‘La Chute,’ ‘This Magnificent Cake!’ Earn Animfest Zagreb Honors
Festival wraps with multiple honors for shorts, features, children’s films, Croatian films and audience favorites.
Geographical Region: Europe
New ‘Smurfs’ Series Announced
Peyo Productions, Dupius Edition & Audiovisuel announce the series with co-production partners TFOU in France and KETNET and OUFTIVI in Belgium.
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Production Begins on Ari Folman’s ‘Where Is Anne Frank?’
Filmmakers were granted access to the Frank family archives and plan a family-oriented feature in which the young girl’s cat wakes in modern day Europe and tries to find out what happened to her.
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Google Spotlight Stories Returns to Annecy
Experimental storytelling is pushed to the limits with four new VR experiences, including a new short film directed by John Kahrs.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Festival, Interactive, People, Places, Short Films, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Unconditional Love: Julia Pott Journeys to ‘Summer Camp Island’
With a new series in production at Cartoon Network Studios, the ‘Adventure Time’ alum reflects on learning to collaborate and the benefits of selling out.
In 2D, Cartoons, Commercials, Festival, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Free Download: Special Annecy 2018 Edition of ANIMATIONWorld Magazine!
Grab a café chair, order a double espresso, and enjoy AWN.com’s celebration of all things Annecy and the art, craft and industry of animation.
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Cartoon Network to Celebrate Women in the World of Animation at Annecy 2018
The creator-driven network reveals a new partnership with The Animation Workshop to sponsor a female student in EMEA.
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Drinking Deep from the Spring of Creativity: Brazil in the Spotlight at Annecy 2018
From the country’s first recorded animation from 1917 to the vibrant contemporary scene, the 2018 Annecy International Animated Film Festival presents the best of a century of Brazilian animation.
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Iranian Series ‘Roobi and Chickens’ Headed to Annecy 2018
Award-winning 2D-animated kids series from Gonbad Caboud Studio to screen in competition at this year’s Annecy International Animation Festival.
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Lo-Fi Perfection: The Incredible Year of Animator John Morena
52 Films, 1 Year: Meet John Morena.
In 2D, Festival, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe, North America
Bridging the Gap Lab Announces Selections
Eleven animation projects from Latin America, Spain, Italy and the Philippines will participate in the event, set for July 15-21 in Tenerife, Spain.
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WIA, LFA Finalize Sponsors, Livestreaming of Annecy Summit
Groups set day of panel discussions and events focused on the topics ‘Inclusion and Intersectionality.’
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Keep it in Motion - Classic Animation Revisited: '78 Tours'
Revisiting Georges Schwizgebel's classic, 78 Tours (1985)
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WATCH: Dennis Gansel Talks ‘Jim Button & Luke the Engine Driver’ at FMX 2018
The director discusses his latest film, the live-action/VFX driven adaptation of the classic German children’s story.
In CG, Event, Films, People, Visual Effects | Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
Digital Dimension Bringing ‘Improbable Pirate Adventures’ to Annecy 2018
Real-time rendering within Epic Games‘ Unreal 4 game engine powers new CG-animated short-form series aimed at 6-11-year-olds.
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Annecy 2018: The Short and Short of It
Outstanding films from a diversity of countries highlight this year’s short film competition.
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Cyber Group Studios and Bee Prod Team Up
France-based companies will collaborate on developing new intellectual properties for the global market.
Festivals Scoop Up Peter Peake’s ‘Take Rabbit’ Short
Oscar and BAFTA-nominated director’s most-recent work set for Edinburgh, Krakow, Anima Mundi and more.
MONSTRA Accepting Submissions For 2019
Festival in Lisbon seeks experimental animation of any technique.
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‘Subway Surfers’ Animated Shorts Series Premieres
Based on 2017’s most-downloaded mobile game, series brings fan-favorite characters to life.
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Annecy 2018: Political, Social and Family Issues Stand Out in a Strong Line-Up of Feature Films
From Belle Époque Paris to biblical Egypt, the films in this year’s feature competition offer a bracing diversity of styles, themes and cultures.
La Guarimba Unveils 2018 Animation Competition
Festival’s sixth edition will showcase 20 animated shorts from around the world Aug. 7-11 in Amantea, Italy.
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I Have a Question Boris Labbé
The extraordinary experimental animator/artist/soothsayer, Boris Labbé provides you with all the answers you need for a moderately content life.
In Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Let's Go Eat the Factory! | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Framestore Names Vic Lovejoy Senior VFX Producer
Exec brings extensive production experience in film, television and commercials to the company’s advertising division.
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Triggerfish Announces ‘Seal Team’ Feature Ahead of Annecy
South Africa-based company also has the short film ‘Belly Flop’ screening during the festival’s closing ceremony and ‘The Highway Rat’ TV special, which it animated for Magic Light Pictures, is in competition.
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