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 08:30:23 +0000

One of the student revelations of 2018 is now online. Watch and read our film review of Sog by Jonatan Schwenk.

First Highlights for 26th Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:33:05 +0000

Cinematic discoveries and an unusual supporting programme at the 2019 Stuttgart festival.

GKIDS Premieres This Magnificent Cake! (March 1st, LA)

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:12:27 +0000

LA Premiere for the Emma De Swaef - Marc James Roels acclaimed stop-motion feature.

Deepness of the Fry by August “Poul” Niclasen

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:10:22 +0000

Our Zippy Frames contributor Mr. Kropka reviews The Animation Workshop animation student short on uniqueness by August “Poul” Niclasen and his team.

Another Day of Life, Buñuel, La Noria Ιn the 2019 Quirino Awards Nominees

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 07:12:00 +0000

Spain and Brazil lead the nominees for the 2nd edition of the Ibero-American Quirino Αwards.

5th Conference on Graphic Design and Visual Communication, Cyprus

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 16:45:58 +0000

Graphic Stories Cyprus conference returns for its 5th edition, 15-17 March 2019.

Acid Rain by Tomek Popakul

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 19:56:10 +0000

Review for the new film by Polish animation director Tomek Popakul, Acid Rain, which premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival 2019.

Animals by Tue Sanggaard

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:00:43 +0000

Mr. Kropka reviews the graduation short film Animals by Tue Sanggaard.

José Miguel Ribeiro Talks about Nayola

Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:10:43 +0000

Zippy Frames Correspondent Eliane Gordeeff meets Portuguese animation director José Miguel Ribeiro at 3DWire to talk about his first animated feature film.

A Day of Animation Documentaries at DOCfeed Festival, 23/2

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 16:40:58 +0000

Paul Bush, Alexandra Ramires and Laura Gonçalves are among the directors participating in the festival programme.

Nocturne by Anne Breymann

Sun, 10 Feb 2019 10:00:18 +0000

A hypnotic game of dice with forest puppets. Watch and read about Nocturne by Anne Breymann.

14 Cartoon Movie Animation Projects for Adults

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 07:45:08 +0000

From Holocaust to Buñuel. Discover the 14 projects targeted at adults to be pitched at the 2019 CARTOON Movie in Bordeaux.

CICLIC Animation Production Support, Spring 2019

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 18:47:59 +0000

International applications to be received till 15 February.

The Driver Is Red, Egg, Life of Death Take Home Rising of Lusitania Animadoc Awards

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 01:34:00 +0000

All the winners of the first Liverpool animation documentary festival.

Mirai, Weekends, Best Friend Win at the 2019 Annies

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 03:27:00 +0000

A French student film among the winners of the 46th Annie Awards.

Funan Review: Patience Makes Heroes

Sat, 02 Feb 2019 12:14:58 +0000

Denis Do portrays a piece in Cambodian history through the eyes of a mother looking for her child.

Master In Animation Documentary, Volda University College

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:09:07 +0000

Applications are sought for the 2-year Master course at Vold University College, Norway.

In A Nutshell by Fabio Friedli

Fri, 01 Feb 2019 08:34:20 +0000

Swiss animation director Fabio Friedli makes the world go round -in 5 minutes.

Anima Festival 2019: Focus on France

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:56:00 +0000

The Brussels festival pays tribute to both standards and more auteurish specimens of French animation.

Rising of Lusitania - Animadoc Festival: The Full Programme

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 09:01:29 +0000

The new Liverpool festival on animation documentaries (1-3 Feb 2019) has presented its full daily schedule.

Quirino Awards Αnnounce their 2019 Nominees

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:12:55 +0000

Spain and Brazil are the most represented countries, with 21 and 13 nominations respectively.

Nina Paley's Seder-Masochism Goes Online

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:05:18 +0000

The sophomore feature from the creator of Sita Sings the Blues is now available to watch in full.

FIRST LOOK: Breathless Animals by Lei Lei

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 09:43:11 +0000

All you need to know about US/Chinese artist Lei Lei and his feature experimental film, Breathless Animals, premiering at the 2019 Berlin Film Festival.

Breathless Animals Review: What You Can Reconstruct Won't Kill You

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 09:43:00 +0000

Film review for experimental feature Breathless Animals by US/Chinese artist Lei Lei, which premiered at the 2019 Berlin Film Festival.

4+3 Animated Films for César Awards 2019

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 02:28:00 +0000

Michel Ocelot, Sarah Van Den Boom, and Ayce Kartal are among the nominees for the annual French honors.

Two Hungarian Animated Shorts at Berlinale Shorts 2019

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 09:45:59 +0000

Hungarian directors Flóra Anna Buda and Luca Tóth talk to Zippy Frames.

2019 Anifilm Focuses on Animation Docs, New Film by Diana Cam Van Nguyen Premieres at Rotterdam

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 10:34:48 +0000

Czech school graduate Diana Cam Van Nguyen also premieres her new Apart film at the Rotterdam Film Festival.

Attraction by Emily Scaife

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:31:21 +0000

It seems OK to be tiny. Emily Scaife talks to Zippy Frames about her acclaimed experimental animation short, Attraction.

Quicksand by Jennifer Bianchi

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 08:13:03 +0000

Strange desires and missed opportunities in the comedy Quickand by Jennifer Bianchi.

Tito and The Birds Review: Joining Hands, Fly Over Walls

Sun, 20 Jan 2019 10:40:37 +0000

A welcome entry into the string of recent Brazilian animation successes. Film review for Gustavo Steinberg's Tito and the Birds.

Davide Freitas Talks About The 7 Boxes: Critical And Playful

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:10:40 +0000

Zippy Frames Correspondent Eliane Gordeeff talks to Davide Freitas (Animais AVPL) about the highly interesting upcoming TV series The 7 Boxes.

1st Bauhaus and 3rd Boddinale Stop Motion Academy, 4-8 & 11-17/2

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 09:48:39 +0000

A series of informative stop-motion training seminars with professionals from Poland, the UK, the Netherlands, and Brazil. See all details.

What To Expect From Czech Animation In 2019

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:58:01 +0000

An overview of the Czech animation production that will hit festivals and screens during 2019.

Louis & Luca - MIssion To The Moon Stops At 2019 Berlinale

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 08:51:08 +0000

The Norwegian stop-motion feature will have its international premiere at the Generation Kplus section of the 69th Berlin Film Festival.

Catherine by Britt Raes

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 11:33:16 +0000

Having a pet is not the easiest thing in the world. But Britt Raes makes it easy-going and humane as well.

Elizabeth Hobbs, Gary & Myles McLeod, Jonathan Hodgson at EEBAFTA 2019 Nominations

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 08:37:50 +0000

All the nominations in the animated categories for the 2019 EEBAFTA awards.

Glas Animation Festival 2019 Hosts Koji Yamamura

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 07:52:04 +0000

A retrospective of his work is being planned at the Berkeley fest.

Projection On Sofa by Violette Delvoye

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 09:53:10 +0000

An intimate stop-motion film on travel, exotic places, identity, and its effect on relationships.

Denis Do Designs the 2019 BIAF Poster and Trailer

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 01:56:00 +0000

The Funan director, Denis Do, creates the 2019 Bucheon International Animation Festival poster and trailer, and he will participate in the feature film competition jury.

The Wolf House Tops MUBI Best of 2018 Films

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:07:00 +0000

The stop-motion Chilean feature is at the top of MUBI users' list for 2018.

2017: Caroline Leaf Receives the Winsor McCay Award

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 17:27:26 +0000

View the video from the Canadian animator's award ceremony during the 2017 Annie Awards.

Most Read: Our Top10 Articles for 2018

Sun, 30 Dec 2018 12:16:13 +0000

Find out the top choices our readers made for 2018.

Nighthawk by Špela Čadež

Sat, 29 Dec 2018 10:05:00 +0000

One of the standout films of the last 5 years is now online. Watch Nighthawk by Slovenian animation director Špela Čadež.

Børge Ring 1986 Interview on Animation, Anna and Bella

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 09:49:16 +0000

Watch the interview of Danish animator Børge Ring, talking about his Oscar-winning short, Anna & Bella. RIP.

Gems of Hungarian Animation Online

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 09:33:50 +0000

The Hungarian Film Archive released restored versions of Marcell Jankovics, Gyula Macskássy and Kati Macskássy's animated films. See the list.

Smashing Holidays and A Happy New Year by Nadja Van Dijk

Tue, 25 Dec 2018 08:25:09 +0000

Here's how a little girl gets her Xmas present by Dutch animator Nanda van Dijk.

It Starts With by Laura Nasir-Tamara

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 08:02:15 +0000

Laura Nasir Tamara presents her animation short, It Starts With.

3 Reasons Why: The Adventures of Mark Twain (1985)

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 09:55:16 +0000

The late, Oscar-winning animation director Will Vinton took home to show Mark Twain's relevance to his contemporaries. Here's why the claymation effort still matters.

Change In Hungary Starts With Women In Animation: Interview with Anna Ida Orosz

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:22:20 +0000

Kropka talks to the co-founder and program director of Primanima festival.

Lotte And The Lost Dragons To Premiere at 2019 Berlinale

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:38:57 +0000

The new Estonian/Latvian family film will be in the run-up to the 42nd edition of the Generation programme.

ASIFA Cyprus Chapter Founded in 2018

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:48:48 +0000

Animafest Cyprus reached out to the press to announce the establishment of the ASIFA Cyprus chapter, including its distinction from the Greek chapter.

Mirai, Isle of Dogs, Late Afternoon In the 2019 Oscar Nominations

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 07:36:04 +0000

8 US entries in both short and feature animation categories.

10 Shortlisted Animation Shorts for Oscars 2019

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 07:36:04 +0000

Only two films from Europe, 4 non-US films overall in the shortlist for the 91st Academy Awards.

Strawberry Eaters by Mattias Mälk

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 08:29:21 +0000

Snail horror and acceptance in the Estonian animation short by Mattias Mälk.

Another Day of Life Wins 2018 European Animated Film Award

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 10:20:13 +0000

A Polish/Spanish victory at the 31st European Film Awards.

153 Films Selected for Anima Brussels 2019

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 15:42:57 +0000

Juries also announced for the Brussels fest.

Hair Piece by Ayoka Chenzira Enters US National Film Registry

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 14:15:12 +0000

The 1984 short animated, Black women empowerment film joined the yearly slate of films deemed culturally significant for preservation.

Ooze by Kilian Vilim

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 11:01:49 +0000

An elevator boy has his own worries to face. Watch the essentially dark parable of working relations of Ooze by Kilian Vilim.

The Development Doesn't Move on Its Own: It Is Pushed by People

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 13:45:44 +0000

Olga Bobrowska interviews Mr. Zhang Chi 张驰 from ASIFA China.

III, Love Me Fear Me Win at 2018 Animateka

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 11:53:26 +0000

Find all winners of the 15th Animateka Festival in Ljubljana.

J'Attends La Nuit / I Wait For The Night by Arthur Chaumay

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 09:31:47 +0000

A discussion between two boys on the shores of an abandoned lake will force one of them to face his inner demons.

Creepy Xmas Film Fest Unspools in NY

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:34:41 +0000

25 original films screening 1-25 Dec by Glass PIx.

Documentary: Koji Yamamura, Animator

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 08:18:53 +0000

Watch the new documentary on the Oscar-nominated Japanese artist Koji Yamamura by Archipel.

Solar Walk, This Magnificent Cake, Ruben Brandt at the 2019 Annies

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 17:27:37 +0000

Untravel, Grandpa Walrus also within the independent choices of the 46th Annie Awards.

Egg, Another Day of Life Crown Anilogue 2018 Awards

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 13:39:02 +0000

All the winners of the 16th edition of the Hungarian Budapest fest.

Beyond The Animation And The Real Image: An Interview with Raúl De La Fuente

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 07:49:14 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff speaks with Raúl de la Fuente, co-director of Another Day of Life.

35 Animation Documentaries for Rising of Lusitania Animadoc Fest

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 18:34:00 +0000

The Liverpool festival also includes mockumentaries and direct cinema films. Discover the complete line-up.

Chilemonos Becomes an Oscar-Qualifying Festival

Fri, 30 Nov 2018 08:34:59 +0000

The 8th edition of the Santiago fest will have its winning films eligible for an Academy Award.

Ostrich Politic by Mohammad HouHou

Sun, 02 Dec 2018 10:20:59 +0000

Environmental destruction and uncalled for obedience are the subject of wonderfully unfolding Ostrich Politics. Watch the film.

12 Animation Projects To Participate in CEE Animation Workshop (30/11-6/12, Ljubljana)

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 11:33:15 +0000

The first edition of CEE Animation Workshop kicks off with the content development module in Ljubljana (30/11-6/12), with fine names in both live-action and the animation world.

Egg, Sounds Good Take Home 2018 PÖFF Shorts Prizes

Sun, 25 Nov 2018 13:39:06 +0000

The animation winners of the 2018 Tallinn PÖFF Shorts festival.

Last Stop Is The Moon by Birutė Sodeikaitė

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 11:36:41 +0000

A presentation of the awarded Lithuanian/Polish stop-motion short Last Stop Is the Moon by Birutė Sodeikaitė.

Jayne Pilling to Receive Outstanding Contribution to Animation Studies Award at Animafest Zagreb

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 12:28:05 +0000

The UK animation scholar to be awarded during the opening ceremony of the festival.

The Foundling by Leo Crane

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 07:31:54 +0000

Part of the series Untold Tales by Animate Projects and Anim18, The Foundling by Leo Crane tells the story of an adopted child in music and charcoal.

Cinanima: A Noble Festival in Its Original Motto

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 07:47:13 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff shares her impressions from the 2018 Cinanima masterclasses.

Obon, Agouro, 4 States of Matter Win 2018 Cinanima Awards

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 09:42:55 +0000

All winners of the 42nd Cinanima festival in Espinho, Portugal.

The Blissful Accidental Death by Sergiu Negulici

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 07:26:46 +0000

Immerse yourselves in Romanian art history by watching and reading about the Oscar-qualifying short film The Blissful Accidental Death by Sergiu Negulici.

An Island by Rory Byrne

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 11:10:41 +0000

A solitary man sets out to conquer an isolated island. Watch the Irish animation short An Island by Rory Byrne.

How Have You Been by Heather Colbert

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 11:51:22 +0000

Stop-motion director Heather Colbert signs an otherworldly sensitive music video for Tom Rosenthal.

Anibar Crowdfunding: Cinema For the City

Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:15:15 +0000

Festival Anibar organizers launched a crowdfunding campaign to help renovate Jusuf Gërvalla cinema, the center of festival activities.

Miyu Gallery: The first Animation Gallery in Europe

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 20:51:09 +0000

The new gallery by the French production and distribution company opens its doors with a Simone Massi exhibition.

Animac 2019 Celebrates Stop-Motion

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 14:38:34 +0000

More info and the poster on the 2019 edition of Lleida festival.

Tend, Vaccine, Tales From the Lakeside Win at 2018 Overcome Festival

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 09:57:31 +0000

All the animation winners of the 2018 Overcome Film Festival.

Pépé Le Morse (Grandpa Walrus) by Lucrèce Andreae

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 11:41:29 +0000

The César-awarded film ( Best Animated Short Film 2018) is now available to watch. Our film review for Pépé Le Morse (Grandpa Walrus).

Joshua Hogan Gets Boulder Media Internship at Dublin Animation Festival

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 13:58:43 +0000

Plus all the winners of the 2018 Dublin Animation Film Festival.

Cat Days by Jon Frickey

Fri, 09 Nov 2018 09:48:56 +0000

What if you suddenly discovered your cat's nature? Watch (one week only) the short Cat Days by Jon Frickey.

The Breadwinner, This Magnificent Cake!, Enough Win at the 2018 European Animation Awards

Sun, 09 Dec 2018 00:16:00 +0000

4 Emile Awards for the Cartoon Network production The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe. View all 2018 EAA winners.

Another Day of Life, Funan, Breadwinner at the 2018 European Animation Awards

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 05:16:00 +0000

All the nominees of the second European Animation Emile Awards.

阿公 A Gong (Grandpa) by Gobelins Students

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 09:36:01 +0000

Expressing your own sorrow in a meaningful way. Watch 阿公 A Gong (Grandpa) by Gobelins Students.

A Lot of Energy, But It's Totally Worth It: Interview with Edwina Liard

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:08:37 +0000

Edwina Liard is one of the creative duo of IKKI Films, responsible for bringing Negative Space to life. She talks to Zippy Frames.

Primanima: A Festival In Transformation

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:19:47 +0000

Zippy Frames contributor Kropka shares his impressions from the 2018 Hungarian festival.

Night Walks, Quiet, Muteum at the 2018 Fredrikstad Winners

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:43:54 +0000

A record of participation for the 2018 Fredrikstad Animation Festival.

Suzan Pitt To Receive 2019 Animafest Zagreb Lifetime Achievement Award

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:02:54 +0000

US animation director will be presented with the award during the Opening Ceremony of the Croatian fest in June.

Away by Gints Zilbalodis

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 23:20:44 +0000

A one-man feature animation project. Details about the upcoming feature Away by Gints Zilbalodis and a new trailer for the film.

Take Me Please, Egg in the Primanima Winners

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 20:07:24 +0000

All the winners of the Hungarian festival

In the Distance by Florian Grolig

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 08:07:27 +0000

The multi-awarded In the Distance by Florian Grolig is now online to watch. We talked with the film director.

Scrambled by Bastiaan Schravendeel

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:10:37 +0000

Rubik's Cube has also a heart-warming side as well. Watch and read about the new animation short Scrambled by Bastiaan Schravendeel and Polder Animation.

Guilty Pleasures by Central St. Martins Students

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 08:05:23 +0000

If you ever wondered how to film your guilty pleasures, Central St. Martins animation students have the answer. Watch Guilty Pleasures.

Pip: A Short Animated Film by Bruno Simões

Sun, 04 Nov 2018 09:33:55 +0000

The little puppy that could. Watch the commissioned film Pip by Bruno Simões and Southeastern Guide Dogs.

Solar Walk by Réka Bucsi

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 14:08:20 +0000

The acclaimed film Solar Walk by Hungarian animation director Réka Bucsi comes to Vimeo on Demand VOD 11th April.

Animation Film Funding at Lodz: Facts and Opportunities

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 08:33:39 +0000

A short guideline to animation filmmaking in Lodz, Poland.

25 Animated Features at the 2019 Oscars

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 17:09:04 +0000

Ruben Brandt, Collector, Have A Nice Day, among the entries.

Solar Walk, This Magnificent Cake! Get 2018 BIAF Awards

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 12:59:34 +0000

All winners of the 20th Bucheon International Animation Festival.

4 Animated Features For 2018 European Film Awards

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 09:18:44 +0000

Four animated features have been nominated for the 2018 edition of European Film Awards.

Annecy Introduces New Feature 'Contrechamp' Competition, VR Categories

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 15:27:23 +0000

More women in the selection committee for the French animation festival as well.

Musical Traumas by Miloš Tomić

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 00:20:00 +0000

Serbian animation artist Miloš Tomić premieres his film Musical Traumas at Zippy Frames.

Caldeira by Julie Bousquet, Estelle Hocquet and Catherine Manesse

Sat, 20 Oct 2018 11:12:45 +0000

Gobelins students present their story of sisterly love and volcanic drama. Watch Caldeira.

Meet the 8 Estonian Animation Shorts at PÖFF Shorts 2018

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 13:45:13 +0000

We interviewed the new voices of Estonian animation competing at the 2018 PÖFF Shorts Festival.

The Art of Mr. Deer by Mojtaba Mousavi

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 06:39:33 +0000

The Iranian stop-motion film Mr. Deer by Mojtaba Mousavi has been one of the festival highlights of 2018. Here's more info and the artbook of the film.

Dust With Flour by Annelise Williams

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 09:06:15 +0000

Animation sometimes predates reality. Watch the engagingly subversive Dust with Flour short by Annelise Williams.

Surviving Strategies In Animation: The Full Programme of the 7th Primanima

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:49:50 +0000

Discover the highlights of the 2018 Budaors Hungarian festival.

8 Interviews And a Workshop at StopTrik 2018

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 18:47:18 +0000

Find all video interviews and the Osbert Parker workshop at the 2018 StopTrik festival, Maribor.

Facing It by Sam Gainsborough

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 07:53:22 +0000

To change perceptions in clay during your regular pub visit. Sam Gainsborough does and talks about Facing it.

Animarkt 2018 Stop Motion Forum Part I: Pitching Winners

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 11:49:23 +0000

Polish director Michał Łubiński and his project Astra won the main prize of the ANIMARKT PITCHING, which for the second time took place in Lodz (Poland).

Should You Meet A Lady In A Darkened Wood by Daniel Stankler

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 09:03:40 +0000

Watch the 2D animation short by Daniel Stankler.

60 Animated Shorts for PÖFF Shorts 2018

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 19:29:58 +0000

The Estonian (former Animated Dreams Festivals) PÖFF Shorts announced its selection results for the 2018 edition.

Ozorek and KLIK: Auteur Animation Will Always Be A Strong Part Of Our New Festival

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 06:34:03 +0000

Aneza Ozorek and the KLIK Amsterdam team highlight the changes to be made for the new Dutch animation festival.

Kobe Bryant Removed from Animation is Film Festival Jury

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 23:08:09 +0000

UPDATE: Kobe Bryant was ultimately removed from the festival jury.

3DWire 2018: A Special Animation Event

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 20:17:00 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff reports from the latest edition of 3DWire International Animation Video Games and New Media Market (Segovia, Spain).

31st Society For Animation Studies Conference CFP: Animation is A Place

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 12:40:56 +0000

Call for papers open for the 31st SAS Conference in Lisbon (17-21 Jun 2019).

61+32 Films for Primanima 2018

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:14:36 +0000

All selected films for the Hungarian animation festival.

StopTrik IFF 2018 Report: Don't Stop The Motion

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 12:37:56 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports from the 8th edition of the Maribor StopTrik festival.

A Little Lovin' by Marie Paccou

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 09:32:43 +0000

24 hands, one song, and 3 celebrated writers in the flipbook animation piece A Little Lovin' by Marie Paccou. Watch the film.

Wildebeest by Nicolas Keppens & Matthias Phlips at European Film Awards

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 07:34:44 +0000

The Belgian animated film has been shortlisted for the Best Short Film at the upcoming 2018 European Film Awards.

27+8 Animated Shorts for Cinekid 2018

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 13:24:11 +0000

Discover all the selected animation shorts for the Cinekid Festival, Amsterdam.

KLIK Amsterdam and HAFF To Merge for 2019 Edition

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 08:14:09 +0000

The two Dutch festivals will merge into a new animation festival, starting from 2019.

Negative Space, (OO) Get Animasyros 2018 Awards

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 12:43:37 +0000

All winners of the 11th Animasyros festival, Greece.

Solar Walk, This Magnificent Cake! Win 2018 Ottawa Awards

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 08:19:30 +0000

Find all the winners of the 2018 Ottawa International Animation Festival.

Péter Lichter & Bori Máté Primanima Workshop: Poetic Deconstruction

Sat, 29 Sep 2018 07:20:00 +0000

An experimental film workshop during the Hungarian Primanima festival (22-24 Oct 2018).

Animarkt Talks 2018: Oettinger, Randall, Kijek/Adamski, Wacławek

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 15:02:50 +0000

A highly selective case of key speakers during the one-day conference of Animarkt Stop-Motion Forum (Lodz, 12 Feb).

Selection Results for Cinanima 2018

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 19:34:11 +0000

Find the films selected for the 42nd edition of Cinanima festival (Espinho, Portugal).

Planemo by Veljko Popović

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 07:32:56 +0000

Our film review for the 3D computer animation short Planemo by Croatian director Veljko Popović.

Manchester Animation Festival Highlights Barry Purves, This Magnificent Cake

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 13:17:10 +0000

Preview highlights of the 4th Manchester Animation Festival, 13-15 November 2018.

Cartoon Forum 2018: Watch the Project Trailers

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 16:19:01 +0000

The trailers for the 86 TV projects during the latest edition of the prermiere European pitching forum in September 2018.

La Chute, III Win at 2nd ReAnima Festival

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 11:44:56 +0000

All winners of the second Bergen festival in Norway.

ReAnimania Launches ReUnion Platform for Young Animators

Sun, 23 Sep 2018 07:29:29 +0000

Find your way to the 10th ReAnimania festival in Yerevan, Armenia. View application details.

Nimuendaju by Tania Anaya

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 13:57:00 +0000

Eliane Gordeeff interviews Tania Anaya for her new feature animation in production, Nimuendaju.

Women In Indie Animation, 21/9/18

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:21:06 +0000

Signe Baumane, Emily Hubley, Candy Kugel and Debra Solomon in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences event.

StopTrik 2018 Celebrates Cinephilia

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 10:20:03 +0000

Michał Bobrowski describes the theme of this year's Slovenian stop-motion animation festival.

12 Animated Shorts for César Awards 2019

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:28:40 +0000

Boris Labbé, Quentin Baillieux, Rosto, Mauro Carraro, Ayce Kartal among the shortlisted films for the annual French honors.

Cyprus by Yiorgos Tsangaris

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 16:16:52 +0000

Yiorgos Tsangaris, Artistic Director of Animafest Cyprus, portraits Cyprus, a country with a rich cultural legacy and turbulent contemporary history.

106 Projects for 3DWire 2018

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 07:07:50 +0000

Jose Miguel Ribeiro, The 7 Boxes and altogether a vast array of projects for the 10th edition of 3DWire Fest and Market in Segovia, Spain.

Folimage, YLE, 9 Story Distribution Win at 2018 CARTOON Tributes

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:23:56 +0000

A French, an Irish, and a Finnish company are the winners of the 2018 Cartoon Tributes.

4 Animation Winners in Student Academy Awards 2018

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:26:45 +0000

The French MOPA school and The Green Bird among the winners of the 45th Student Academy Awards.

Clare Kitson Gets Lotte Reiniger Prize from European Animation Awards

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:29:03 +0000

The UK recipient will give a masterclass during the 2-day Emile Award celebrations (7-8 Dec 2018) in Lille, France.

Animarkt 2018 Stop Motion Forum: Full Programme

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 14:55:35 +0000

Barry Purves, Angela Poschet, Alvaro Ceppi, Wim Vanacker, Nancy Denney Phelps, among the highly interesting full programme of the 2018 Animarkt Stop Motion Forum in Lodz.

Le Mans 1955 by Quentin Baillieux

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 07:47:54 +0000

A 1955 car race tragedy becomes a forceful animation drama in Quentin Baillieux's new animation short, Le Mans 1955.

Animasyros Athens Animation Agora (3A): Full Schedule

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 07:51:17 +0000

A three-day networking and animation innovation event in Athens, including Laure Goasguen, Karin Vanderydt, Anne Brotot, Nancy Denney Phelps, Nora El Bekri, and Tünde Vollenbroek.

Réka Bucsi, Paul Bush In the 2018 Animanima Winners

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 08:01:12 +0000

All the winners of the 12th Animanima festival.

Azerbaijan's Animafilm Jury and Highlights Revealed

Sun, 09 Sep 2018 09:56:53 +0000

Highlights of Azerbaijan’s First International Animation Festival.

Enough by Anna Mantzaris

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:51:02 +0000

Deadpan humour and emotional exasperation prevail in the blink-and-you 'll-miss-it carefully constructed Enough by Anna Mantzaris.

7+1 Adult TV Projects for 2018 CARTOON Forum

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 06:46:36 +0000

TV concepts and series don't have to be just for kids. We present eight animation projects for adults to be presented at the 2018 CARTOON Forum.

Roze Stiebra Honored at the 2018 Fredrikstad Animation Festival

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 18:38:06 +0000

Τhe Latvian animation veteran will receive the Guest of Honor award at the Norwegian fest.

3DWire Jury and Guests Announced, Another Day of Life Premiere

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 13:08:56 +0000

An impressive jury and guests line-up for the 10th 3DWire festival and market in Segovia, Spain.

Future Thoughts by Loek Vugs

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:11:07 +0000

Dutch animator Loek Vugs creates a hushed VR future in his experimental short, Future Thoughts.

Folimage, Ink & Light, and Netflix Among the 2018 CARTOON Tributes Nominees

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 12:08:58 +0000

See all European companies and broadcasters nominated in the 2018 Cartoon Tributes.

Selection Results for the 11th Animasyros Festival

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 07:48:23 +0000

The full line-up for the 11th edition of the Greek Animasyros festival.

9 Feature Films for BIAF 2018

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 08:04:11 +0000

This Magnificent Cake!, Funan and two world premieres at the 2018 edition of Bucheon International Animaiton Festival.

GKIDS Presents Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 15:38:46 +0000

The classic film returns to theaters (6 & 10 September) for its 20th anniversary, in a new digital transfer.

Anim'est 2018 Launches With Experimental/Avant-Garde Focus

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:47:56 +0000

Another Day of Life feature film opens the Bucharest festival.

15 Years For OIAF's TAC Conference

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 08:40:41 +0000

Brent Butt and Fred Seibert headline The Animation Conference at the 2018 Ottawa International Animation Festival.

15 Projects Selected For the 2018 Animarkt Stop-Motion Forum

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 18:08:37 +0000

Riho Unt, Joseph Wallace and Peter Vacz among the ones selected. See the full lineup.

Meet the 2018 BIAF Juries

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 12:32:46 +0000

Sunao Katabuchi, Laurent Witz, Špela Čadež, Ron Dyens, Kim Keukeleire in the 2018 Bucheon International Animation Festival Jury.

LAIKA Will Recruit Animators During Animarkt Stop Motion Forum 2018

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 10:07:56 +0000

Anna Kvorning, LAIKA talent acquisitions supervisor, will recruit animators and costume makers during the 3rd Animarkt Stop-Motion Forum in Lodz.

51 Films Selected For StopTrik 2018

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 13:22:30 +0000

36 stop-motion films in the competitive section of the 8th StopTrik Festival in Maribor (Slovenia) and Lodz (Poland). Discover the films.

Selection Results for IAFF ReAnima 2018

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:13:31 +0000

The Bergen festival announced its results for the second edition, 20-23 Sep 2018.

Eliane Gordeeff Prepares Book On Stop-Motion and Animation Narrative

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 08:42:36 +0000

Aesthetic Interferences: The Stop-Motion Technique in the Animation Narrative book project has opened for Indiegogo crowdfunding support.

Icebergs by Eirini Vianelli Wins at Sarajevo Film Festival

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 08:31:32 +0000

The Greek stop-motion film won the Special Jury Mention for a Short Film at the 24th festival edition.

20 Projects Selected for CINEKID Junior Co-Production Market 2018

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 13:26:12 +0000

Miss Moxy, Harry & Bip, Pepe Luu, Musifants, among the animation project selections.

Anibar 2018: Workshops and Masterclasses

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 13:01:00 +0000

Go through the workshops and masterclasses of the 9th Anibar festival.

On Happiness Road Review: Decisions Are Not Forever

Sat, 11 Aug 2018 17:07:44 +0000

An engrossing autobiographical family drama, aimed at adults, even though it tells the story of a young girl in Taiwan. Review for Hsin-Yin Sung' film, On Happiness Road.

I Don't Like The Comics You Drew by Lei Lei

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 08:51:00 +0000

Chinese/US independent animation artist Lei Lei complains about comics. Watch I Don't Like The Comics You Drew.

Weaker Sex by Nicolas Jacquet

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 08:52:41 +0000

A tale of human manipulation and inhuman practices. Nicolas Jacquet directs Weaker Sex.

Meet the Juries of the 2018 Animanima Festival

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 08:22:10 +0000

Špela Čadež, Nikita Diakur, Vessela Dantcheva, Lea Vidaković, Pavel Horáček, Piotr Kardas in the Serbian animation festival.

Retain A Clear Ambition and Motivation: Interview with Koji Yamamura

Sun, 05 Aug 2018 07:19:00 +0000

Oscar-nominated animation director Koji Yamamura talks to Zippy Frames.

Negaram by Shadab Shayegan and Farhad Bazyan

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 17:29:07 +0000

A colorful and flowy blend of sounds, images, and memories. Watch the music video Negaram by Shabab Shayegan and Farhad Bazyan.

1508 Submissions for 2018 CINANIMA Festival

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 17:23:08 +0000

A record number of submissions for the 42nd edition of the CINANIMA festival in Espinho, Portugal.

Boulder Media Offers Internship Prize at Dublin Animation Film Festival

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 09:27:14 +0000

A three-month paid internship is reserved for a student or graduate, who is submitting a short film to the festival.

Carter Goodrich Comes to Fredrikstad Animation Festival

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 08:47:07 +0000

Creator of Dory and Remy is the first guest of the Norwegian festival.

8 Winners for Animation Block Party 2018

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:56:59 +0000

Space Between Stars, Pure Vida, was awarded at the 15th edition of Brooklyn Fest.

40+29 Films for the 20th BIAF

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 13:25:56 +0000

Daniel Šuljić, Chris Shepherd, Nikita Diakur, Marta Pajek in the 2018 lineup of the 20th Bucheon International Animation Festival.

Ismini Karantzi

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 12:22:15 +0000

Meet our editor, Ismini Karantzi.

Eliane Gordeeff

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 01:37:00 +0000

Meet our correspondent Eliane Gordeeff.

Nieuwstad (New City) by Roos Mattaar

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 07:42:50 +0000

Nieuwstad (new City) is a stop motion animated short by animation director Roos Mattaar about the life of a Dutch peasant family in the 12th century, trying to keep their feet dry.

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Sat, 28 Jul 2018 16:24:22 +0000

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Fantoche Teases With 2018 Selection Videos

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:48:09 +0000

Have a taste of all selected films programmed for the 2018 Fantoche Festival.

4 States of Matter: Interview with Miguel Pires de Matos

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 08:41:41 +0000

Our Zippy Frames Correspondent Eliane Gordeeff meets Portuguese architect and animation director Miguel Pires de Matos; they talk about the experimental short 4 States of Matter.

4 Animation Projects Funded by Polish Film Institute

Sat, 28 Jul 2018 08:15:05 +0000

New Marta Pajek project, and projects from Paulina Ziółkowska, Robert Jaszczurowski, and Michalina Musialik get production funding from the latest round of Polish Film Institute funding.

Ugly by Nikita Diakur & Redbear Easterman

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 09:07:22 +0000

A 3D computer-animated film like no other. Watch Ugly by Nikita Diakur.

Beast Animation, Carlos Bleycher, Tim Allen at 2018 Animarkt Workshops

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 08:24:03 +0000

3 distinctive stop-motion animation workshops are conducted during the 2nd edition of the Lodz pitching forum Animarkt. Find all participation details.

Selection Results: 9th Anibar Festival

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:27:12 +0000

The full programme of the 9th Anibar festival in Peja, Kosovo.

Selection Results: Turku Animated Film Festival

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:48:00 +0000

Marta Pajek, Rosto, Paul Bush are among those selected at the 3rd edition of the Finnish fest.

2019 International Animation Day Poster by Giannis Koutsouris

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 01:51:00 +0000

Greek animation artist Giannis Koutsouris creates the poster for the 2019 International Animation Day celebration.

2018 International Animation Day Poster by René Castillo

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:51:48 +0000

René Castillo of ASIFA Mexico and his studio of animators created the poster for the 2018 IAD celebration.

5 Animation Projects Supported by Film Fund Luxembourg

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 12:21:40 +0000

The Summit of the Gods (Le sommet des dieux), Allah is Not Obliged among the feature film projects to get funding.

A Glimpse of Colombian Animation: Interview with HIERROanimación

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 20:35:00 +0000

Sofia Papatsimpa talks to Carlos Smith and Hierro Animation Production team about their new feature film project, The Other Shape.

Need to Take People Out of Their Comfort Zones: Interview with Guy Charnaux

Fri, 20 Jul 2018 06:06:00 +0000

The director of The Poet of Horrible Things talks to Zippy Frames about common taste, poetry and blood.

Superbia by Luca Tóth

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 08:02:47 +0000

Here's a bittersweet surrealistic story of the man and the woman in gender-bending colors. Watch (the mature-themed) Superbia by Hungarian director Luca Tóth.

Painting and Other Delights: Q&A With Juan Ibañez

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 08:50:33 +0000

Spanish animation artist Juan Ibañez works and invents on the works of El Greco and Hieronymus Bosch.

