Annecy Sings the Blues
At this year's festival, Philippe Moins sees the continuation of a trend toward more features and fewer short films.
Philippe Moins's Recent Posts
Annecy 2007: Finding Out of the Ordinary Animation
Philippe Moins travels to the Annecy Animated Film Festival and finds a lineup of out of the ordinary animation.
The Many Faces of the European Animated Features
Philippe Moins surveys the European animated feature scene and discover a vast array of subjects and styles.
Animation in the Maghreb
Philippe Moins reports about his trip to Morocco for the Mekn Festanim, finding animation from the Maghreb.
Annecy 2006: Return of the Brits?
Philippe Moins attends the 2006 Annecy Festival, giving us his impressions of the films and an apparent return of British filmmakers.
Will Astérix and the Vikings Boost European Animation?
Philippe Moins turns the pages on Astix film production history to offer perspective for the latest animated feature, Astix et les Vikings, moving across European theaters.
FITA Angoulême Previews French Animated Features to Come
Peter Plantec explores recent advances in facial animation and crowd simulation software to see how different forms of virtual acting are converging in vfx-driven works.
Czech Animation Now
Philippe Moins finds the Anifest in Trebon in the Czech Republic an opportune time to take a look at the current Czech animation scene and the many influences from its illustrious past.
Annecy 2005: Animation Coming of Age?
Philippe Moins reports back from Annecy about the festival and the coming of age of animation.
European Animated Features — Back to the Future
Philippe Moins takes a look at the animated features coming out of Europe in the recent past and the upcoming future.
Annecy 2004: A Look Back
Philippe Moins and Don Duga give us two varying looks at Annecy 2004. Moins interviews the festivals artistic director Serge Bromberg and Duga presents us with his pictorial diary of the event.
René Laloux, The Man Who Made 'La Planète Sauvage' ('The Fantastic Planet')
Philippe Moins reflects on the life and early animation contributions of RenLaloux. The French master died of a heart attack in Angoule, France, on March 14, 2004.
Panorama of the European Animated Feature Film
Philippe Moins reveals the current state of the European feature production, benefiting from the boom in TV production, and what we have to look forward to.
'Raining Cats and Frogs' Jumps Onto the Big Screen
Philippe Moins chronicles the long road taken to get Jacques Ry Girerds Raining Cats and Frogs to the big screen.
Sylvain Chomet’s 'The Triplets of Belleville'
Philippe Moins uncovers the animated manifesto behind Sylvain Chomets The Triplets of Belleville, and the directors future plans and desires.
Anima Mundi: Art Critics and Children Agree!
Gene Deitch continues with the story of his work with Jamison Handy and JHO.
After Espinho, Trouble in Portugal
Another successful Cinanima Festival was underscored by the pending closure of Portugal's new Casa de Animao, a cultural institution initiated by Abi Feijand a small team of enthusiasts.
Panique au village: Belgium's Absurd Best
Panique au Village "The Cake" caused a riot of laughter at Annecy 2001 where it won for best TV program. Now this certifiably crazy show is coming to television. Philippe Moins reports on the insanity.
Le Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée à Bruxelles
Depuis toujours, la Belgique est la Mecques des stars de la B.D. Philippe Moins nous propose une visite guid du mus consacrces trors nationaux. Article disponible en franis et en anglais.
The Belgian Center For Comic Strips
Belgium has long been a mecca of comic strip stars. Philippe Moins takes us on a tour of a museum dedicated to these national treasures. Available in French and English.
