Category: Short Films

And the Awards Goes To! Headline News

‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,’ ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse’ Win Big at 50th Annie Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 27, 2023 at 7:55am

Netflix’s hit stop-motion tale takes home five awards, while the Apple TV+ and BBC short takes home four; 'Love, Death + Robots’ also snags four awards, while ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ wins 3 at the 50th annual celebration, held Saturday night at Royce Hall on the UCLA campus.

Too Cute and Too Spot On! ANIMATIONWorld

How Stop-Motion Masters the Chiodo Bros. Tackled ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’

Brothers Stephen, Edward, and Charles are pleased director Dean Fleischer Camp didn’t listen to their ideas about making the Oscar-nominated film; changing their approach to stop-motion ultimately helped them capture the director’s unique vision and deliver his special brand of storytelling magic. 

Mentoring the New Animation Filmmakers Headline News

HBO Max to Stream Animated Shorts From 12 Underrepresented Artists

The final 8 shorts from the HBO Max x Warner Bros. Discovery Access Animated Shorts Program will stream March 23 as episodes in the Max original series ‘Only You: An Animated Shorts Collection.’

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Final Frontier and Le Cube Create New ‘Naraka: Bladepoint’ Trailer

Launching the newest chapter of Netease’s martial-arts-driven game, ‘Showdown - Gelid Yushan,’ the 2D animated short features anime-like action while staying true to the franchise’s distinct Wuxia-style sword craft.

Pioneering Diversity in Animation ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Flying Sailor’: Building on the NFB’s Legacy of Women Animators

With Oscar-nominated filmmakers Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis’ latest animated short, they add to, and benefit from, the organization’s growing support for filmmaking diversity, while celebrating the role of female pioneers like Evelyn Lambart, who’s being honored posthumously with the Winsor McCay Award at this Saturday’s 50th Annie Awards.

Heading to Montreal This September Headline News

Animaze Sets 10th Anniversary Festival for September 17-19

The Montreal International Animation Festival returns for its 2023 run; new programs will highlight the city’s internationally renowned game industry.

And the Winner Is… Headline News

Next PreVIEW Panel Set: ‘Five Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Short’

Join the free February 28 online discussion with the directors of ‘My Year of Dicks,’ ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse,’ ‘The Flying Sailor,’ ‘Ice Merchants’ and ‘An Ostrich Told Me the World Is Fake and I Think I Believe It;’ watch the nominated shorts on the Animation Showcase.

Meow! Headline News

DreamWorks Releases ‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ Collector’s Edition

Available on Digital February 21 and 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD February 28, the home entertainment release of the award-winning animated adventure include a slew of bonus content including a new exclusive animated short.

People Headline News

Framestore Pictures Adds Directors Rich Lee and Jennifer Stafford

Company to represent both filmmakers in North America and the UK; Lee’s recent credits include multi-award-winning project ‘The Hiring Chain,’ while Stafford’s include Emmy Award-winning short ‘One Shot.’

Awards Headline News

‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ and ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Nab Wins at 2023 BAFTA Awards

By Dan Sarto | Monday, February 20, 2023 at 8:53am

The two hit films continue their award-winning ways; ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse’ wins for Best British Short Animation at the Sunday night ceremony.

Top of the Charts Headline News

Nicolás P. Villarreal’s ‘ON/OFF’ Gains Guinness World Record Recognition

The 2020 animated short has apparently racked up more than 1100 awards, making it, according to the record-keeping authority, the world’s leader in most awards won by a short film; the 7-minute film, illustrated in colorful ab­stract shapes and questions, poses the question of how modern-day distractions impact artistic inspiration.

Too Cute and Too Spot On! ANIMATIONWorld

There’s No ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ Without Jenny Slate

The actor, comedian, and writer is inextricably and perfectly bound to the loveable pink-shoe-wearing seashell she voices – and created with Dean Fleischer-Camp – in the Oscar and Annie Award-nominated stop-motion / live-action hybrid feature film.  

careers in animation Headline News

Podcast EP 196: Pattama Homrod and Building an Animation Career in Thailand

The mixed media artist, stop-motion and 2D animator shares her career journey, including her schooling and how she navigated opportunities to branch off as a freelancer.

Awards Headline News

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ Top 21st Annual VES Awards

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 10:34pm

Awards-season magic continues for both films, with James Cameron’s blockbuster ‘Avatar’ sequel taking home 9 awards, while the ‘Nightmare Alley’ director’s stop-motion tale takes home 3; ‘The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power’ led all episodics with 3 wins as well.

Helping People by Helping Pets; Bernardo Romero ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Bridge’: A Lonely Man, An Abandoned Dog... and a Life-Saving Bond

Bernardo Romero’s tearful and truthful animated short about a despondent New Yorker and a stray pup whose paths cross on the Brooklyn Bridge – based on the director’s own chance 2008 subway encounter – is helping the PAWS NY non-profit change lives.

Mark your Calendars! Headline News

Annecy 2023 Accreditations Now Open

Register and get ready for the Annecy International Animation Festival and film market, Mifa; it’s all happening by the lake June 12-17!

Stop-Motion Commercials Headline News

Blinkink Builds Claymation ‘Layla’s Story’

The Royal Foundation for Early Childhood launches ‘Shape Us’ campaign with a 90-second stop-motion film directed by Sam Gainsborough about how kids develop and are shaped by the people and environments surrounding them.

Has it Been 20 Years? Headline News

Linkin Park Releases Anime-Inspired ‘Meteora’ 20th Anniversary Music Video

The AI-hybrid video for previously unreleased song ‘Lost’ is produced and animated by Shibuya, with AI production by Kaiber.ai.

Send in Your Films! Headline News

Call for Entries: Fantoche 21st International Animation Film Festival

A meeting place for the international film and creative industries, the annual event returns in September to the Swiss town of Baden; submissions for the short film competition are now being accepted through May 14.

Music Videos Headline News

Nexus Studios Tapped for Gorillaz ‘Silent Running’ Music Video

Director Fx Goby and band co-creator Jamie Hewlett deliver an ambitious short that brings together prosthetics, pyrotechnics, performance, and intricate visual effects.

Great Animation Comes to Toronto Headline News

2023 TAAFI Film Festival Reveals Full Event Lineup

Over 100 animated films including ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ to screen; ‘Crime: The Animated Series’ creator and director Sam Chou to receive the 2023 Kaj Pindal Award.

music for animation Headline News

ALIBI Music Drops New Music for Anime, Games and Game Trailers

‘Anime Action,’ ‘Dark Heroic Drama 3’ and ‘Cinematic Hybrid 2’ albums provide a range of options for content creators and marketing teams with structured tracks, versatile stems and alt versions.

call for entries Headline News

Call for Entries: The 27th Edition of Cartoons on the Bay

Submissions are now being accepted for the International Festival of Animation coming to Pescara, Italy, with new Pulcinella Awards that look to the future and innovation, and a new competition category dedicated to ‘Youth Shows’ for kids ages 11+; deadline for entry is March 31.

Events Headline News

Stuttgart Animation Festival Celebrates 30 Years

Launched in 1982, the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film - ITFS - continues to provide a gathering place for the international animation community while acting as a career springboard for young talent; the event runs April 25-30.

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