Ruben Brandt, Collector: Ηungarian Feature on Art and Heist

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 05:11:00 +0000

A new Hungarian animated feature from the awarded animator Milorad Krstic premieres at the 2018 Locarno Festival.

9 Ways to Draw A Person by Sasha Svirsky

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:10:11 +0000

Imagination should take a poetic leap forward. Watch 9 Ways To Draw A Person by Sasha Svirsky.

There's a Tiny Border Between Utopia and Dystopia: Interview with Ana Nedelković and Nikola Majdak Jr.

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:07:41 +0000

Two talented people talk about their politically conscious animation work. Our interview with Serbian animation directors Ana Nedeljković and Nikola Majdak Jr.

Book: The Computer-Animated Film by Christopher Holliday

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 14:12:28 +0000

KCL University professor Christopher Holliday argues that computer-animated films constitute a genre in their own right in his new book, The Computer-Animated Film: Industry, Style, and Genre.

Dogs Minds by Peter Millard

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 09:02:11 +0000

UK animation director Peter Millard investigates the guilty consequences of talking dogs. Here's the hilariously nonsensical film.

Chemicals by Joseph Wallace

Sun, 22 Jul 2018 09:23:57 +0000

UK animation director directs Canadian singer's Parker Bossley music video - in surrealistic cut-outs.

Anibar Goes 50/50 in its 9th Edition

Thu, 05 Jul 2018 07:14:29 +0000

The Peja festival will also feature both Belgian animators Lora D’Addazio and Britt Raes for this year's visual identity.

Random Walks by Borbála Tompa

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 08:07:59 +0000

When people's lives intersect. Watch the animation documentary Random Walks by Hungarian animation artist Borbála Tompa.

2018 Fest Anča Festival Report: Time To Talk On Time

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 07:53:50 +0000

Uri and Michelle Kranot, Milos Tomić, Ivana Sebestova, Sanni Lahtinen win at the 11th Slovakian fest. Full winners and festival report.

Perk by Dušan Kastelic

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 11:44:00 +0000

Unemployment brings musical enjoyment. Watch Perk by Slovenian animation director Dušan Kastelic.

The King and the Thief by Albert 't Hooft & Paco Vink at CINEKID 2018

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 08:09:00 +0000

Twelve projects originating from countries across Europe were selected for the fifth edition of Cinekid Script LAB.

I Am Always Committed To Things Important In Life: Interview with Mats Grorud

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 18:50:21 +0000

Mr. Kropka, director of ReAnima festival, interviews Norwegian director Mats Grorud.

LOVEbox by Jeremy Warder

Sat, 30 Jun 2018 08:24:53 +0000

East meets West in the music video LOVEbox by Jeremy Warner.

17th Countryside Animafest Cyprus: Selection Results

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 07:16:18 +0000

Max Andersson, Vladimir Leschiov, Riho Unt, Veljko Popovic, in this year's Countryside Animafest Cyprus selection results. The full list.

Alegría by Kati Egely

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 03:22:22 +0000

Nature and nurture: Here's Alegria (Euphoria) music video by Hungarian animation artist Kati Egely.

10 Recipients of the Animation Educators Forum 2018-19 Scholarships

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 15:29:57 +0000

ASIFA-Hollywood and the Animation Educators Forum (AEF) announced the scholarship winners for the academic year 2018-2019.

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Mon, 01 Aug 2016 11:27:00 +0000

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Regina Pessoa, Joanna Quinn, Špela Čadež, Michaela Pavlátová Become Academy Members

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 20:06:25 +0000

Ann Marie Fleming, Lei Lei, and Michèle Cournoyer have also been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and vote at the upcoming Oscar awards.

New EAA Board Members, Two More Categories Added for Emile Awards

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 09:17:37 +0000

European Animation Awards also extends the number of nominated films from 3 to 5 in its second edition (7-8 December 2018, Lille).

Koji Yamamura, Ushev, Propaganda Focus at the 11th Fest Anča

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 13:46:43 +0000

The 11th summer celebration of animation in Žilina, Slovakia, is ready to begin, between 28 June and 1 July 2018.

86 Projects for Cartoon Forum, Spotlight on Finland

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 14:22:05 +0000

The 29th edition of Cartoon Forum presents projects from 21 countries in Toulouse. Check some of the highlights.

Ülo Pikkov Gets Animation Doctorate With Anti-Animation

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 09:49:58 +0000

Estonian animator and scholar Ülo Pikkov successfully defended his PhD thesis on Eastern European Animation.

Animation Development Course: Cuba

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:38:38 +0000

Paul Bush, Joanna Quinn, and Gerd Jockell teach animation in an 8-week training programme.

Animafest 2018 Feature Competition Or Why Animated Cinéma d'Auteur Is Not Dead (Yet)

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:18:43 +0000

Olga Bobrowska reports on the latest 2018 edition of Animafest Zagreb and the feature films line-up.

Theodore Ushev Comes to 2018 Fest Anča

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 08:44:10 +0000

The Oscar-nominated director will attend the Slovakian Žilina festival, 28 June-1 July 2018.

Co-Production and Networking Opportunities in Nordic Animation

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 12:47:35 +0000

A new network of Nordic countries' animation is born, to help with the info and structure of co-production opportunities.

Bloeistraat 11, Funan Get 2018 Annecy Prizes

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 12:39:40 +0000

All the winners of the 42nd Annecy Festival.

Christopher At Sea, Archipelago Win 2018 Annecy MIFA Pitch Prizes

Sat, 16 Jun 2018 13:32:10 +0000

All the winners of the Short, TV, and feature film pitches of the 2018 Annecy Festival.

13 Special Prizes for Annecy 2018

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 18:07:20 +0000

Lucia Bulgheroni, Nienke Deutz, Vincent Paronnaud, Boris Labbé, This Magnificent Cake! get special prizes at the 2018 Annecy Festival. All winners.

Mirai by Mamoru Hosoda: Lessons To Be Learned

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 14:39:30 +0000

The latest feature film by Summer Wars director Mamoru Hosoda is a gentle family comedy of manners, which really takes off at the film's final reels.

Graduation Competition 2 @ Annecy: Two Estonians and an Italian Shine

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 06:52:00 +0000

The French film Stockholm and the Swiss/Israeli film Travelogue were also standouts of the second student competition programme of Annecy Festival 2018.

Georges Schwizgebel Designs the 17th Countryside Animafest Cyprus Poster

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 20:48:58 +0000

Jean-Luc Slock, Élise Labbé will join Schwizgebel in the Cyprus festival jury.

Seder-Masochism Review: Let's Dance

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 11:34:33 +0000

US independent animation director Nina Paley makes the story of Exodus an overwhelming musical extravaganza, which still finds time to register its gender-based raison d' être.

Dilili In Paris (Dilili à Paris) Review: Defending Modernism

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 12:27:01 +0000

The new feature film by Michel Ocelot (Kirikou and the Sorceress, Azur and Asmar) has the art and science aligned to save the world from gender-based catastrophe.

Boris Labbé,This Magnificent Cake! Win at 2018 Animafest Zagreb

Sun, 10 Jun 2018 11:58:00 +0000

All the winners of the 28th Animafest Zagreb festival.

This Magnificent Cake! Review: To Have Your Cake and Let It Go

Sat, 09 Jun 2018 10:02:58 +0000

Personal journeys of lost cause mingle with vestiges of colonial power in the stand-out stop-motion animation feature by Emma De Swaef and Marc James Roels.

11 Animation Projects for the 2018 Bridging The Gap

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 12:57:00 +0000

The 4th Bridging the Gap Animation Lab announces its selection.

Captain Morten and the Spider Queen Review: A Sea Journey Back Home

Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:41:00 +0000

A film easy to like and harder to cherish. Review for the stop-motion Estonian feature film, Captain Morten and the Spider Queen.

Špela Čadež and Zarja Menart Design the 2018 Animateka Poster

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:01:10 +0000

Two talented artists and a fantasy behind the 2018 Animateka festival poster.

Preview: Agouro (Augure) by David Doutel and Vasco Sá

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 06:13:25 +0000

Another family in trouble. Here's the trailer for the upcoming short animation Agouro (Augure) by Portuguese animation directors David Doutel and Vasco Sá.

Preview: This Magnificent Cake! by Emma De Swaef and Marc James Roels

Fri, 01 Jun 2018 13:44:08 +0000

5 stories, one stop-motion vision. The new mid-length effort by the Belgian directors of Oh, Willy comes to festivals.

To Live From The Depths of Another: Review of III by Marta Pajek

Thu, 31 May 2018 13:43:10 +0000

Film critic Arman Fatić reviews the latest film (and Cannes 2018 short film contender) III by Marta Pajek.

Registration: CARTOON Forum 2018

Wed, 30 May 2018 11:52:48 +0000

The premier European pitching forum for TV projects is open for registration till 29 June.

5th Animafest Scanner, 5-6/6/18: Complete Programme

Tue, 29 May 2018 17:09:32 +0000

Paul Wells headed the international programme of the 5th Animafest Scanner Symposium (5-6/6) at the 2018 Animafest Zagreb festival.

Animation Is Our Subsconscious Language: Interview with Lucia Bulgheroni

Mon, 28 May 2018 16:02:00 +0000

A puppet with a soul to lose. Cannes-awarded Italian director Lucia Bulgheroni talks to Zippy Frames about her stop-motion short, Inanimate.

Sylvain Chomet to Adapt Korean Novel Familiar Things

Wed, 23 May 2018 14:02:24 +0000

The Illusionist director is in mid-negotiations to adapt and animate renowned Korean novelist Hwang Sok-yong’s Familiar Things for the big screen.

Under The Radar Vienna Symposium, 24-28/5/18

Sat, 19 May 2018 12:37:08 +0000

Tomm Moore, Olivier Cotte, József Fülöp, Nikita Diakur, József Fülöp and Olga Bobrowska are among the speakers of the 8th international Vienna symposium Under the Radar.

Animation Block Party 2018: Opening Night (26 July)

Fri, 18 May 2018 13:12:45 +0000

The 15th annual NY Brooklyn festival presents its opening night lineup.

Inanimate by Lucia Bulgheroni Wins at 2018 Cinefondation Cannes

Thu, 17 May 2018 17:34:12 +0000

The puppet film won the third prize at the Cannes festival Cinéfondation competition.

Flip Book: The Revolutionary Animations of the 21th Century Exhibition

Tue, 15 May 2018 17:42:47 +0000

Big flipbook exhibition in Seoul (18 May-12 August 2018) at Ilmin Museum of Art in Seoul, organized by Bucheon International Animation Festival (BIAF).

When Zlatko Bourek's Storyboard Was Exhibited at MOMA

Tue, 15 May 2018 10:48:06 +0000

The Croatian animator who died on 14 May 2018, and one of the members of the Zagreb School, was part of a storyboard exhibition at MOMA New York in 1968.

Sunao Katabuchi to Head 2018 BIAF Jury

Tue, 15 May 2018 09:20:42 +0000

The director of In This Corner of the World will lead the jury of the 2018 Bucheon International Animation Festival in Korea.

Strawberry by Péter Vácz and The Smelly Hamstergeccos

Fri, 11 May 2018 10:56:00 +0000

A longing for a strawberry becomes the subject of the Hungarian children's band The Smelly Hamstergeccos, directed by Péter Vácz.

Keynote Speakers of the 3rd Ecstatic Truth Symposium Announced

Mon, 14 May 2018 09:33:34 +0000

Susana de Sousa Dias, Joan Fontcuberta, José Miguel Ribeiro will lead the one-day Lisbon symposium (27 June) will explore provocative approaches to the factual through animated filmmaking.

Buñuel In the Labyrinth of the Turtles: New Trailer

Thu, 10 May 2018 13:09:46 +0000

New trailer from GKIDS for the 2D story on one of the greatest film directors, Luis Buñuel.

Project to Watch: Floating by Jelena Milunovic

Fri, 11 May 2018 11:41:15 +0000

it recently won the Best Short Animation project at the Visegrad Animation Forum. Serbian director Jelena Milunovic and producer Milos Ivanovic talk about their Floating film.

Animafest Zagreb Celebrates Horror

Sun, 06 May 2018 13:47:00 +0000

7 programmes of short films, features, and exhibitions on horror and animation in the 2018 Croatian festival lineup.

Manivald, The Breadinner, Lei Lei Win at 2018 Anifilm

Mon, 07 May 2018 05:54:25 +0000

All the awards of the 11th Anifilm Festival in Trebon.

Animation Goes Transmedia: 5th CARTOON 360

Fri, 04 May 2018 13:48:40 +0000

The fifth edition of the transmedia pitching event CARTOON 360 moves to Lille, with 24 participating projects.

Animation in the Middle East Book Wins BAFTSS Award

Wed, 02 May 2018 13:52:48 +0000

The edited book by Stefanie Van de Peer won the award for best edited book from the British Association of Film, Television and Screen Studies.

Floating, Of Unwanted Things and People, Rabbit From a Tin Hat Win at VAF

Thu, 03 May 2018 19:44:00 +0000

View all winners of the 6th Visegrad Animation Forum.

Bruce Bickford Signs 2018 OIAF Poster

Tue, 01 May 2018 06:42:19 +0000

Legendary animator Bruce Bickford prepares this year's Ottawa International Animation Festival poster.

Cat Days, On Happiness Road Win 25th ITFS Awards

Mon, 30 Apr 2018 12:40:27 +0000

Full winners' list for the 25th Stuttgart ITFS festival.

8 Animated Features for Animafest Zagreb 2018

Sun, 29 Apr 2018 13:36:53 +0000

Wes Anderson, Emma De Swaef, Captain Morten and the Spider Queen in the 2018 Zagreb Festival lineup.

Corner /Kut by Lucija Mrzljak

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:58:40 +0000

Human relationships are too constrained within the corner. Watch the sparkling Kut (Corner) by Croatian/ Estonian artist Lucija Mrzljak.

Women In Animation 2018 Summit: Programme Lineup & Live Streaming

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 12:13:10 +0000

Live streaming will be available for the 2018 WIA Conference. Dorota Kobiela, Nora Twomey, Fernanda Frick, and Eric Beckman are among the 2018 Annecy WIA panelists.

ITFS Stuttgart Celebrates Music and Animation

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 18:05:48 +0000

Α spectrum of musical activities during the 25th International Festival of Animated Film Stuttgart.

Anifilm 2018 Celebrates 3D Animation, Czech Female Animators

Tue, 24 Apr 2018 12:55:32 +0000

All the highlights of the 11th Anifilm International Festival of Animated Films, 1-6 May Trebon.

Chilemonos Festival Brings Loving Vincent, Carlos Saldanha

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 06:46:35 +0000

Some of the early programme picks of the 7th Chilemonos Festival have been revealed.

Fest Anča 2018: Selection Results Announced

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 12:33:37 +0000

The 11th Fest Anča: Fest Anča Announces 2018 Selection, focusing on Political Propaganda.

Mamoru Hosoda's Mirai to Premiere at Cannes

Wed, 09 May 2018 04:49:00 +0000

The new film by the director of Summer Wars will screen at the French festival, with a fall 2018 theatrical release to follow.

The Swallows of Kabul: First Trailer

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 01:13:00 +0000

The French animation studio Les Armateurs adapts the Algerian novel by Yasmina Khadra, The Swallows of Kabul, and premieres at Cannes Film Festival. Here's the trailer

Cannes' Directors Fortnight Welcomes 3 Short & Mid-Length Animation Films

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 14:11:24 +0000

Emma De Swaef and Marc James Roels, Patrick Bouchard and Gabriel Heral participate with their new films at the Directors' Fortnight Section of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

(EXCLUSIVE) Sunao Katabuchi Designs the 2018 BIAF Poster, Trailer Online

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 08:01:23 +0000

The director of In This Corner of the World is the artist behind this year's Bucheon International Animation Festival visual identity. Watch the trailer.

Chris the Swiss by Anja Kofmel Premieres at Cannes' Critics Week

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 13:15:04 +0000

The hybrid animation and live-action Swiss/German/Croatian/Finnish doc about the 1990s Yugoslav wars opens at the French festival.

My Dog Tulip by Paul and Sandra Fierlinger Is Now Online

Sun, 15 Apr 2018 17:08:32 +0000

Paul and Sandra Fierlinger decided to release the 2009 animation feature film, available for all to watch.

Animation Sans Frontières 2018-19: Call for Applicants

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:47:17 +0000

Open call to young animation Artists, Producers, Writers and Technical Directors from the European Animation Development Lab.

3 Animated Shorts at 2018 Cinefondation Cannes

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 09:28:48 +0000

Films from Poland, France and UK in this year's Cannes Cinefondation selection

Marta Pajek Goes to Cannes With III

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 13:39:23 +0000

The Polish animation director will compete for the Short Film Palme d'Or at the celebrated French film festival.

Animated In Poland Pitching Call: 2018 Krakow Film Festival

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 12:49:00 +0000

For all Polish-produced or co-produced animated film projects, Krakow Film Festival offers a chance to pitch your project (deadline: 15 April)

Anima 2018: Meet the Talents, Watch the Interviews

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 11:08:02 +0000

Peter Lord, Olga and Priit Pärn, Michel Ocelot and Janet Perlman are interviewed for the Anima 2018 festival. Watch their interviews

(EXCLUSIVE) 6 Feature Projects for Visegrad Animation Forum 2018

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 05:36:31 +0000

The pitching forum for Central and Eastern European Animation extends its mandate to feature animation in 2018.

Cinzia Angelini Talks On Cultural Diversity Through Animation

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 16:02:23 +0000

The Dreamworks/Disney animation veteran talks at the recent TEDxVail.

Joan Zhonga Selects: 3+1 Stop-Motion Shorts

Thu, 05 Apr 2018 06:49:00 +0000

Director of acclaimed clay film Ethnophobia, Joan Zhonga, selects his top 3 stop-motion choices on the occasion of his birthday.

The Horn Quartet TV Special Now in French Cinemas

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 13:35:10 +0000

The French/Belgian TV special is now in French cinemas. Watch the teaser.

9th Anibar Festival Showcases Edvin Susuri

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 14:20:13 +0000

The 9th edition of the Kosovo festival highlights the work of artist Edvin Susuri, and eyes the 30 April deadline call for entries.

April Fools: Pixar To Remake Persepolis as A Bear Movie

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 11:46:32 +0000

The new film will be kid-friendly and will feature a bear family in its adventures in mythical Iran.

StopMo Lovers Annual Meeting: 13-15/4/18, Buenos Aires

Sat, 31 Mar 2018 10:49:35 +0000

The Facebook community of StopMo Lovers celebrates the technique of stop-motion in its inaugural Buenos Aires meeting.

Kropka

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 16:37:00 +0000

Meet our contributor Kropka.

Pixar – Ιmagination Κidnapped

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 20:06:00 +0000

Kropka delves critically into Pixar’s narrative and aesthetic strategies.

NY Tribute to Czech Animation: Jiří Trnka and Jiří Brdecka

Sat, 24 Mar 2018 16:52:54 +0000

An homage to both Jiří Trnka and Jiří Brdecka, two pioneers and innovators of Czech animation, will be showcased by The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Comeback Company in April 2018.

Cinema Perpetuum Mobile Festival Issues 2018 Manifesto

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 14:04:29 +0000

The Belarusian short film and animation festival goes for a strong critique of contemporary film consumption.

170 Participants for Animation Production Day 2018

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 22:10:46 +0000

Animation Production Day 2018 – Conference Programme with top-class experts.

Monstra 2018 Festival Report: Ways of Storytelling

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:49:03 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports from the Lisbon and the 18th edition of Monstra Festival.

Visegrad Animation Forum 2018: Selected Projects

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 11:38:37 +0000

Rastko Ciric, Chintis Lundgren, Péter Vácz and their projects are among the Visegrad Animation Forum selected names to be pitched in May 2018 in Trebon.

The Oddsockeaters Review: We Need to Have A Gang Talk

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 18:19:51 +0000

Film review for the Czech animation feature The Oddsockeaters by Galina Miklínová.

Revolting Rhymes, Will Anderson, Gumballl Win British Animation Awards

Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:31:11 +0000

More wins for independent short Neck and Neck and The Day After Party. All the winners of the British Animation Awards.

130 Shorts for Annecy 2018

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:56:56 +0000

Paul Bush, David Doutel, Vasco Sa, and Vladimir Leschiov are among the contenders, and the most peculiar surprise.

Three Educational Astronomy ROG Shorts by Slurpy Studios

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 10:20:12 +0000

Hertfordshire-based animation studio works with Royal Observatory Greenwich to inspire young astronomers.

Big Noise by King Deluxe

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 03:49:50 +0000

What comes out when a noir turns into a psychedelic experience? Watch the clip Big Noise from the band Lucinate.

Kara by Sinem Sakaoglu Wins Eurimages Co-Production Developement Award at Cartoon Movie

Sat, 10 Mar 2018 07:25:17 +0000

The Germany/Belgium animation feature co-production won the award at the 2018 edition of the CARTOON Movie (Bordeaux).

Animafest Zagreb 2018: Selection Results

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 14:15:25 +0000

All the finalists of the short, student and Croatian films competition of the Zagreb fest.

48 Selected Projects for Animation Production Day 2018

Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:19:56 +0000

Discover the list of animation projects to be pitched during the 2018 Animation Production Day in Stuttgart (26-27 April 2018).

Animarket Job Fair Trebon: Open For Registration

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 07:50:37 +0000

Deadline 25 March to be part of the new Animarket section, the Anifilm Trebon (Czech Republic) job market of studios and schools.

Cardiff Animation Festival Embarks On its Maiden Voyage

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 22:34:47 +0000

The fresh Welsh festival is opening its gates this April, introducing promising projects, celebrating British Animation.

The Night Oscars Got Divorced From Independent Animation

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 12:56:02 +0000

Some things change, but can also change for the worse. Vassilis Kroustallis reflects on the animation categories of the 90th Academy Awards.

Report: Péter Vácz and Joseph Wallace World of Stop Motion

Mon, 05 Mar 2018 09:09:09 +0000

The report and the video for the 2017 stop-motion workshop during the Primanima festival are now online.

Apocalypsis by Eric Leiser: Revelation Is More Serene Than It Sounds

Sun, 04 Mar 2018 13:01:26 +0000

Review for the new experimental animation feature Apocalypsis by US director Eric Leiser.

The Big Bad Fox, Pépé Le Morse Take Home the 43th César Awards

Sat, 03 Mar 2018 01:23:00 +0000

The animation winners of the 2018 French César awards.

Decorado, Ana and Bruno, JP Zaramella Win at 2018 Quirino Awards

Sun, 08 Apr 2018 08:09:00 +0000

All the winners of the first Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards.

Decorado, Tad the Lost Explorer, JP Zaramella in the 2018 Quirino Awards Finalists

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 14:09:53 +0000

Discover the finalists of the first Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards.

Fredrikstad Animation Festival Moves Dates to October 2018

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 13:17:06 +0000

The Norwegian animation festival will take place in October 2018 instead of mid-November.

Women in Animation Honoured by Annecy MIFA Industry Award

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 01:03:00 +0000

MIFA is promoting female inclusion and equality in the industry in the frame of this year's Annecy, awarding Women in Animation and holding the second Women in Animation summit.

Pascal Blanchet Designs the 2018 Annecy Poster

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:22:28 +0000

The Quebecois self-taught illustrator and graphic novel artist has been chosen to design the official poster for this year’s Annecy Festival.

Breadwinner, Vincent, Zombillenium in Cartoon Movie 2018 Tributes Nominees

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 15:02:18 +0000

Big Bad Fox and Other Tales, Platige Image, A Film, also selected for the European pitching forum tributes.

Un Homme Est Mort: Trailer For the French Political Feature

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:36:39 +0000

Another political feature comes from Les Armateurs in 2018.

A Man is Dead (Un Homme Est Mort) Review: Cinematic Solidarity

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 19:36:00 +0000

The 1950 Brest bloodied strike gets a cinematic, animated treatment by Oliiver Cossu and Les Armateurs.

Isle of Dogs, Solar Walk Win Prizes at the 2018 Berlinale

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 19:19:03 +0000

Wes Anderson and Réka Bucsi were the two animation winners of the official ceremony at the 68th Berlin Film Festival, with another Polish winner in the Generation KPlus competition.

Bless You! Polish Film by Paulina Ziolkowska Wins at 2018 Berlinale

Sat, 24 Feb 2018 14:11:22 +0000

Paulina Ziolkowska won a special mention at the 68th Berlin Festival (competition: Generation KPlus) for her student film Bless You!

Theodore Ushev Lights Up In The Mirror, Dimly

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 15:20:05 +0000

Mixed reality installation in Sofia by the Oscar-nominated animation director was an astounding success.

120 Selected Films for Anifilm Trebon 2018

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:19:44 +0000

View the selection results of the Trebon festival in Czech Republic.

Animafest Zagreb Poster and Trailer Signed by Stipan Tadić

Wed, 21 Feb 2018 11:28:47 +0000

The 2018 Zagreb festival celebrates a "Horror in Animation" theme.

Farewell to the Rooster: Chinese Animation in the 2017 Season

Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:57:06 +0000

Olga Bobrowska reviews the most recent achievements of the Chinese animation independent and industry scene.

Deal Breakers by Central Saint Martins M.A. Students

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 14:38:23 +0000

The troubles of dating come to the fore (always contradictory) in the delightful Deal Breakers short by Central Saint Martins M.A. students.

Animac Festival 2018: Music Matters

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:52:00 +0000

Highlights of the 22nd edition of Animac Lleida festival (22-25 Feb 2018), which is devoted to music and animation.

Draško Ivezić Selects: 3+1 Animation and Love Shorts

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:27:10 +0000

Croatian animator and professional Draško Ivezić shares his own animation and love choices (including his Love and Vehicles short) for Zippy Frames.

Anima Brussels 2018: Talks and Masterclasses

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 07:00:22 +0000

A detailed guide to talks and masterclasses during the 37th Anima Festival in Brussels, 9-18 February 2018.

Sunny Afternoon by Thomas Renoldner

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 11:23:02 +0000

Observing yourself singing. Thomas Renoldner signs his experimental animation film, Sunny Afternoon.

Aneta Ozorek New Artistic Director of KLIK! Amsterdam

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 09:37:45 +0000

The Dutch festival has a new artistic head.

Gordon & Paddy: Swedish Animation Feature at the 2018 Berlinale

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 07:28:00 +0000

The 2D animation feature competes at the Generation section of this year's Berlin Film Festival. Director Linda Hambäck talked to ZIppy Frames.

Animation and Philosophy SAS Symposium 2018: Call for Proposals

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 13:55:32 +0000

Ülo Pikkov to deliver the keynote address of the ITFS / SAS/ FMX academic symposium.

'The Breadwinner', 'Revolting Rhymes' Win at the 45th Annie Awards

Sun, 04 Feb 2018 08:04:52 +0000

The NFTS school film Poles Apart and Brown Bag's Octonauts also won at the 2018 Annies.

OFFline Animation Residency, Birr Ireland

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 09:11:02 +0000

The inaugural OFFline Animation Residency is open for applications.

43th César Awards: The Animation Nominees

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:23:21 +0000

See the nominees for short and feature-length animation at the French César awards, which included surprises in the short animation category.

How Are You Today? by Sophie Markatatos

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 12:38:00 +0000

A highly potent story of outcasts ordered to be happy. Watch the brilliant short How Are You Today? by Sophie Markatatos.

Czech Veteran Animator Libuše Čihařová Gets Anifilm Lifetime Achievement Award

Sat, 17 Mar 2018 11:15:53 +0000

The Trebon festival will honor one of the most prolific Czech animators and directors in its 2018 edition.

Dolly Said No To Elvis by Heather Colbert

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 15:17:17 +0000

A true story about two music legends directed by Heather Colbert for the new single by Mark E. Nevin.

The Cherry Brothers by Myriam Obin

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 14:41:00 +0000

A cartoon made in collaboration with 35 students of Gobelins Visual Arts & Animation School of France, as part of Cartoon Network's Imagination Studios Competition.

Brazilian Animation: Facts and Films

Sat, 27 Jan 2018 07:33:49 +0000

Asifa Israel's chairman, Tsvika Oren,Tsvika Oren, talks to Anima Mundi director Cesar Coelho.

Tipsy Chicken by Jorge Ribeiro and the Moonshiners

Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:45:34 +0000

Enjoy a not-so-quiet day in the farm with Tipsy Chicken by Jorge Ribeiro (Fleabag Studio).

Annecy 2018 Goes Brazil

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 11:02:12 +0000

A big tribute to Brazilian animation during the 2018 edition of the Annecy festival, and a separate focus on music and animation is scheduled.

The Breadwinner, Loving Vincent, 3 European Shorts at the 90th Academy Awards

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 13:36:33 +0000

2 European feature films and 3 European animation shorts are among the nominees for the 90th Academy Awards.

45th Annie Awards: Full Awards Show Online

Tue, 23 Jan 2018 10:04:32 +0000

You can now watch the full awards ceremony online.

VOID International Animation Film Festival: animation for adults

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 15:55:05 +0000

Denmark's freshly-launched film festival for adults is welcoming its third edition with a satisfying variety of global animation.

Rosto Reruns: Premiere and Doc at 2018 Clermont-Ferrand Festival

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 14:56:11 +0000

The new film by Rosto finds its way in the celebrated Clermont-Ferrand festival, plus a new behind-the-scenes documentary.

Research Unit in Experimental Animation Society Journal: Call for papers

Fri, 19 Jan 2018 07:10:19 +0000

The first publication focusing on student scholarship in experimental animation studies has been launched, and invites call for papers.

Decorado, Tiniest Man in the World, Dead Horses in the 1st Quirino Awards Nominations

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 10:46:16 +0000

View all the 54 nominees of the first Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards.

Holland Animation Film Festival 2018 Cancelled

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 16:40:50 +0000

Artistic director Gerben Schermer steps out from festival organization. Peter Lindhout: "It was a difficult decision".

Conference: Graphic Stories Cyprus, 9-11/3/2018

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 10:30:24 +0000

The 4th consecutive Conference on Graphic Design and Visual Communication of Cyprus, Graphic Stories Cyprus, opens its doors for another creative weekend from 09 – 11 of March 2018.

Paul Fierlinger to Get Animafest Zagreb Lifetime Achievement Award

Fri, 12 Jan 2018 11:40:54 +0000

The US creator of My Dog Tulip will get awarded at the festival's opening ceremony, 4 June 2018.

Funding for First Animation Short from Art Brutal

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 10:32:00 +0000

Art Brutal gives the opportunity for funding support for the first animated short.

Short But Sweet by KLOMP! Animation

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 11:15:20 +0000

Junaid Chundrigar and KLOMP! Animation presents an action comedy that has it all -in 2 minutes. Watch Short But Sweet (Kort maar krachtig).

Coco, Loving Vincent, Zucchini at the 2018 EEBAFTA Awards

Tue, 09 Jan 2018 09:31:24 +0000

Will Anderson, Ben Steer, Paloma Beeza, and Ser En Low compete in the British Short Animation Category. Find all the nominees for the EEBAFTAs.

ASIFA-Hollywood & AEF Faculty Grants applications 2018

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 11:13:00 +0000

ASIFA-Hollywood and the AEF program for the 2018 Faculty Grant programme are now open.

Michel Ocelot's Dilili in Paris Opens 2018 Annecy Festival

Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:55:00 +0000

A second screening has now been scheduled. Watch the teaser

Michel Ocelot Travels to Belle Epoque Paris: Dilili in Paris

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 12:55:19 +0000

Michel Ocelot's next feature film, Dilili à Paris will move to Paris and a signature period for the French capital, and will be the opening film at the 2018 Annecy Festival.

Animateka 2017: Masterclasses and Interviews

Tue, 02 Jan 2018 13:31:31 +0000

3 masterclasses (in full) from Animateka festival with Nikita Diakur, Frédérick Tremblay and Eva Cvijanović , but also all artists interviews from the Slovenian fest.

Bon Voyage by Fabio Friedli

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 08:24:27 +0000

Fabio Friedli signs a socially conscious and well-crafted short animation on a very relevant social issue.

Michel Hazanavicius Scripts Animated Little Jules Verne

Fri, 29 Dec 2017 13:51:28 +0000

The Oscar-awarded director of The Artist brings to life a 3D computer animation Little Jules Verne biopic by Enormous Pictures.

BIAF Becomes an Oscar-qualifying Festival

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 06:29:48 +0000

The Bucheon International Animation Festival in Korea will have its winner film eligible to participate at the Best Animation Short competition.

Hey Deer! by Örs Bárczy

Sat, 23 Dec 2017 18:27:57 +0000

A seasonal 3D computer animation film from Hungary which works for all seasons.

Cowboys and Indians Doc Premieres at Anima Brussels

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 10:39:22 +0000

The Brussels festival will premiere of Fabrice du Welz's documentary on the Belgian eclectic comedy duo of Vincent Patar and Stéphane Aubier.

Lynx and Birds by Blue Zoo

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 18:05:20 +0000

Blue Zoo Animation Studio wishes everyone a Happy Christmas with their new festive short.

The Discreet Charm of Exclusiveness: After the 1st European Animation Awards ceremony

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 09:04:07 +0000

Olga Bobrowska critically reflects upon the premiere European Animation Awards for Zippy Frames.

The Ljubljana Accord: Central and Eastern European Animation Embraces A Common Future

Mon, 18 Dec 2017 06:57:34 +0000

Lithuanian animation producer Agnė Adomėnė talks to Zippy Frames about the new initiative, CEE Animation representatives to meet at Annecy Festival

The Box and The Blissful Accidental Death win at the 14th Animateka festival

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 18:15:58 +0000

Dušan Kastelic’s and Sergiu Negulici’s shorts won the audience’s and the juries’ attention this year in the Slovenian capital.

Paul Wells Gets Zagreb Award for Outstanding Contribution to Animation Studies

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 13:26:08 +0000

The UK animation scholar gets the 2018 Award for his contribution to animation studies from Animafest Zagreb fest.

Lights by Alessandro Novelli

Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:16:58 +0000

Being in and out of the house and the universe at the same time: Watch Lights by Alessandro Novelli.

'My Life as a Zucchini', 'The Red Turtle' Win 2017 Emile Awards

Sat, 09 Dec 2017 09:03:35 +0000

Best short animation for The Burden by Niki Lindroth von Bahr in the first edition of the European Animation Awards.

Emile Who? Before 1st European Animation Emile Awards Ceremony

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 09:28:28 +0000

Olga Bobrowska critically analyzes the new European Animation Awards nominations and the status of the awards themselves in the contemporary animation scene.

The 2017 Animation Awards Shorts Race: Meet Me Halfway

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 03:22:54 +0000

The 2017 Oscar award race for short animation films has a definite pattern - and cements a recent trend in animation preferences.

Each Family Is a Planet: Interview with Alberto Vázquez

Fri, 15 Dec 2017 09:17:14 +0000

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.

Manivald, Hedgehog's Home, Don Hertzelfdt at 2018 Sundance Festival

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 02:25:00 +0000

Works selected across the new Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special Events sections of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival were announced.

10 Animated Shorts for Oscars 2018

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 19:08:09 +0000

Negative Space, In A Heartbeat, Garden party and Revolting Rhymes among the selected animation shorts.

'The Breadwinner', 'Vincent', 'The Big Bad Fox' at the 45th Annies

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 04:28:00 +0000

Negative Space and Hedgehog's Home are among the nominees in this year's Annie Awards nominations.

Animateka 2017: Igor Kovalyov and A Touch Of Italy

Mon, 04 Dec 2017 01:19:00 +0000

The Slovenian festival returns this December loaded with memorable retrospectives, an Italian oeuvre, and guest jury Igor Kovalyov’s masterclass.

Ethel and Ernest Review: A Love Shelter Below The Rooftops of London

Wed, 29 Nov 2017 18:29:36 +0000

Ethel and Ernest feels unashamedly nostalgic, carefully researched, and with a heart.

A Single Market for Central Eastern European Animation Industry

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 09:14:55 +0000

Slovakian director and producer, and organizer of the upcoming CEE Animation Workshop in Ljubljana (2-6 Dec 2017) Juraj Krasnohorsky, answers our questions.

The Big Bad Fox And Other Tales Review: That's What Friends (and Enemies) Are For

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 15:02:01 +0000

Benjamin Renner and Patrick Imbert play with fairytale conventions in a definitely funny, episodic animal story.

