Special Event: Annecy

Brazil ANIMATIONWorld

Brazil’s ‘Tito and the Birds’ Takes Flight in North America

By Dan Sarto | Monday, January 28, 2019 at 7:02pm

Director Gustavo Steinberg and producer Daniel Greco tackle adult themes of political fear and media distortion in their critically acclaimed independent animated feature aimed at young audiences.

GKIDS Headline News

GKIDS Acquires U.S. Distribution Rights to Denis Do’s ‘Funan’

Winner of the top prizes at last year’s Annecy and the Animation Is Film festivals, filmmaker Denis Do’s emotionally searing debut set in Cambodia slated for theatrical release later this spring.

Festivals Headline News

Second Annual Animation First Festival Puts France in the Spotlight

Legendary director Michel Ocelot the guest of honor at the second annual edition of the only U.S. festival dedicated to French animation.

Dreamworks Animation ANIMATIONWorld

VIDEO: DreamWorks Animation Short ‘Bilby’ A Testing Ground for New Production Tools

Directors Pierre Perifel, JP Sans and Liron Topaz delve into the making of their CG-animated short ‘Bilby’ -- including the use of the studio’s new Moonray light rendering engine -- in a new exclusive video and accompanying Q&A.

Annie Awards Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood Announces Festival Partnerships for Annie Awards

Grand prize winners from the Annecy, Hiroshima, Ottawa & Zagreb Festivals eligible to submit their work for Annie Award consideration at no charge.

Annecy Headline News

Annecy Festival Announces Changes for 2019 Edition

World’s leading animation festival adds new ‘Contrechamp’ feature film and Virtual Reality competitive categories; commits to increase female representation on selection committees.

Lobo Headline News

LOBO Adds Directing Duo Alton to Animation Roster

São Paulo-based duo behind ‘100 Years in 100 Seconds,’ the short film created for the 2018 Annecy Festival celebrating 100 years of Brazilian animation, signs with international creative animation and design studio for global representation.

NFB ANIMATIONWorld

Walk on the Wild Side: Alison Snowden & David Fine Talk ‘Animal Behaviour’

The Oscar-winning duo behind ‘Bob’s Birthday’ returns to the NFB with a new short film exploring the animal side of human nature.

Nina Paley ANIMATIONWorld

Unleash Your Inner Goddess with Nina Paley’s Biblical Epic ‘Seder-Masochism’

Groove into summer with the Pointer Sisters and Paley’s animated stone goddesses dancing to the infectious “You Gotta Believe” by Norman Whitfield.

Light Chaser Animation ANIMATIONWorld

‘Cats & Peachtopia’ Looks at Father-Son Relationships from a Feline Perspective

The third feature by Beijing start-up Light Chaser Animation combines old and new to tell a universal tale of love, growth, and airborne hijinks.

Dreamworks Animation ANIMATIONWorld

New DreamWorks Shorts Program Is for the Birds (and Marsupials)

The program’s first productions -- ‘Bird Karma’ and ‘Bilby’ -- opened and closed this year’s Annecy International Animation Festival.

Brazilian Animation Headline News

100-Second Short Celebrates 100 Years of Brazilian Animation

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 10:05am

Creative studios Lobo and VetorZero reimagine iconic snippets from country’s most popular animated works for Annecy Festival showcase. 

Annecy Headline News

‘Bloeistraat 11’ Short, ‘Funan’ Feature Win Cristal Awards at Annecy 2018

Cartoon Saloon’s ‘The Breadwinner,’ directed by Nora Twomey, wins audience and jury awards.

Pearl Studio ANIMATIONWorld

Pearl Studio Enters the World Stage with Full Slate of Features at Annecy Studio Focus Session

Animated feature slate for global family audience includes ‘Abominable,’ directed by Jill Culton; ‘The Monkey King,’ developed by Stephen Chow; and ‘Over the Moon,’ directed by Glen Keane.

Technology Headline News

Inuit Hunter Ready to Fight in Teaser for ‘Giant Bear’ Short

Award-winning indie animation house e.d. films offers first look trailer for the project, which is seeking distribution.

Julia Pott ANIMATIONWorld

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.

Annecy 2018 Headline News

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.

Annecy Headline News

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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