Change in dates for the International Animation Film Festival (IAFF) Golden Kuker in Sofia
Change in dates for The International Animation Film Festival Golden Kuker in Sofia, Bulgaria: May 9 -15, 2016.
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Where's your ear horn?
Why is it so hard to find good, mid-priced recording gear?
Creative Field Recording
Excited about Creative Field Recording
Virtuality
Imagination and ‘gravity free & reality independent’ ideation are critical to unlocking the true potential of AR and VR.
In Education and Training, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reflections | Geographic Region: All
The Animation Pimpcast #14: One on One with Bruce Alcock
Chris Robinson chats with the acclaimed Canadian animator and multimedia artist.
In Commercials, People, Short Films | Blog Post, Podcast | Columns: The Animation Pimp | Blogs: The Animation Pimp | Geographic Region: All
The Joy of Animation
What’s joy got to do with it? Is joy just a second-hand emotion?
In Books, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Lines of Thought | Geographic Region: All
Great Women Animators Project
Heather Smith talks about The Great Women Animators project, a growing international archive showcasing women animators throughout history.
In 2D, Art, Preservation | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Ambling Around | Geographic Region: All
Imagination Workshops and the World at Large: Part 6
Final reflections on how society has a critical need for igniting and cultivating imagination as the origin of all ideation, inspiration, invention and innovation.
The Animation Pimp: Kaspar Jancis and his Motel of Fools
Can we ever realistically connect with the world around us for extended periods or are these moments of connection and small joys just fleeting, fading as fast as they appear?
In 2D, Festival, People, Short Films | Blog Post | Columns: The Animation Pimp | Blogs: The Animation Pimp | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: All
HOW TO SELL YOUR SCRIPT WITH OR WITHOUT AN AGENT
Let’s face it. Everyone has a script. Even writers. The trick isn’t writing a script. The trick is selling it.
Bruce Bickford: Wondering Boy Poet
Bruce Bickford's animations are incomparable and indescribable.
In 2D, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Columns: The Animation Pimp | Blogs: The Animation Pimp | Geographic Region: All
The Not-So-Silent Lambs
The flock of ‘Shaun the Sheep Movie’ have a way with(out) words.
Review: 'Regular Show: The Movie'
I’ve been a sap for not picking up on the brilliance of this show until now.
In 2D, Films, Home Entertainment, Reviews, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: The Miscweant | Geographic Region: All
ANNECY 2015: THE (ALMOST) YEAR OF THE WOMAN ORGANIZED BY MEN
Just like in Hollywood, it would seem that there is also a glass ceiling at the Annecy Festival.
Has the Chinese Animation Industry Finally Turned the Corner?
This year at Annecy’s MIFA animation marketplace, the conversation about Chinese animation was anything but the same old story.
In 2D, Business, CG, Event, Festival, Films, Licensing, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Asia
Somebody on Something: Pat Smith’s ‘Blank on Blank’
Director Pat Smith talks about animating lost and rare interviews with stars like Hunter S. Thompson and Lou Reed for his new web mini-series.
In 2D, Interactive, Music and Sound, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Columns: The Animation Pimp | Blogs: The Animation Pimp | Geographic Region: All
LIFE IS SHORT AT THE 13TH FIKE INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL - 9 THROUGH 13 June 2015 in Evora, Portugal
The motto of the FIKE International Short Film Festival is “Life is Short”, and the five day festival did seem to literally fly by. FIKE is a showcase for short live action, animation, and documentary films. I seldom have the opportunity to see short live action films and so it is a special treat for me. Watching films coupled with the warm hospitality of festival director Joao Paulo Macedo made it five perfect days for me.
Imagination Workshops and the World at Large: Part 5
Continuing reflections on how society has a critical need for igniting and cultivating imagination as the origin of all ideation, inspiration, invention and innovation.
SIGGRAPH 2015 Report: Day 2 & 3
Teapots, Snickers and Virtual Reality are definitely ruling this year’s show.
In CG, Event, Films, Places, Short Films, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, Parish the Thought | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All
SIGGRAPH 2015 Report: Day 1
While there's no Vanilla Ice or Ron Jeremy this year, lots of VR and related goodies about.
In CG, Event, Films, Places, Technology, AR/VR/XR | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Animated Travels, Parish the Thought | Special Events: SIGGRAPH | Geographic Region: All
Call for Entries - International Festival of Puppet Theatre and Animated Films for Adults and the Animated Film Competition for Young Artists
The International Festival of Puppet Theatre and Animated Films for Adults is a festival that combines two worlds - the world of theatre and the world of cinema, and takes place in Warsaw, Poland from 12 - 20 October, 2015.
This year we have decided to add to the festival with the International Animated Film Competition for Young Artists (the age limit for entrants is 30 years) which aims at presenting and promoting animated films for adults.
Submit your film to the International Festival of Puppet Theatre and Animated Films for Adults, or to the Animated Film Competition for Young Artists - the submission deadline is 5 September, 2015.
Imagination Workshops and the World at Large: Part 4
Ongoing reflections on how society has a critical need for igniting and cultivating imagination as the origin of all ideation, inspiration, invention and innovation.
The Animation Pimpcast #13: One on One with Robert Morgan
Chris Robinson chats with the English horror animator.
In People, Short Films | Blog Post, Podcast | Columns: The Animation Pimp | Blogs: The Animation Pimp | Geographic Region: All
Thinking Out Loud – An Open Love Letter to the 'Inside Out' Team
What should have been an easy review ended up not being so easy.
HOW TO ENRICH THE WORLD AND YOURSELF AT THE SAME TIME!
The Humanitas Prize Call for Entries is now open. If you’ve written a qualifying script you could win $10,000 tax free or more. Inquire within...