Orogenesis, Sog, Moulinet Conquer 2017 Animated Dreams Prizes

Sun, 26 Nov 2017 09:12:44 +0000

All the animation winners of the 2017 Animated Dreams Competition during the PÖFF festival in Tallinn.

Anilogue 2017: Programme highlights

Fri, 24 Nov 2017 09:30:13 +0000

The 5-day festival engulfs 2 competitive parts, feature premieres, including Cartoon Saloon's 3rd featured film The Breadwinner, a series of masterclasses and a variety of special programmes and focus-screenings.

LIAF 2017: Animation Marathon

Wed, 22 Nov 2017 21:10:00 +0000

The 14^th edition takes off on the 1^st of December with a packed program featuring, among others, a plethora of veteran and newcomer artists, special guests such as David O'Reilly and Don Hertzfeldt, as well as an exploration of female representation in animation.

Wendy Tilby & Amanda Forbis, James Baxter, TV Paint Among Juried Annie Awards Recipients

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 17:23:31 +0000

ASIFA-Hollywood announced its Juried Award recipients, which honor career achievement and exceptional contributions to animation.

Reviving the First Ukrainian Cartoon Character: 90 Years of Ukrainian Animation

Tue, 21 Nov 2017 04:23:00 +0000

Discover the 90 Years of Ukrainian Animation Initiative.

Graphic Stories Cyprus Poster Competition: Call for Submissions

Sat, 18 Nov 2017 14:24:00 +0000

international poster contest on "Writing, the Origins of Civilization" by Graphic Stories Cyprus.

Propaganda, Ideology and Animation Conference, 23-24/11, Krakow: Full Programme

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:29:15 +0000

The complete programme for the Propaganda, Ideology and Animation, with Theo Ushev as a guest and panels of animation professionals all over Europe.

I am here by Eoin Duffy

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 11:09:19 +0000

An accumulated retrospect of human existence and its neverending quest for meaning.

Sofia Papatsimpa

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 07:40:33 +0000

Meet our Junior Editor and contributing writer, Sofia Papatsimpa.

Ginevra by Tess Martin

Tue, 14 Nov 2017 10:48:24 +0000

Literature and animation. Percy Shelley's poem on death awakening gets a superb eerie treatment by Tess Martin.

Animated Dreams 2017: Essential Programme Highlights

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:55:04 +0000

Mati Kütt retrospective, premiere of Ülo Pikkov's Letting Go, tributes to Polish and Russian animation from the 2017 Animated Dreams competition in Tallinn.

Tabook by Dario van Vree

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 08:01:00 +0000

Tabook comments on sexuality as it should: as free of judgment, fun and enjoyable.

European Animation Emile Awards: The Nominees

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 17:16:06 +0000

Our analysis on the nominees (16 categories) of the first European Animation Emile Awards.

Serbia by Milen Alempijević

Wed, 08 Nov 2017 04:56:00 +0000

Milen Alempijević, art director of Animanima festival in Čačak, writes about contemporary Serbian animation.

Mum's Hair, Deyzangeroo Win at 2017 DOK Leipzig

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 09:27:03 +0000

Anita Killi documentary wins the prize for best animated documentary at the 60th DOK Leipzig. Read about all animation winners.

Sleeping with the fishes by Yousif Al-Khalifa

Sat, 04 Nov 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Fish offer a shield of solace and isolation and help a lonesome fishmonger deal with her social discomfort in Yousif Al-Khalifa’s award-winning short Sleeping with the fishes.

Michèle Cournoyer Wins the 2017 Prix Albert Tessier

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 17:28:52 +0000

The first female animation director to win Quebec’s highest prize for cinema.

In Other Words by Tal Kantor

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 12:01:27 +0000

Airport and family issues get superb treatment in Tal Kantor's In Other Words. Watch the film and read the director's interview to Zippy Frames.

Giannalberto Bendazzi: Twice the First, Quirino Cristiani and the Animated Feature Film

Sun, 29 Oct 2017 13:11:32 +0000

Zippy Frames talks to Giannalberto Bendazzi about his new book in English, Twice the First: Quirino Cristiani and the Animated Feature Film.

ASIFA Celebrates International Animation Day, 28/10

Sat, 28 Oct 2017 11:43:10 +0000

Check out the story and events of the International Animation Day organized by ASIFA.

Czech Republic by Pavel Horáček: It looks hopeful

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:47:00 +0000

Pavel Horáček, programme director of International Festival of Animated Films Anifilm explores the contemporary animation scene in Czech Republic.

Trickology: 7 Animation Guests Interviewed at StopTrik 2017

Fri, 27 Oct 2017 13:47:44 +0000

Small video portraits of the 2017 guests of StopTrik festival, Maribor.

Garden Party by Illogic

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 11:30:02 +0000

6 students from MOPA school campaign for an Oscar with a bunch of frogs. Watch (limited time only) Garden Party.

World of Feedback: Chapter I by Dadomani Studio

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 09:02:03 +0000

A welcome change of pace from Dadomani studio. Watch the stop-motion short World of Feedback: Chapter I.

Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2017: Promising Collaborations

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 08:57:27 +0000

The festival welcomes its newest edition (from the 9^th till the 12^th of November) with a strongly competitive program, Samantha Moore and Nathan Jurevicius as its distinguishing seminar guests.

4 Animation Features for the European Film Awards 2017

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 09:04:03 +0000

Ethel and Ernest, Louise by the Shore, Loving Vincent and Zombilennium in the EFA nominees.

Manchester Animation Festival: The future of Animation Industry in a post-Brexit Britain

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 08:04:12 +0000

Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) will be held between 14-16 November 2017. Here's a glimpse of this year's programme.

Marie Paccou Flipbooks, Kim Noce Instagrams

Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:59:02 +0000

Two distinct, but highly creative projects from the independent world of animation in social media: The Flipbooks of Marie Paccou and Kim Noce's Your Mothers Are Mind Instagram project.

Production News 20/10/17: Rory Byrne, Paulo Patricio, BadStache

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:34:30 +0000

Latest production news from the short independent sector. This issue: Rory Byrne, Paulo Patricio, Bad Stache Studio.

Theo Ushev to Become a Chevialier of the French Republic

Fri, 20 Oct 2017 07:00:07 +0000

The Oscar-nominated artist is to be named Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight in the Class of Arts and Humanities).

Cinanima 2017 Jury Unveiled

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 13:32:40 +0000

Michael Dudok de Wit, Thierry Steff, Ferenc Mikulás in the 41st Cinanima festival edition.

Anima Festival Showcases Estonia in its 2018 edition

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:56:25 +0000

The Brussels festival will host a retrospective of Priit Pärn, and more related events.

Sultana's Dream by Isabel Herguera

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:22:44 +0000

A 1905 feminist utopia and a short story in colonial Bengal, India, becomes the basis of a new feature animation film by Spanish director Isabel Herguera.

Building a new Jordan animation from University of Petra: Interview with Tariq Rimawi

Sat, 14 Oct 2017 11:18:29 +0000

Peter Schavemaker interviews Jordan animator and filmmaker Tariq Rimawi.

Italy by Chiara Magri

Mon, 16 Oct 2017 09:06:00 +0000

Chiara Magri, co-ordinator of the animation program at Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia (National Film School), Torino, investigates the Italian contemporary animation scene.

Cordial Networking, Projects to Watch: Report from 3DWire 2017

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:44:49 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports from Segovia and the ninth edition of 3DWire.

Three Fitted Flies by Elisa Morais and María Álvarez

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 06:50:00 +0000

One of the best things of being pressed with time is that you have to rely on intuition a lot. Watch and read about the awarded film Three Fitted Flies by Elisa Morais and María Álvarez.

Report: Animarkt 2017 Stop-Motion Pitching Forum

Tue, 10 Oct 2017 10:35:00 +0000

Paolo Polesello reports from Lodz, and Animarkt stop-motion pitching forum (2-6 October 2017).

The animation in Norway is made in the attic: Interview with Ove Heiborg

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 12:36:05 +0000

Mr. Kropka, an animation aficionado, interviews Ove Heiborg, film producer at Qvisten Animation Studios, Norway.

Propaganda, Ideology And Animation Conference: Call for Papers

Sat, 07 Oct 2017 12:42:00 +0000

Etiuda and Anima festival organizes, jointly with the AGH Kraków University of Science and Technology, a two-day conference in Kraków, with Theo Ushev as a special guest. Extended deadline: 31 Oct

Croatia by Daniel Šuljić

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 00:15:00 +0000

Daniel Šuljić, filmmaker and artistic director of the World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb, explores the contemporary Croatian animation scene.

The New Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:10:00 +0000

New awards for Latin American-Ibero animation revealed at 3DWire, Segovia.

Latin American Animation Culture at the 7th StopTrik: Festival Highlights

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 18:07:08 +0000

Review the highlights of StopTrik's 7th edition.

Divisional Articulations by Max Hattler

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 05:16:07 +0000

Watch the latest work by experimental artist Max Hattler.

3D Wire Showcases Colombia, Presents Vázquez, SAM Projects

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 11:35:13 +0000

3DWire selects 159 projects selected for the Segovia festival and market 3DWire.

Animasyros 10: The Awards

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 10:31:49 +0000

All the 2017 winners of the Greek festival at Syros.

12th Anim'est Goes Comics

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 13:22:17 +0000

The Bucharest festival celebrates its 12th edition with a special theme on Comics.

Head by Stav Levi

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:27:35 +0000

What is it to separate oneself from one's head? Watch Head by Israeli animator Stav Levi.

10 Animated Things For Animasyros 10

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 13:56:35 +0000

Animasyros International Animation Festival+ Agora celebrates its 10th birthday; the essential guide to the Greek animation festival follows.

Nothing Happens Wins The Lumen Prize for VR/AR Project

Mon, 25 Sep 2017 10:37:57 +0000

The VR project by Uri and Michelle Kranot won the Lumen prize for best AR/VR project.

Chinese Animation Forum, 11-12/11: Call for Papers

Sat, 23 Sep 2017 06:56:51 +0000

A two-day forum on Chinese animation is jointly organized by Xihua University and Southwest Minzu University.

Isle of Dogs Has a Trailer

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 15:47:14 +0000

The new stop-motion film by Wes Anderson (Fantastic Mr. Fox). Watch the trailer.

Machinima Refugee Project Wins The LUMEN Prize

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:32:55 +0000

Heroic Makers vs Heroic Land by Isabelle Arvers wins the LUMEN Prize for digital arts (Moving Image Award).

DOK Leipzig Goes Post-Angst in Animation

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:18:29 +0000

Franziska Bruckner curates four programmes of animation shorts in the 60th edition of DOK Leipzig.

Animation Educators Forum Selects 2017-18 Scholarship Recipients

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 16:54:27 +0000

Our Head Editor, Vassilis Kroustallis, among the ASIFA-Hollywood scholarship recipients.

Building A Niche: Impressions from Animanima 2017

Mon, 18 Sep 2017 08:01:22 +0000

Vassilis Kroustallis reports on the 2017 Animanima festival, Serbia.

4 Animation Shorts Win at the 2017 Student Academy Awards

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 17:13:14 +0000

Cradle, E-Delivery, In A Heartbeat, and Life Smartphone among the Student Oscar winners.

41 Shorts for 3DWire 2017

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:47:34 +0000

Discover the rich selection for Spain's market and festival in Segovia, Spain.

Women rule at Norwegian Animation Volda Festival

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 09:59:38 +0000

The Norwegian animation festival Animation Volda is being held between September 14-17. This year's theme is Women in Animation.

TAIS Artist in Residence: Call for Proposals

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 09:57:14 +0000

Submit your animation project to the TAIS Artist in Residence Call for Proposals.

YouTube Bans Villa Antropoff by Vladimir Leschiov and Kaspar Jancis

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 08:17:13 +0000

The awarded animation short has been found to violate YouTube's policy on nudity and sexual content.

7 Features in Competition for BIAF 2017

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 05:50:00 +0000

In this Corner of the World, Revengeance, The Real October, and Ethel & Ernest in the Bucheon Int 'l Animation Festival line-up.

Stop-Motion Workshop with Joseph Wallace, Peter Vacz at 2017 Primanima

Sun, 10 Sep 2017 17:04:13 +0000

Call for applicants: Peter and Joseph’s World of Stop Motion (International Workshop at Primanima Festival, Hungary.

SAS Chooses Temporality Conference Topic: Call for Papers

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 04:45:00 +0000

Extended deadline (8 Jan) to submit to the upcoming Society for Animation Studies conference (Montreal, 19-21 June 2018), with "Then Now Next" as the conference topic.

Belgium by Philippe Moins

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:51:00 +0000

Philippe Moins, Founder of Anima Festival, writer and Artistic Consultant writes about Belgium.

Slovenia by Igor Prassel

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 10:10:24 +0000

Slovenian animated film – a blossoming era. Igor Prassel portraits Slovenia.

Ivana Šebestová Presents Yellow

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 09:35:11 +0000

New work by the acclaimed Slovak animation director Ivana Šebestová premieres on 6 September 2017.

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37+40 Animation Shorts for BIAF 2017

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 15:54:58 +0000

The Bucheon International Animation Festival has revealed its 2017 selection, with world premieres in its line-up.

Edith Piaf Said it Better Than Me by Joseph Wallace

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 12:37:49 +0000

Watch the Sparks puppet music video from UK animation director Joseph Wallace.

Michael Dudok de Wit Masterclass at Fantoche (6 Sep 2017)

Wed, 30 Aug 2017 12:01:18 +0000

The Swiss festival hosts a unique masterclass of the Oscar-awarded director.

Stop-motion pitching in Lodz: Explore Animarkt 2017

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:28:23 +0000

There are many animation pitching sessions, but here's one exclusively devoted to stop-motion puppet animation.

CEE Animation Workshop, 2-6/12/17: Call for participants

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 12:48:37 +0000

Apply now for the Ljubljana networking event for Central and Eastern European animation professionals during the 2017 Animateka festival.

Animanima, Čačak, 5-9/9/17: Essential Highlights

Mon, 04 Sep 2017 08:41:00 +0000

Essential highlights of the 11th Animanima festival in Čačak, Serbia.

PITCH THIS! Competition at OIAF 2017

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 13:14:17 +0000

Send and pitch your project to the Ottawa International Animation Festival.

Jobs: Reader in Film or Animation, UCA

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 18:14:52 +0000

Permanent position for animation at the University for the Creative Arts, Farnham.

Sarah Cox of Aardman joins panel at Dutch Cinekid For Professionals

Thu, 17 Aug 2017 08:40:50 +0000

Sarah Cox, the new executive director of Aardman, will take part in a panel discussion during Cinekid For Professionals in Amsterdam.

Swedish animation icon Per Åhlin honorary guest of Fredrikstad Animation Festival

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 18:02:18 +0000

Per Åhlin, the iconic Swedish film director, illustrator and animator will be this year’s honorary guest at the Fredrikstad Animation Festival, which will take place on the 9th to 12th of November in Fredrikstad, Norway.

Georges Schwizgebel Retrospective at Anibar 2017

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:38:56 +0000

The acclaimed Swiss filmmaker will expose his work at the Peja festival.

TAFF 2017: Eastern European Animation, Fresh From Finland and More

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:27:04 +0000

Highlights from the 2nd Turku Animation Film Festival, which takes place 23-27 August 2017.

European Animation Awards 2017: Open for Submissions

Thu, 03 Aug 2017 12:51:19 +0000

The much-anticipated inaugural European Animation Awards is now open for animation submissions from European professionals.

Peter Schavemaker

Mon, 02 Jan 2017 18:03:00 +0000

Meet our contributor Peter Schavemaker.

Nothing Happens VR by Uri & Michelle Kranot in Venice

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 08:31:04 +0000

The VR project of Uri and Michelle Kranot finds its place in the competitive section of the Venice Film Festival.

Vassilis Kroustallis

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 18:18:24 +0000

Meet our Head Editor, Vassilis Kroustallis

The Breadwinner to Premiere at Toronto

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 16:19:35 +0000

The new feature by Cartoon Saloon will have its world premiere at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.

Joseph Norman

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 01:37:00 +0000

Meet our contributor, Joseph Norman.

Olga Bobrowska

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:37:05 +0000

Meet our contributor, Olga Bobrowska.

Competition Programme of the 8th Anibar Festival

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 14:20:41 +0000

Selection results of the 8th Anibar International Animation Festival.

Anibar Reclaims the City

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:17:14 +0000

The Peja festival (14-20 August 2017, Kosovo) endorses the overall theme of urban social consciousness.

Tricky Women 7-11/3/18: Call for entries

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:47:17 +0000

For all women animation filmmakers, here's the next call for the Tricky Women 2017 edition, Vienna.

Barry Purves, Paul Bush, Robert Morgan at the 10th Fest Anča

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 15:17:12 +0000

Everything's ready for the 10th anniversary of the Zilina festival in Slovakia.

Animarkt , Lodz, 2-6/10/17: Pitching Stop-Motion Projects

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 12:50:29 +0000

Call for entries for stop-motion projects to be pitched during the second edition of ANIMARKT, Poland.

Cartoon D'Or Award Suppressed in Favor of European Animation Awards

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:30:02 +0000

The new European Animation Awards will effectively substitute the award for Best European Short film, as announced by the CARTOON General Director, Marc Vandeweyer.

Hedgehog's Home /I Love Creating Worlds: Interview with Eva Cvijanović

Sun, 25 Jun 2017 06:28:27 +0000

A very daring hedgehog is waiting for your attention. Interview with Eva Cvijanović, director of the awarded stop-motion short, Hedgehog's Home.

Bicycle Film Festival 2017: Animation Programme

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 10:59:52 +0000

Around New York, Saturday, 24 June? Go and see the animation bicycle programme curated by Lucinda Schreiber.

CRAFT International Animation Festival, 24-28/10: Call for entries

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:24:46 +0000

A new, Indonesian animation festival calls for entries.

3DWire Unveils Poster and Jury for 9th Edition

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:04:10 +0000

Andrea Afanador, Bastien Dubois, Barry O'Donoghue, Celia Bullwinkel in the festival jury of the 2017 Segovian fest and market.

The Burden, Lu Over the Wall Win 2017 Annecy Prizes

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 12:51:25 +0000

All winners of the celebrated Annecy International Film Animation Festival.

GKIDS, Annecy and Variety Present L.A. Animation is Life Fest

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 14:52:14 +0000

GKIDS, Annecy Festival, and Variety work together to present the first L.A. Animation is Film Festival, 20-22 October 2017.

Tehran Taboo Review: Not In Persepolis Anymore

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 05:06:45 +0000

Ali Soozandeh's rotoscoped Iranian drama about the lives of 4 people in modern-day Tehran hits all the right notes in character development within a glib portrait of internalized, strict moral codes.

Loving Vincent Review: Neoclassical Painting Mystery

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 16:39:15 +0000

The new painted feature on Vincent Van Gogh is carefully crafted and timid at the same time.

Nighthawk, The Red Turtle Win at Animafest Zagreb

Sun, 11 Jun 2017 08:55:03 +0000

All the winners of the 27th Animafest Zagreb festival.

Annecy 2017: More than Competition

Sat, 10 Jun 2017 11:50:59 +0000

Some of the lesser-advertised, but interesting non-screening events at the 2017 Annecy Festival.

Annecy Presents Dominique Frot and Jacques Rémy Girerd

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 11:49:17 +0000

The great French actress (and voice in the latest J. F. Laguionie Louise by the shore) will present excerpts of a new Jacques Rémy Girerd book.

Zippy Bits #2: Špela Čadež, The Breadwinner

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 13:42:42 +0000

News from the independent animation sector. In this issue, Špela Čadež, The Breadwinner.

Carlos Osuna Returns with The Man Who Wanted to Be Better

Thu, 08 Jun 2017 12:01:55 +0000

The Colombian director of Fat, Bald and Short comes with a new feature to be pitched at the Bridging the Gap Animation Lab in Tenerife, Spain, this July.

In Their Own Words: Pavlatova, Laguionie, Bordo at Animafest Zagreb

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 14:34:36 +0000

Artistic impressions from the opening night of the 2017 Animafest Zagreb festival.

Zippy Bits #1: Polychronakis, King Richard and Astronauts

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 12:16:57 +0000

Our short, but important news items from the world of independent animation. Our first issue, 5 June 2017.

27th Animafest, Zagreb: Comics and Masters

Sat, 03 Jun 2017 05:46:59 +0000

Discover the highlights of the 2017 Animafest Zagreb Festival.

Seoul Station Comes to iTunes

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 15:57:17 +0000

The Yeon Sang-Ho urban thriller is now available to watch -and be impressed.

European Animation Awards at Annecy 2017

Tue, 30 May 2017 12:49:45 +0000

The most promising association for European Animation Awards has its press conference during the 2017 Annecy festival.

Daewit by David Jansen

Sat, 27 May 2017 08:16:30 +0000

A deeply felt film about one's own family and settling accounts with the past. Watch David Jansen's Daewit.

Bob Sabiston Comes to Ottawa

Sun, 21 May 2017 06:33:49 +0000

The OIAF fest will feature the work of the pioneering US animation artist .

The Breadwinner: Watch the Trailer

Tue, 16 May 2017 15:52:14 +0000

Watch the trailer for the new Cartoon Saloon (The Secret of Kells, Song of the Sea) feature animation The Breadwinner.

GKIDS To Release Birdboy: The Forgotten Children

Sun, 14 May 2017 13:33:53 +0000

The Pedro Rivero & Alberto Vázquez Spanish feature will have a US distribution in 2017.

ITFS Presents Honorary Award to Bruno Bozzetto

Wed, 10 May 2017 13:56:14 +0000

But the Italian animator states: "I'm not finished yet".

Salvation Has No Name, Castaways Top Visegrad Winners

Mon, 08 May 2017 05:28:39 +0000

Visegrad Animation Forum in Třeboň announced the winners for its 2017 edition.

Encounters Goes VR: Call for Projects

Thu, 04 May 2017 11:46:20 +0000

The Bristol Encounters Festival goes immersive in the VR world, and announces call for VR projects.

Politics at Annecy Festival 2017: Feature Films Deal With Fragile Societies

Wed, 03 May 2017 13:15:34 +0000

6 animation features deal with politics and individual consequences at the 2017 Annecy festival.

Afternoon Class by Seoro Oh

Mon, 01 May 2017 14:45:46 +0000

Can't stay awake during class? Watch the animation short Afternoon Class by Seoro Oh.

13+10 Animation Projects for Visegrad Animation Forum

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 15:02:22 +0000

The Central and Eastern European Animation Forum announced its lineup.

Animasyros 27/9-1/10/17: Call for entries

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:27:32 +0000

The Greek festival at Syros turns 10, and invites animated shorts and features.

The Tesla World Light Premieres at Int'nl Critics Week, Cannes

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 09:04:04 +0000

Matthew Rankin's animated film The Tesla World Light, produced at the National Film Board of Canada, will have its world premiere at the 56th International Critics' Week.

New Chitose Airport Int'nl Festival 2-5/11/17: Call for entries

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:32:29 +0000

The "airport" festival at New Chitose Airport in Japan opens its doors again for entries.

Água Mole, Min Börda at Directors Fortnight, Cannes

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:18:40 +0000

Portuguese and Swedish animation shorts in the festival's official programme.

Toei Animation Brings Mazinger Z to Annecy

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 15:47:46 +0000

The 70s manga series becomes a feature film to be previewed at the 2017 Annecy festival.

TAFF 23-27/8/17: Call for entries

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 10:24:52 +0000

The Finnish animation festival at Turku is open for entries.

Sébastien Laudenbach Designs the 2017 BIAF Poster

Fri, 25 Aug 2017 11:05:00 +0000

The Asian festival's 2017 poster by the director of The Girl Without Hands premieres at Zippy Frames.

Peter Lord Presents the Emile Awards

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:21:21 +0000

Who's better to present the European Animation Awards than its president (and Aardman power-figure)?

Anifilm 2017 Goes Italian

Thu, 13 Apr 2017 11:27:51 +0000

The Czech festival offers a big tribute to Italian neo-pictorialism, also including a Magda Guidi retrospective and Chiara Magri in the festival jury.

3 Animation Shorts Go to 2017 Cannes Film Festival

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 10:41:10 +0000

Pépé le Morse, Camouflage, A perdre haleine are included in the 2017 Cannes nominees.

7th StopTrik, Maribor/Łódź 2017: Call for entries

Sat, 08 Apr 2017 14:30:45 +0000

The 7th edition of the StopTrik IFF is under way, and accepts animated shorts.

SPARK Animation 2017: Open for submissions

Sat, 08 Apr 2017 13:49:06 +0000

Spark Computer Graphics Society (Spark CG) presents SPARK ANIMATION 2017.

Sommets du cinéma d'animation 2017: Call for entries

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 15:41:05 +0000

The Sommets du cinéma d'animation is an international festival dedicated to animation in all its forms, from heritage films to new media by way of current production.

BIAF 2017: Call for entries

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 14:24:45 +0000

BIAF (Bucheon International Animation Festival) now accepts animated films for its 2017 edition.

SICAF 2017: Call for entries

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 13:35:01 +0000

Time to submit to SICAF festival for all animated works.

Be there! Corfu Animation Fest Enlists Woloshen, Leschiov in its 2016 slate

Tue, 28 Mar 2017 06:08:28 +0000

A Latvian contemporary programme and a Human Ark (Poland) tribute among the Greek fest highlights.

DOK Leipzig, 30/10-5/11/17: Call for entries

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 15:23:57 +0000

DOK Leipzig reserves several sections for animated films, and has opened its doors for 2017 entries.

Among the Black Waves, Decorado Take Home 2017 Anima Awards

Tue, 07 Mar 2017 15:55:07 +0000

Britt Raes, Theo Ushev, and Your Name are among the other winners of the Brussels Animation Fest.

Cinanima, Espinho, 6-12/11/17: Call for entries

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 19:10:14 +0000

Cinanima (Espinho, Portugal) once again opens its doors (and animation entries) for its 41st edition.

UPDATE: Deadline extension: 9 July.

Laguionie, Dudok de Wit, Zucchini at the Cartoon Tributes Nominees

Wed, 01 Mar 2017 16:56:32 +0000

The European pitching forum CARTOON MOVIE has announced its nominees for Best European animation director, producer, and distributor of the year.

Hedgehog's Home, Sabaku Take Home 2017 Berlinale Prizes

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 07:43:51 +0000

The Croatian film by Eva Cvijanović and the Dutch animated short by Marlies van der Wel were both awarded at the Generation KPlus section of the 67th Berlin Film Festival.

A Love Story Wins BAFTA for Best British Short Animation

Mon, 13 Feb 2017 16:02:12 +0000

NFTS student film A Love Story wins at the 2017 EEBAFTA Awards.

SUMMA 3D Contest: Call for entries

Sat, 11 Feb 2017 07:24:38 +0000

The International Animation Short Film Contest, Summa3D, has officially opened the call for its fourth edition for professionals, students and lovers of animation and special effects.

Animated Trips Part II: Personal Souvenirs

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 06:50:33 +0000

Olga Bobrowska, festival director of StopTrik festival and Zippy Frames collaborator, continues her animated festival trips and tells more about films and people.

Vaysha, Nighthawk, Satie's Parade at 6th Be there! Corfu Animation Festival

Thu, 02 Feb 2017 16:04:28 +0000

The Corfu animation fest has announced its selection results for the short porgrammes.

Zucchini, The Red Turtle, Blind Vaysha at the Oscars

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 17:07:38 +0000

European films get their fair share at this year's Oscar nominations.

What About the Oscars? Panagiotis Rappas talks to Zippy Frames

Sun, 22 Jan 2017 07:28:01 +0000

Academy Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences voting member Panagiotis Rappas talks to Zippy Frames.

70 Years of Malaysian Animation: Interview with Hassan Abd. Muthalib

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 06:53:01 +0000

It's been 70 years of Malaysian animation and Hassan Abd. Muthalib was the man to write a book about. Peter Schavemaker interviewed the animation professional pioneer on his recent book, "From Mouse Deer to Mouse: 70 Years of Malaysian animation".

Animated Trips 2016: Part I

Sat, 07 Jan 2017 07:56:14 +0000

Olga Bobrowska, festival director of StopTrik festival and Zippy Frames collaborator, had her own animated festival trips during 2016. Here's an insightful report of her festival experiences (and it's only the first part).

Animation Production Day 2017 Opens For Projects

Fri, 06 Jan 2017 10:59:32 +0000

Animation projects can now be submitted to APD (part of Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film) with a deadline of 27 February 2017.

Under Your Fingers (Sous tes doigts): Interview with Marie-Christine Courtès

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 13:47:38 +0000

Oscar-shortlisted French animation short Under your fingers is a poignant and powerful film about a little-known story of a French camp. Director Marie-Christine Courtès talks about history, perception and film aesthetics to Zippy Frames.

Blind Vaysha, Nighthawk Top 2016 Animation Shorts

Mon, 26 Dec 2016 06:48:25 +0000

Animation professionals vote the shorts that made an impact on them during 2016 for Zippy Frames. Here are the results

Who's Afraid of Animation Shorts (at the Oscars)?

Sun, 18 Dec 2016 18:45:12 +0000

In a provocative article published in The Hollywood Reporter, critic Scott Feinberg proposes the elimination of the animation shorts category from the Oscar awards broadcasting, because it's not popular enough.

Creating Your Own Boundaries: Interview with Veljko Popović

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 13:32:26 +0000

An indie animation talent to watch: interview with Croatian animation filmmaker Veljko Popović.

My Life as a Zucchini for a Foreign Language Oscar

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 06:51:40 +0000

The Swiss stop-motion film has now entered the 9 foreign language films that will advance in the 89th Oscars race.

My Life as a Courgette Wins at 2016 European Film Awards

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 19:37:58 +0000

The stop-motion film won the European Feature Animation prize for 2016.

Visegrad Animation Forum 2017: Call for projects

Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:10:47 +0000

Submit your projects to the Central and Eastern European pitching forum held in May 2017 in Trebon, Czech Republic.

The Lighthouse by Simon Scheiber

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 14:45:35 +0000

It's nice to be inventive. Watch The Lighthouse by Simon Scheiber.

Be there! Corfu Animation Festival Goes Crowdfunding

Tue, 06 Dec 2016 15:56:58 +0000

The Greek animation festival opens an Indiegogo campaign for its 6th edition in March 2017.

When François Truffaut Reviewed Blinkity Blank

Mon, 05 Dec 2016 10:20:05 +0000

The famous French Nouvelle Vague director had a few things to say about Norman McLaren's masterpiece.

Animateka 2016: Programme Highlights

Fri, 02 Dec 2016 09:11:17 +0000

A major 3D Computer animation retrospective, 3 European animation schools and more events at the 13th edition of Animateka in Ljubljana.

Animafest Zagreb Award for Animation Studies to Maureen Furniss

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 14:06:42 +0000

M. Furniss: Greatly honored, and I invite the growing number of animation scholars to continue to write their new histories.

The Red Turtle, My Life as a Zucchini, Blind Vaysha Get Annie Noms

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 17:05:42 +0000

Longway North, Cartoon Saloon also nominated at the 44th Annie Awards.

Slovak Audiovisual Fund Opens TV Minority Co-Productions

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 14:48:41 +0000

The maximum amount of subsidies for a Slovak-minority TV project will be €300,000.

Annecy MIFA Expands Dates, Adds New Sessions

Sat, 26 Nov 2016 12:04:29 +0000

The Annecy industry event will now start Tuesday 13th June, and a Talent Campus for students is introduced.

Fest Anča festival, 29/6-2/7/17: Call for entries

Fri, 25 Nov 2016 13:44:35 +0000

Call for entries open for Fest Anča festival in Slovakia. See details.

10 Animation Shorts for the Oscar 2017 Race

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 19:11:05 +0000

The Head Vanishes, Blind Vaysha, among the European films on the list.

Animated Dreams Report 2016: Gimme Space

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 09:47:45 +0000

The 18th edition of the Animated Dreams festival in Tallinn took place from 16 to 20 November 2016. View our festival report.

Borivoj Dovniković - Bordo Gets Animafest Zagreb Lifetime Achievement Award

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:53:40 +0000

The Croatian veteran artist will receive the award during the 2017 edition of the festival.

Animation Production Day Adds Trickstar Business Award

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 12:22:56 +0000

The ITFS, Stuttgart-based business event adds new award for business innovation.

The Absence of Eddy Table, Empty Space Win at Fredrikstad

Mon, 14 Nov 2016 10:46:37 +0000

Rune Spaans, Ülo Pikkov among the winners of the Norwegian fest.

27 Animated Features for an Oscar

Sat, 12 Nov 2016 08:00:26 +0000

8 European films figure in the list of submitted features for the Academy Awards 2017.

Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2016: Full Programme

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:54:25 +0000

Here's the full programme of Fredrikstadt Animation Festival.

Indonesian Animation Has a High Potential: Interview with Gerryadi Agusta Sachanity

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 08:20:21 +0000

Zippy Frames animation journalist Peter Schavemaker interviewed Gerryadi Agusta Sachanity, assistant director of the Baros International Animation Festival.

Cartoon Movie Moves to Bordeaux

Mon, 07 Nov 2016 10:03:32 +0000

The premier pitching forum for European animation features invites submissions up to 25 November 2016.

Eternal Hunting Grounds, Nighthawk Win at DOKLeipzig

Sun, 06 Nov 2016 12:32:27 +0000

5 animated shorts by Elin Grimstad, Špela Čadež, Remo Scherrer, Eszter Jánka, and Renata Gąsiorowska win at this year's DOK Leipzig fest.

Deer Flower by Kangmin Kim: Film Review

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 12:10:57 +0000

Film review for the Oscar-hopeful US/Korean animated short.

66 Films for Animated Dreams, Estonia

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 06:19:51 +0000

Giannalberto Bendazzi, Pedro Rivero, and Janno Põldma will be this year's jury in the Tallinn festival.

Jobs: Experimental Animation Faculty Position at CalArts

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 06:35:02 +0000

The program in Experimental Animation program at CalArts opens a full-time faculty position.

Assistant Professor Positions in Animation, Rhode Island School of Design

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:48:10 +0000

Two assistant professorships (full-time faculty)are open at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Psiconautas, The Red Turtle, Ma vie de courgette for the European Film Awards

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:42:16 +0000

The three animation features have been nominated by the European Film Academy for the Best European Animation Feature award.

Before Love, The Girl WIthout Hands Win at BIAF 2016

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 07:25:09 +0000

Full report from the Bucheon International Animation Festival in Korea.

My Dogs, JinJin & Akida Film Review: This Is Not A Dog's Life

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 02:18:43 +0000

A feature film about kids and dogs, without ordinary kids and dogs.

25 April Film Review: Stuff of Manhood

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 03:33:38 +0000

The 1915 disastrous Gallipoli campaign becomes an animated 3D/2D documentary, produced entirely in New Zealand.

StopTrik Festival , 27-30/10, Maribor: Competition results & Programme Highlights

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 23:25:05 +0000

Discover the selections, highlights, and the full programme of the 2016 StopTrik festival.

Canis by Marc Riba & Anna Solanas

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 13:09:35 +0000

Deeply unsettling but truly humane, the puppet short Canis by Marc Riba and Anna Solanas. For mature audiences only.

My Life as A Courgette Opens DOK Leipzig

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 07:51:51 +0000

It is the first time that the festival opens with an animated feature.

Dissonance, Decorado Take Home 3DWire Awards

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 07:01:32 +0000

Full report from the Segovia fest.

Be there! Corfu Animation Festival, 29/3-2/4/17: Call for entries

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 18:30:36 +0000

The International Animation Festival in Corfu, Greece, is now accepting submissions for its 6th edition. Extension deadline for the Greek fest: 31 Dec.

Be there! Corfu Animation Festival invites all directors to submit their animated films to the competitive festival section of the 6th festival edition, 29 March - 2 April 2017.

The festival aims for European & independent artistic animation works. Eligible are films completed after 1 January 2015 in the following categories:

1. Short films (up to 40')
2. Short films for children (up to 40')
3. Student/Graduation films
4. Feature films: (films over 40 minutes of length)

A new competition for the 2017 edition is the Short Films for Children category, to be judged by children. A film can be submitted both the Short Films and Short Films for Children competitions.

If selected, it will only be screened in one category.

There are no submission fees to apply. See the festival regulations for more details.

