AWN Blogs

The book, which features covers by Joanna Quinn, charts the last 20 years of animation festivals, from Annecy, the oldest animation festival in the world...

Set in a charming coastal town during Christmas, Simon Otto and Locksmith Animation’s new film explores themes of empathy, compassion, and human connection, weaving stories of love, resilience, and...

With breathtaking animation and a heartfelt narrative, Studio Ponoc’s hand-drawn animated film celebrates the unrestrained magic of childhood imagination while addressing universal themes of loss,...

Pitching Forum Blogs

9th Animarkt and Momakin Stop Moton Form – 13-17 October 2024 in Lodz, Poland

One of the most rewarding things I do each year is coaching pitching at Animarkt in Lodz, Poland. Animarkt is unique because it focuses exclusively on stop-motion animation projects.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Book Blogs

Fresh off the press: my book ON THE ANIMATION TRAIL - 20 Years of Animation History is now out!

Just in time for the holidays, my book ON THE ANIMATION TRAIL - 20 Years of Animation History has been released today

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Books Blogs

MY CHRISTMAS WISH LIST OF BOOKS FOR ANIMATORS

It is getting to be that time of the year when we are all thinking about gifts. One of my favorite presents to give and receive is books. This year there has been a bountiful crop of books to give to your favorite animator or to gift to yourself. From a book about Simon Stampfer and his Stroboscopic Disks to a tiny Viennese animation gallery, to two books about Portuguese animation and animators at BAP Studio there is something for everyone out there. I even wrote a book and it will be published on the 20^th of December.

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Animation Festival Blogs

VIBORG ANIMATION FESTIVAL 9 – 15 September 2024 Viborg, Denmark

The Viborg Animation Festival focuses on digital arts and gaming along with animation

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Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

FMX 2025 Shares First Program Updates

Paul Debevic named chair of the 4-day conference on animation, VFX, interactive and immersive, which runs May 6-9, 2025 in Stuttgart.

In AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Immersive, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe

call for entries Blogs

Call for Entries Animafest Zagreb 2025

World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb invites you to submit your film for the 35th edition of the Festival, taking place 02 - 07 June 2025 in Zagreb.

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CEE Animation Forum Blogs

Ready, Steady, Pitch & Network! CEE Animation Forum Set to Kick Off in Pilsen

The CEE Animation Forum is about to kick off on Tuesday, November 12.

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Etiuda and Anima Blogs

A Successful Writing Workshop at 31st ETIUDA & ANIMA 23 & 24 October 2024 Krakow, Poland

My writing workshop participants wrote very nice reviews and I want to share them with you.

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The Road to Turin ANIMATIONWorld

VIEW 2024: Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence

Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez’s annual ‘must attend’ confab in Turin, Italy has been bringing the industry together for a quarter century, an event where top professionals from across animation, VFX, and games share their latest achievements and future plans… whether in front of an eager audience or a gleaming white bowl of pumpkin risotto; this year’s celebration of all things animated runs next week, October 14-19.

In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

ANIMARKT Stop-Motion Forum Pitching Blogs

Stop motion animation talents come together this week at ANIMARKT 2024

21 innovative stop motion film ideas from around the world will compete for international recognition and production support for their projects at the 9th edition of ANIMARKT.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

On the Road to Ottawa! Blogs

Ottawa International Animation Festival 2024 Highlights

Exuberant self-expression dotted with wrestling self-reflection.

In 2D, 3D, Event, Festival, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Ambling Around | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America

The Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2024 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup

Jonathan Nolan, Fede Alvarez, Kelsey Mann, and Chris Sanders are just a few of the top speakers who’ll be attending as the English-speaking event celebrates its 25th anniversary, bringing together industry professionals, students, and enthusiasts in a celebration of the latest achievements in animation, VFX, and games; the event runs October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin, Italy.

In AR/VR/XR, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

Pitching Forum Blogs

Call for entries for the CEE Animation Workshop 2025 is now open!

The CEE Animation Workshop is open to:

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The Road to Turin Headline News

Fede Alvarez to Deliver Keynote at VIEW 2024

Award-winning ‘Alien: Romulus’ director will present live at Italy’s premier animation and VFX event running October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.

In CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Games, People, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

book release Blogs

Coming soon - On The Animation Trail by Nancy Denney-Phelps

I have finally completed my book, which will be published on 18 December.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

The Road to Turin Headline News

Jonathan Nolan to Keynote VIEW 2024

The award-winning writer, director, producer and ‘Fallout’ EP will appear in person, in conversation with VFX supervisor Jay Worth, at Italy’s premier animation and VFX event running October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.

In Digital Media, Event, Games, People, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All

Animation Festival Blogs

Priit Pärn to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at Frederikstad Animation Festival

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The Road to Turin Headline News

More VIEW 2024 Speaker Updates: Alec Gillis to Talk ‘Alien: Romulus’

The creature FX designer will present ‘Practical Character Effects and Why They Still Matter’ at Italy’s premier animation and VFX event running October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.

In 3D, CG, Event, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

The Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2024 Speaker Updates: Swen Gillberg to Talk ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

The VFX supervisor shares the digital magic that helped bring together two of the world’s most popular superheroes at Italy’s premier animation and visual effects event that runs October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe

Animation Festival Blogs

Annecy International Animation Festival 9 – 15 June 2024 Annecy, France

This year Annecy seemed to have a special atmosphere. Part of what made the seven days so much fun...

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Save the Date Headline News

FMX YouTube Channel Launches with 2024 Talks, 2025 Event Dates Set

Save the date - FMX 2025 will run May 6-9, 2025; free content from this year’s conference is now available to stream, kicking off with ‘AI is now at the Gates of VFX and Animation’ panel.

In AI, AR/VR/XR, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Games, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Animation Festival Blogs

ANIMAFEST ZAGREB - 03 – 08 June 2024 Zagreb, Croatia

I always look forward to Animafest. There are wonderful screenings, excellent exhibitions, interesting guests, and a relaxed atmosphere

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Technology Advancing Art Headline News

NVIDIA Studio Blog: Next-Gen Video Editing Upgrades

Wondershare Filmora adds NVIDIA RTX Video HDR support and RTX-Accelerated AI features; content creator Kevin Stratvert shares how AI is a crucial part of his creative toolkit.

In AI, Business, CG, Event, Post-production, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All

The Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2024 Speaker Updates: Chris Sanders to Talk ‘The Wild Robot’

Newly confirmed speakers include the famed director, plus Raymond Zibach and Jeff Budsberg, the top creatives behind DreamWorks Animation’s upcoming feature; Italy’s premier animation and VFX event runs October 14-19 in the beautiful baroque city of Turin.