Podcast EP 230: How Jim Capobianco Wrote, Directed & Funded ‘The Inventor’
The storyboard artist/writer/director discusses how he transformed a 2D short film into a stop-motion feature.
Category: Stop-Motion
Podcast EP 228: Ben Treat's Stop-Motion Social Media Journey
The social media presence known online as Frantic Frames shares how he grew his social following from 13,000 in 2019 to 2M today, and how he makes his living entirely from stop-motion social media posts.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, Podcast | Geographic Region: All
Call for Entries: 8th annual Festival of Cinema NYC film festival at Regal Cinemas
Begins: August 2, 2024
Entering its 8th year, Festival of Cinema NYC will be taking place from August 2nd - 11th, 2024 at the legendary Regal UA Midway theater in Forest Hills Queens, New York; submissions of all lengths and genres as being accepted.
In 2D, 3D, Acting, Awards, AWN Profiles, AWN Site News, Call for Entries, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, Music Videos, Production, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television, Voice Acting, Writing | Event Types: Animation, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Exhibits, Features, Live Action, New Media, Screenings, Seminars / Workshops, Short Films, Television, Web / Internet
Podcast EP 226: How Damien James Webb Got into Miniature Model Making
The miniature’s artist and modelmaker shares how his theatrical set-building career morphed into ‘tiny sets,’ how to make connections in the field, and what he charges for custom commissions.
‘Miserable Miracle,’ ‘When Adam Changes’ Top OIAF 2023 Winners
Ryo Orikasa takes home the Grand Prize for short animation, while Joël Vaudreuil takes home the Grand Prize for feature animation, at the 47th annual Ottawa International Animation Festival.
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2023 Student Academy Award Winners Announced
‘Boom,’ ‘Diplomatie de l’Éclipse,’ and ‘Mum’s Spaghetti’ honored in animation; all winning films now eligible for 2023 Oscars.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
‘The Inventor’: Leonardo da Vinci as Artist, Engineer, and Procrastinator
In Jim Capobianco and Pierre-Luc Granjon’s new stop-motion film, the iconic Renaissance man, who wrote grocery lists on his sketches, was insatiably curious and headstrong, so much more interesting than his usual depiction as an untouchable genius; the film hits U.S. theaters September 15.
In 2D, 3D, Art, CG, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
All Eyes on Ottawa - OIAF 2023 Schedule is Live
The 5-day festival and TV animation conference, featuring screenings, exhibits, workshops, and entertainment, is around the corner, running September 20-24.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: OIAF | Geographic Region: North America
Visual Effects Society Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
Honorees represent artists and innovators who have significantly influenced the field of visual effects; 2023 class will be celebrated at a ceremony this Fall.
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Netflix Drops ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’ Trailer and Key Art
Directed by Sam Fell, the sequel to Aardman’s hugely successful stop-motion animated ‘Chicken Run’ hits the streamer in December.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
STRATA GANZA Strata Cut Stop-Motion Event Coming to NYC
Eight innovative artists will share how they make, show, cut and animate clay with daily sessions running October 3-6 at the Pratt Institute, Department of Digital Arts in Brooklyn – tickets are now on sale.
ANIMEX 2023
Begins: November 6, 2023
The international festival of animation, games, and VFX will take place November 6-10 and feature a week of networking, workshops, and screenings.
Podcast EP 221: Tomas Barrenechea on Creating Stop-Motion NFTs
The CG animator, NOT known for his CG work, talks stop-motion animation, NFTs and where he’s going with his red blob creation, Tomba.
VIEW 2023 Welcomes ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’s Jeff Rowe
The hit Paramount film’s Annie Award-winning writer/director, along with Oscar-winning sound mixer Mark Ulano, join the stellar line-up of in-person attendees and speakers, including Henry Selick, Peter Sohn, and Sam Fell; the VIEW Conference takes place October 15-20 in Turin, Italy.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, Music and Sound, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Stop-Motion, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Aardman Sets ‘Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget’ World Premiere
67th BFI London Film Festival to host October 14th gala screening of the award-winning animation studio’s ‘Chicken Run’ sequel at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Remembering the Fabulous, Witty, and Norm-Breaking Paul Bush
The British experimental short filmmaker, known for his early scratch frame films ‘His Comedy’ and ‘The Albatross’ as well as his single frame works like ‘Five Minute Museum,’ was killed in a motorcycle accident in Wales last Thursday.
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Juli Films Boards Stop-Motion Documentary ‘Pantasma’
The ‘Exiled’ producer now acts as production partner on the ambitious Gloria Carrión project inspired by the unpublished book 'Del fuego y de la sangre' by former Sandinista Félix Vijil, based on his personal experience in the Nicaraguan war.
In Awards, Books, Business, CG, Festival, Films, People, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: South America
Binocular Briefs – August 2023
A monthly survey of under-the-radar animated shorts currently travelling the festival circuit or new to online viewing.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
Podcast EP 220: How David Lauer & Ri Crawford Formed ‘Mystery Meat Media’ Stop-Motion Studio
The animators discuss how independent paths brought them together at Phil Tippet’s studio and how their mutual trust prompted them to launch their own business - together.
Podcast EP 219: Stop-Motion Animator Blake Derksen and His Film ‘The Other Space’
The LA-based animator discusses the challenges of running his own studio and dives into the realities of self-producing a stop-motion short inspired by his journey through cancer treatment.
Podcast EP 218: How Andrea Love Got 2 Million Followers On Instagram With Felt Animations
The independent stop-motion animator shares tips on leveraging social media, the challenges of running her own business and what the future holds for her ‘felt’ animation career.
SPARK ANIMATION Festival 2023
Begins: November 9, 2023
Spark CG hosts the annual SPARK ANIMATION Festival in Vancouver, promising a window into the leading minds of CG and animation; festival film submissions are open until September 10.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Technology, Transmedia | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
The ‘Big Nate’ Team Talks Season 2’s Media Mashup Masterpiece
Sam Koji Hale, Ara Santos, and Ben Giroux dig deep into the production of a special episode from the new season involving more than 20 different animation techniques including stop-motion, pixelation, Claymation, cut-outs and digital puppetry - a veritable ‘dream style’ amalgam that provides an incredible visual feast for the eyes; Season 2 premieres today on Paramount+.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Stop-Motion, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
‘Studio Visit with Non’ Featurette Drops for Stop-Motion ‘Pokémon Concierge’
Tour Japanese production house dwarf studios with the voice of Haru, catch a glimpse of Haru, Psyduck and a variety of other Pokémon, and then get a taste of the resort life beginning December 2023 on Netflix.
Podcast EP 215: Maraike Krämer’s Journey from Business School to Aardman Stop-Motion Animator
The animator shares fast-track stop-motion skills for beginners and discusses how anyone, in any situation, can pursue their dream career.