The festival's 2015 Grand Prix was won by the Polish veteran Jerzy Kucia and his Fugue for Cello, Trumpet and Landscape, while the Jury Prize went to UK animation director Kim Noce for her mixed technique film Nest of Stone.

Fugue for Cello, Trumpet and Landscape

Submission forms will be completed online (email: programme [at] betherefest.gr).

Deadline for all submissions: 21 December 31 December 2016.

Let's Discover Contemporary Portuguese Animation

Sat, 08 Oct 2016 11:36:30 +0000

Reporting from the 2016 3D Wire Spanish market and festival in Segovia, Spain.

Psiconautas Comes to France in 2017

Sat, 08 Oct 2016 07:33:12 +0000

Autour de Minuit will distribute the Spanish post-apocalyptic film in French theaters.

Duke Johnson Visits Dublin Animation Film Festival

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 08:33:55 +0000

The Oscar-nominated director of Anomalisa will participate in the screening of his animated feature during the 2016 Dublin fest.

Velodrool by Sander Joon

Tue, 04 Oct 2016 13:53:21 +0000

How can a bike race become a nightmare. The Estonian Sander Joon presents his no-nonsense Velodrool.

Cafard Review: Capturing Humanism

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 16:17:55 +0000

Jan Bultheel's feature film Cafard presents a sweeping, adamantly old-fashioned story of a distraught Belgian world champion boxer during WWI.

3 Animation Shorts in the 2016 European Film Awards

Fri, 30 Sep 2016 07:47:29 +0000

Amalimbo, Edmond, In the Distance the three animated shorts for the European Film Award for Best Short Film.

Peripheria, Piano, Window Horses Win Animasyros 9.0 prizes

Tue, 27 Sep 2016 09:51:54 +0000

Once upon a line (Alicja Jasina), Mrs. Metro (Aggelos Papantoniou) is also among the winners of the Greek animation fest.

Sylvain Chomet Unveils The Thousand Miles at BIAF, Korea

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 08:44:22 +0000

The first preview of the Oscar-nominated French director's work on Fellini will be presented at the 2016 Bucheon International Animation Festival.

J' aime les filles, Blind Vaysha, Louise en Hiver Win at Ottawa

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 05:38:15 +0000

The Belgian feature Cafard and PES also won at the 2016 Ottawa Festival.

Turkish Indie Animation Deserves More Visibility: Interview with Berat Ilk

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:01:17 +0000

We met Berat Ilk, successful Turkish animation director and producer, and president of ASIFA-Turkey, during Animasyros 9.0, and had a fine chat about Turkish animation, festivals and education.

Once Upon A Line, Ayny Win at the 2016 Student Academy Awards

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:06:28 +0000

The 2016 Student Academy Awards were given. See all animation winners.

NEF Animation Residency, France, 1-31/10/17

Tue, 20 Sep 2016 09:37:12 +0000

Write your animation short or feature script in Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, France, within the NEF Animation residency programme.

Animasyros 9.0: Programme Highlights

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:40:02 +0000

The essential highlights of the Greek Animasyros fest.

45 Animation Shorts for 3D Wire, Spain

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 14:24:38 +0000

Discover the jury members of the Segovia fest as well.

Amalimbo by Juan Pablo Libossart Gets EFA Nomination at Venice

Sat, 10 Sep 2016 20:12:22 +0000

The Swedish-Estonian animation becomes a short film nominee for the European Film Awards at the 73th Venice Film Festival.

Anibar Talks: Q&A with the new artistic director Petrit Gora

Sat, 10 Sep 2016 07:54:36 +0000

The Kosovo fest has transcended its local constraints and has been established as a fine new player in the animation festival list. Interview with the new Anibar festival director, Petrit Gora.

Wade by Ghost: Indie Animation from India

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:56:08 +0000

Where environment and human culture are brought together. The new 2D short, Wade from the Ghost collective, is in production. Discover the film.

5 Features in Competition at the 9th Animasyros, Greece

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 06:01:02 +0000

Window Horses, Psiconautas are among the Greek festival's 2016 selections.

Konstantin Bronzit Goes to Fredrikstad Animation Festival

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 05:02:55 +0000

The twice Oscar-nominated Russian animation director Konstantin Bronzit will be one of the guests of the Norway fest.

EXCLUSIVE: 7 Feature Films in Competition at the 2016 BIAF

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 11:35:05 +0000

Psiconautas, Ma vie de courgette, Window Horses but also films in world premiere compete at the 2016 Bucheon International Animation Festival, Korea.

2017 Anidox: Residency Open for Applications

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:05:13 +0000

AniDox:Residency is a programme for the production of animated documentary short films in Viborg, Denmark.

2016 Cartoon D'Or Nominees: France Rules

Mon, 05 Sep 2016 14:32:55 +0000

Peripheria, Under your finger, Yul and the Snake are 3 out of 5 short animated films nominated for the European Cartoon d'Or award.

Bozzetto Non Troppo Documentary Premieres in Venice

Fri, 02 Sep 2016 13:54:50 +0000

The documentary by Marco Bonfanti about the celebratory Italian animator Bruno Bozzetto will have its world premiere at the 2016 Venice Film Festival.

A film that claims to feature "Bruno Bozzetto's animals and friends" certainly needs to be seen.

The Milan-born Marco Bonfanti, director of The Words of Stockhausen, Ordeal (Inside Me), and the 2011 docufiction The Last Shepherd, undertakes to portray the world of the Oscar-nominated Italian artist, Bruno Bozzetto.

Bozzetto's fame (over 300 feature films, shorts, and commissioned films) lies in his caricature, parody and his sense of restlessly examining otherwise uninteresting surroundings.

Bozzetto Non Troppo (a pun on the 1977 Bozzetto feature, Allegro non-troppo) promises to be a film about what's inside, behind, before, beneath and in the pockets of Italian animation legend Bruno Bozzetto.

Using both contemporary footage and archival material and, of course, the 79-year-old animation artist as its host, it promises a rather authoritative and interesting cartoon journey.

Bozzetto Non Troppo

Nature, humour, the absurdity of war and the power of ideas are some of the film themes unfolded like a game between the host, director and the audience. The film has been selected to open in the 73rd Venice Film Festival (Venice Classics).

Screenings: Friday 9 Sep – 5:00 pm – SALA CASINÒ / Saturday 10 September – 11:30 am – Sala Volpi

Watch the rather nostalgic trailer, with Bruno Bozzetto going home in the rain, with a Signor Rossi umbrella:

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Bozzetto Non Troppo is a Zagora and Istituto Luce-Cinecittà production, with the support of Sky Arte HD and Studio Bozzetto & Co.

Nicholas Schmerkin, Eric Goosens Headline the 2016 3D Wire Market

Thu, 01 Sep 2016 14:22:39 +0000

And Portugal will be the guest country in the Segovia major animation and transmedia event.

8 Animation Students Granted ASIFA-Hollywood/ AEF Scholarships

Tue, 30 Aug 2016 09:44:48 +0000

Animation students from the US, Australia, Canada, and Singapore have won the academic year 2016-17 scholarships sponsored by ASIFA-Hollywood and the Animation Educators Forum (AEF).

The Stressful Adventures of Boxhead and Roundhead: Watch the film

Mon, 29 Aug 2016 17:05:20 +0000

The release of an indie feature animation film is an event to be celebrated. Mainly if it features the existential humour of Elliot Cowan's characters in The Stressful Adventures of Boxhead and Roundhead.

Daniela Sherer Wins at 2016 ASIF Awards

Mon, 22 Aug 2016 14:42:16 +0000

Daniela Sherer received the prestigious Yoram Gross award at the ASIF 2016 awards ceremony in Tel Aviv.

Meet the Jury of the 2016 BIAF

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:17:36 +0000

Chris Robinson, Raúl Garcia, Jacques-Rémy Girerd in the 2016 jury lineup of Bucheon International Animation Festival.

Olga Pärn artistic director of Animated Dreams, New SHUT UP! Competition

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:08:16 +0000

The Tallinn festival has a new artistic director, and prepares its November edition with a new SHUT UP Competition.

2D Animation Internship at Playables, Zürich

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:00:15 +0000

The animation studio Playables at Zürich offers a paid internship for six months.

ASIFA Austria Award Competition 2016

Sat, 13 Aug 2016 09:59:42 +0000

ASIFA- Austria offers 2,000 Euros for the Best Austrian Animated Film. Deadline extended to 14 October 2016.

Turku Animated Film Festival: Interview with Kimmo Sillanmikko

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 06:29:17 +0000

A new festival in town! Between August 25 and 28 in Turku, west of the Finnish capital Helsinki, the first edition of the Turku Animated Festival TAFF will be held.

Zippy Frames animation journalist Peter Schavemaker interviewed festival director Kimmo Sillanmikko.

Arts & Sustainability Artists' Residency, Scotland

Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:53:39 +0000

For all Scotland-based animators, the Thinking through the Anthropocene residency is open for projects.

Experiencing the Vertigo: Review from 9th Animator IFF

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 07:47:01 +0000

Olga Bobrowska reports from the Poznan Animation Festival.

Animation and the Comic Book, Symposium: Call for Papers

Thu, 28 Jul 2016 08:51:56 +0000

Symposium on Animation and the Comic Book at Canterbury.

7th Anibar Goes Environmental, Presents Spain and Colombian Animation Programme

Tue, 26 Jul 2016 07:56:36 +0000

Α Ward Kimball tribute and music videos also in the Anibar 2016 programme.

The Rumour Mill by Bexie Bush: Crowdfunding Campaign

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 10:30:04 +0000

Support the UK independent (and brilliant) animation artist Bexie Bush in her online campaign and The Rumour Mill film.

TAIS Residency for Animation Artists

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 08:48:57 +0000

Toronto Animation Image Society publishes its residency programme for international animation artists.

The Age of Rust by Alessandro Mattei and Francesco Aber

Mon, 18 Jul 2016 07:34:42 +0000

Sardonic comment on environmental protection. Watch the Italian short " The Age of Rust".

Residency Programme for Media Artists, Japan

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 15:36:12 +0000

Animators can apply to the residency program for media artists in Japan. See details.

Franck Dion Interview: Using the Character's Own Voice

Tue, 12 Jul 2016 10:49:47 +0000

The 2016 Annecy winner, French director Franck Dion, talks to Zippy Frames.

Psiconautas, Louise en hiver, Cafard in the Ottawa 2016 line-up

Thu, 07 Jul 2016 11:41:08 +0000

Here's the feature film selection of the 2016 Ottawa International Animation Festival.

Thomas Renoldner Goes PRINTMAKINGANIMATION for Animafest Cyprus

Tue, 05 Jul 2016 15:20:58 +0000

The Austrian experimental filmmaker Thomas Renoldner will organize the highly interesting PRINTMAKINGANIMATION workshop at the Cyprus Animation Festival, along with Federica Pagnucco.

Three Fitted Flies, Sunday Lunch, Ruben Leaves Take Home 2016 Fest Anča Awards

Sun, 03 Jul 2016 11:51:44 +0000

Surprise winners at the 9th edition of the Slovakian fest.

Support the 18th Animation Show of Shows

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 09:04:50 +0000

The Kickstarter campaign for Ron Diamond's long-established animation DVD compilation and theatrical tour screening.

Dahee Jeong Makes The Empty

Tue, 28 Jun 2016 05:58:15 +0000

The 2014 Annecy winner Dahee Jeong (Man on the Chair) has a new short film produced. We met her at this year's French festival to talk about The Empty.

No PREXIT: Priit Pärn Stays at The Estonian Academy of Arts

Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:06:47 +0000

his dismissal causedHis contract will be renewed for the next three years.

Polish Animation Producers Association: It's not Mystique, is Networking

Sat, 25 Jun 2016 10:21:52 +0000

Polish animation is quintessentially auteurish, but on the other hand, it may not have to be a solitary affair. Zofia Jaroszuk, representative for the Polish Animation Producers Association (SPPA), talks to Zippy Frames about the aims and projects of SPPA.

UK Animation and EU-Funded Projects: A Small Survey

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 14:39:56 +0000

Aardman Animation and the Encounters Festival are among the UK agents who benefited from EU funding.

Ma Vie de Courgette Review: Everything's Not Quiet At the Puppet Front

Fri, 24 Jun 2016 09:06:03 +0000

The new stop-motion film by Claude Barras presents a sweet but also poignant tale of children in need of care and respect.

The Quay Brothers, Steven Woloshen Come to Fest Anča

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:16:30 +0000

The Slovakian fest boasts an auteur-driven attitude for its 2016 edition.

DOK Leipzig, 31/10-6/11: Call for entries

Thu, 23 Jun 2016 08:57:54 +0000

The 59th DOK Leipzig festival is open for short and feature-length animated films. Details.

The Head Vanishes, Ma vie de courgette Take Home 2016 Annecy Awards

Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:16:08 +0000

A Francophone night for the Annecy festival. All the winners of the French fest.

Seoul Station Review: Last Stop to Hell

Sat, 18 Jun 2016 12:19:13 +0000

Yeon Sang-ho's third feature is no less fierce and violent as his The King of Pigs and The Fake efforts, and wholeheartedly artistic at the same time.

First Annecy Prizes to Theo Ushev, Peripheria

Sat, 18 Jun 2016 09:52:59 +0000

The 2016 Annecy festival awarded its Special prizes on Friday, 17 June. See all winners.

Birdboy: The Forgotten Children (Psiconautas) Review: Beware of Children in Distress

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 00:31:00 +0000

When Kronenberg met The Fantastic Planet. Film review for the Spanish animation feature Birdboy:The Forgotten Children.

Annecy Zippy Diary 15/6: Angry Birds, Louise and Shamanism

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 09:34:43 +0000

Our daily report from Annecy: Wednesday, 15 June.

Louise by the Shore Review: The Windmills of Her Mind

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 07:29:15 +0000

Time is static, but mind keeps constantly moving in J.F.Laguionie's exemplary work on age and memory, Louise en hiver.

Nuts! Review: Our Family and Other Goats

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:56:59 +0000

The animation documentary by Penny Lane tells a highly interesting story with honesty and flair, but does not always hit the right notes.

Annecy Zippy Diary, 14/6: Call Me Émile, Planemo or Nuts!

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 06:31:45 +0000

It's not a full report (for the size of the Annecy festival, this is nearly impossible), but rather a daily report of our Zippy involvement at the French festival: Tuesday 14 June.

Phil Mulloy, The Magic Mountain Win at Animafest Zagreb 2016

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 07:47:32 +0000

All the winners of the 2016 Croatian fest.

GKIDS Joins The Breadwinner Production

Sat, 11 Jun 2016 10:28:33 +0000

Indie US distribution company enters into production with Cartoon Saloon's third feature animation.

Asia Animation Forum 2016: Call for Proposals

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 12:21:09 +0000

Participate in the Asian Animation Forum in October 2016. Open call for abstracts.

Estonian Academy of Arts: We Did Not Dismiss Pärn

Fri, 03 Jun 2016 13:41:51 +0000

He was simply not re-elected, states Solveig Jahnke, Head of Communications at the Estonian Academy of Arts.

Animation Director Priit Pärn Dismissed from the Estonian Academy of Arts

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 07:57:01 +0000

UPDATE 22/6: Students take a stand for Priit Pärn.

The Head of the Animation Department was suddenly dismissed, causing an outrage from students and animation professionals.

Interview with Daniel Šuljić: The Only Thing Constant in A Festival is Change

Mon, 30 May 2016 13:36:09 +0000

The artistic director of World festival of animated film Animafest Zagreb talks to Zippy Frames about the latest edition of Croatian festival -and more.

Fantoche, Baden Prepares Animated Humanity Programme

Mon, 23 May 2016 09:01:07 +0000

Animated Humanity special programme and Fantoche Ιndustry Day coming up in the 14th edition of the Baden fest.

The Noise of Licking Wins at Cinéfondation, Cannes

Sat, 21 May 2016 06:41:48 +0000

The Hungarian film by Nadja Andrasev won the Third Prize at the Cinéfondation competition.

VAF Presents 2016 New Talents Selection

Tue, 17 May 2016 09:35:10 +0000

The very interesting (sometimes impressive) debut or student projects from Central and Eastern European Animation are now available for screening from VAF.

Oscar Buzz at Animafest Zagreb

Thu, 12 May 2016 10:22:17 +0000

2016 Animafest Zagreb devotes a special programme to the perennial awards, both critical and entertaining.

Ottawa Gets Poster, Announces Celebratory Programme

Wed, 11 May 2016 10:33:18 +0000

Ottawa International Animation Festival gets a bit celebratory for its 40th edition, 21-25 Sep 2016.

Peripheria, Anomalisa Take Home 2016 Anifilm Prizes

Tue, 10 May 2016 14:19:17 +0000

All the winners of the 2016 Czech Anifilm festival.

Carpel, The Piracy of Princess Priceless Win VAF Honours

Mon, 09 May 2016 09:14:18 +0000

The Central European pitching forum for animation unveiled its winners.

Behind the Creative Animation Proces: The Craft Initiative

Wed, 04 May 2016 06:37:55 +0000

An online initiative to explore the process behind contemporary animation production, addressed both to professionals and the general public.

Kaputt, Psychonauts Win the 23rd ITFS Awards

Mon, 02 May 2016 15:14:42 +0000

All the winners of the 2016 Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film.

Visegrad Animation Forum, 3-5/5/16: Programme

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:07:06 +0000

13 short animation films and 12 TV series to be pitched during Visegrad Animation Forum, 3-5 May. Discover the projects.

Visegrad Animation Forum is a platform for bringing animation professionals from Central and Eastern Europe together. It creates a space for discussion and exchange of experience among individual countries that share not only historical but also cultural ties.

Each year, it selects a number of projects to be pitched from the region. For the 2016 event (3-5 May, Trebon, Czech Republic), the pre-selection committee decided, due to the high quality of the submissions, to increase the number of projects going to the pitching competition.

From less than a hundred projects, 13 short films and 12 TV series were entered into the main competition.

The pitching sessions will be preceded by workshops led by expert tutors to discuss or fine–tune the strengths and weaknesses of all projects as well as best pitching strategies. After the pitch, each participating project team will have meetings with members of the jury (experienced film professionals and/or film and TV executives).

The final pitch will take place on 4 May for the category TV Series, and the Short films will be presented on 5 May in the Hotel Hvězda.

Projects in competition: SHORT FILMS

Burning Bones, dir. Marine Duchet – Luce Grosjean (FR),
Carpel, dir. Tibor Banoczki, Sarolta Szabo – Sébastien Hussenot, Orsolya Sipos (FR, HU),
The End, dir.David Štumpf, Michaela Mihályiová – Peter Badač,Eva Pa (SK),
Flood, dir. Malte Stein – Malte Stein (DE),
The Hermit, dir. Dato Kiknavelidze – Lali Kiknavelidze (GE),
Holy Men dir.David Lovrić – Draško Ivezić (HR),
Klingert's Diving Suit, dir. Artur Wyrzykowski – Artur Wyrzykowski (POL),
One Day, dir. Filip Blažek, Mikuláš Suchý – Karolína Pojarová (CZ),
One More!, dir. Tina Zadnik – Boštjan Potokar (SI),
Somewhere, dir. Paul Muresan – Mihai Mitrica (RO),
Swans Are Flying, dir. Birutė Sodeikaitė – Kristina Ramanauskaitė (LT),
Tulpa, dir. Slawomir Shuty, Tomasz Bochniak – Anna Mroczek (PL),
Untravel, dir. Ana Nedeljkovic, Nikola Majdak – Eva Pa, Jelena Mitrovic (SK, RS).

Untravel

Holy Man

Carpel

Projects in competition: TV SERIES

The Amazing Adventures of Lost Socks, dir. Marta Stróżycka, screenwriter: Justyna Bednarek – Joanna Wendorff-Østergaard (PL),
Borka and the Magic Dress, dir. Beáta Gurmai – Beáta Gurmai, Márton Ecsedy (HU),
David & Laurence, dir. Anne Wilkins, Emily Howells – Adam Oliver (UK),
Gaia Mama, dir. Julia Farkas – Orsolya Sipos (HU),
Happy Go Hopscotch, dir. Katerina Lavrionova, screenwriter: Katy Segrove – Inesa Ivanova (UK),
Sarah and Golem, dir. David Tousek, Anthony Wong (CZ, USA) – Marek Tousek (CZ),
John Vardar vs. the Galaxy, dir. Goce Cvetanovski – Alan Castillo (MK), Mouflon Ancijas, dir. Juraj Krumpolec, Igor Derevenec – Juraj Krumpolec (SK),
The Piracy of Princess Priceless, dir. Flora Anna Buda, Balázs Turai (HU) – Draško Ivezić (HR),
Polly Tickle, dir. David Price (HU) – Sara Barbas (UK),
Prince Ki-Ki-Do, dir. Grega Mastnak – Grega Mastnak, Mojca Zlokarnik (SI),
Slimy case, dir. Petr Babinec – Libor Nemeškal, Petr Babinec (CZ).

Happy Go Hopscotch

Borka and the Magic Dress

In addition to the main pitching competition for short films and TV series, the three-day programme offers a number of presentations, debates, and screenings.

Main topics will include choosing the right market and a potential coproduction partner, distributing children's short films, presenting prestigious European studios (Silver Fox Animation and Camera-etc.), and many more.

There will be presented four case studies of successful animated projects: The Odd-Sock Eaters / Lichožrouti (Czech Republic), Tonda, Slávka and the Genius / Tonda, Slávka a génius (Czech Republic), Morten and the Ship of Fools (Estonia, Ireland, Belgium, Great Britain), White Plastic Sky / Bílé umělé nebe (Hungary).

VAF takes place in conjunction with Anifilm Festival, Trebon.

Bendito Machine from Spain: Creatures that Won't Take The Lead

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 11:24:14 +0000

The Spanish indie series satire Bendito Machine prepares its final episode and goes on Kickstarter.

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Oh, My: Music Video by Tess Martin

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 11:07:06 +0000

Cut-out animation and a story of personal adventure. Watch the music video Oh, My directed by Tess Martin.

4 Animation Shorts For Cinéfondation Cannes

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 08:50:26 +0000

The 2016 Cannes selection includes student films from France (ENSAD), UK (NFTS), Switzerland, and Hungary (MOME) in its competition.

Eric Leiser Presents Apocalypsis

Sat, 16 Apr 2016 08:23:22 +0000

A US indie experimental filmmaker has a new feature film in the making, after Glitch in the Grid. Watch the trailer for Apocalypsis.

The Red Turtle by Michael Dudok de Wit Premieres at Cannes

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 05:42:29 +0000

Watch the trailer of the first feature length film by the Oscar-winning auteur.

EXCLUSIVE: Sarah Saidan Designs the BIAF2016 Poster

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 09:38:23 +0000

Iranian acclaimed animation director designs the poster for the 2016 edition of the Korean fest.

Student Academy Awards 2016 Add Foreign Animation Category

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 16:43:03 +0000

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences now includes separate awards for non-US animation works in its Student Academy Awards. See how to apply.

Animafest Zagreb 2016: Selection Results and More

Sat, 26 Mar 2016 10:23:25 +0000

46 shorts and 9 feature films in the international competition of the 2016 Croatian animation fest.

Anifilm, Trebon 2016 Brings Spain to the Fore

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:44:21 +0000

Chico & Rita, POS ESO will be some of the festival tribute highlights.

BIAF 2016, Korea: Call for entries

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:27:30 +0000

The 18th BIAF (Bucheon International Animation Festival) is now opened for registration.

A Town Called Panic, Under Your Fingers Grab NYICFF Awards

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 17:50:25 +0000

See the animation awards of the 2016 New York Children's International Film Festival.

Before Love, Cafard Win Holland Animation Festival Awards

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 14:59:55 +0000

All winners of the 2016 Holland Animation Film Festival 2016.

Monstra 2016 Festival Report: Expand With Rhythm

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 07:08:52 +0000

The 15th MONSTRA Animation Festival in Lisbon can fit in its programme a tremendous amount of animation production and professionals, and expand on other things in the process.

Michèle Lemieux Designs the 2016 Annecy Poster

Sat, 19 Mar 2016 11:06:56 +0000

French-Canadian animator and illustrator Michèle Lemieux has designed this year's Annecy poster.

Lumen Prize for Digital Art 2016: Call for Entries

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 10:36:31 +0000

Animation artists have the chance to submit their work to The Lumen Prize 2016 competition.

First Animation Nominees and Winners of Holland Animation Film Festival

Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:18:17 +0000

Holland Animation Film Festival has announced its nominees for the Dutch Animation Grand Prix, and the winner of the web competition HAFFTube.

Puppet Animation Scotland: Funding Opportunities

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 14:47:01 +0000

For all Scottish puppet animators, the Creative Fund Award presents the opportunity to support a new production.

PRODUCTION: Spanish Feature Psiconautas by Pedro Rivero & Alberto Vázquez

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 08:48:02 +0000

Preview for the Spanish feature films about a teenager adventure in a post-apocalyptic world, directed by Alberto Vázquez and Pedro Rivero.

Sunday Lunch, When Marnie Was There Take Home MONSTRA 2016 Awards

Sun, 13 Mar 2016 08:33:17 +0000

All the awards of the 2016 Lisbon festival

Interview: Steven Woloshen and His Cameraless Film Memory

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 18:14:43 +0000

You don't always need the camera to make a fine film, and preserve cinematic memories at the same time. Zippy Frames talks to the pioneer Canadian filmmaker, Steven Woloshen.

Bill Plympton Prepares Revengeance with Sep 2016 Release Date In Mind

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 08:45:08 +0000

John Torturro enters The Big Lebowski in the new feature film by Bill Plympton, a joint effort with Jim Lujan. Report from Monstra Animation Festival.

Cold Hearted Land by Tom Munday

Thu, 03 Mar 2016 13:21:16 +0000

A faceless but not expressionless music video by Tom Munday and Steve Puddle and his Bivouac Band. Watch Cold Hearted Land.

Monstra, Lisbon, 3-13/3: Vanguard, Old And New

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:31:44 +0000

The 15th MONSTRA festival makes the animation field more European, artistic, and varied. Here's a preview of the Lisbon fest, 3-13 March 2016.

On the Other Side of the Woods by Anu-Laura Tuttelberg

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:37:00 +0000

Clay motion at its most white: the exquisite story of a girl lost by the Estonian animation director Anu-Laura Tuttelberg.

Inside Out, Bear Story Win at 2016 Oscars

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 07:36:11 +0000

Here's what the winners had to say in their acceptance speeches and backstage interviews.

Anomalisa Review: And They Call It Puppet Love

Wed, 24 Feb 2016 18:42:18 +0000

Charlie Kaufman & Duke Johnson sign a perfectly sweet and melancholic essay on identity and love in stop-motion.

Rémi Chayé, Oops!Noah is Gone Win At Cartoon Tributes

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 11:18:24 +0000

The winners for European animation from the premiere European pitching forum, Cartoon.

Cafard, Longway North, Mad Entertainment at Cartoon Tributes Nominations

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 11:18:24 +0000

All the nominees for European awards in the business and artistic sectors of animation by the European pitching forum Cartoon.

PRODUCTION: Brazilian Powerhouse: Voyagers of the Enchanted Forest In Development

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 10:15:50 +0000

The Oscar-nominated Alê Abreu (Boy and the World) and Ruiz Bolognesi (Rio 2096) team up for a new animated feature production.

8 Bullets by Frank Ternier

Sat, 20 Feb 2016 10:54:43 +0000

Here's a story of extravagant artistry and content. Watch the French animation short 8 Bullets by Frank Ternier.

Hertzfeldt, My Dad, Boy and the Beast Take Home 2016 Anima Prizes

Sun, 14 Feb 2016 17:08:22 +0000

Oscar-nominated Don Hertzfeldt's World of Tomorrow took home the Anima 2016 Grand Prix. All winners of the Brussels fest.

Karel Zeman Restored: The World of Fantasy

Sun, 14 Feb 2016 08:18:32 +0000

The restoration of the Czech Karel Zeman's films already counts a premiere and three films underway.

Berlinale Animation Part II: Berlinale Shorts

Thu, 11 Feb 2016 10:52:16 +0000

Discover the animation shorts that compete for the Golden Bear and the other prizes of the 2016 Berlin Film Festival.

Alike, Capture the Flag Win at the 2016 Goyas

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 10:07:29 +0000

The winners for animation at the 30th Spanish Goya awards.

Annecy 2016 Celebrates French Animation, Advertising

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 10:41:16 +0000

In a clever move that is far from a return to its domestic roots, the 2016 Annecy festival gives prominence to French Animation.

Pineapple Calamari by Kasia Nalewajka

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 17:20:38 +0000

Kasia Nalewajka knows how to play with puppets and concept roles. Watch her Pineapple Calamari.

Animafest, Scanner III, 7-8/6/16: Call for Papers

Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:22:32 +0000

Call for animation papers from Animafest Scanner, the third Zagreb symposium on animation.

Little Prince, Sunday Lunch Win the 2016 Césars

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:57:53 +0000

The winners for Best Short and Feature animation at the 2016 French awards.

3+4 Animation Films for the 2016 Césars

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 10:57:53 +0000

7 animation films compete for Best Short and Feature animation at the 2016 French awards.

Igor Kovalyov Returns with Before Love

Sun, 24 Jan 2016 09:25:06 +0000

The latest film by the Russian auteur will have its world premiere at the Holland Animation Film Festival.

Berlinale Animation Part I: Generation

Sun, 24 Jan 2016 08:30:42 +0000

In our multi-part tribute to the 2016 Berlin Film Festival, discover first the animated shorts competing in the Generation section of this year's festival.

Interview: Ülo Pikkov Goes Into Empty Space

Sun, 17 Jan 2016 10:09:50 +0000

The Estonian puppet animator Ülo Pikkov has a new documentary animation short, Empty Space. Read his interview for Zippy Frames.

David Bowie Does Murakami: When The Wind Blows

Mon, 11 Jan 2016 14:07:36 +0000

The iconic star was one of the driving forces behind Jimmy Murakami's dark nuclear satire, When the Wind Blows.

Edmond, Manoman, Prologue in the 2016 BAFTA Nominations

Fri, 08 Jan 2016 12:37:10 +0000

Nina Gantz, Simon Cartwright, and Richard Williams are the three nominees for British short animation at the BAFTA awards.

Sylvain Chomet Does Fellini: The Thousand Miles

Fri, 08 Jan 2016 11:28:06 +0000

The Oscar-nominated French director moves forward with his third animation feature film, inspired by the Italian auteur's drawings and diaries.

Captain Morten and the Spider Queen Gets a Trailer

Fri, 04 May 2018 11:05:00 +0000

A lot of anticipation surrounds the upcoming stop-motion Estonian feature film, Captain Morten and the Spider Queen. Watch the trailer.

Tag by Dan Edgley

Sat, 26 Dec 2015 08:36:07 +0000

Can't have the one without the other. Watch (Xmas) Tag by Dan Edgley.

Merry Xmas from Robert Grieves

Thu, 24 Dec 2015 14:21:15 +0000

UK indie animator Robert Grieves celebrates Xmas.

#merrychristmas by Chintis Lundgren

Thu, 24 Dec 2015 11:29:29 +0000

When Santa got a little drunk.

Encounters Festival, 20-25/9/16: Call for entries

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:42:20 +0000

Animation entries are welcome in the 2016 Encounters Festival, Bristol.

The Little Prince Review: How Many Essentials do You Want?

Mon, 21 Dec 2015 06:16:43 +0000

The very crafty French/US co-production of The Little Prince can be a fine film at times, but keeps retelling its message in more ways than Saint d' Exupéry's essential simplicity would permit.

Cartoon Movie, 2-4/3/16, Lyon: Registration Open

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 10:30:10 +0000

The next edition of Europe's most prestigious pitching forum takes place between 4-6 March 2016 in Lyon.

Animation Production Day, 28-29/4/16, Stuttgart: Call for Submissions

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 09:44:53 +0000

Submit your animation project in production to APD, Stuttgart.

Summer 2014, Cosmoetico take home Animateka 2015 awards

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 10:36:55 +0000

All the awards of the 2015 Slovenian animation fest.

Song of the Sea Wins at European Film Awards

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 06:58:09 +0000

Tomm Moore's Oscar-nominated feature won best animated feature at the 28th European Film Awards.

Mune:The Guardian of the Moon Review: 3D is a Many-Splendored Thing

Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:46:51 +0000

The French feature Mune is a revelation of what 3D computer animation can do with a children's story.

Visegrad Animation Forum, 3-5/5/16: Call for proposals

Mon, 07 Dec 2015 10:44:38 +0000

Animation artists from EU countries can now pitch their projects to Visegrad Animation Forum 2016.

3 Animation Artists in Residence, Tokyo 2016

Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:14:16 +0000

Jacky De Groen, Johan Rijpma, and Lilian Vazquez are the three Animation Artists in Residence, Tokyo 2016.

When Marnie Was There Review: Like A Fish Out of Water

Sat, 05 Dec 2015 07:51:38 +0000

The latest offering from Studio Ghibli is sweet and good-natured, but it doesn't match its previous achievements.

Phantom Boy Review: A Boy in New York

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 11:17:20 +0000

A sober detective thriller that quietly subverts the notion of a superhero from the duo of A Cat in Paris.

Animateka 2015: Interview with Igor Prassel

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 13:45:22 +0000

The programme director of Animateka festival in Ljubljana, Igor Prassel, talks to Zippy Frames about the 12 years of the impressively European festival.

Fest Anca, 29/6-3/7: Call for entries

Wed, 25 Nov 2015 17:06:14 +0000

The 9th edition of Fest Anca International Animation Festival is now open for animation entries.

Rosto Tribute & Exhibition at Animateka

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 17:05:05 +0000

The Dutch filmmaker and artist has a special tribute and exhibition during the Animateka festival in Ljubljana.

Peter Lord Named President of the European Animation Pride Awards

Mon, 23 Nov 2015 14:02:03 +0000

The newly-founded association for European animation and its annual awards got a president in the person of Oscar-awarded Aardman director.

Sore Eyes for Infinity by Elli Vuorinen: Crowdsourcing Campaign

Sat, 21 Nov 2015 09:37:51 +0000

An exceptional European talent asks for support for her latest animation short. Meet Elli Vuorinen.

10 Animation Shorts for an Oscar

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:44:01 +0000

The new Richard Williams short, Konstantin Bronzit, and Don Hertzfeld are in for Best Animation Short at the 2016 Oscar race.

Oh, Willy... by Emma de Swaef & Marc James Roels

Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:22:32 +0000

One of the most penetrating shorts of the last three years. Watch Oh, Willy...

Les Liens de Sang / Blood Ties

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 09:01:19 +0000

5 students from Paris-based school Ecole Georges Méliès create a seductive animation thriller.

London Int'l Animation Festival 2015: Highlights

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 10:03:38 +0000

Barry Purves, Robert Morgan, Chris Shepherd, Elizabeth Hobbes in the London festival programme.

Animation: A World History by Giannalberto Bendazzi

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 12:06:43 +0000

The long-gestating, 3-volume work on animation history by the Italian animation historian is now available.

Anidox 2016 Residency: Call for Applications

Mon, 09 Nov 2015 07:17:02 +0000

For all animators who want to work on an animation documentary, this is a no-miss opportunity from Animation Workshop, Denmark.

16 Animated Features for the 2016 Oscar Race

Fri, 06 Nov 2015 14:34:23 +0000

The Boy and the World, When Marnie Was There, among the non-US nominees.

Anomalisa Trailer Online: I Want to Be a Human

Mon, 02 Nov 2015 19:26:44 +0000

Charlie Kaufmann's stop-motion feature has a trailer.

Animafest Honours Raoul Servais

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:22:06 +0000

After Michel Ocelot last year, another veteran gets the Lifetime Achievement Award from Zagreb: Raul Servais.

Miss Hokusai, Beach Flags Win at BIAF 2015

Fri, 30 Oct 2015 09:18:41 +0000

The Korean festival also awarded honors for Schwizgebel's Erlking, Vivement Lundi's Dimitri in Ubuyu.

12 Animation Shorts for the French Césars 2015

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 08:36:12 +0000

The first round of pre-selection for the French awards has begun.

Anima, Brussels Honors UK, Japan, Presents 2016 Poster

Sat, 24 Oct 2015 09:34:09 +0000

Early highlights of the 35th edition of Anima, Brussels.

The 35th edition of Anima, the international Brussels animation film festival, has been scheduled from February 5 to 14, 2016.

