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Crafting the Bittersweet Stop-Motion in Adam Elliot’s ‘Memoir of a Snail’

Crafting the Bittersweet Stop-Motion in Adam Elliot’s ‘Memoir of a Snail’
Crafting the Bittersweet Stop-Motion in Adam Elliot’s ‘Memoir of a Snail’

The Oscar-winning ‘Harvie Krumpet’ director discusses how he’s failed as a filmmaker if audiences aren’t left emotionally wrecked by his latest film about the difficult lives of once inseparable twins forced to live with different families after their father dies; just nominated for an Oscar and two Annie Awards.

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‘Memoir of a Snail’ Now Streaming on The Animation Showcase

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:15pm
‘Memoir of a Snail’ Now Streaming on The Animation Showcase
‘Memoir of a Snail’ Now Streaming on The Animation Showcase

Oscar-winning director Adam Elliot’s latest stop-motion feature is now available free on the streaming platform worldwide for industry workers and students.

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Magnets, Lube and an R-Rating: Adam Elliot Discusses ‘Memoir of a Snail’ at SAVFF

Magnets, Lube and an R-Rating: Adam Elliot Discusses ‘Memoir of a Snail’ at SAVFF
Magnets, Lube and an R-Rating: Adam Elliot Discusses ‘Memoir of a Snail’ at SAVFF

The Oscar-winning director of ‘Harvie Krumpet’ discusses his new, award-winning, decidedly not-for-kids stop-motion feature, including the use of sophisticated magnetic puppets, being forced to play board games as a kid, and how personal lubricant makes the best tears because it can go all day and not evaporate.

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‘Memoir of a Snail’ Wins Best Film Award at BFI London Film Festival

‘Memoir of a Snail’ Wins Best Film Award at BFI London Film Festival
‘Memoir of a Snail’ Wins Best Film Award at BFI London Film Festival

Adam Elliot’s funny and emotional stop-motion tale of separated twins in 1970s Australia takes home the top award for features at the UK’s leading celebration of cinematic culture.

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Unpacking SCAD AnimationFest 2024 With Paula Wallace and Dan Bartlett

Unpacking SCAD AnimationFest 2024 With Paula Wallace and Dan Bartlett
Unpacking SCAD AnimationFest 2024 With Paula Wallace and Dan Bartlett

The university’s founder and the Dean of the School of Animation and Motion discuss the array of top speakers and program highlights, including Genndy Tartakovsky receiving the Award of Excellence and Toby Wilson presenting 'Blue Eye Samurai,' at the annual celebration of animation, which starts tomorrow, September 26, running through September 28.

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Genndy Tartakovsky to be Honored as SCAD AnimationFest 2024 Returns to Atlanta

Genndy Tartakovsky to be Honored as SCAD AnimationFest 2024 Returns to Atlanta
Genndy Tartakovsky to be Honored as SCAD AnimationFest 2024 Returns to Atlanta

The legendary genius behind ‘Dexter’s Lab,’ ‘Samurai Jack’ and “Hotel Transylvania’ to receive the Award of Excellence at the festival, which runs September 26-28; the 3-day event features screenings, panel discussions, and presentations from SCAD Alumni students, alumni and industry creatives.

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7 Animated Features to Compete at OIAF 2024

7 Animated Features to Compete at OIAF 2024
7 Animated Features to Compete at OIAF 2024

The Ottawa Animation Festival releases its official list of feature films in competition that includes Annecy 2024 Cristal Award winner ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ Jury Award winner ‘Flow,’ and the Contrechamp Grand Prix winner ‘El sueño de la Sultana;’ the event runs September 25-29.

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Skwigly Launches Second Edition of ‘Independent Animation’

Skwigly Launches Second Edition of ‘Independent Animation’
Skwigly Launches Second Edition of ‘Independent Animation’

The book, written by Skwigly Editor-in-Chief Ben Mitchell, provides insight into the animation industry, from story development and casting to editing and distribution, as well as an exclusive look into the working processes of some of the industry’s most noteworthy indie animation talents, including Signe Baumane, Adam Elliot, Don Hertzfeldt, Kirsten Lepore, Robert Morgan, David OReilly, PES, Bill Plympton, Rosto, Chris Shepherd, and more.

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Register NOW! Sublime Jalisco 2020 Virtual Edition Runs December 8-10

Register NOW! Sublime Jalisco 2020 Virtual Edition Runs December 8-10
Register NOW! Sublime Jalisco 2020 Virtual Edition Runs December 8-10

Free registration is available for talks, conferences, and masterclasses on animation, video games, visual effects, and new media industries; guest speakers range from independent animators such as Jorge Gutiérrez (Book of Life, Maya and the Three) to strategic and creative managers from DreamWorks Animation TV and Sony Pictures Animation.

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Ottawa International Animation Festival Headline News

OIAF Unveils 2015 Competition Selections

OIAF Unveils 2015 Competition Selections
OIAF Unveils 2015 Competition Selections

Highlights at OIAF 2015 include ‘World of Tomorrow’ by Don Hertzfeldt, ‘Ernie Biscuit’ by Adam Elliot, ‘Sonámbulo’ from Theodore Ushev, ‘Waves ’98’ by Ely Dagher, ‘The Simpsons’ Couch Gag and Stromae’s ‘Carmen’ by Sylvain Chomet, and ‘A Single Life’ by the Dutch trio Job, Joris & Marieke.

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Ainslie Henderson’s ‘Stems’ Wins 2015 McLaren Award

Ainslie Henderson’s ‘Stems’ Wins 2015 McLaren Award
Ainslie Henderson’s ‘Stems’ Wins 2015 McLaren Award

McLaren Award for Best New British Animation presented by acclaimed stop-motion animator Barry Purves at the EIFF Awards Ceremony held on June 28.

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2015 Edinburgh Fest to Spotlight Ralph Bakshi, Barry Purves

2015 Edinburgh Fest to Spotlight Ralph Bakshi, Barry Purves
2015 Edinburgh Fest to Spotlight Ralph Bakshi, Barry Purves

Animation strand at the 69th edition of the Edinburgh International Film Festival to spotlight British stop motion animator Barry Purves and American cult-favorite Ralph Bakshi.

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