The 2016 programme will include a variety of awaited novelties, previously unreleased short films and features for young and less young audiences, initiation workshops for children, training sessions for adolescents, exhibitions on the art of animation, signings, as well as encounters and talks with animation filmmakers from all across the globe.

During Futuranima (scheduled February 10 to 13), renowned domestic and international professionals will examine and discuss the latest developments and trends in animation. Focus:sound, storyboard, imagery, and more. Work in Progress presentations, Making of sessions, and lectures.

Two countries are honoured during Anima’s 2016 edition: the United Kingdom and Japan, two countries that are incredibly prolific in animation.

Anima’s 2016 visual has been designed by Dutch visual artist Sue Doeksen She plunges spectators into her sympathetic and uplifting universe with bright colours and simple shapes. Doeksen, who attended Anima’s 2015 edition, animated a cut-out animation workshop, the result of which was used as VJ-ing during the 2015 Animated Night.The 2016 Anima festival takes place 5-14 February 2016 in Flagey, Brussels. Part of the festival programme will be presented simultaneously at various cities throughout Flanders and Wallonia.

Its full programme will be available online as of 13 January 2016.

Animateka Reveals Its Competition Results

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:10:56 +0000

Selection results have now been revealed for the Animateka festival, Ljubljana, with familiar names and interesting surprises.

Stuttgart Fest 2016: Call for entries

Wed, 21 Oct 2015 12:49:58 +0000

The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film, ITFS, invites calls for its 2016 edition.

Be there! Corfu Animation Festival Faces Europe

Wed, 14 Oct 2015 05:01:19 +0000

The 5th Corfu Festival in Greece prepares a programme that celebrates and explores the fascinating yet surprising continent.

BIAF 2015: More European than It Would Otherwise Look

Fri, 02 Oct 2015 07:16:24 +0000

The 17th Bucheon International Animation Festival (former PIAF) in South Korea boasts French premieres and a lot of European features in its slate.

In the Distance, Pineapple Calamari Win Animasyros 8.0 Awards

Sun, 27 Sep 2015 18:28:48 +0000

View the awards of the Animasyros 8.0 Greek fest.

Animasyros 8.0: More than Animation

Thu, 24 Sep 2015 07:30:46 +0000

The expanded programme of Animasyros 8.0 in Hermoupolis, Syros, Greece, promises a wealth of animated activities and artistic interactions.

Inside Out Review: A Person Is Not An Island

Sun, 06 Sep 2015 08:39:39 +0000

Pixar's Inside Out is ambitious, colourful and flawed.

Which is the Quirkier: 4 Feature Films for Ottawa

Fri, 04 Sep 2015 16:11:15 +0000

It has established itself as the place for quirky and edgy film. Yet this year's Ottawa animation feature selection reveals a realist undertone as well.

Annie Awards 2015: Call for entries

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:22:29 +0000

It's that time of the year. The 43rd Annual Annie Awards kick off with their call for entries starting September 1.

The Bigger Picture, Coda for the Cartoon D'Or

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 08:44:30 +0000

6 short animated films compete for what has been labeled the best European short competition.

Špela Čadež Interview: Honesty Matters

Sun, 23 Aug 2015 15:04:08 +0000

She's talented, European and fights hard for her puppet world. The Slovenian stop-motion director Špela Čadež talks to Zippy Frames.

Of Shadows and Wings Wins at Locarno

Sun, 16 Aug 2015 18:20:24 +0000

A French-Swiss philosophical animated tale wins 2 awards at the prestigious Locarno festival.

Twisted Dreams of History Conference, 11-13/9: Call for Papers

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 08:50:35 +0000

Academic conference on Subversion and Deformation in Animated Film in Poland. Open call for papers underway.

Anibiz 2015: The Power of Animation Conference, 1/10

Fri, 31 Jul 2015 08:24:42 +0000

ANIBIZ 2015 is a conference focusing on the usability of animation for purposes other than entertainment, such as marketing and communication in Viborg, Denmark.

Ciclic Animation Residence Opens its Doors, 18-19/9

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 10:10:16 +0000

It was a French animation studio, and now it has become a cultural centre and residency. Ciclic Animation opened its doors in September 2015.

JAPIC 2016 Animation Residency: Open for Entries

Thu, 23 Jul 2015 09:12:59 +0000

Once more, the JAPIC programme helps animators in the early stages of their career to have a Tokyo residency and complete an animation project.

28th SAS Conference, 26-30 June 2016, Singapore

Mon, 20 Jul 2015 13:27:11 +0000

Seems ready to accept visitors. Enjoy the video for the 28th Annual Society for Animation Studies Conference.

Battledream Chronicle Review: When Values Defy Firewalls

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 05:52:27 +0000

The first animated feature from Martinique is an engrossing sci-fi adventure.

Sabogal: When Altitude Causes Dizziness

Sat, 11 Jul 2015 08:01:52 +0000

A neo-noir animation feature from Colombia mixes live-action atrocities with animated personal settings.

European Animation Awards: Interview with Olivier Catherin

Sat, 04 Jul 2015 07:59:44 +0000

A new, ambitious award and association for European animation is underway. French producer Olivier Catherin speaks with Zippy Frames about the European Animation Awards.

Piotr Dumała, Špela Čadež in 2015 Country Animafest, Cyprus

Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:37:35 +0000

A retrospective of the acclaimed Polish director, political themes and Špela Čadež join the programme of the 2015 Country Animafest in Cyprus.

Bronzit, Ushev, Hertzfeldt Share Fest Anca Awards

Mon, 29 Jun 2015 06:39:00 +0000

All the awards of the Slovakian fest.

Isao Takahata, Nicholas Schmerkin Join the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences

Sat, 27 Jun 2015 07:17:53 +0000

25 animation professionals were invited to AMPAS as voting members.

Miss Todd by Kristina Yee

Thu, 25 Jun 2015 05:10:47 +0000

The first woman to build and design a plane now an animated short. Watch the Student Academy-awarded Miss Todd by Kristina Yee.

European Animation Pride Awards Under Way

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 07:32:39 +0000

A new move by French producer Didier Brunner (Ernest & Celestine) during the 2015 Annecy festival aims to establish new awards of excellence for European animation.

We Can't Live Without Cosmos, April and the Extraordinary World Take Home Annecy Prizes

Sun, 21 Jun 2015 06:09:25 +0000

Once more, Konstantin Bronzit wins with his 2D, simple but pathos-driven story of friendship, We Can't Live Without Cosmos. All the results of the 2015 Annecy Festival.

Animation is Imperfection: Interview with Theodore Ushev

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 13:52:09 +0000

He is both daring and innovative, but also easily at home when experimenting with what he knows best: visual forms that move. Bulgarian-Canadian artist Theodore Ushev talked to Zippy Frames during the 2015 Annecy festival.

Dudok de Wit and The Red Turtle at Annecy: Work in Progress Report

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 11:52:53 +0000

It is his first feature, but somehow Michael Dudok de Wit seems at ease. Vassilis Kroustallis reports from Annecy Festival about the much-awaited The Red Turtle feature.

Going Strong? The European Animation Industry

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 14:14:02 +0000

The first results of the Mapping of the Animation Industry in Europe study by the European Observatory were presented during the 2015 Annecy Festival, and they do offer some insights into the state of the art.

Longway North Review: Everything's not quiet at the North Pole

Wed, 17 Jun 2015 06:59:10 +0000

The premiere animation feature by powerhouse French production company Sacrebleu claims to show that 2D animation and classic movie adventure is not dead - and it does a commendable job.

My Life as a Zucchini: Emotion, not Action

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 14:01:19 +0000

The most warm-hearted dramatic features for kids are on their way for distribution. Annecy report from Ma vie de courgette.

The Prophet Review: Sympathy, Not Ecstasy

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 09:32:46 +0000

It is multi-talented, much-loved and needs a lot of sympathy. Still, the feature animation of Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet is an uneven feature - and not because of its episodic structure.

Animafest Zagreb Festival Report: Still Experimenting After All These Years

Sun, 14 Jun 2015 13:10:30 +0000

Some habits die hard. Here's what happened at the 2015 Animafest, Zagreb.

Little From The Fish Shop Review: Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Sun, 14 Jun 2015 07:41:18 +0000

It will have a hard time getting shown outside of its native country, but this adult and poignant adaptation of Andersen's The Little Mermaid must not get unnoticed.

You Need to Be Honest With Yourself: Interview with Jung

Fri, 12 Jun 2015 07:21:22 +0000

Approved for Adoption was the documentary animation that put him into the indie animation spotlight. Jung now talks to Zippy Frames from Zagreb, Animafest.

Asia Animation Forum 2015: Call for Papers

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 06:11:03 +0000

The third year around for Asia Animation Forum (AAF) and its Boundless Space: Transcending the Threshold". View details and learn how to submit.

Giannalberto Bendazzi: The Animation Historian Is Like an Anthropologist

Wed, 10 Jun 2015 10:46:47 +0000

In a short, but concise talk during the 2015 Animafest, the renowned animation historian Giannalberto Bendazzi brought forward some of the problems related to animation scholarship.

6+1 things not to miss at the 2015 Animafest, Zagreb

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 06:46:38 +0000

It can't be missed. See what Animafest Zagreb keeps in store for its 2015 edition.

Sublime by Ana Norambuena

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 09:56:24 +0000

The story of a girl torn between solid and vapour. Watch Sublime by Ana Norambuena.

Edinburgh Fest Celebrates Bakshi, Barry Purves

Sun, 31 May 2015 05:40:53 +0000

Renowned animators alongside young talents in the 2015 Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Fest Anca Welcomes Priit and Olga Pärn

Thu, 14 May 2015 13:47:59 +0000

The esteemed Estonian animation filmmakers Priit and Olga Pärn and their work will be one of the highlights of the Slovakian fest.

The Sense of Touch, The Bigger Pcture Win at 2015 Stuttgart

Tue, 12 May 2015 07:52:03 +0000

The Sense of Touch, The Bigger Picture took home the main prizes of the 22nd Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film.

League of Legends, Ghost Peleton Win Stuttgart Animated Com Awards

Sat, 09 May 2015 08:34:18 +0000

Best applied animation prizes during the 2015 Stuttgart Festival. Learn the winners.

The Magic Mountain by Damian Anca: Watch the trailer

Thu, 07 May 2015 11:58:41 +0000

After the Annecy-awarded Crulic, director Anca Damian prepares her sophomore documentary animation. Watch the trailer for The Magic Mountain.

The Guardian, Bottomfeeders win at Animatricks, Helsinki

Wed, 06 May 2015 08:24:36 +0000

The Helsinki Animation Festival revealed its winners for the 2015 edition.

Office Kingdom: Short History of Bureaucracy Horror

Tue, 05 May 2015 09:41:12 +0000

Salvatore Centoducati, Eleonora Bertolucci, Giulio De Toma & Ruben Pirito sign off a comedy unlike no other.

Anifilm, 5-10/5 2015, Trebon: Full of Surprises

Mon, 04 May 2015 09:12:59 +0000

Highlights from the highly interesting festival programme of the Czech festival Anifilm in Trebon.

2 Animation Shorts for the Cannes Palme D'Or

Sat, 02 May 2015 07:47:51 +0000

Waves '98 (Ely Dagher) and Sunday Lunche (Céline Devaux) compete for the prestigious Palme D'Or for a short film at the 2015 Cannes film festival.

2am by New Monday

Fri, 01 May 2015 08:26:55 +0000

The concept of loneliness in space by South African animation house New Monday. Watch the film.

8+9 Animation Features for Annecy 2015

Wed, 29 Apr 2015 08:10:42 +0000

A predominantly European output at this year's feature selection for the international Annecy festival.

Annecy Opens With The Prophet

Mon, 27 Apr 2015 09:58:04 +0000

Film producer and actress Salma Hayek will be present at the opening of Kahlil Gibran's animation feature at the French animation fest.

Animafest Zagreb Presents Alice Theme, Unveils Jury

Thu, 23 Apr 2015 13:08:44 +0000

Alice in Wonderland is the overall umbrella theme for the 25th Animafest Zagreb, and Oscar-awarded Chris Landreth joins the international jury.

Cinderella the Cat (Gatta Cenerentola) Ships from Naples

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 09:56:42 +0000

An adult and very interesting version of Cinderella is set in Naples. Read more about the feature film.

Moomins on the Riviera Review: More Relaxed than Otherwise Permitted

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 09:54:32 +0000

Something has happened in the 2015 feature adaptation of Tove Jansson's hippopotamus-like creatures.

4 Animated Shorts for Cinefondation, Cannes

Wed, 15 Apr 2015 13:04:46 +0000

Student films from the UK, Denmark, France, and Belgium are among the competitors at the Cannes festival.

Children of the Holocaust Doc Comes to Annecy

Tue, 14 Apr 2015 08:52:25 +0000

The UK short Ruth's Story, itself part of the BAFTA-nominated documentary series Children of the Holocaust, will compete in the commissioned section of the Annecy festival.

Éloïse, Little Dreamer by Myriam Obin

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 08:50:54 +0000

A 2D adventure in the life of a little girl by Canadian animator Myriam Obin. Watch the film below.

177 Animated Films for Animafest, Zagreb

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 13:08:29 +0000

The Zagreb fest merges its short and feature film editions and presents a total number of 177 films in competition.

For the Love of God by Krishna Chandran A. Nair

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 08:52:00 +0000

Discover what happens with religious offerings in the hilarious short by Krishna Chandran A. Nair.

Shirley Bassey goes to Annecy

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 09:01:23 +0000

Via the music video of If You Go Away by Ashkan Rahgozar.

Sylvain Chomet Does Carmen

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 14:50:59 +0000

The creator of Triplets of Belleville and The Illusionist reworks the classic Carmen myth in the Stromae video.

Nominees for the Animated Com Award, Stuttgart Fest

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 08:40:44 +0000

Have a look at the nominees for the Animated Com Award (for applied animation) at the Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film 2015.

53 Shorts For Annecy 2015

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:22:59 +0000

And 49 graduation films in the Annecy competitive programme.

Petra Zlonoga designs the 2015 Animafest trailer

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:07:30 +0000

The Croatian animator and illustrator is behind the 2015 Animafest trailer and visuals.

Le Gouffre by Lighting Boy Studio

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 11:58:58 +0000

Need for an adventure? Watch Le Gouffre by Lighting Boy Studio.

Song of the Sea, Mune Crown Tokyo Anime Awards

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:10:30 +0000

Konstantin Bronzit, Julien Bisar, Sarah Seidan & Effie Pappa win the short film awards. View all winners.

Michel Ocelot Gets Animafest Lifetime Achievement Award

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:44:02 +0000

The renown French animator gets a well-deserved award from the Zagreb Animafest festival.

Song of the Sea Review: Don't Be Afraid to Be A Child in Trouble

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 07:26:42 +0000

Full of magic & beauty, but without unnecessary gimmickry, the Oscar-nominated Song of the Sea has enough drama and emotion to turn a stone into a Celtic wizard.

Young European Animators: Cartoon Springboard, 17-19 Nov

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 07:54:54 +0000

A new European pitching event is aimed at young animation graduates with ideas for animated features or series.

Shaun the Sheep, Indie Sales, TeamTO win European Tributes

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 17:09:36 +0000

Discover the European animation persons of the year, as decided by the professionals of the largest European pitching forum, Cartoon Movie.

Animation in Europe: Two-Part Study, Facts and Figures

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 16:40:56 +0000

A major study on European Animation will be unveiled in two parts, starting from the Annecy Festival in June, while comprehensive results will be presented in December 2015.

Regina Pessoa Designs the Annecy 2015 Poster

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 09:28:47 +0000

Read the story behind the 2015 Annecy poster, designed by Portuguese animator Regina Pessoa.

Børge Ring Retrospective at EYE Film Institute, 6/3

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:00:23 +0000

The 94-year-old animator will have a special tribute at EYE Film Institute, Amsterdam.

Giovanni's Island Review: Whan A Train Bridges an Island

Tue, 24 Feb 2015 15:39:49 +0000

Mizuho Nishikubo's film is a breathtaking drama (but somewhat overbearing) on children and the WWII war.

Big Hero 6, Feast Crown 2015 Oscars

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 09:55:13 +0000

Disney Studios succeeds in winning both Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Best Animated Short Film.

Simhall, Loop Ring Chop Drink in the 2015 Anima winners

Sun, 22 Feb 2015 18:34:49 +0000

The Swedish satire Simhall by Niki Lindroth won the Grand Prix of the 2015 Anima festival. See all winners.

Miniscule, Les Petits Cailloux Win the 2015 Césars

Sun, 22 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000

An ant story and a girl in pain won the French César awards for animation.

POS ESO Review: Heavy Metal is Not Dead

Sat, 21 Feb 2015 09:05:06 +0000

Prepare yourselves for an animated slasher movie out of plasticine. The Spanish SAM pays homage to classic horror films within the family in his first feature, POS ESO.

The Fake Review: From Faith to Fate

Fri, 20 Feb 2015 10:48:03 +0000

Yeon Sangho becomes with his sophomore feature (after the equally blistering King of Pigs) one of the masters of contemporary adult animation.

Cartoon Tributes Nominees 2015 Announced

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:14:18 +0000

Directors of "Moomins on the Riviera", "The Song of the Sea", and "Shaun the Sheep" are among the nominees of the European Cartoon Movie Tributes.

The Burden, Weekends, Tehran Taboo Win at 2018 Anima Brussels

Fri, 16 Feb 2018 07:35:00 +0000

All the winners of the 37th Anima Brussels festival.

Anifilm Honors Vlasta Pospíšilová

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 15:09:45 +0000

The legendary puppet animator will be presented with a lifetime achievement award in May, during the 2015 edition of Anifilm.

Planet Σ, Dissonance Win at Berlinale

Sun, 15 Feb 2015 07:46:17 +0000

The experimental animation Planet Σ won the Audi Short Film Award, whereas Dissonance by Till Nowak will be a nominee for the European Film Awards 2015.

New York Int'l Children's Film Fest 2015: Complete Slate

Fri, 13 Feb 2015 11:16:58 +0000

Discover the complete film lineup of the 2015 New York International Film Children's Festival, and learn how to get a promo coupon code for its screenings.

SAS Symposium, Color in Animation, Comics and Literature: Call for Papers

Mon, 09 Feb 2015 14:15:10 +0000

An academic symposium is taking place during the 21st Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film. See the details on how to submit your paper.

The Lego Movie, The Bigger Picture Win 2015 BAFTAs for Animation

Sun, 08 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The animated Lego film and a daring family portrait won the respective BAFTA Awards for Animation.

Annecy Festival Welcomes Richard Williams

Sat, 07 Feb 2015 09:57:23 +0000

The veteran animator will be visiting the French festival to present The Thief and the Cobbler.

How to Train Your Dragon 2 Dominates Annie Awards

Mon, 02 Feb 2015 07:08:45 +0000

See the winners of the 42nd Annie Awards, organized by ASIFA-Hollywood.

ITFS 2015, Stuttgart: FilmFabrik Trailer

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:30:26 +0000

Discover the trailer for the 2015 edition of the Stuttgart Festival for Animated Film (ITFS).

Plug & Play by Michael Frei

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 13:35:07 +0000

The multi-awarded film by Michael Frei, which tells a digital story of humans and machines, is now online, both as a film and as a game app. Watch Plug & Play.

Don Hertzfeldt, Storm Hits Jacket Win at Sundance

Thu, 29 Jan 2015 08:55:53 +0000

The 2015 Sundance festival has awarded two animated films. Discover the winners.

César Nominations 2015: Shorts and Feature Animation

Wed, 28 Jan 2015 14:33:06 +0000

The French Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques has announced its nominees for this year's César awards. Three animated features and four shorts on the list.

IV International Academic Forum on Animation: Call for Papers

Mon, 26 Jan 2015 11:16:34 +0000

Call for papers in the animatino forum organized by Anima Cordoba festival. More details.

Dziga Vertov Does Cartoons: Soviet Toys (1924)

Sun, 25 Jan 2015 07:03:31 +0000

The first-ever animated cartoon from the Soviet Union was made by none other than the avant-garde director Dziga Vertov.

Animafest Goes MSU: Call for Site-Specific Animation Works

Sat, 24 Jan 2015 14:00:41 +0000

Animafest Zagreb 2015 invites all interested prospective participants to enter their site-specific animation works for the MSU media façade.

Be there! Corfu Animation Festival 15-18/10/15: Call for entries

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:06:31 +0000

The Greek festival in Corfu invites animated films for its 5th edition.

Encounters, Bristol 2015: Call for Submissions

Sat, 17 Jan 2015 11:11:12 +0000

The 2015 edition of the Bristol festival for short films (with a special Animated Encounters section) is now open for entries.

Animafest Scanner II, Zagreb: Call for papers

Sat, 17 Jan 2015 09:01:50 +0000

A forum for animation researchers at the 2015 Animafest festival. Call for papers for the second Animafest Scanner.

Oscar Nominations: Not Everything Masterly Built for The Lego Movie

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 18:59:12 +0000

The Oscar snub that surprised everybody.

Oscar Nominations 2015: Animated Shorts and Features

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:04:34 +0000

One European film (Song of the Sea) and a Studio Ghibli feature were among the 2015 Academy Award nominations. See all the nominees for short and feature animated films.

Shaun the Sheep, POS ESO, Signe Baumane at the 2015 Anima Festival

Mon, 12 Jan 2015 13:50:49 +0000

An Aardman premiere, a Spanish feature, a Signe Baumane retrospective are among the early highlights of Anima Festival 2015.

Oscar-shortlisted Coda: Interview with Alan Holly

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 11:46:54 +0000

What would your date with death look like if it were animated? Here's an interview with the Irish director of the Oscar-shortlisted short Coda by Alan Holly.

2015 BAFTA Nominations for Animated Shorts and Features

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:38:18 +0000

The 2015 EE British Academy Film Awards nominations have been announced. Read the nominees in the animation categories (shorts and features).

Animation Production Day, Stuttgart, 7-8 May 2015

Thu, 08 Jan 2015 14:46:48 +0000

An expanded programme, which now cooperates with the European CARTOON forum, filters the Animation Production Day forum during the 2015 Stuttgart International Animation Festival.

Goya Nomination 2015: Feature and Short Animated Films

Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Have a look at the nominations for the 2015 Spanish Goya award in the categories of feature animation and short animated film.

Pig by Steven Subotnick

Sat, 03 Jan 2015 18:04:52 +0000

When dreams are uneasy. Watch Pig by Steven Subotnick.

Yellow Sticky Notes by Canadian Anijam

Wed, 31 Dec 2014 11:17:51 +0000

Yellow Sticky Notes by an impressive array of Canadian animators. Watch the inspiring, experimental animation to-do list.

The Sad Village by Bill Plympton

Fri, 26 Dec 2014 09:40:57 +0000

US independent animator Bill Plympton has his own, irreverent way to celebrate the Christmas period. Watch The Sad Village.

ITFS Stuttgart Highlights Spain, Comics for its 2015 Edition

Wed, 24 Dec 2014 15:30:32 +0000

The 22nd International Animation Film Festival in Stuttgart announced its first highlights.

St. Joan by Lucinda Schreiber

Sat, 20 Dec 2014 08:35:12 +0000

A free-falling 2D/hand-drawn music video by Lucinda Schreiber.

Animateka 2014 Festival Winners

Thu, 18 Dec 2014 11:38:24 +0000

Ewa Borysewicz with To Thy Heart wins the Slovenian festival grand prize.

CONFIA 2015 Conference on Illustration and Animation: Call for Papers

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 13:54:12 +0000

The 3th edition of the International Conference on Illustration and Animation in Braga, Portugal is now open for paper submissions, and an extended deadline.

3 Animation Artists for the JAPIC Tokyo programme

Mon, 15 Dec 2014 10:56:53 +0000

Alex Grigg, Anna Budanova, and Natalia Chernysheva are the animators selected for the Animation Artists in Residence programme in Tokyo.

The Art of Happiness Wins Best European Feature Animation Award

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 09:05:10 +0000

The existential animation drama won the highest honor at the 2014 European Film Awards.

My Mum is an Airplane

Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:48:06 +0000

Charming and gravity-free: watch My Mum is an Airplane.

Coldplay: Ink by Evan Viera

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:43:24 +0000

A beautifully escapist video for Coldplay's Ink. Watch below.

Phantom Boy Opens 14 Oct 2015, GKIDS Gets US Rights

Tue, 02 Dec 2014 09:39:47 +0000

The new Folimage (A Cat in Paris) feature opens in the Annecy Festival, and GKIDS secures North American rights for the film.

The Boxtrolls, How to Train Your Dragon 2 Dominate 2015 Annie Noms

Mon, 01 Dec 2014 17:25:47 +0000

LAIKA, Dreamworks, and an animation feature from Ireland dominate the 42nd Annie nominations.

Anima 2015 Focuses on Latvia, The Netherlands

Fri, 21 Nov 2014 10:33:46 +0000

View some preliminary highlights of the Anima (Brussels) fest.

Studio Ghibli Doc The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness Premieres Nov. 28

Thu, 20 Nov 2014 11:24:34 +0000

The Studio Ghibli documentary will have its New York premiere on Friday, November 28 at the IFC Center.

Fest Anča 2015, Slovakia: Call for entries

Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:39:11 +0000

The 8^th Fest Anča is calling for submissions.

Symphony no. 42: Interview with Réka Bucsi

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 17:33:11 +0000

A Hungarian experimental short that was among the 10 Oscar-shortlisted films in 2015 is now online. Read our interview with film director Réka Bucsi.

Soot, Coda, The Boy and the World Win at 2014 Cinanima fest

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 10:51:23 +0000

The Portuguese film wins the Grand Prix of the Espinho festival. See all winners.

Rocks in My Pockets Review: When Generations and Genes Collide

Sun, 16 Nov 2014 16:04:21 +0000

A tour de force of independent animation and autobiography triumph from Signe Baumane.

Cinanima Loves Brittany: Animation Tribute to the French Region

Tue, 11 Nov 2014 10:48:04 +0000

CINANIMA to present the first-ever animation retrospective from Brittany in an international festival.

Wes Anderson Plans Stop-Motion Film via Vittorio De Sica

Mon, 10 Nov 2014 11:33:48 +0000

The US director says he's inspired by Vittorio De Sica's 1954 comedy film, The Gold of Naples.

The Apostle Goes Online

Sat, 08 Nov 2014 10:34:36 +0000

The Spanish stop-motion, gothic horror film is now available for online viewing.

10 Animated Shorts for the 2015 Oscars

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 05:42:08 +0000

For a second year in a row, the Academy prefers mostly feel-good films to animation's edgy alternatives.

20 Animated Features for the 2015 Oscars

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 10:31:05 +0000

20 animated features have been submitted for consideration at this year's Academy Awards, both big studio and independent entries. See the list.

Small People with Hats wins at 2014 Primanima

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 18:12:38 +0000

The UK film by Sarina Nihei joined a host of other films awarded at the Hungarian fest. View all winners.

Sausage by Robert Grieves

Mon, 03 Nov 2014 10:29:03 +0000

Oscar-hopeful animation short Sausage by UK animator Robert Grieves goes online.

The Book of Life, Japanese animation in 2014 Fredrikstad Animation Fest

Sat, 01 Nov 2014 10:52:16 +0000

The Book of Life, Pixar and Japanese animation highlighted at the 2014 Fredrikstad Animation Festival.

Waterwalls by Francesca Macciò & Francesca Quatraro

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 13:56:04 +0000

Animation dives into water. Watch the musical Waterwalls by Francesca Macciò & Francesca Quatraro.

Pinchaque, the Colombian Tapir by Caroline Attia

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 10:34:43 +0000

Highly effective animated film on an animated species rarely seen. Watch Pinchaque, the Colombian Tapir by Caroline Attia.

The Elephant and the Bicycle, Coda win at Dublin Animation Fest

Fri, 24 Oct 2014 11:15:18 +0000

A French Folimage film and two Irish films get top prizes at the Dublin Animation Film Festival 2014.

Stop Trik IFF, Niepolemice, Poland: Programme

Tue, 21 Oct 2014 13:41:10 +0000

Discover the full programme of the 4th StopTrik IFF in Niepołomice, Poland (24-26 October 2014).

Bedlam by Tom Sanders and Will Long

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 15:13:16 +0000

Loneliness becomes better when animated and musically embedded.

The Sense of Touch, Canuck Black win at 4th Be there! Corfu Animation Festival

Mon, 20 Oct 2014 10:55:02 +0000

Also two Greek winners, Nassos Vakalis and Effie Pappa for the 4th Corfu fest. View all the winners.

Pavlatova, Marc Jousset, Polish animation at the 4th Be there! Corfu Animation Festival

Thu, 09 Oct 2014 05:00:22 +0000

Review the programme highlights of the 4th Be there! Corfu Animation Festival, 16-19 October 2014.

Historia de Un Oso, My Stuffed Granny win 7.0 Animasyros awards

Mon, 06 Oct 2014 06:30:39 +0000

All the awards of the 7th Animasyros International Animation Festival and Forum, Greece.

Greek Animation: Quo Vadis?

Sat, 04 Oct 2014 09:38:28 +0000

Greek animation has its successes, but still needs to come out of the closet.

The Boxtrolls Review: Nostalgia Rules Stop-Motion

Sat, 04 Oct 2014 07:23:18 +0000

Dickens, Hugo, and Lewis Carroll vie for attention in the new stop-motion feature pastiche The Boxtrolls by LAIKA.

Jack and the Cuckoo Clock Heart Review

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 19:27:51 +0000

It could have been Pinocchio with a French twist, but Jack and the Cuckoo Clock Heart is more like an animated Romeo, and has its own charms and weaknesses.

MONSTRA 2015, Lisbon: Call for entries

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 20:48:23 +0000

MONSTRA 2015 is launching call for submissions.

Nina Paley Talks Animation, The Prophet and Animasyros fest

Mon, 29 Sep 2014 14:24:29 +0000

She's been one of the pioneers of the free culture movement, and a great indie animator as well. US animator Nina Paley talks to Zippy Frames on her upcoming journey to the Animasyros festival, Greece.

Plympton Goes to Ireland's Dublin Animation Fest

Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:42:47 +0000

Legendary Animator Bill Plympton will be the "Special Guest Animator" at the Dublin Animation Film Festival.

Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy Review

Sun, 21 Sep 2014 12:52:09 +0000

Noam Chomsky talks to Michel Gondry (in animation).

Cartoon Tributes Nominees 2014: Celebrating European Animation Professionals

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 10:00:55 +0000

The French Les Films de l'Arlequin animation company, the British Blue Zoo, and CANAL+ are among the nominees in the upcoming Cartoon Forum, Toulouse.

The Bigger Picture, Oh Wal win at Swiss Fantoche

Mon, 08 Sep 2014 06:44:06 +0000

The Swiss festival Press release gave its top prize to a UK film.

Tom Mc Grath, Glen Keane, Big Hero 6 at the 2014 VIEW Conference

Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:30:06 +0000

Tom McGrath, the director of Madagascar series, the legendary Disney animator Glen Keane, and a presentation of Disney's Big Hero 6 are only some of the highlights of the Italian VIEW Conference.

Fantoche Presents War and Peace Theme, 2-7 September

Mon, 01 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000

An emerging theme for the Swiss animation September fest.

The Boxtrolls: Two Featurettes for the LAIKA film

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:54:32 +0000

Laika's The Boxtrolls now has two featurettes, "The Nature of Creation" and "Meet the Characters". Watch them both below.

Miyazaki to Receive Academy Governor's Award

Fri, 29 Aug 2014 09:18:02 +0000

The Japanese Oscar-winning filmmaker will receive an Honorary Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in November.

Tomm Moore's Song Of The Sea Opens December, 19

Tue, 26 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Tomm Moore's feature animation Song of the Sea will open in IFC Center, New York and will expand in L.A. and major US cities during the holiday period. Watch the US trailer.

Michaela Pavlátová at the 4th Be there! Corfu Animation Festival

Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:03:25 +0000

The Oscar-nominated Czech animator is an official guest of the Greek animation fest.

Allo...Chloé ? by Reza Riahi

Mon, 18 Aug 2014 14:49:46 +0000

Reza Riahi reminds us of the grown-up business that the little ones are not supposed to know -but they do. Watch Allo...Chloé ?

Fantoche Brings The Boxtrolls, Animation & Multimedia

Fri, 15 Aug 2014 09:44:03 +0000

The new LAIKA feature will premiere at the the Swiss festival of Fantoche, and an animation and multimedia tribute is under way.

The Nether Regions by Maria Lee & Wonky Films

Thu, 14 Aug 2014 09:28:51 +0000

Welcome to the Netherworld, where the Devil has fun and nerves at the same time. Watch The Nether Regions.

Baths, Rabbitland, The Bigger Picture win at Anibar

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 08:56:46 +0000

The 5th edition of the Kosovo animation fest revealed its winners.

3D Training Opportunities, Manchester

Thu, 07 Aug 2014 10:02:08 +0000

In September this year, Eon Reality launches the next Innovation Academy at its Manchester HQ, and seeks 3D Artists as trainees.

Encounters, Bristol: Festival Industry Forum & 20/20 Competition

Sat, 02 Aug 2014 08:27:37 +0000

More details on the upcoming Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival, Bristol (16-21 Sep 2014).

Animation and Public Engagement, 18/11/14, Bradford: Call for Papers

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 19:13:53 +0000

The Animation Academy, Loughborough University in conjunction with the Bradford Animation Festival invite you to submit papers for the one day symposium ‘Animation and Public Engagement’, to be held at the Bradford Animation Festival, Tuesday 18 November 2014.

The Boxtrolls, Aunt Hilda, Rocks In My Pockets at Animasyros 7.0

Fri, 01 Aug 2014 08:36:50 +0000

A Greek premiere for the latest LAIKA feature The BoxTrolls and the US/Latvian indie Rocks In My Pockets at the 7.0 Animasyros Greek festival.

Aunt Hilda! Review: The Sense of Ecological Duty (And Beauty)

Thu, 31 Jul 2014 08:48:45 +0000

An enjoyable, environmental case against power accumulation from Folimage studio.

How to React in Times of Crisis by EMCA Students

Sat, 26 Jul 2014 09:58:32 +0000

French students Brice Jolbit, Laurent Labeyrie, and Amandine Durand give us economic advice on how to survive the crisis. Watch their hilarious short.

3D Wire calls for the best European Transmedia & New Media projects

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 14:16:42 +0000

3D Wire (2-5.10.2014, Segovia) calls for the best European Transmedia & New Media projects.

Hipopotamy, Dance of A Mass Win at Animafest Cyprus

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 08:34:27 +0000

Piotr Dumała film Hipopotamy takes the Grand Prix of the Cypriot festival. See all winners of Animafest Cyprus.

Lisa Limone and Maroc Orange A Rapid Love Story: FIlm Review

Sun, 20 Jul 2014 07:03:00 +0000

It is a love story, but too rapid. Film review for the Estonian stop-motion film Lisa Limone and Maroc Orange: A Rapid Love Story.

Call for Papers: Gender & Animation

Fri, 18 Jul 2014 09:57:27 +0000

Society for Animation Studies asks for short papers on Gender & Animation. More details.

April and the Twisted World (Avril et un monde truqué) Gets a Nov 2015 Release

Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:07:27 +0000

The French company Je Suis Bien Content, responsible for Persepolis, brings forward a 2D/3D mystery feature, and now gets a 13 November French release.

Tale of the Princess Kaguya Sets 17 Oct 2014 US Release Date

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The new Studio Ghibli feature by studio co-founder Isao Takahata will have a qualifying US theatrical run on October 17, 2014 to qualify for the 2015 Academy Awards.

13th Int'l Countryside Animafest, Cyprus, 17-20/7: Highlights

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 09:31:37 +0000

Collaborations with Se-Ma-For, Primanima festival and a tribute to Estonian animation are some the highlights of the 13th International Countryside Animafest Cyprus - Views of the World.

Rocks In My Pockets Wins the FIPRESCI Award at Karlovy Vary

Sun, 13 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Signe Baumane's animated feature also won the Ecumenical Jury prize (special mention) at the Czech festival.

Koji Yamamura Designs the ASIFA IAD2014 Poster

Sat, 12 Jul 2014 08:19:05 +0000

The Japanese Oscar-nominated animator is the latest in a series of indie artists to design the poster of the ASIFA-established International Animation Day.

Boles, Kiki of Montparnesse, Mr. Hublot in the Cartoon D'Or Finalists

Tue, 08 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The 5 finalists for the Cartoon d'Or award (Best European short animated film) have been announced.

My Stuffed Granny: Interview with director Effie Pappa

Thu, 03 Jul 2014 09:39:30 +0000

Watch the award-winning stop-motion Greek comedy drama, My Stuffed Granny, and read what its director, Effie Pappa, has to say about the film.

Fantoche Announces Selection Results

Mon, 30 Jun 2014 16:23:55 +0000

The 2014 Fantoche (Baden, Switzerland) fest has announced its selection line-up.

My Stuffed Granny, Monkey Love Experiments, The Bigger Picture Win at EIFF

Sat, 28 Jun 2014 09:01:09 +0000

Review the animation winners of the 68th Edinburgh International Film Festival.

In Animation, the Academy Remains US-Studio Dominated

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:22:33 +0000

271 artists were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In the animation department, though, this invitation favors predominantly the established US animation studios.

Irish Film Coda Wins Anča Award 2014

Fri, 27 Jun 2014 08:48:18 +0000

All winners of the Slovak animation fest, Fest Anča.

Mysterious Package by Joey Trimmer

Wed, 25 Jun 2014 09:09:11 +0000

A 50s-inspired comedy short on the danger of packages. Watch Mysterious Package by Joey Trimmer.

JAPIC Animation Artist in Residence 2015 Program

Sun, 22 Jun 2014 11:10:58 +0000

Japan Image Council is launching the International Invitation Program for Animation Artists for 2015, "Animation Artist in Residence".

Until Sbornia Do Us Part Review: Cultural Disaster from Outer Brazil

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 15:41:50 +0000

A new Brazilian animation feature talks about love, civilization and the need for cultural identity in a disaster setting. Review for the adventure satire Until Sbornia Do Us Part.

Last Round in Istanbul by Serge Avédikian: Personal and Political

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:36:34 +0000

A story of personal and political fight is the premiere feature animation project by acclaimed Franco-Armenian director Serge Avédikian. Learn more about the Last Round in Istanbul.

80 European TV projects to be pitched at Cartoon Forum

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 17:29:37 +0000

The French city of Toulouse will host the 25th edition of Cartoon Forum, the co-production platform for European animation series that will present 80 new projects from across Europe from 23-26 September.

Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival: A 20/20 Look Forward

Thu, 19 Jun 2014 09:43:46 +0000

The Bristol fest celebrates its 20 years of existence with a new festival director and a new theme to move forward into the cinematic future.

The Boy and The World, Man on a Chair Win Annecy Prizes

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 19:34:15 +0000

The Brazilian feature Boy and the World won the Annecy prize for best feature film, while the Korean short Man on a Chair won the Cristal for best short film. All the winners of the French animation festival.

Gkids Acquires Studio Ghibli Doc The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness

Sat, 14 Jun 2014 09:37:48 +0000

The US independent distributor GKIDS has acquired North American rights for the documentary.

Annecy Festival Awards Special Prizes

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:03:20 +0000

For the first time, this year the Special Prizes were awarded today at 7:00 pm during a ceremony with the Mayor of Annecy, Jean-Luc Rigaut, at the Town Hall. See the winners.

Chez Robert by Théo Barthélemy

Fri, 13 Jun 2014 10:11:12 +0000

The David vs. Goliath story in the pizza business. Watch Chez Robert by Théo Barthélemy, Erwan Nasri, Yohan Talbi, Thomas Tarnawski, Jacques and Tonna Robert.

PRODUCTION: Folimage and Les Armateurs Prepare Cheeky Anna

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 09:31:47 +0000

The two Oscar-nominated French animation studios collaborate on a new animation feature project.

David O'Reilly Animates Spike Jonze's Her

Tue, 10 Jun 2014 11:17:17 +0000

Multi-awarded Irish animator is behind the animated sequences of Spike Jonze's Her.

Truth has Fallen Review: Animating Miscarriages of Justice

Sun, 08 Jun 2014 14:39:58 +0000

The live-action/animated documentary Truth Has Fallen by Sheila Sofian animates in a powerful way the failures of the US judicial system.

Love Games, Sunday 3 Win 2014 Animafest Awards

Sun, 08 Jun 2014 07:44:08 +0000

All the winners of the Zagreb Animafest animation festival.

Glow by Patrick Cheh: Kickstarter Campaign for 3D CGI Adventure Feature

Wed, 04 Jun 2014 10:58:02 +0000

A US independent feature is in the making. Learn about Patrick Cheh's Glow, and support the film's Kickstarter campaign.

Fake Expectations by Adam Wells

Tue, 03 Jun 2014 10:45:56 +0000

UK animator Adam Wells tells an abstract animated story of art rivalry. Watch the ingenious Fake Expectations.

House Wanders, Bird Water Full by Veronika Samartseva

Thu, 29 May 2014 16:31:08 +0000

When loneliness becomes inventive. Watch House Wanders, Bird Water Full by Russian animator Veronika Samartseva.

The Stressful Adventures of Boxhead and Roundhead: Film Review

Thu, 22 May 2014 16:53:28 +0000

Not your ordinary animated characters. The new, Australian independent feature, The Stressful Adventures of Boxhead and Roundhead by Elliot Cowan. Film review.

Focus on Puppets at the 2014 Animafest

Fri, 16 May 2014 10:30:14 +0000

Discover a top list of puppet films to be screened during the 2014 Animafest at Zagreb.

Owned Wins Gold Medal at 2014 Student Academy Awards

Fri, 16 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The short animation, 'Owned' by Daniel Clark and Wesley Tippetts (Brigham Young University, Utah), won the Gold Medal at the Student Academy Awards. See all animation winners.

From HIV to Heart of Darkness: Discover the MIFA Feature Projects of Annecy 2014

Mon, 12 May 2014 14:55:57 +0000

6 feature animation projects to be pitched during MIFA and the 2014 Annecy Festival, and they cater to all tastes. Discover the projects.

Anya by Damien O'Connor

Mon, 05 May 2014 10:32:01 +0000

A warm, commissioned animated film on Irish charity "To Russia With Love". Watch Anya by Damien O'Connor.

Animation Finalists at the 2014 Student Academy Awards

Sat, 03 May 2014 09:44:32 +0000

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed its nominees for the 2014 Student Academy Awards. View the animation nominees.

The Last Fiction by Ashkan Rahgozar: Iranian Epic Feature

Thu, 01 May 2014 16:57:52 +0000

It comes from Iran. The new animation feature in production The Last Fiction by Hoorakhsh Studios promises the retelling of an epic battle.

Cafard Animation Feature on WWI: Interview with Jan Bultheel

Thu, 01 May 2014 10:24:47 +0000

A WWI animation feature comes from Belgium. Learn more about Cafard, and read the interview by film director Jan Bultheel.

UK Wins Big at the 21st Stuttgart Fest

Mon, 28 Apr 2014 09:56:03 +0000

Through the Hawthorn..., Home, The Shirley Temple shorts get the coveted prizes of the Stuttgart Festival for Animated Film.

My Mommy is in America, and She Met Buffalo Bill Review: Past Absence, Present Fantasies

Sun, 27 Apr 2014 08:45:16 +0000

Marc Boréal et Thibaut Chatel direct a French retro drama that animates with a restrained technique the intimate worries of a 6-year-old child.

Baginski, Strasser Win the 2014 Animated Com Award at Stuttgart Fest

Sat, 26 Apr 2014 14:03:38 +0000

Prizes in the field of applied animation were awarded during the 21st Stuttgart Festival of International Film.

Cheatin', L' Arte della Felicita, The Fake at 2014 Annecy Festival

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 17:27:20 +0000

Discover the official feature film selection of the 2014 Annecy festival.

Animafest, MSU: Selection Results

Thu, 24 Apr 2014 14:55:09 +0000

16 animated works to be screened at the MSU facade during the 2014 Animafest, Zagreb.

Moomins on the Riviera: English Trailer for the Finnish Feature

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 10:14:21 +0000

Τhe roundish, hippopotamus-like characters of Tove Jansson now become a feature animated film by Hanna Hemila and Xavier Picard. Watch the trailer.

Animafest, Zagreb (3-8 June 2014): Programme Highlights

Mon, 21 Apr 2014 07:29:27 +0000

The 24th World Festival of Animated Film (short edition) relocates from Russia to China, featuring a tribute to puppet animation. Discover more about the celebrated festival and its 2014 edition.

Dinner for Few: Interview with Nassos Vakalis

Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:12:02 +0000

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.

The Bigger Picture Wins Cinefondation Prize at Cannes

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:15:27 +0000

The hybrid film of live-action and animation by Daisy Jacbos won the third prize at Cinéfondation Selection of 2014 Cannes fest.

Takahata's Tale of the Princess Kaguya to Open Annecy Festival

Thu, 17 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000

And Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata will receive a Special festival prize for his work.

The Robin by Tom Sanders & William Long

Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:48:39 +0000

Desire and sacrifice: The existential need for a seed ball, as caricatured in the warm Robin short. Watch the film.

Writer's Block by Tom Gran and Martin Wooley

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 10:41:10 +0000

When the writer's block becomes imprisoned. Watch the inventive Writer's Block by Tom Gran and Martin Wooley.

Trippel Trappel: Teaser for the Dutch Feature Film

Sat, 05 Apr 2014 11:01:41 +0000

Family films are not the exclusive territory of US studios. Watch the teaser for the new Dutch film, Trippel Trappel.

Programme of SAS Symposium on Adaptation: 2014 ITFS Stuttgart

Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Paul Wells will give a keynote lecture in the one-day academic symposium held at the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film 2014 (24 April). See the complete programme.

From the Earth To the Moon Review: Warm Collage of Human Folly

Wed, 02 Apr 2014 10:44:36 +0000

Jules Verne adapted into a Greek animated feature. Review for Angelos Spartalis' collage animation film, From the Earth to the Moon.

Foosball, A Town Called Panic, Jamón win NYICFF 2014 Awards

Tue, 01 Apr 2014 09:47:21 +0000

The Argentinian Juan José Campanella and the French Stéphane Aubier & Vincent Patar shared awards at the 2014 New York International Children's Film Festival. View all the winners.

Cartoon Forum, 23-26 Sep 14, Toulouse: New, Lighter Submission Process

Fri, 28 Mar 2014 10:55:11 +0000

The premiere European pitching forum for TV animation projects, Cartoon Forum, facilitates its submission procedure for its next Toulouse edition. See the changes made.

The Boy Within by Damien Stein: Crowdsourcing Campaign

Thu, 27 Mar 2014 10:47:50 +0000

Lewis Carroll and Hieronymus Bosch meet animation: The Boy Within, a new short film by Damien Stein, now has its own crowdsourcing campaign.

Rio 2096: A Story Of Love and Fury Review

Mon, 24 Mar 2014 16:45:44 +0000

Without being passionate enough, it is militant, beautiful and engrossing. The film by Luiz Bolognesi, Rio 2096: A Story of Love and Fury.

Annecy 2014: Selection Results (Shorts)

Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:56:21 +0000

The results for the short films, TV films, commissioned and graduation films for the 2014 Annecy film festival have been announced.

French Victories at Athens Animfest 2014

Fri, 21 Mar 2014 12:54:19 +0000

2 French films won top prizes at the 9th edition of Athens Animfest. See all the winners.

Stuttgart 2014: 4 Works in Progress

Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:44:25 +0000

4 animated features in progress will be presented during the 21st Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film.

Japanese Futon, Boles, L' Arte della Felicita win 2014 Anima Awards

Sun, 09 Mar 2014 21:53:28 +0000

See the awards of the 2014 Anima festival.

Ecirava by Daisuke Kaneko

Sun, 09 Mar 2014 09:31:57 +0000

Daisuke Kaneko tells a story of economic crisis and disillusionment. Watch Ecirava.

Miniscule, Le Pacte, Walking The Dog win the Cartoon Tributes 2014

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000

See all the winners at the European Cartoon Tributes at the Cartoon Movie pitching forum, Lyon.

A Lion in Stop-Motion: The Disney of Duivendrecht

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 17:57:32 +0000

A documentary about stop-motion Dutch animator Joop Geesink, who made a career in advertising.

Frozen, Mr. Hublot Win 2014 Academy Awards

Sun, 02 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000

A rather predicted victory for Disney's Frozen, and a European short getting the Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Animated Short, respectively.

Loulou the Incredible Secret, Kiki of Montparnasse Share 2014 César for Animation

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +0000

A tale of an unusual friendship and a too slick and real French story shared the 2014 Césars for animation.

Franck Dion Designs the 2014 Annecy Poster: Watch the Making Of

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:10:34 +0000

The look of the 2014 Annecy festival poster by the French animator Franck Dion.

Hayao Miyazaki The Wind Rises

Tue, 25 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000

English clips from the Oscar-nominated Hayao Miyazaki film.

Int'l Festival of Animated Film, Stuttgart: Selection Results, Programme Highlights

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:44:41 +0000

Selection results in the International Competition have been revealed for the ITFS, Stuttgart, as well as preliminary programme highlights.

I Am Tom Moody by Ainslie Henderson

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:22:19 +0000

The BAFTA-nominated stop-motion short I Am Tom Moody by Ainslie Henderson now online. Watch the film.

Adaptation: Animation, Comics and Literature Symposium (24 April, Stuttgart): Call for Papers

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 16:50:36 +0000

A one-day academic symposium held at the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film 2014.

Palmipedarium by Jérémy Clapin

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 14:12:24 +0000

The director of the multi-awarded Skhizein, Jérémy Clapin, presents his new quirky short: watch Palmipedarium.

My Own Personal Moose Wins at 2014 Berlinale

Sun, 16 Feb 2014 08:14:06 +0000

An unusual friendship between the Russian Misha and a strange animal won a Special Prize at the Generation KPlus section of the 2014 Berlin Film Festival.

Frozen, Sleeping With the Fishes Win At the 2014 BAFTAs

Sun, 16 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The Disney pic Frozen and a NTFS short, Sleeping With The Fishes, won the 2014 EEBAFTA awards in the animation categories.

Michael Dudok de Wit: The Red Turtle Goes To Annecy

Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000

New image from the premiere animation feature by the Oscar-winning director of Father and Daughter. A sneak preview will be presented during the 2015 Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

Juan and The Cloud (Juan y la Nube): Crowdfunding for Spanish Stop-motion Short

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 18:27:08 +0000

Giovanni Maccelli and Zampanò Productions prepare Juan and the cloud. Read more about the stop-motion project, and a mystery short.

Foosball, Cuerdas Share Animation Honors At The 2014 Goyas

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000

See the animation winners at the Spanish awards.

Junkyard by Hisko Hulsing

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 17:10:34 +0000

Strong and no-holds-barred animation short. Watch (over 18 years) Junkyard by Hisko Hulsing.

NYICFF 2014: Full Programme Slate For the New York Fest

Tue, 04 Feb 2014 11:29:26 +0000

Aunt Hilda, Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart are only some of the animated pics to be screening during March 7-30 at the New York International Children's Film Festival. Discover the full programme.

Frühzug (Morning Train) by Delia Hess

Mon, 03 Feb 2014 17:49:00 +0000

Black-and-white (but beautiful) dreams of leaving. Watch the love story of Frühzug (Morning Train) by Delia Hess.

Frozen Wins 5 Annies, Miyazaki Honored With Writing Award

Sun, 02 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Frozen was the big winner in the 41st Annie Awards organized by the International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood.

AniDox:Lab: Call for Applications

Sat, 01 Feb 2014 22:51:36 +0000

AniDox:Lab is calling for applicants.

Un Sacré Mariage! by Francis Papillon & Gregory Verreault

Sat, 01 Feb 2014 14:54:00 +0000

A marriage is not always tuned to Mendelssohn's Wedding March. Watch A Sacred Marriage by Francis Papillon & Gregory Verreault.

5 Animated Films for the 2014 Césars

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000

3 feature films and 2 shorts were selected for The French Academy of Arts and Techniques of Cinema to compete for the César awards 2014. See the nominees.

Washed Ashore by Jonas Ott

Thu, 30 Jan 2014 12:35:48 +0000

Questions on the value of civilization. Watch the suggestive (and even nostalgic) Washed Ashore by Jonas Ott.

Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival 2014, Bristol: Call for entries

Wed, 29 Jan 2014 18:50:09 +0000

Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival 2014 is launching call for submissions.

Tussilago by Jonas Odell: Terrorism And Its Consequences

Thu, 23 Jan 2014 11:42:09 +0000

A powerful animation documentary by Jonas Odell on a case of terrorism in West Germany of the 70s. Watch Tussilago.

Aunt Hilda! Director Defends 2D and Ecological Animation

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:17:25 +0000

Jacques-Remy Girerd, director of the upcoming ecological French feature Aunt Hilda! talks about animation and ecology -and admits that drawing Aunt Hilda gave him a headache.

86th Oscar Nominations: Best Animated Feature and Short Animation

Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:55:24 +0000

3 US features, one European, and a Japanese entry in the Oscar nominations for Best Animated Feature. Mickey Mouse goes for an Academy Award in the short animation category.

Substance by Utrecht School of Arts Students

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:45:15 +0000

Dramatic and otherworldly: Substance by Utrecht School of the Arts students.

2014 Student Academy Awards® Competition

Wed, 15 Jan 2014 17:41:28 +0000

The Academy is now accepting applications for its 2014 Student Academy Awards competition.

Stop Motion Faculty Position at CalArts

Mon, 13 Jan 2014 18:36:36 +0000

The Program in Experimental Animation in the School of Film/Video at CalArts seeks applicants for a full-time stop motion faculty position.

Jolie Bobine by N. Deruy, S. Simao, S. Riviere, & S. Burnet

Thu, 09 Jan 2014 11:31:31 +0000

The horror of being a doll. Watch the inventive Jolie Bobine (kids, be warned).

BAFTA nominations 2014: Short and feature animated films

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The BAFTAs nominated 3 animated films in the respective categories of feature animation and British Short Animation Films.

Producing Animation Course from Encounters:, 5-6 March

Mon, 06 Jan 2014 18:06:12 +0000

Encounters Short Film Festival, Bristol is now accepting applications for a second training course aimed at animation producers.

Animafest Scanner, 4-5 June, Zagreb: Symposium Highlights

Fri, 03 Jan 2014 10:31:09 +0000

Russian animator Yuri Norstein, puppet animation, and the future of animation studies are some of the topics covered in the Animafest Scanner professional symposium during the Animafest festival in Zagreb.

Yuri Norstein, Marcel Jean Honored at Animafest 2014

Thu, 02 Jan 2014 18:16:18 +0000

Russian animator Yuri Norstein and Annecy festival director Marcel Jean will be awarded at the 2014 Zagreb Animafest.

Goodbye Rabbit, Hop Hop by Caleb Wood

Thu, 02 Jan 2014 14:46:04 +0000

Caleb Wood presents the mesmerizing experimental short Goodbye Rabbit, Hop Hop.

10 European & Independent Animated Features for 2014

Tue, 31 Dec 2013 10:09:08 +0000

2014 promises an exciting animated adventure into the world of feature films. See our European & independent US choices in the spotlight.

PRODUCTION: The Yark by Bertrand Santini

Sat, 28 Dec 2013 14:37:05 +0000

A new animated feature project: discover The Yark.

Miniscule : Valley of The Lost Ants

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 11:53:47 +0000

It is more than Antz. It is Miniscule, the new animation feature that mixes animation with film shooting. Watch the trailer.

Hollow Land: Q&A with Michelle & Uri Kranot

Mon, 23 Dec 2013 10:46:45 +0000

The Oscar short animation race sometimes reveals hidden gems. Read the Q&A with directors Michelle & Uri Kranot about their Hollow Land.

Goodbye Mister De Vries by Mascha Halberstad

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 14:54:35 +0000

Nostalgia amongst the snow. Watch Goodbye Mister De Vries by Mascha Halberstad.

Anima 2014, Brussels: Selection Results

Wed, 18 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000

See the selection results of the Anima festival 2014, Brussels.

Taurobolium by Galen Pehrson

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 17:51:45 +0000

A psychedelic trip attached to the music video of Devendra Banhart, and animated by Galen Pehrson. Watch Taurobolium.

Where is Anne Frank? by Ari Folman: World Premiere at Cannes

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 02:08:00 +0000

The 2D animation feature by Waltz with Bashir director Ari Folman retells the haunting story of Anne Frank, and will have its world premiere at Cannes Film Festival. Watch the trailer

Annecy 2014: Stop-motion, Off Limits and More Changes

Thu, 12 Dec 2013 17:30:00 +0000

In the second year with Marcel Jean as artistic director, the Annecy festival schedules quite a few changes.

Finnish Short Animation Online via Animatricks

Wed, 11 Dec 2013 13:07:43 +0000

Animatricks Festival has launched a new portal for Finnish short animation.

Absent Minded, Plug & Play win at Animateka 2013

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Discover the winners of the 10th Animateka festival, Ljubljana.

The Congress wins at the European Film Awards

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The Ari Folman film won for Best Animated Feature at the European Film Awards 2013.

Wind by Robert Loebel

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 10:22:33 +0000

Sometimes extraordinary weather conditions are not an impediment after all. Watch Wind by Robert Loebel.

We Got Lost on the Other Side of Wilderness: Kickstarter Campaign

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 10:39:28 +0000

Sara Koppel and Naked Love film kick off their Kickstarter campaign for the erotic animated short, We Got Lost On The Other Side of Wilderness.

Tante Hilda! gets a 2014 French release date: Watch the trailer

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The Oscar-nominated French studio Folimage has a new feature film, Tante Hilda! to be released in 2014. Watch the trailer.

Frozen, Monsters University lead the Annie 2014 race

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced its nominations for the 41st Annual Annie Awards.

Michael Frei, Ofra Kobliner, Tomasz Popakul recipients of the APIC residency 2014, Tokyo

Sun, 01 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +0000

3 European arists were selected for the 2014 International Invitation Program for Animation Artists, "Animation Artist in Residence" by the Japan Image Councils. Read more details.

Tuurngait by Supinfocom Arles Students

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 12:06:52 +0000

Drama and family adventure in the Arctic. Watch the sophisticated adventure Tuurngait by Supinfocom Arles students, France.

BAFTA Children's Awards 2013: Animation Winners

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Room on the Broom, Despicable Me 2 won the animation awards at the 2013 British Academy Children's Awards. Find out the animation winners.

The Art of Happiness (L' Arte Della Felicita): Interview with Alessandro Rak

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Alessandro Rak has successfully presented the new adult Italian animated feature The Art of Happiness, which tells a dramatic family story. Read his interview at Zippy Frames.

Fest Anča 2014: Call for entries

Fri, 22 Nov 2013 23:34:30 +0000

Fest Anča 2014 is now launching a call for submissions.

Class of Death by Pavel Soukup

Mon, 18 Nov 2013 14:10:13 +0000

Not your ordinary class. The ominous universe of Class of Death by Pavel Soukup. Watch the film.

Klik! Amsterdam 2013: The Winners

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 09:47:42 +0000

The Polish Toto by Zbigniew Czapla won the best animated short at the Amsterdam festival. Review all the winners of Klik! 2013.

Somewhere by Nicolas Ménard

Mon, 11 Nov 2013 18:01:20 +0000

Nicolas Ménard becomes lyrical in space. Watch the beautiful Somewhere.

Jasmine review: Politics and Letters that Cross in the Mail

Mon, 11 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Jasmine is a heart-wrenching tale of love, entrapped in a tumultuous national history.

Ernest and Celestine Opens 28 Feb in LA , Wider Release in March 2014

Sat, 09 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The Oscar-nominated feature Ernest & Celestine will open in Los Angeles on Feb. 28, followed by a March national release.

10 short animated films for the Oscars 2014

Thu, 07 Nov 2013 21:24:27 +0000

Feral, Subconscious Password are among the 10 short animated films that will advance to the 2014 Oscars .

Marking the Distance by The Rauch Brothers

Wed, 06 Nov 2013 15:06:02 +0000

New York short on memory loss. Watch the arresting doc, Marking the Distance, by the Rauch Brothers.

19 animated features at the 2014 Oscars

Tue, 05 Nov 2013 19:06:19 +0000

19 animated features have been submitted to compete for the 86th Academy Awards.

When I'm Scared by Fernanda Frick

Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:16:06 +0000

The sunny side of waiting for a job interview. Watch When I'm Scared by Fernanda Frick.

Klik! Amsterdam, 12-17 Nov 2013: Midnight Madness

Mon, 04 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +0000

A unique programme at the 2013 Klik! Animation Festival, Amsterdam.

Rabbitland, My mommy is in America win ReAnimania 2013 awards

Sat, 02 Nov 2013 10:16:37 +0000

The Yerevan festival completed its 5th edition. See all the festival winners.

Marshal Dear- Savages by Gergely Wootsch

Wed, 30 Oct 2013 10:05:56 +0000

Gergely Wootsch animates brilliantly a dark war video. Watch Marshal Dear by the Savages band.

PRIMANIMA 2013, Hungary: Awards

Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Fly Mill by Anu-Laura Tuttelberg wins the Grand Prix at the PRIMANIMA 2013 festival, Hungary. See all the awarded films.

Klik! Amsterdam, 12-17 Nov 2013: Programme Revealed

Fri, 25 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000

From Folman's The Congress to the enormous tribute The Fabulous Fifties, there is an animation segment for all tastes during the Netherlands Animation Festival KLIK!.

Fight! by Emma De Swaef and Marc James Roels

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Oh, Willy has now an opponent! Watch Emma De Swaef's & Marc James Roels' festival trailer, Fight.

Animateka, 2-8 December 2013, Ljubljana: Opening Premiere and Selection Results

Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Discover the opening premiere and selection results for the competitive programmes of 2013 Animateka festival, Slovenia.

STOPTRIK IFF 2013, 25-27 October: Programme

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Review the full programme of the 3rd STOPTRIK International Film Festival 2013 (25-27 October, Niepołomice, Poland).

HIROSHIMA 2014: Call for entries

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 18:15:38 +0000

The 15th International Animation Festival in Japan is now launching call for entries.

Tito on Ice review: Going Through the Balkan Black Box

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:53:46 +0000

Max Andersson & Helena Ahonen direct a road movie on the Balkans, and mix stylistically animation with live-action. Read the film review of Tito on Ice.

Bet She'an: A human city in ruins

Tue, 15 Oct 2013 10:15:31 +0000

A magnificently animated film on the dawn of human civilization. Watch Bet She'an by David Calvet and the Bandits Collective team.

The Art of Happiness (L' Arte Della Felicita) Film Review: Constructing Hope

Sat, 12 Oct 2013 06:45:32 +0000

The adult animated feature The Art of Happiness presents successfully a dramatic family story and its aftermath in the background of a world gone astray.

10 animated shorts preselected for the Césars 2014

Fri, 11 Oct 2013 19:49:47 +0000

The French Academy of Arts and Techniques of Cinema announced 10 animated shorts preselected for the César awards 2014.

20 years of animation: Daniel Šuljić retrospective, 15 Oct, Zagreb

Fri, 11 Oct 2013 10:07:53 +0000

Croatian-Austrian animator Daniel Šuljić presents a retrospective of his 20-year work in animation in Zagreb (15 Oct).

X by Max Hattler: Experimental symphony

Wed, 09 Oct 2013 16:23:14 +0000

The unknown X becomes a whole symphony of shapes. Watch the experimental X by Max Hattler.

Sunday 3 animates Angela Merkel

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 09:32:50 +0000

A film that depicts none other than the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, gets a prize from Zagreb Animafest.

Le retour by Natalia Chernysheva

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 15:07:09 +0000

Growing up or being a child underneath? Watch Le retour (The Return) by Natalia Chernysheva.

The Congress, Pinocchio, Jasmine nominated at the European Film Awards

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 09:34:25 +0000

Three feature films nominated for Best Animated Feature at the European Film Awards 2013.

Unicorn Blood, Boles win at Animasyros 6.0, Greece

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0000

European victories at the 2013 edition of Animasyros festival.

Ride Toward the Sea by Damien Stein

Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:04:29 +0000

Humans and fish compete for attention in the tender Ride Toward the Sea by Damien Stein.

PPSD by Joseph Pierce and Arno Salters

Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:24:23 +0000

Post Party Stress Disorder is the new elusive music video directed by Arno Salters and animated by UK artist Joseph Pierce.

Germany wins in a record Cartoon Forum edition

Wed, 25 Sep 2013 17:18:06 +0000

Cartoon Forum, the pitching and co-production event for animated TV series, showcased a steady stream of European animation at the 24th edition of the gathering, which concluded on September 20 in Toulouse, France.

A Jewish Girl in Shanghai: Sensitive Holocaust

Mon, 23 Sep 2013 16:27:22 +0000

A sensitive Chinese animated feature on the Holocaust: A Jewish Girl in Shanghai.

Head Over Heels wins the Cartoon D'Or award

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Tim Reckart's Oscar-nominated film Head Over Heels won the Cartoon D'Or award for Best European short animated film.

Cain by Marcus Grysczok

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 16:19:53 +0000

Berlin artist Marcus Grysczok directs a clay-animated music video for the rock group Simeon Soul Charger. Watch Cain.

Future Encounters 2013: A new generation of UK animators

Fri, 13 Sep 2013 16:50:28 +0000

Future Encounters 2013 presents the list of the tomorrow’s stars introducing the audience to rising talent in film and animation.

The Present by Joe Hsieh

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 16:19:32 +0000

A suspenseful drama: watch The Present by Joe Hsieh.

9/11 Memorial: Will by Eusong Lee

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 12:32:59 +0000

9/11 memorial. The heart-wrenching and still beautiful Will by Eusong Lee.

The Longest Road by Manddy Wyckens

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:48:02 +0000

Discover things left out in The Longest Road by Manddy Wyckens.

Gloria Victoria by Theodore Ushev crowns Fantoche festival

Mon, 09 Sep 2013 15:43:32 +0000

The constructivist Gloria Victoria by Theodore Ushev won the prize at the Fantoche Festival 2013. See all the winners.

Ku! Kin-Dza-Dza review: Cello and Planet Sympathy

Wed, 04 Sep 2013 10:50:01 +0000

An animated Russian feature and a satire of the modern world in Ku! Kin-Dza-Dza. Read the film review.

My friend Marjorie by Louise Wilde & Model Robot

Mon, 02 Sep 2013 16:41:19 +0000

Animated doc: watch the poignant memories (but beautifully animated) of Marjorie Curtis in My Friend Marjorie.

School Presentation: Minshar for Art , Tel Aviv, Israel

Mon, 02 Sep 2013 09:56:34 +0000

Discover one of the emerging animation schools in Tel Aviv, Israel. Zippy Frames talks to Sarah Hatooka, Head of the Animation Department of Minshar For Art.

Art of Happiness: New feature film from Italy

Fri, 30 Aug 2013 08:59:03 +0000

The 70th Venice Film Festival enjoys the premiere of a new Italian animated film, The Art of Happiness by Alessandro Rak.

Tits by Louisa Bertman

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 10:16:20 +0000

Femininity and adulthood. Watch the frenetic but reflective Tits by Louisa Bertman (warning: graphic content).

Celeste by Robert Wallace

Tue, 27 Aug 2013 17:39:23 +0000

A dreamy music video: watch Ezra Vine's Celeste, directed by Robert Wallace.

In Search Of by Adi Perets

Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:08:59 +0000

Looking for love and inspiration. Watch the exquisite (and surrealistic) In Search Of by Adi Perets.

The Tell-Tale Heart by Annette Jung

Tue, 20 Aug 2013 16:39:15 +0000

Annette Jung adapts Edgar Allan Poe's story The Tell-Tale Heart, and invites us into a world of psychological horror.

Eden: A Cinephile, Tel Aviv Short by Mishar for Art students

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 15:51:15 +0000

A Cinema Paradiso moment: watch the nostalgic and slick animated short Eden.

The King of Pigs review: It hurts to be a human

Mon, 19 Aug 2013 10:41:15 +0000

The South Korean animated film King of Pigs is a fascinating study of violence destroying humanity.

Tale of the Bamboo Cutter opens November 23

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:39:53 +0000

Studio Ghibli's co-founder and animation director, Isao Takahata, directs his new feature film, Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. Watch the first six minutes of the film.

The South African Khumba: Official Trailer & Clip

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 10:06:20 +0000

A South African zebra comedy adventure. Watch the trailer for Khumba.

Runaway by Paper Planes

Thu, 15 Aug 2013 15:11:32 +0000

Trouble with your fridge? Watch the charming Runaway.

Vitality by Deniz Öcal

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:53:15 +0000

Too round to dismiss. Watch Vitality by Turkish artist Deniz Öcal.

Little Band of Sailors by Eric Leiser

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 09:49:51 +0000

Eric Leiser and Rachel Mason's band premiere the stop-motion video for Little Band of Sailors.

The Red Heels / Les talons rouges by Olesya Shchukina

Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:36:19 +0000

The world of high heels and how not to leave your child unattended. Watch the charmingly deviant The Red Heels.

Frank Morales prepares Cardboard Wounds

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 11:25:43 +0000

Frank Morales and his animated short film "Cardboard wounds". See how to support the 2D affective film.

Abeo: Stop-motion film and campaign by 18-year-old John Kamberai

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 15:38:46 +0000

Greek-based high school student and animator John Kamberai has assembled an impressive hand-crafted project and has started his own fundraising campaign on Indiegogo. Learn more about Abeo.

Memento Mori by Daniela Wayllace

Mon, 05 Aug 2013 10:53:38 +0000

Daniela Wayllace presents a highly symbolic and mesmerizing picture of women in Bolivia. Watch Memento Mori.

King Kababa and the Knight by Jason Reicher

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 14:57:55 +0000

It will change your perception of bugs. Watch the chivalry-inspired short King Kababa and the Knight.

The Box XXX by Dadomani Studio

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 16:32:55 +0000

Imagine how a TV documentary about the sexual life of monkeys may have an impact on two peculiar boxes. Watch The Box XXX by Dadomani Studio.

The Fake (Saibi) by Yeon Sangho enters Toronto Festival

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:25:38 +0000

The sophomore feature of the South Korean animator Yeon Sangho (The King of Pigs) The Fake enters the Vanguard program of the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.

Encounters: largest ever animation line up

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 18:18:52 +0000

Encounters launches largest ever animation line up.

The Package by Daria Simkin & Vitaly Magdalits

Mon, 29 Jul 2013 14:50:58 +0000

Sometimes things in life cannot easily be controlled -and it's better that way. Watch The Package by Daria Simkin & Vitaly Magdalits.

9 animators at SIGGRAPH 2013: Watch the video lecture

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:47:14 +0000

Nine distinguished animation film directors shared their experiences along complex paths to filmmaking success during SIGGRAPH 2013.

ParaNorman, Gobelins, Canterbury Anifest at Animasyros 6.0, Greece

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:26:14 +0000

Review the programme highlights of the 6th edition of Animasyros festival in Hermoupolis, Greece, which include the premiere of a feature film in collage: From the Earth to the Moon.

Etamski / Penkalla - The Slip by Karolina Glusiec

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 08:08:32 +0000

Experimental animation: watch the music video The Slip by Karolina Glusiec.

Miyazaki's The Wind Rises enters the 70th Venice Film Festival

Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The only animated film to enter the official competition programme of the 70th Venice Film Festival is Miyazaki's new film, Kaze Tachinu (The Wind Rises).

Animation Hotline: Ode to Bikesharing by Dustin Grella

Tue, 23 Jul 2013 09:57:56 +0000

The talented New Yorker animator Dustin Grella animates a message left on the voicemail. Watch Ode to Bikesharing.

Metro by Jacob Wyatt

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 10:42:20 +0000

You'll never want to lose your metro ticket again. Watch Metro by Jacob Wyatt.

Anibar International Animation Festival, 9-14 August: Programme

Mon, 22 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Discover programme highlights from the 4^th edition of Anibar International Animation Festival (9-14 August), Peja, Kosovo.

Arjun, The Warrior Prince review: Prince or Warrior

Sat, 20 Jul 2013 13:37:29 +0000

The Indian feature film on the Mahabharata hero Arjun is a welcome, if incomplete portrayal of a nation and its own, distinctive codes.

Preview: Jean-François Laguionie's Louise by the Shore

Fri, 19 Jul 2013 09:49:40 +0000

The new feature film by the French auteur Jean-François will hit French theaters in November 2016. Watch the extract.

Encounters festival announces Swiss theme for 2013

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:40:58 +0000

Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival, Bristol, showcases Switzerland for its September 2013 edition.

Ottawa Int'l Animation Festival 2013: Selection highlights

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 09:18:27 +0000

Ottawa International Animation Festival announced its selection results for the 2013 edition. See some of the highlights.

Pessoa, Reckart, Henderson in the Cartoon D'Or finalists

Wed, 17 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The 6 finalists for the Cartoon D'Or award (Best European short animated film) have been announced.

Fear of Flying by Conor Finnegan

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 13:29:45 +0000

A bird with a Fear of Flying tries to avoid heading South for the winter. Watch the sweet short by Irish animator Conor Finnegan.

Never like the first time! by Jonas Odell

Sat, 13 Jul 2013 14:40:16 +0000

The first sexual experience described in this affective animated doc by Jonas Odell.

The Man Who Saw A Boat by Henrique Barone

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 12:15:29 +0000

Brazilian animator Henrique Barone contemplates a life above the ocean bed in The Man Who Saw A Boat. Watch the film.

Animator Simone Massi designs the 70th Venice Film Festival poster

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:33:50 +0000

The Italian animator Simone Massi designs the poster of the 70th Venice Film Festival, which is a tribute to the Greek auteur Theo Angelopoulos.

CONFIA Conference on Illustration and Animation, 29-30/11, Portugal: Call for papers

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:27:17 +0000

The CONFIA International Conference on Illustration and Animation publishes call for papers for its November conference in Portugal.

Trois Petits Chats / Three Little Cats

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:40:28 +0000

Benoît Delaunay, Albane Hertault Lacoste, Maïwenn le Borgne, and Alexia Provoost present a dramatic tale of three cats.

Wish List by Griff

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 17:55:39 +0000

What is your wish? Griff and Scott Garrett investigate all possibilities -in animated form via their Wish List.

Political Animation: When Trauma Becomes a Trend

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 10:49:46 +0000

A current wave of animated features, especially in Europe, explores neglected sides of the political in animated form.

The Making of Longbird by Will Anderson

Thu, 04 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000

THE BAFTA-awarded film, The Making of Longbird by Will Anderson, is now online. Watch the film.

Cartoon Connection Canada: 28-31 October 2013, Quebec

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 17:07:14 +0000

Cartoon Connection Canada will be held in the autumn of 2013.

Triptych 1: Katerina Athanassopolou designs the MSU facade, Zagreb

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Katerina Athanassopoulou was one of the 16 artists s16 selected to design the MSU media facade at Animafest, Zagreb. Watch her work, Triptych I.

17 animators invited to the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences

Sat, 29 Jun 2013 13:26:18 +0000

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its invitation to 276 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures.

Marilyn Myller by Mikey Please wins Norman McLaren Award at Edinburgh Film Festival

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:39:57 +0000

Mikey Please wins the Best British Animated Short award with the stop-motion Marilyn Myller at the 2013 Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Richard Williams honored at Edinburgh Film Festival

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 15:47:40 +0000

The Oscar-winning Canadian animator and director Richard Williams will be honored at the 2013 Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Italy's Good Films to Distribute The Prophet

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 10:19:02 +0000

The Salma Hayek-produced animated feature "The Prophet," based on Kahlil Gibran's book, has been picked up for distribution by the Italian company Good Films.

The Stressful Adventures of Boxhead and Roundhead: Q&A with Elliot Cowan

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:50:17 +0000

An independent, existential feature film in preparation. Director Elliot Cowan talks to Zippy Frames about The Stressful Adventures of Boxhead and Roundhead.

Chris Landreth, Uma historia de amor e furia win at 2013 Annecy Festival

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:07:00 +0000

The US/Canadian Chris Landreth wins the Cristal D' Annecy (best short film), and Luiz Bolognesi with a Brazilian story of love and fury gets the award for best feature film at Annecy. See all the winners of the 2013 festival.

Avi Ofer wins Annecy-Dailymotion contest

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The Israeli animator Avi Ofer won the 2013 Annecy-Dailymotion contest, "Feet in the Water, Head in the Movies".

Young Perez: Animated Auschwitz biopic

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:01:02 +0000

Another daring animated project is in development. Learn more about Young Perez, an animated documentary helmed by Jean-Jacques Kahn & Franck Van Leeuwen, and watch the teaser.

Approved for Adoption wins Grand Prix and Audience Award at Animafest, Zagreb

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:49:15 +0000

The Belgian autobiographical documentary by Jung and Laurent Boileau won the Grand Prix of the Zagreb festival.

The Dauphin Dolphin by Gobelins, France

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:29:40 +0000

A new version of the prince waiting to be kissed. Watch the Gobelins students short, The Dauphin Dolphin.

Animafest Zagreb 2013: Feature programme announced

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Ernest and Celestine, A Liar's Autobiography, Wrinkles and 6 other features compete in the Animafest programme, whereas 5 more features will be screened at the world Panorama.

Common Side Effects by Udo Prinsen

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:13:13 +0000

Common Side Effects by Udo Prinsen explores the limits of memory and love. Watch the poetic short.

Fuchs by Rohana Mentz and Laura Müller

Mon, 27 May 2013 14:59:55 +0000

A charming film with two children in the forest, created by Rohana Mentz and Laura Müller. Watch the film.

Entertainer drama: Fred by Misha Klein

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:09:49 +0000

Animator Misha Klein, who worked in Coraline, presents his stop-motion short Fred.

Animated Pandas by Matúš VIZÁR wins 3rd prize at Cinéfondation, Cannes 2013

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The Czech film Pandas by Matúš Vizar won the third prize at the Cinéfondation section in Cannes.

If I was by Eric Leiser

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:21:47 +0000

A combination of lyrical live-action with stop-motion animation in Eric Leiser's If I was. Watch the music video.

Animation Sans Frontières (ASF) workshop, October 2013-March 2014

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:41:03 +0000

Animation Sans Frontières (ASF) calls for participants

My Face Is In Space by Tom Jobbins

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:40:11 +0000

Tom Jobbins, a graduate of National Film and Television School (UK) looks back to the 1977 event of sending a Golden Record into space.

40th Student Academy Awards: Animation winners

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

See the winners in animation at the 40th Student Academy Awards.

This actually happens a lot by Tom Law

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:24:19 +0000

Tom Law, a fourth year student at CalArts, describes graphically a failure to communicate.

Animafest focuses on Norway and presents its jury members

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:47:48 +0000

Animafest Zagreb 2013 celebrates 100 years of Norwegian animation and presents its jury members

Anima festival Brussels, 28/2-09/03: 2014 Poster

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:29:47 +0000

Isabel Herguera has designed the poster for the upcoming Anima festival in Brussels-Flagey.

Political animation: Interview with Denis Do, director of Funan

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:08:50 +0000

A new feature in production details the story of troubled times in Cambodia, and finds French distribution. Director Denis Do talks to Zippyframes.com about Funan.

40th Student Academy Awards: Animation finalists

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:37:20 +0000

The 40th competition of the Academy of the Arts and Sciences for its Student Academy Awards is under way. 9 works are nominated in the animation category, with more animated nominees in differerent categories.

The Boy and his Atom: Stop-motion atomic film by IBM

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:40:18 +0000

The Boy and His Atom is a playful scientific experiment on atoms by IBM. Watch the stop-motion film below.

Annecy Creative Focus 2013: Selected projects

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

See the list of selected projects for the Creative Focus section of the 2013 Annecy International Film Festival.

Persistence of Vision: A long day's journey into Arabian nights

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:43:10 +0000

A documentary on the ill-fated feature project of Academy Award-winning animator Richard Williams illuminated aspects of the animation business that are usually left untold.

Interview: Kevin Schreck on Richard Williams and Persistence of Vision

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:18:44 +0000

A new documentary feature on the Academy Award-winning animator Richard Williams, Persistence of Vision, has been selected at the Annecy festival, France. Its director, Kevin Schreck, talks to Zippy Frames.

Oh, Willy , Ernest and Celestine win at Stuttgart 2013

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:40:07 +0000

The 20th Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film conferred its awards. See all the winners.

We Can Be Ghosts Now by Hiatus and Tom Jobbins

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:55:35 +0000

The new track by Hiatus and its stop-motion video, made by animator Tom Jobbins

Animated Com Award, Stuttgart 2013: Winners

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:37:09 +0000

See the winners of the Animated Com Award (field of applied animation) at the 20th Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film.

Aka Con: First Animation Convention, Ireland, 26-28 April

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:46:50 +0000

The premiere convention for animation, Aka-con, takes place in Dublin.

Daniel Greaves prepares Mr. Plastimime: Watch the trailer

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:07:56 +0000

The Oscar-awarded British animator Daniel Greaves prepares the stop-motion drama Mr. Plastimime.

Chris Landreth returns to Annecy with Subconscious Password

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:13:28 +0000

Chris Landreth's comeback with Subconscious Password.

Playing with Fire by Alexandra Levasseur

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:47:11 +0000

Highly symbolic and dramatic: watch Playing with Fire by Alexandra Levasseur

Animation activism: Act of Terror

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:36:44 +0000

The filmmaker Gemma Atkinson narrates her adventure when filming British Police officers. Watch Act of Terror.

The Suicide Shop: Α pret-a-porter of the human spirit

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:42:50 +0000

The Suicide Shop (Le magasin des sucides) by Patrice Leconte is an anomaly: a film that is so warm that belies its subject-matter, but also contrived and stereotyped.

The Wolf Children Ame and Yuki: Can't learn everything

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:36:49 +0000

The Wolf Children Ame and Yuki by Mamoru Hosoda is a well-studied but lifeless experiment on identity and the motive of the feral child.

Ari Folman's The Congress at Cannes: Trailer & excerpt

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:35:27 +0000

Ari Folman's The Congress, his first animated work after the critically acclaimed Waltz with Bashir, opens the Directors' Fortnight (Quinzaine des Realisateurs) at Cannes Film Festival. Watch the first trailer of the film, and an animated excerpt.

The Man who Was Afraid of Falling by Joseph Wallace

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:27:14 +0000

A stop-motion film by Joseph Wallace, which reminds of the fears we all face.

4 animated European entries at Cannes Cinéfondation 2013

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:43:49 +0000

4 animated student films from Europe have been selected and feature in the programme of Cinéfondation at the Cannes Film Festival.

Annecy gives a Special Cristal Award to Jerzy Kucia

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:35:08 +0000

The International Film Festival of Annecy, France is giving a Special Cristal Award to Jerzy Kucia, a master of Polish animation.

Traum Schmelze: The German Hand-Drawn Animation Exhibition

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:49:46 +0000

An exhibition devoted to German Drawn Animation Film, 1930-1950, takes place in Dresden, Germany, from April 21 to September 29, 2013.

Monsters University premieres at Annecy Festival

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:19:15 +0000

The Pixar prequel to Monsters, Inc will be the opening film at the celebrated animation festival in France.

Stuttgart Int'l Animation Festival 2013: Highlights

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:06:30 +0000

Some of the highlights of one of the most relevant European animation festival at Stuttgart, which celebrates its 20th edition in April 2013.

Feral, Head Over Heels , Selkirk win at Be there! 2013

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 12:26:20 +0000

The 3rd Be there! Corfu Animation Festival revealed its prizes, which included two US wins.

Daniel Sousa makes Feral, and competes at Annecy

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:36:02 +0000

Daniel Sousa is an artist who is not afraid to delve into fantasies and fables to present his animated vision of the world. Feral has been selected to compete at the Annecy festival 2013.

Astigmatismo by Nicolai Troshinsky

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:01:03 +0000

Sometimes visual deficiencies become a challenge for animators. Read the info about and watch the Astigmatismo film, now Annecy-selected.

Annecy festival 2013: Promoting the auteurs

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:15:41 +0000

The new artistic director of the International Animation festival of Annecy, the Canadian Marcel Jean, explains the new changed policy of the celebrated festival.

Mirai Mizue presents Wonder

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:35:03 +0000

An original project by the Japanese independent animator, Mirai Mizue, initiates a Kickstarter campaign. Watch the trailer and learn more about Wonder.

The Tongueling by Elli Vuorinen

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:19:13 +0000

A Finnish film about an unusual habit. Watch The Tongueling.

Annecy + presents 22 rejected festival films at Annecy, 14/06

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:08:14 +0000

One of the most original ideas is again taking place during Annecy Festival (France): Annecy + hosts short films rejected by the festival.

Monique Renault, Greece in animation: Highlights of the 3rd Be there! Corfu Animation Festival

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:42:37 +0000

Monique Renault visits Greece and Be there! Corfu Animation Festival. Thematic tributes to the present and past of Greece, and Argentina's participation in the 2013 festival edition.

Annecy 2013 Poster

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

See the festival poster for the 2013 Annecy Film Festival, designed by Arthur Collin.

Ernest and Celestine, Wolf Children win at NYICFF 2013

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:22:05 +0000

The New York International Children's Film Festival announces its winners. See the awards for animated films.

Oh, Willy, Father win at Athens Animfest

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:40:13 +0000

Another victory for the Cartoon D'Or winner Oh, Willy (Emma De Swaef, Marc James Roels) at this year's Athens Animfest.

Jazz that nobody asked for by Rune & Esben Fisker

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:48:30 +0000

Imagine how a completely serious and grave situation can go derailed by an improvising jazz band. Watch Jazz that nobody asked for.

Cartoon Movie 2013: Peter Lord, TF1 International, Les Armateurs win at Movie Tributes

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The European Association of Animation Film announced the winners for Cartoon Movie Tributes 2013.

Aardman Animation's founding partner, Peter Lord (UK), won the European Director of the Year award at Cartoon Movie 2013 for his stop-motion adventure comedy "The Pirates! Band of Misfits" in stereoscopic 3D.

Cartoon Movie participants elected TF1 International (France) as European Distributor of the year. The company co-produced its first animation feature film in 2011, "The Rabbi's Cat", followed by "Santa's Magic Crystal" and "Aya of Yop City".

Finally, Didier Brunner's Les Armateurs (France) is the European Producer of the Year, having released two major films the same year: "Kirikou and the Men and the Women" by Michel Ocelot, and "Ernest & Celestine", which won the César award for Best Animated Feature.

Ms Farida Boudaoud from the Rhône-Alpes Region gave a trophy to the Rhône-Alpes' Personality of the Year to highlight the local animation talent.

The winner is Benjamin Renner, a former student of La Poudrière, who co-directed "Ernest & Célestine".

See all the nominees:

European Director of the Year award:

Enzo d'Alò (Italy) - director of Pinocchio [info-trailer]
Peter Lord (UK) - director of the Academy Award-nominated The Pirates! Band of Misfits
Michel Ocelot (France) - director of Kirikou and the Men and Women [info-trailer]

European Distributor of the Year:

Pro Film, distributor of independent films in Bulgaria which has recently introduced several European animation films in the country like "Ronal the Barbarian", "Niko and the Way to the Stars", "Freddy Frogface", "Moomins" and "Lotte and the Moonstone", and planning to release soon "Niko 2", "Thor 3D" and "Gladiators of Rome"
TF1 International, the first animation feature film in 2011, "The Rabbi's Cat", followed by "Santa's Magic Crystal" and "Aya of Yop City"
Universum Film, independent film distributors in Germany and co-producer of animated films such as "Niko & Way to the Stars", "Moonman" and "Knight Rusty".

European Producer of the Year:

Anima Vitae (Finland) production (Niko & The Way to the Stars, "Niko 2 - Little Brother, Big Trouble)
Les Armateurs (France) production Kirikou, Belleville Rendez-Vous, Ernest & Celestine
El Toro Pictures, Lightbox Entertainment & Ikiru Films (Spain). Production: Tad, the Lost Explorer

The 15th Cartoon Movie, regarded as one of the main showcases to promote European animation, presented 56 new projects for animated films from 20 countries across Europe to over 700 sector professionals.

The Me Bird by 18bis studio

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:45:32 +0000

An experimental playing with Pablo Neruda. Watch The Me Bird by 18bis studio, Brasil.

Cartoon Movie 2013: Enzo d'Alò, Ocelot, Lord compete for European Director of the Year

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:27:30 +0000

The European Association of Animation Film has announced the finalists for Cartoon Movie Tributes 2013. Prominent European directors and production companies are nominated.

PRODUCTION: Hieronymus Bosch, animated

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:24:30 +0000

The Dutch feature film in development Hieronymus, based on the life and art of the celebrated painter Hieronymus Bosch is now in pre-production stage.

Brave, Paperman offer a double Disney victory at the Oscars

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Pixar scored a victory with the Scottish-themed Brave, and the Disney animator John Kahrs won the best animated short for the retro-looking Paperman in the 2013 award ceremony.

Ernest and Celestine wins the César 2013

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The charming animated film, Ernest and Celestine, by Benjamin Renner, Vincent Patar, and Stéphane Aubier, won the French César for Best Animated Film.

Fresh Guacamole by PES: The shortest film ever nominated for an Oscar

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:26:24 +0000

The short animated film Fresh Guacamole by the LA director, PES, is the shortest film ever to be nominated for an Academy Award.

Approved for Adoption Review: Sweet and Complicated

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:34:05 +0000

Approved for Adoption (Couleur de peau: miel / Skin color: honey) by Jung and Laurent Boileau is a welcome study of a neglected area in child development, but minimizes all the harsh edges of the adoption predicament it describes.

Rabbitland wins Crystal Bear at Berlinale

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:20:38 +0000

A Serbian allegorical animated film wins the Crystal Bear at the Berlin Film Festival (Generation 14Plus).

Dove sei, amor mio by Veljko Popović

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:30:27 +0000

A tender film about our relationship with the past from the Croatian director Veljko Popović. Watch Dove sei, amor mio.

Brave, The Making of Longbird win at BAFTA 2013

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Pixar's Brave and the documentary animation The Making of Longbird (Will Anderson, Ainslie Henderson) won the BAFTA award for feature and short animated films, respectively.

Adam and dog by Minkyu Lee

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 11:50:02 +0000

The Oscar®-nominated short Adam and dog by Minkyu Lee is online. Watch the film.

Head Over Heels by Timothy Reckart now online

Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The Oscar-nominated stop-motion film Head Over Heels, by Tim Reckart, is now online.

Animafest 2013, Zagreb: 16 entries selected to design MSU media facade

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 09:59:05 +0000

16 works were selected to design the MSU media facade at Animafest, Zagreb.

Ernest and Celestine, Pinocchio, Kirikou at New York International Children's Film Festival 2013

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:13:02 +0000

The US premiere of the French film Ernest and Celestine, a North American premiere of Enzo D'Alò's Pinocchio, and a new Kirikou film are among the highlights of the NYICFF 2013 programme.

He was a sweet man by Daniela Sherer

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:31:20 +0000

It could have been sugary, but is also sweet. Watch the black-and-white short melodrama of Daniela Sherer, He was a sweet man.

Wreck-It Ralph tops the Annies 2013

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:16:41 +0000

Wreck-It Ralph won 5 Annie Awards (including Best Animated Feature) at the 40th Annie Awards, bestowed by The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood. See the major winners.

Tram, Head Over Heels, The Apostle at Be there! Corfu Animation Festival

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:58:44 +0000

The Oscar-nominated Head Over Heels (Tim Reckart), Tram by Michaela Pavlatova and the Goya-nominated Spanish feature The Apostle headline the selection results of the 3rd Be there! Corfu Animation Festival.

Under the Fold by Bo Juhl Nielsen

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:55:29 +0000

Bo Juhl Nielsen and The Animation Workshop in Denmark present a story of unemployment and momentary happiness. Watch Under the Fold.

Irish Folk Furniture wins Sundance Short Film Award

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:31:53 +0000

A charming animated documentary about repair and recycling in rural Ireland, Irish Folk Furniture, was awarded at Sundance Festival.

Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival 2013: Call for entries

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:49:30 +0000

The main competition sections of the 19th edition of the Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival (Brief Encounters and Animated Encounters) are now accepting submissions.

Love Games, Echo, Whaled Women, and Hypozentrum at the Berlinale

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:46:21 +0000

4 short animated films have been selected to compete at the 2013 Berlin Film Festival.

SAS Symposium: Change and Continuity at ITFS, Stuttgart 2013

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:44:12 +0000

An academic symposium on "Change and Continuity: Interdisciplinary Aspects of Animation, Comics and Literature" is organised by SAS and Stuttgart International Animation Festival. Read the call for papers.

Benjamin Rabier review: The man who made the animals laugh

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:53:37 +0000

A new documentary film on the French pioneer illustrator and animator, Benjamin Rabier, the man behind the laughing cow. Read the film review.

Fest Anča, Zilina, Slovakia 2013: Call for entries

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 18:05:42 +0000

International animation festival Fest Anča in Zilina, Slovakia has launched a call for entries for its 2013 edition.

Selkirk, the real Robinson Crusoe review: You don't need to toss a coin

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:29:43 +0000

The stop-motion feature film Selkirk, The Real Robinson Crusoe, by the Uruguayan director Walter Tournier is short of flashy adventures, but full of character motivation.

Job: Assistant/Associate Professor in Animation, Columbus College of Art and Design

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:35:40 +0000

The Animation Program at Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) is seeking a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor for fall 2013.

Oscar nominations 2013: Disney and stop-motion prevail in animation

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

3 stop-motion features, and a Disney-full list of features at the Academy Award nominees for best animated feature. Read all the nominees for both the best short and animated feature films in 2013.

I Have Your Heart: A modern fairytale - Q&A with Jim Batt

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Jim Batt and Molly Crabapple present a charming story of a good girl with a bad heart. Watch the film, and read a short Q&A session with Jim Batt.

BAFTA nominations 2013: Short and feature animated films

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The BAFTA nominations selected 3 animated features and short films for the British award, and there were a few surprises.

Goya nominations 2013: Feature and short animated films

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The gothic thriller The Apostle features in the Spanish Goya nominations, as well as the box-office hit Tadeo Jones. See all the nominations in the feature and short animated categories.

ReAnimania festival, 26 Oct-1 Nov 2013: Programme

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:24:20 +0000

The 5th edition of ReAnimania festival in Yerevan, Armenia. Discover the programme highlights.

The Apostle, Selkirk, Crulic compete at the 2013 Anima festival

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 10:15:06 +0000

12 feature films have been selected for the 2013 edition of Anima, Brussels. See the lineup and watch the festival trailer.

Man by Steve Cutts: End of the year reflection

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 15:45:05 +0000

It's not the end of the world, just the end of the year! Watch the poignant and funny Man by Steve Cutts.

Netherlands Institute for Animation at risk

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:50:32 +0000

The Netherlands Institute for Animation (NIAF) has just published an announcement that is "on hold" as of 1 January 2013.

In-Between by Gobelins School: Crocodile shyness

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:52:35 +0000

A group of students from the French Gobelins School of Image has made this sweet and psychologically relevant film about timidity.

Star of Wonder by Joseph Wallace and Becca Rose

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:39:22 +0000

The UK animators Joseph Wallace and Becca Rose present a rather awkward version of the Christmas star.

It's Such a Beautiful Day review: Mind your head

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:23:48 +0000

Don Hertzfeldt's It's Such A Beautiful Day is a heart-breaking and mesmerizing film on life and the passing of time.

Butterflies by Isabel Peppard: Stop-motion thriller qualifies for an Oscar

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:05:54 +0000

The Australian Isabel Peppard directs the stop-motion thriller Butterflies, and qualifies for an Oscar®.

This Exquisite Forest: A web-based animated project

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:32:39 +0000

Aaron Koblin and the Data Arts Team at Google have initiated an animated online project based on Surrealist poetic principles.

Stanley Pickle by Victoria Mather

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:55:48 +0000

The award-winning, pixilated short Stanley Pickle by Victoria Mather is online. Watch this powerful short.

Daddy I'm a Zombie review: Dorothy goes to the underworld

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 14:28:17 +0000

Daddy, I'm A Zombie offers a consistent young adolescent adventure to the zombie world, even though its Wizard of Oz narrative strategy makes the film more of a deja-vu.

Dutch animator Gerrit van Dijk dies

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:22:10 +0000

The renowned and Berlin-awarded Dutch animator Gerrit van Dijk died on 4 December.

I'm not quite sure what it was by Rickard Bengtsson

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:56:36 +0000

The mystery of the void, and the fear of the unknown. Watch the evocative short film; I'm not sure quite what it was.

Brave, Wreck-It Ralph, Rise of the Guardians lead the Annie 2013 nominations

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:16:41 +0000

The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, announced nominations today for its 40th Annual Annie Awards.

Alois Nebel wins at the European Film Awards

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The Czech political-existential thriller Alois Nebel won the animated feature film award at the 25th European Film Awards in 2012.

Partir by Joanna Lurie

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:15:11 +0000

Joanna Lurie presents two bubble characters in her Partir (Leaving).

A Letter to Momo wins at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The dramatic A Letter to Momo by Hiroyuki Okiura won the Best Animated Feature award at the 6th Asia Pacific Screen Awards.

Frankenweenie review: Hollywood goes to the cemetery

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 16:29:27 +0000

Tim Burton's stop-motion Frankenweenie is a welcome reminder of what classic horror pictures used to be, but it prefers to describe horror rather than cause it.

Animateka 2012, Slovenia: programme highlights

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 10:58:52 +0000

The 9th Animateka Festival in Slovenia runs from 3-9 December (Ljubljana)/10-16 Dec (Maribor), and highlights some prominent European animation titles.

Animation artists in residence, Tokyo: 3 animators chosen

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:21:45 +0000

Caleb Wood, Elli Vuorinen and Emma De Swaef were the 3 animators chosen to participate in the Animation Artist in Residence Tokyo progamme 2012-2013.

Le grand ailleurs et le petit ici, Head Over Hills grab Cinanima 2012 awards

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:57:21 +0000

The NFB film Le grand ailleurs et le petit ici by Michèle Lemieux won the Grand Prix at the Cinanima festival in Espinho, Portugal. See all the winners.

A Liar's Autobiography review:This is not a pipe dream

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:26:34 +0000

A Liar's Autobiography: The Untrue Story of Monty Python's Graham Chapman portrays Graham Chapman as a person who defied etiquette.

Chile Imaginario: Animated Documentary by Claudio Diaz

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 09:58:19 +0000

Politically inspired, the documentary Imaginary Chile (Chile Imaginario) tells the story of a turbulent period in Chile.

Illustration, Comics and Animation Conference, Dartmouth College, 19-21/4: call for papers

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 10:39:54 +0000

An international conference on Illustration, Comics, and Animation is organized at Dartmouth College, 19-21 April, and invites call for paper proposals.

Best music award for Le Tableau (The Painting) at Stuttgart

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:22:39 +0000

The Oscar-hopeful French animated feature film, Le Tableau (The Painting) by Jean-François Laguionie, won the Best Music Award at the Tübingen-Stuttgart International Festival.

I'm Fine Thanks by Eamonn O'Neill

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 16:58:21 +0000

The Irish animator Eamonn O'Neill presents an intriguing portrait of a person in distress. Watch I'm Fine Thanks.

Brave Old New by Adam Wells

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:20:30 +0000

The UK animator Adam Wells describes his vision of a geometrically shaped world of uninteresting individuals with gusto. Watch Brave Old New.

2013 Annual SAS Conference, LA: Redefining Animation

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:47:32 +0000

The 2013 Annual Society for Animation Studies (SAS) conference attempts to redefine animation.

O Apostolo released in Spain, gets US version

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:14:27 +0000

The first stereoscopic, stop-motion Spanish thriller O Apostolo is released in Spain, and gets a US version.

57 short animated films for an Oscar

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:56:20 +0000

The longlist of short animated films qualifying for an Oscar has been made public. See the qualifying films.

21 animated features for an Oscar

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 22:50:57 +0000

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the long list of feature animated films submitted for an Oscar.

Irish Brown Bag Films to develop feature film Nightglider

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:51:44 +0000

Irish animation company Brown Bag Films prepares its first animated feature, Nightglider.

Instant Excitations by Adrien Weber

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 19:23:40 +0000

When animation can be creative in the most unexpected, instant way. Watch the adult-themed Instant Excitations by Adrien Weber.

POS ESO: Spanish trailer & clip for the SAM horror comedy feature

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:49:39 +0000

SAM (Orti) is a Spanish stop-motion animator, who takes inspiration from Almodovar to present his adult, comedy horror situations. Watch the trailer & a second clip (The People's Princess) from his upcoming feature film, POS ESO.

Le taxidermiste: strange sadness

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:39:15 +0000

A group of students at Supinfocom Arles school, France, have directed a short about a calm but strange funeral. Watch Le Taxidermiste.

Dum Spiro: It takes more than a messenger

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 17:21:03 +0000

A Roman soldier is asked to deliver a message through the forest, but has to pass through a bear guarding its own space. Watch Dum Spiro.

Meatless Days by Domestic Infelicity

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:45:22 +0000

Vegetarian robbery. Bloody trip by Domestic Infelicity. Watch the short.

Cinanima 2012: selection results (shorts & features)

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:22:08 +0000

41 international short films, 27 student films, and 3 feature films were selected for the 2012 Cinanima festival (Espinho, Portugal).

Foxy by Stephanie Thandi Johnstone

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:38:44 +0000

Medical, autobiographical, and funny. Watch Foxy by Stephanie Thandi Johnstone.

Do we need stop-motion animation? A Guardian article argues otherwise

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:19:43 +0000

In a recent Guardian article, David Cox suggests that the current stop-motion animation production (culminating so far in Tim Burton's Frankenweenie) should not be overestimated.

Oh, Willy! Alois Nebel share Anim'est 2012 prizes

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:06:02 +0000

The Anim'est trophies were given on Saturday, October 13, at Patria Cinema, Bucharest. Have a look at the winners.

A Letter to Momo, From Up on Poppy Hill nominated at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:56:14 +0000

5 animated feature films were nominated at the 2012 Asia Pacific Screen Awards. 4 Japanese films and an Australian-US feature film comprised the list.

Day of the Crows (Le jour des corneilles) review: calm before the storm

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:19:26 +0000

The French film Day of the Crows is a most welcome, beautiful and well-constructed story of a savage environment with its long-hidden secrets.

Villa Antropoff by Vladimir Leschiov and Kaspar Jancis

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 10:37:35 +0000

Realistic, imaginative and contemporary: watch Villa Antropoff.

Moon Man review: Luminous and full of wonder

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 16:53:16 +0000

Moon Man is the adaptation of Tomi Ungerer's 1966 eponymous book, which has been translated into 12 languages since its publication in 1966.

The Ancestor by Darlingside and Crazy Lake Pictures

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:45:47 +0000

The Ancestor is a video clip by Darlingside, and features animation by Crazy Lake Pictures. Watch the video clip.

Wolf Children at the BFI London Film Festival

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

BFI London Film Festival will screen the latest Mamoru Hosoda (Summer Wars) film, Wolf Children. Watch the English trailer below.

Una Furtiva Lagrima, Edmond Was A Donkey win Animasyros 5.0 awards

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 08:55:05 +0000

The Animasyros 5.0 festival in Syros, Greece handed out its awards to US, French and German films. See the award recipients.

Junkyard, A Morning Stroll, Wrinkles win at Ottawa 2012

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:32:09 +0000

The 2012 Ottawa International Animation Festival has announced its winners.

Oh, Willy wins at Animated Encounters, Bristol: list of all awards

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0000

The Animated Encounters (part of the 18th Encounters Short Festival, Bristol) announced the winners of its 2012 edition

The Renter by Jason Carpenter

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:47:03 +0000

Things are not always what they appear to be. Watch the dramatically intense The Renter by Jason Carpenter.

[R] by Julie Rembauville and Nicolas Bianco-Levrin

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 17:01:20 +0000

The French directors Julie Rembauville and Nicolas Bianco-Levrin investigate what happens in a society that revolves around the letter R. Watch the film

Oh, Willy! wins Cartoon D'Or 2012

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:16:03 +0000

The stop-motion film Oh, Willy! by Emma De Swaef and Marc James Roels won the Cartoon D'Or for the best European short animated film.

Incubus responds to Gerrit van Dijk about the Drive case

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 09:58:27 +0000

The manager of the Incubus group, Steve Rennie, responds to Gerrit van Dijk's claim that the Drive music video was based on van Dijk's "I Move, So I Am" film.

5 feature films at the 7th Anim'est, Bucharest

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:58:55 +0000

Alois Nebel, Children Who Chase Lost Voices, Daddy I'm a Zobbie, Selkirk and Fat, Bald, Short Man are the 5 choices of the 7th Anim'est.

Pinocchio by Enzo D'Alo: first excerpt

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:29:12 +0000

The first excerpt from the Italian version of Pinocchio by Enzo D'Alo has now been released online.

Soviet Animation @ Encounters Short Film Festival, Bristol

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:03:46 +0000

Encounters Short Film Festival and Animated Encounters, Bristol, unveils a special tribute to the almost unknown (and long forgotten) Soviet Animation.

From Up On Poppy Hill review: Postcard nostalgia

Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:29:46 +0000

From Up on Poppy Hill is deeply rooted in Japanese traditions -in fact, so deeply that it almost suffocates.

Glitch In The Grid review: animated non-conformism

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:28:19 +0000

The US independent, experimental film Glitch In The Grid uses the stop-motion animation technique to guide through current age worries.

Hitler's Animation Studio: watch and learn

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:36:41 +0000

What happens when Hitler learns his commissioned work won't be paid? See one more parody of the Downfall film.

Holy Water by Tunc Gencer

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:42:49 +0000

Interested in Jean Genet? Watch the experimental Holy Water by Tunc Gencer.

Gerrit van Dijk and Incubus' Drive video: too similar?

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:18:39 +0000

The Dutch animator Gerrit van Dijk claims that the music video for the Incubus hit Drive is based on his own animated film "I move, so I am" - and permission to use the film was neither asked nor given.

Hiroshima Animation Festival 2012: winners

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:23:42 +0000

The 2012 Hiroshima International Animation Festival announced its winners. See the awards.

Children Who Chase Lost Voices review: next stop, land of the dead

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:33:29 +0000

Children Who Chase Lost Voices by Makoto Shinkai is a rich journey into the world of dead, full of adventure - but leaves much to be sensed about life and the role of humans within.

Encounters, Bristol: Best of South West talent

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:02:08 +0000

Encounters Short Film Festival and Animated Encounters in Bristol (18-23 September) present the best of British South West talent.

Missed Call by Julieta Colas

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:36:48 +0000

Julieta Colás presents a story of a good-looking guy, a shower, and a Missed Call. Watch the short.

Colorful review: guidelines for best soul incarnation

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 15:21:41 +0000

Colorful by Keiichi Hara makes the soul incarnation issue a tale of moral transformation, and is daring enough to visualize both sides of the moral coin.

The Tibetan Dog review: community and outsiders

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:15:50 +0000

The new film by the Japanese Masayuki Kojima and Madhouse presents a clearly defined story of responsibility (and soemtimes true love) between a boy and a dog.

PigGoatBananaMantis by Nick Cross & Dave Cooper

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:58:46 +0000

The Canadian independent animator, Nick Cross co-directs with Dave Cooper PigGoatBananaMantis. Watch the film.

Uli Meyer campaigns for The Animated St. Trinians

Sat, 11 Aug 2012 15:57:18 +0000

Uli Meyer is determined to make an animated version of the celebrated (and anarchic) British cartoon series St. Trinians.

Keith Reynolds can't make it tonight by Felix Massie

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:20:25 +0000

Felix Massie makes an elevator (plus ladder) story on the question of how to achieve happiness. Watch Keith Reynolds can't make it tonight.

Pest by Noore Kim

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:47:15 +0000

Noore Kim presents Pest. Watch the student film to compete at the Cartoon Brew Student Animation Festival.

Breakthru Films Prepares Loving Vincent

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 10:22:53 +0000

The Academy Award-winning studio Breakthru films presents a new feature film on the famous painter Vincent Van Gogh: Loving Vincent.

Pinocchio by Enzo d'Alo premieres in Venice

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 17:19:47 +0000

The new, European and animated Pinocchio will have its world premiere at Venice in September.

4 feature fillms to compete at Ottawa 2012

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:35:31 +0000

Three European and a single US film compete for the Best Feature Film award at the upcoming Ottawa International Animation Festival.

O Apóstolo (The Apostle) review: Secrets and Pilgrimage Lies

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:00:11 +0000

A new Spanish, stop-motion feature film,O Apóstolo (The Apostle) has hit the festival circuit. Read the review on this medieval mystery film.

Tomek Baginski on commercial: Kellogg's spot

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:07:40 +0000

The Oscar-nominated Polish director Tomek Baginski prepares a funny, but adventurous take on nutrition. Watch his Kellogg's spot.

Terry Pratchett & The Animation Hub prepare The Duel

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:36:33 +0000

The prolific and creative author of Discworld series, Terry Pratchett, is involved in the current Irish project produced by The Animation Hub, The Duel.

Wolf Dog Tales: the one that wins is the one you feed

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:03:33 +0000

America explores its own past. Wolf Dog Tales is a new short, which uses sand animation technique to talk about universal things.

Why Elephants? Marko Mestrovic at Locarno 2012

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 15:05:37 +0000

The Croatian animated film Why Elephants by Marko Mestrovic screens at the celebrated Locarno Film Festival.

Georges Schwizgebel premieres Chemin Faisant at Locarno

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:28:54 +0000

The renowned Swiss animator Georges Schwizgebel premieres his newest short film, Chemin Faisant, at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival.

Nightingales in December, Theodore Ushev: watch the film

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:09:13 +0000

Watch the new short film by Theodore Ushev, Nightingales in December.

Animated Encounters, Bristol, 18-23 September: preliminary programme

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:25:56 +0000

The Animated Encounters (part of the Encounters Short Festival, Bristol) announces an impressive array of talents for its 2012 edition.

Monsters, Inc (3D) is released, 3D re-release schedule

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 08:03:08 +0000

The stereoscopic version of Monsters, Inc has now been released.

Belly by Julia Pott

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:01:33 +0000

The UK graduate Julia Pott presents a tender (but with thick strokes) short film about ageing and leaving things behind. Watch Belly.

Olympic Vermin by Beakus Studio

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:55:41 +0000

Beakus Studio in London creates a short, torch relay film about the London Olympics - but the main player here is a vermin.

Mountain by David Prosser

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:56:40 +0000

The UK director Dave Prosser attended Seoul's International Animation Festival and made a short film called Mountain. Watch the film.

Head Over Heels,, A morning stroll win at Anima Mundi 2012

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 10:21:53 +0000

UK victory in the 2012 Anima Mundi festival. 2 British films win two of the main festival prizes.

Why can't you just see me? Eleni Tomadaki experiments with invisibility

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:14:45 +0000

Diving straight into the world of experimental animation terrain, the short film Why can't you just see me by Eleni Tomadaki unfolds the riddle of invisibility as a decadent flower.

Je m' appelle Nathan by Benoit Berthe

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:26:31 +0000

Watch an inventive, and brain-worthy little film: Je m' appelle Nathan (My name is Nathan) by Benoit Berthe.

The Tibetan Dog goes to France

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:35:38 +0000

Masayuki Kozima's The Tibetan Dog gets its release in French theaters in September 2012.

Le fantôme de l'apéro: skeleton love from France

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:38:49 +0000

7 directors tell a romantic death story between a skeleton, a woman, and a dog. Watch Le fantôme de l'apéro.

Where are you? Tender short by Cornelius Joksch

Sat, 14 Jul 2012 11:16:13 +0000

Cornelius Joksch presents a short story about disappearance and oblivion: Where are you?

Animateka 2012, Slovenia: call for entries

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:34:05 +0000

The 9th edition of Animateka Festival in Ljubljana & Maribor, Slovenia accepts film submissions.

Cartoon D' Or 2012: finalists selected

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:41:47 +0000

The race for the best European animated film has started. The European association Cartoon unveiled its 5 nominated films for the coveted Cartoon D' Or.

Be there! Corfu Animation Festival 2013: call for entries

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:33:10 +0000

Be there! Corfu Animation Festival (Greece) welcomes submissions for its 3rd edition.

Fly Mill by Anu Laura Tuttelberg

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 17:22:38 +0000

Anu Laura Tuttelberg presents a stop-motion film about flies and birds, which is as eerie as it sounds. Watch Fly Mill.

Keiichi Sato presents Asura: watch the trailer

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:04:20 +0000

The Japanese director and animator Keiichi Sato presents a rather dark new anime, Asura. Watch the trailer.

Sleepincord by Marta Pajek wins at Fest Anča

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 09:51:28 +0000

Polish victory at the 5th edition of Fest Anča, in Žilina Slovakia.

Crulic: The Path to Beyond competes for the LUX Prize

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:54:46 +0000

Damian Anca's documentary animation Crulic: The Path to Beyond is the sole animated film to compete for the European Parliament LUX Prize.

UK animators: artist-in-residence opportunity

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 09:48:14 +0000

UK animators could benefit from the Paintings in Hospitals scheme. The deadline is approaching soon.

A Monster in Paris review: We'll Always Have Paris

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:09:10 +0000

The French feature film A Monster in Paris is in reality a paean to Paris, but not to its citizens.

La queue de la souris: A Mouse Tale by Benjamin Renner

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:35:43 +0000

Benjamin Renner presents his César-nominated, La queue de la souris (A Mouse Tale). Watch the film.

Encounters, Bristol: Producing Course, 17-21 September

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:27:50 +0000

Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival (Bristol, UK) is now accepting applications for a new professional development training course aimed at producers and animators in September.

The teammate, Elpida Panourgia: football with a heart

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:13:33 +0000

Elpida Panourgia looks for the meaning of companion in her film, The Teammate. Watch the film.

Bruno Collet directs His Indochina, festival premiere in Grenoble

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 17:22:44 +0000

The Cannes-awarded Bruno Collet presents his latest rotoscope film, His Indochina.

Hiroshima 2012 Animation Festival: selection results

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:43:06 +0000

The 2012 Hiroshima International Animation Festival announced its selection results for the August 23-27 festival.

Tram, Crulic sway the 2012 Annecy Festival awards

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 11:42:42 +0000

Tram by the Czech auteur Michaela Pavlatova and the Roman-Polish film Crulic won the major awards at the 2012 Annecy Film Festival.

Mexican film: La Revolución de Juan Escopeta

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:41:43 +0000

A new Mexican film depicts historical events through the eyes of a child.

Gkids prepares From Up on Poppy Hill: New poster and release date

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:03:01 +0000

The independent US distributor GKIDS is set to release the English-dubbed version of Studio Ghibli's film From Up on Poppy Hill in March 2013.

Now you know it anyway: watch the film

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 16:44:41 +0000

Bastiaan Schravendeel and Polder Animation present a film where narrative inventiveness matches visual charm: Now you know it anyway.

PRODUCTION: Memoirs of a Man in Pyjamas

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 10:10:18 +0000

Graphic artist and screenwriter for the Goya-awarded Wrinkles, Paco Roca, is set to direct an animated feature: Memoirs of a Man in Pyjamas.

Crulic premiere at Fest Anča, Slovakia

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 10:02:51 +0000

Fest Anča in Slovakia celebrates its 2012 edition with a national premiere of the Romanian-Polish docu-drama Crulic.

Animafest 2012, Zagreb: winners

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 14:02:00 +0000

Oh, Willy by Emma De Swaef and Marc James won the Grand Prix at Animafest, Zagreb. See the full list of the awards.

Cartoon Digital, 19-22 June, Viborg

Thu, 31 May 2012 19:05:27 +0000

A European workshop, Cartoon Digital: transmedia in animation and interactive entertainment, is organised from 19-22 June in Viborg, Denmark.

Blik by Bastiaan Schravendeel: being in love, being young

Sun, 27 May 2012 16:08:20 +0000

Blik by Bastiaan Schravendeel from Polderanimation, Netherlands presents a moving love-story between a young boy and his older girl next door. Watch the film.

Animafest, Zagreb: full programme online

Fri, 25 May 2012 14:32:41 +0000

The 40th anniversary edition of the World Festival of Animated Film, Animafest Zagreb, has published its program (29 May-3 June).

Anima Mundi 2012: film selection

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:17:22 +0000

The Anima Mundi festival in Brazil revealed its 2012 film selection.

Tumo Center for Creative Technologies: 4 specialists needed

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:40:18 +0000

The Tumo Center for Creative Technologies in Armenia is seeking four specialists.

PRODUCTION: Chomet prepares a prequel to The Triplettes of Belleville

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:49:25 +0000

Didier Brunner, the producer behind the original Triplets of Belleville has ignited a discussion about a prequel to the Oscar-nominated film.

Studio Presentation: Les films de l' Arlequin

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:57:47 +0000

The French animation studio Les films de l'Arlequin offers a unique color palette along with original stories in its animated films. See some of its projects in development.

Michaela Pavlátová goes to Cannes by Tram

Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:09 +0000

The Oscar-nominated Czech director Michaela Pavlátová goes to Cannes with her new erotic film, Tram.

US winners at the Student Academy Awards: animation and alternative

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:23:43 +0000

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences announced its winners for the 39th Student Academy Awards. See the winners in the animation and alternative categories.

The Last Bus, Wrinkles crown the 19th Stuttgart Animation Festival

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:55:34 +0000

The Slovakian film The Last Bus and the Spanish feature film Wrinkles won the awards of the 19th International Animation Festival in Stuttgart. See all the winners.

Under a big tree by Michael Piazza

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:03:48 +0000

Watch the philosophical-ethical tale about bird life and death by Michael Piazza: Under a big tree.

Animated com award winners: Stuttgart Animation Festival

Fri, 11 May 2012 16:12:52 +0000

The Animated.com award of the 19th International Festival of Animated Films in Stuttgart has revealed its winners.

19th Stuttgart Animation Festival, 8-13 May:highlights

Sat, 05 May 2012 16:38:24 +0000

The 19th Stuttgart Festival of animated films promises a lot of animated treats for its spectators. Read some of the festival highlights.

U.S. finalists for Student Academy Awards 2012: animation

Thu, 03 May 2012 17:18:48 +0000

The Academy has announced its selection of the US finalistis for the 39th Annual Student Academy Award Competition. See the selection.

Yellow Submarine restored and re-released in May 2013

Thu, 03 May 2012 16:52:42 +0000

A restored version of the 1968 animated Beatles (aka George Dunning) classic, Yellow Submarine, will be simultaneously released theatrically and on DVD/Blu-ray.

Zarafa, Le Tableau, Wrinkles at the Annecy 2012: feature selection

Tue, 01 May 2012 18:13:12 +0000

10 feature films, with a strong European (and French) component, were selected for the official Annecy film festival programme, 4-9 June 2012.

Moxie, A Latter to Momo win at the 11th AniFest

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:09:52 +0000

Stephen Irwin's black-and-white existential satire Moxie, and the lovable (but sad) A letter to Momo (Hiroyuki Okiuru) were among the winners of the 11th AniFest (Teplice, Czech Republich). See all the winners.

Le Tableau (The Painting) Review: The Colored Meaning of Life

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:13:47 +0000

Le Tableau (The Painting) by the French master Jean-François Laguionie can at the same time enchant the eye and capture the mind of the spectator.

A Letter to Momo review: Learn to forgive and forget

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:36:38 +0000

A Letter to Momo by the Japanese director Hiroyuki Okiuru offers a compelling portrait of a young child in distress.

The Tragedy of Man by Marcell Jankovics Review

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:45:06 +0000

Daring, relentless and most of the times beautiful. Read the review of the 2h 39min opus of the Hungarian Marcell Jankovics, The Tragedy of Man.

Michel Ocelot announces new Paris film at 11th AniFest, Teplice

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:29:58 +0000

The French director of Kirikou and the Sorceress and Tales of the Night is present at the 11th AniFest festival, and talks about his present and future career.

11th Anifest, Teplice: starts today

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:15:01 +0000

The 11th AniFest festival in Teplice, Czech Republic, offers a wealth of all things animated from 26th April - 1 May 2012.

Laissez, laissez entrer le soleil by Charles Lemor

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:25:11 +0000

A French graduation film, Let the sun come in by Charles Lemor attains drama and beauty.

Into the Dark Trees: Haunting dream by Domestic Infelicity

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:33:01 +0000

A very short haunting film from the Paris and London-based studio, Domestic Infelicity. Watch Into the Dark Trees.

Réflexion by Yoshimichi Tamura & Planktoon

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:35:41 +0000

What happens when the inner conflict in you becomes a version of the Evil Queen mirror? Watch the relentless Réflexion by Yoshimichi Tamura & Planktoon.

Zarafa review: a boy through Mediterrenean history

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:59:38 +0000

Review of the French animated feature film, Zarafa.

Tumorrow Never Knows, Pavel Soukup

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:47:44 +0000

A touching story between two unlikely friends from Pavel Soukup. Watch the black-and-white film.

Paths of Hate by Damian Nenow

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:45:34 +0000

The multiple-acclaimed short by the Polish director Damian Nenow, Paths of Hate, is now online. Watch the film.

Luminaris by Juan Pablo Zaramella

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:36:10 +0000

The multi-awarded pixilation short by the Argentinian Juan Pablo Zaramella, Luminaris, is now available online.

The Tragedy of Man: a daring feature film by Marcell Jankovics

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:06:08 +0000

The Oscar-nominated and Cannes-awarded Hungarian visual artist and animator Marcell Jankoviks presents the history of human sin and civilisation in religiously epic proportions, in his latest feature animated film, The Tragedy of Man.

Ottawa International Animation Festival 2012: preliminary programme

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:38:02 +0000

The 2012 edition of OIAF has now revealed its programme.

The Lost Town of Switez, Way out conquer Be there! Corfu Animation Festival

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 14:01:46 +0000

The Kamil Polak-directed epic, The Lost Town of Switez was the big winner at Be there! Corfu Animation Festival 2012.

Interview with Alex Orrelle

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:45:12 +0000

Alex Orrelle, animator at Pixar's The Incredibles and Finding Nemo, and animation director at Warner Bros' Yogi Bear, talks to Zippyframes.com about animation, during his presence at Be there! Corfu Animation Festival.

Filipo by Mariano Espinoza

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:21:56 +0000

Mariano Espinoza has constructed a vibrant reversal of the usual personal financial hardships. Watch Filipo.

Fiumana by Julia Gromskaya

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:47:50 +0000

Read about and watch the Annecy-selected film by Julia Gromskaya, Fiumana.

Be there! Corfu Animation festival: program, Laguionie retrospective

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:39:02 +0000

The sophomore Be there! Corfu Animation Festival presents its full programme (29 March-1 April 2012), and includes a Jean-François Laguionie retrospective.

Annecy Selection 2012: shorts

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:22:26 +0000

The prestigious Annecy Film Festival announced its line-up of short films for its 2012 edition.

Pixar and Warner Bros' Alex Orrelle at Be there! Corfu Animation Festival

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 18:03:10 +0000

The animation director of Yogi Bear and animator in The Incredibles, Finding Nemo visits Corfu.

7th Animfest, Athens: the awards

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:58:03 +0000

See all the awards at the 7th Athens Animfest.

Greece fights back in the 7th Athens Animfest

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:28:58 +0000

Financial hardships aside, Greek animators continue to produce interesting films in the 7th Animfest festival, Athens.

When animation gets political: Can of worms, Tendai Tagarira and Vitor Lopes

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 21:31:47 +0000

A Portuguese and a Zimbambwean artist tell a harsh but relevant political story.

The Wonder Hospital, Colorful win at Anima, Brussels

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:09:54 +0000

Asia wins bigs at the 2012 Anima Festival, Brussels.

Rango, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore win at the Oscars

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:40:23 +0000

Rango, The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore win at the 84th Academy Awards.

Rabbi's cat (Le Chat du Rabbin) wins the César

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:18:02 +0000

The Joann Sfarr (Gainsbourg) and Antoine Delesvaux film Rabbi's Cat won at the 37th ceremony of the French César awards.

Feature film lineup for Be there! Corfu Animation Festival

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:15:16 +0000

3 feature films in the competitive section of Be there! Corfu Animation Festival, among them an Oscar-nominated film.

Arithmetique: a pleasant Ravel nightmare

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:19:24 +0000

A student film by Giovanni Munari and Dalila Rovazzani elaborates beautifully on the dreary (and sometimes dreadful) subject of arithmetic.

Wrinkles, Birdboy win at the Goya Awards

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 21:37:14 +0000

Wrinkles, Birdboy win at the 26th Spanish Goya awards.

Aya of Yop City (Aya de Yopougon): First trailer

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:35:27 +0000

After the artistic success of The Rabbi's Cat, the team of Autochenille Productions, prepares an animated version of the acclaimed graphic novel, Aya de Yopougoun, directed by Marguerite Abouet and Clément Oubrerie. Watch the trailer.

Rango, A Morning Stroll win BAFTA

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:35:33 +0000

The Gore Verbinski film, Rango and the delightful UK film, A morning stroll, won at the BAFTA Awards.

The Pirates! Band of Misfits, Leconte's Suicide Shop at Cartoon Movie, Lyon

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:46:34 +0000

The Pirates! Band of Misfits and Patrice Leconte's The suicide shop will be shown in the European pitching forum Cartoon Movie (7-9 March, Lyon).

The fantastic flying books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:53:29 +0000

}Watch the Oscar-nominated short film, The fantastic flying books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.

Quindins: an unexpected elderly story

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:50:02 +0000

A Brazilian student film that shows that love can be blind, but never forgiving. Watch the short below.

The Circus (Le Cirque) by Nicolas Brault

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:42:28 +0000

A highly personal, César-nominated short film.

Theodore Ushev retrospective at Clermont-Ferrand

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:09:07 +0000

e} A retrospective of Theodore Ushev at Clermont- Ferrand short film festival.

Be there! Corfu Animation Festival announces film lineup

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:35:15 +0000

The 2nd Be there! The Corfu Animation Festival (Greece) has announced the selection results for its competitive section, featuring notable names in the lineup.

Another Day of Life by Damian Nenow and Raúl de la Fuente: Official Trailer

Wed, 09 May 2018 01:10:00 +0000

After the critically acclaimed (and Oscar-shortlisted) Paths of Hate, Damian Nenow prepares the feature film Another day of life for a Cannes premiere. Watch the trailer.

50 selected projects for Cartoon Movie 2012

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:14:56 +0000

The 2012 edition of Cartoon Movie, the European forum for pitching animated projects, has now revealed its line-up.

Bruno Bozzetto prepares Viavai

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:59:11 +0000

The Italian satirist animator and director Bruno Bozzetto announces his first full-length picture in 36 years.

Oscar nominations 2012: short animated films

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:57:48 +0000

2 Canadian films, a Pixar short, an independent US film, and a chicken compete for the Academy Award for the best short animated film.

Oscar nominations 2012: short animated films

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:57:48 +0000

2 Canadian films, a Pixar short, an independent US film, and a chicken compete for the Academy Award for the best short animated film.

Oscar nominations 2012: feature films

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Surprises in the Academy Award nomination for the best animated feature film to compete at the 2012 Oscars®.

7 brothers (7 frères): Finnish folk tales

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:51:11 +0000

The Finnish visual artist Riita Nelimarkka & Claude Louis Michel offer an adaptation of an old folk tale in feature length format. Read the review.

Animation at Sundance: 38-39º by Kangmin Kin

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:09:28 +0000

A stop-motion short film by the South Korean Kangmin Kin features at the Sundance Film Festival.

15 feature films for Anima, Brussels 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:13:36 +0000

The Anima 2012 festival in Brussels presents its selection of feature-length animated films.

11 feature films figure in the official competition section. The Czech existential thriller Alois Nebel [review], the Spanish drama Wrinkles (Arrugas) [review], but also the Singapore manga-themed Tatsumi figure in the programme.

Aloïs Nebel, Tomas Lunak (CZ)
Arrugas, Ignacio Ferreras (E)
Emilie Jolie, Francis Nielsen, Philippe Chatel (F)
La Colline aux coquelicots, (From up on Poppy Hill), Goro Miyasaki (J)
Colorful, Keiichi Hara (J)
George the Hedgehog, Wojtek Wawszczyk (PL)
Green Days - Dinosaur and I, Jae-hoon An, Hye-jin Han (ROK)
JIB / The House, Mi Sun Park, Eun Young Park, Joo Young Ban, Jae Ho Lee, Hyun Jin Lee (ROK)
Orla de Kikkerslikker, Peter Dodd (DK)
Tatsumi, Eric Khoo (SGP)
The Tibetan Dog, Masayuki Kojima (Chine-PRR)

The Panorama section includes 4 films:

Midori Ko, Keita Kurosaka (J)
Olentzero, Gorka Vázquez (E)
One Piece: Strong World, Munehisa Sakai (J)
Taevalaul/Sky Song, Mati Kütt (EST)

The Anima festival takes place from 17 to 26 February 2012 and is esteemed as one of the most important animation festivals in Europe. Visit their official page

Copying is not theft - by Nina Paley

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:17:47 +0000

In the light of the recent SOPA - PIPA incentives regarding illegal downloading, watch Nina Paley's Copying is not theft.

11th Anifest, Teplice, Czech Republic: Puppet magic

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:30:34 +0000

The 11th Anifest in Teplice presents a tribute to Jiri Trnka and the magic of puppet animation.

85th Academy Awards: more flexible rules for animated shorts screenings

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:05:29 +0000

The Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences announced more flexible opportunities regarding screening of nominated shorts to its members.

Kali by Regina Pessoa

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:59:45 +0000

The Portuguese animator and multiple acclaimed for her Tragic History with a Happy Ending, Regina Pessoa, presents her new work, Kali the Little Vampire. View the first stills and watch the trailer.

Birdboy: Spanish tale of creepy happiness

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:17:24 +0000

Pedro Rivera & Alberto Vásquez present an unusual tale of a boy who could survive human suffering. Watch the film.

Quirino Cristiani: the maker of the first animated feature film

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:19:10 +0000

The Italian Gabriele Zucchelli and Caravel Animation present a documentary on the mystery of the first (and now extinct) animated feature film, El Apostol, made in Argentina.

The Village by Stelios Polychronakis: Greek Anatomy

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:38:03 +0000

A stop-motion film that revisits Greece's urbanism and almost prophetic isolation, The Village by Stelios Polychronakis is an elegy of the human spirit. Watch the film in HD.

Top 5 animated feature films of 2011

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:20:33 +0000

The top 5 animated films of 2011 (and not all of them from the US) by Zippy Frames.

La Tete ailleurs: when heads disappear

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:36:51 +0000

Paul Cabon and Canal J à l'Ecole de la Poudrière offer a short tale of talking and disappearing heads. Watch below:

Fat, bald and short: A Fluid Drama of Shyness

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:10:41 +0000

Carlos Osuna directs Fat, Bold and Short, an animated feature film from Colombia that presents a strong portrait of human personality in need of friendship and love.

Wrinkles (Arrugas) gets 11 nominations in the Spanish Goyas

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:11:01 +0000

The Spanish film Wrinkles (Arrugas) has secured 11 nominations (including one for the best animated film) in the 2012 Goya awards.

Dreaming with a normal life by Javier Ara

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:28:13 +0000

A short Spanish film by Javier Ara, Dreaming with a normal life, reveals the pain of being different. Watch the short:

Animasyros Openhouse, Athens 17/12

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:40:21 +0000

The international animation festival Animasyros welcomes its guests in an all-animation day in Athens, 17/12.

Expotoons awards Where Dogs Die, The Great Bear

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:17:11 +0000

The Argentinean feast of Expotoons 2011 ended with the award announcement. See the full list of winners.

Chico & Rita conquers European Film Awards

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:28:00 +0000

The Spanish musical melodrama Chico and Rita wins the Animated Feature Film from the European Academy.

Pinocchio: a new European collaboration on a classic story

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:57:43 +0000

4 European studios from France, Luxembourg, Italy, and Belgium bring forward a new animated version of the classic Pinocchio story (and no lie in this story).

45 animated short films to compete at the 2012 Oscars

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:33:48 +0000

45 qualified short animated films were screened yesterday in a special screening to choose the eventual nominees for the Academy Award 2012.

The Renter, Muybridge's strings grab Cinanima 2011 awards

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:04:58 +0000

The creepy film The Renter won the grand prize at the 35th Cinanima Festival. See the full award list.

Crulic: The path to beyond

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 16:48:53 +0000

Anca Damian scripts and directs an inventive documentary-animation film about a Romanian prisoner in 2007 Krakow, who goes on a hunger strike.

Wrinkles review: A remarkably dignified film about aging

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:55:01 +0000

Ignacio Ferreras' Wrinkles is a disarmingly humane, 2D elegy of old people in need.

Alois Nebel Review: A Moody Film

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:13:16 +0000

Tomáš Luňák presents a shameful episode in recent Czech history in rotoscope with his Alois Nebel, and gives a depressingly moody yet almost too hard to infer reality

Cinanima opens: 7-13 November

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 10:07:59 +0000

A Jiri Barta workshop, a premiere of Chico and Rita, and competitive sections for both shorts and feature films are the strong highlights of the 35th Cinanima festival in Espinho.

Be there! Corfu Animation Festival handles feature competition, sets date

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:34:07 +0000

The spring animation festival in Corfu (Greece), Be there! has announced a new feature, a competitive section, and set its 29 March-1 April dates

Tales of the night (Contes de la nuit) review

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:48:08 +0000

Michel Ocelot prepares an enchanting panel of animated silhouettes in his Tales of the Night.

The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn review

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:47:54 +0000

Steven Spielberg has just made an entertaining (even if less suspenseful) Indiana Jones.

A Cat in Paris / Une vie de chat review

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 17:27:46 +0000

An almost gravity-free hand-drawn film proves to be a suspenseful police thriller.

PRODUCTION: Le Tableau / The Painting

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:30:57 +0000

The French animator Jean-François Laguionie returns with his fourth feature film, Le Tableau. Watch the trailer.

Irish animation at the spotlight of Annecy 2012

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:28:32 +0000

Ireland will be in the spotlight of the 52nd Annecy Animation Festival.

The Estonian Body Memory conquers Anim'est 2011

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:36:05 +0000

The Estonian short Body Memory (Ülo Pikkov) was the winner of the 6th Anim'est (Bucharest,Romania), while Ugly Duckling (Garri Bardin, Russia) took the top prize in feature films.

Plugs by Tom King

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:57:30 +0000

Watch what happens when your home is fully plugged, and you need to clean. A modernist tale by Tom King.

The goat and the well by Ben Cady

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 12:21:05 +0000

The troubled story of a goat, its milking lady and the well that causes the final ending. Ben Cady from Newport University (UK) directs this festival-awarded comic short.

Chico & Rita gets a US release

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:32:57 +0000

The animation festivals' darling, the musical story of Chico & Rita gets a US release. At the same time, itenters the race for the best animated feature at the 2012 Oscars.

Henry Waltz: scientific fantasy in black and white

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:24:10 +0000

The Hungarian Emil Goodman presents his mesmerizing concept trailer for the upcoming feature film, Henry Waltz.

4 feature films in Cinanima 2011

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:47:05 +0000

The Espinho-based festival in Portugal celebrates its 35th edition by screening 4 feature films in its official competitive section.

Phil Mulloy, Stephen Irwin win at Ottawa Animation Festival

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:39:10 +0000

For a second time in a row, Phil Mulloy wins (this time with his feature film Dead but not buried), and Stephen Irwin gets the short independent grand prize with his Moxie.

2 cats and a Cuban for the European Film Awards

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:08:08 +0000

Joann Sfar's The Rabbi's Cat, A Cat in Paris, and the Cuban romance Chico and Rita are the 3 contenders for the European Film Award in the category of Best Animation.

My mother's coat a surprise winner at Animasyros

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:13:31 +0000

A Greek film, drawing on paper, won the Grand Prize at the Animasyros festival in Greece.

Pixar and DreamWorks conquer Animasyros

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:57:11 +0000

Cassidy Curtis (supervising animator, How to Train Your Dragon) and Jim Capobianco (writer, Ratatouille) raised the bar of the 4th Animasyros festival in Greece.

The Little Boy and the Beast wins the Cartoon D' Or

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:37:07 +0000

The film by Johannes Weiland and Uwe Heidschötter won Cartoon d’Or 2011, the award for the best European short film of the year.

Alois Nebel: an existential thriller for old times' sake

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 16:11:30 +0000

The Czech director Tomáš Luňák adapts a graphic novel, and brings the intricacies of the Cold War era into animated focus.

Mononoke Shima no Naki: Friends from Japan

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:56:15 +0000

Forget Miyazaki! (if you can) Here comes the first 3D, CGI feature film from Japan, directed by Takashi Yamazaki.

Barry Purves presents Tchaikovsky

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:18:36 +0000

The acclaimed and Oscar-nominated Barry Purves gives us a glimpse of his forthcoming stop-motion work on Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Watch a 'majestic' excerpt with the director at work.

Animasyros 4.0: the program

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:32:03 +0000

The Animasyros festival has revealed its full program for the September festival.

Paul Driessen returns: Oedipus

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:38:47 +0000

The Oscar-nominated Dutch director, and master of the absurdist humor, now goes back to the famous tormented Greek story of Oedipus.

Ottawa announces its film lineup: Chico & Rita, La Luna

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:35:33 +0000

The Ottawa International Animation Festival has announced its lineup for its 2011 edition.

Arrietty: The tiny girl that couldn't help borrowing

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:09:24 +0000

Studio Ghibli, the birthplace of Miyazaki's films, presents an animated film based on a British fantasy novel.

Our wonderful nature by Tomer Eshed

Tue, 05 May 2009 11:56:24 +0000

Not your ordinary nature documentary, by Tomer Eshed.

Mariza: the donkey that couldn't help it by Constantine Krystallis

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:40:44 +0000

Constantine Krystallis directs a donkey and Zorba animated short.

Green Wave: the new war documentary-animation

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:57:13 +0000

Ali Samadi Ahadi directs a documentary about the 2009 Iran uprising, called "The Green Wave", and shoots it in live-action and animation.

Pixels, Rabbi's cat win at Annecy

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:00:04 +0000

France conquers both awards in the short and feature-length category at the 51st International Annecy Film Festival.

3 animated finalists at the student Oscars

Thu, 19 May 2011 12:45:52 +0000

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (a.k.a. Oscars) announced its 3 finalists for the student Oscars in the animation category.

Brothers Quay direct Maska

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:59:10 +0000

Stephen and Timothy Quay tackle the world of Stanislaw Lem and prepare for Annecy 2011.

9 feature films for the Annecy festival

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 10:38:27 +0000

age}The famous Annecy film festival in France unveiled 9 feature films from Spain to Corea and beyond, to complement its short competitive program.

Chico & Rita: the animated Casablanca

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:10:00 +0000

Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal present a Cuban romance.

The man who slept wins at Be there! Corfu Animation Festival

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:57:37 +0000

The touching film of Ines Sedan is the great winner in a festival, in which France triumphs.

Chico & Rita premieres at Be there! Corfu Animation Festival

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:20:39 +0000

The inaugural Be there! Corfu Animation Festival starts with a bang. The Greek avant-premiere of the jazzy Cuban romance, Chico and Rita.

The Lost thing wins at Athens Animfest

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 01:25:45 +0000

Hardly lost was the Australian film by Shaun Tan and Andrew Ruheman, who won the big prize at Animfest.

1.2 Million Children by Effie Pappa

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:43:41 +0000

Animation with a social face. Watch the short film of third world children and their dreams by Effie Pappa.

Zbig Rybczynski at Be there! Corfu Animation Festival

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:53:58 +0000

The master of HD animation comes to the inaugural Corfu Animation Festival.

6th Animfest, Athens: the program

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:44:23 +0000

An expanded, 6-day event in Athens, from 17-23 March, promises an exciting festival for all ani-philes.

Selected films at Be there!

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:06:21 +0000

The inaugural animation festival of Be there! Corfu, Greece, has announced its lineup.

Idiots and Angels Review

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 11:56:36 +0000

Bill Plympton builds a version of the Wings of Desire + The Elephant Man.

UK wins at Ottawa animation festival

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 18:18:59 +0000

2 victories for UK at Ottawa Animation Festival.

Animasyros 2010:The award goes to Twin Sisters

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 02:40:10 +0000

A film from Spain (puppets) was the big winner of the Animasyros festival in Greece.

The boy who wanted to be Tim Burton: TiM

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 13:35:44 +0000

Ken Turner directs a mesmerizing stop-motion film about a boy who wanted to become Tim Burton.

Estonian Crocodile gets the Cartoon D' Or

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:00:33 +0000

The highest European award for animation was a surprise winner.

The External world by David O'Reilly

Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13:51:49 +0000

Watch the exquisitely animated film of David O'Reilly.

Paprika by Satoshi Kon: What Dreams Are Made Of

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:02:56 +0000

What dreams are made of.

Annie, don't get your gun: Disney leaves

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:27:18 +0000

Variety reports that Disney is withdrawing from the prestigious Annie Awards.

Tales from Earthsea

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 05:24:59 +0000

Goro Miyazaki is the son of Hayo Miyazaki (Spirited away, Ponyo). He makes his own animated film.

How bad is 3D?

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:46:09 +0000

In a moment when the industry has fallen in love with everything in 3D, there are some lone voices.

Kerity, la maison des contes (Eleanor's secrets) (2010)

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:50:13 +0000

How to love your books -and alienate your sister. Review of Kerity.

Annecy 2010: The awards

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:32:28 +0000

Australia and US share feature-length and short-length film respectively in the biggest animation festival in the world.

Waking Sleeping Beauty

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:22:00 +0000

The documentary film that brings the world of Disney executives into focus. Read Don Hahn's interview (producer of The Beauty and the Beast) at Zippy Frames.

Annecy 2010: Day 4/Simpsons Day

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:54:16 +0000

Simpsons with a lot of hit, and an interesting short film.

Annecy 2010: Day 3/Metropia

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:54:03 +0000

Metropia day.

While the humid weather at Annecy can be at some point unbearable, we were transferred at 9:30am (a coffee helped a lot) to South Africa before the World Cup. The first computer-animated film in stereoscopic 3D is Jock of the Bushveld, and narrates the story of a dog that helps its boss to throw away the bad guys in the age of goldrushes.

Remarkable in its representation of South African landscape (according to the clips we saw), and impressive in its enrollment of Tim Rice (Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Lion King) for the movie's song. It looks like this is Lion King-like movie, but more locally orinted. South African premiere: 25 March 2011.

Then rush like crazy (without a bike) to get into an interview with Don Hahn (Beauty and the Beast, Lion King [again]), who has an insider documentary about 80s Disney and its renaissance. See the published interview here.

The fun with festivals is that you watch movies at their own natural habitat - the silver screen. Classic shorts from animation "The ones that got away" at the Petite Salle of Bonlieu. Then you begin to realize that animation does not imply only realistic drawings. You also get the message that waiting for a movie to start entails a kling-klang frog sound from the audience.

But Wednesday is the day of The Village! The short film by the Greek Stelios Polychronakis (the only Greek participation at Annecy) was shown at a shorts program with no gravity spared. It was distinct in its professional and nostalgic depiction of an old, now abandoned, Greek village.

In a competitive program with its most famous member being Fantastic Mr Fox, there was room for a futuristic Swedish film, η Metropia. A 2024 unified Europe by a large metro has a man who starts to hear voices in his head. He founds to follow an unknown woman. Is he crazy or just part of a big system?

Metropia's premise is not novel. But the cold atmosphere of its animation (real photographs and computer processed), but also a humanistic touch of an ordinary man in desperation keeps the viewer alert. It includes the very much successful voice-over of Vincent Gallo and Juliette Lewis.

And of course at Paquet, the big park beside the lake, today (in its French version) Cloudy with a chance of meatballs!

Annecy 2010: Day 2

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:00:05 +0000

Day of adjustment!

In the attic or who has a birthday today? (2009)

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:28:49 +0000

A different animated film, with dolls, pencils, and a gifted director.

Το ελληνικό Χωριό στο φεστιβάλ του Annecy: Συνέντευξη του Σ. Πολυχρονάκη

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:38:12 +0000

O Έλληνας Στέλιος Πολυχρονάκης με την ταινία το Χωριό μπαίνει στο διαγωνιστικό πρόγραμμα του φεστιβάλ κινουμένων σχεδίων του Annecy. Διαβάστε τη συνέντευξη του σκηνοθέτη στο Cineman.gr

Free As A Bird: Interview With Barry Purves

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:18:45 +0000

One of the most important stop-motion animation artists, Barry Purves, talks to Zippy Frames.

Sita Sings the blues

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:00:00 +0000

The first feminist animated musical: Sita Sings the Blues by the American independent artist Nina Paley.

Mary and Max (2009)

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 04:20:44 +0000

Animation for adults, and an impossible friendship.

Our Story

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:02:00 +0000

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