FLAMIN Animations Showcases Latest Cohort’s Work at TNBFC XPO
Artists in the fourth year of Film London’s commissioning program for early-career Black animators shared short film works in progress; applications for new round opens March 31.
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Binocular Briefs - March 2025
AWN’s latest survey highlights under-the-radar animated shorts that are currently making their way through the festival circuit—or are newly available for online viewing.
In 2D, 3D, CG, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Binocular Briefs | Geographic Region: All
The 1st Animation and Illustration Festival (RE)ANIMACIJA Concludes in Nikšić
Teodora Tošić took first place for her animation, ‘TV Warming,’ with second place going to Jovana Martinović for her illustration, ‘The Unknown,’ and third place to Andrija Martinović for his illustration series, ‘The1 and The2.’
In 2D, 3D, Art, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Illustration, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Women’s Aid Fights Domestic Abuse with ‘The Monster Who Came to Tea’ Campaign
The short film, with animation by Passion Pictures, tells the harrowing tale of a mother and daughter experiencing domestic abuse, seen through the eyes of a young girl; campaign aims to pressure the UK government to re-evaluate funding for support services.
Annecy 2025 Official Short Film Selections Announced
Out of the 3,900 films submitted from around 100 countries, 72 films from 33 countries were selected to compete: 36 in the Official category, 9 in the Off-Limits category, 17 in the Perspectives category, and 10 in the Young Audiences category.
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ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival 2025
Begins: September 22, 2025
The international animation festival’s ‘Animated Cosmos’ theme will be reflected across all the pillars of the event; the festival returns to Syros Island, Greece September 22-28.
‘Lucky Dog’ Tackles Frustrating Immigration Issues with Humor and Song
Ujwal Nair and his wife Indou Theagrajan discuss their first musical, a self-funded 2D animated short about a loyal dog dreaming of reuniting with his owner, who left him behind when she moved from India to Canada with her cat.
In 2D, CG, Digital Media, Festival, Flash, Music and Sound, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: Asia
Anibar International Animation Festival 2025
Begins: July 14, 2025
The 16th edition returns to the picturesque city of Peja, Kosovo July 14-20 with screenings, workshops, classes, and exhibitions.
Watch New ‘Munch Rexford: Legendary Poacher’ Short from Adult Swim SMALLS
New animated series from Australian creator Millie Holten and producer Nicolas Colla follows the exploits of a damaged, sad hunter trying to bag elusive and often mythological big game before his rival does.
Call for Submissions: ANIMASYROS 2025 International Animation Festival
The Festival returns to Syros island, Greece, September 22 - 28 for a cosmic themed edition; film entries being accepted until June 1.
Titmouse Announces ‘5 Second Day… Night!!!’ Screenings
Shorts born from the studio’s annual 5 Second Day will be shown for industry leaders and insiders, animation enthusiasts, and the public in Los Angeles, New York, and Vancouver.
In CG, Event, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
‘Flow,’ ‘Dune: Part Two’ Take Home Oscar Gold
In an upset win, Gints Zilbalodis’ animated tale of a cat who wakes up to a world invaded by water took home the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, while the second chapter in Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic won for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound Design on a night that also saw Iranian filmmakers Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi, with visas approved just yesterday, arrive in the U.S. in time to win Best Animated Short for ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress.’
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Annecy Festival 2025
Begins: June 8, 2025
The annual festival returns to Annecy June 8-14, 2025.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Watch New ‘Snooze Quest’ Short from Adult Swim SMALLS
Victoria Vincent (aka @vewn), known for her previous ‘Mask Dog’ and ‘Bobo the Monkey’ SMALLS shorts as well as her work on ‘We the People’ and ‘Lazor Wulf,’ drops new film about a terribly sleepless night and getting roped into a sniper revenge plot.
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Binocular Briefs - February 2025
AWN’s latest survey highlights under-the-radar animated shorts that are currently making their way through the festival circuit — or are newly available for online viewing.
In 2D, 3D, CG, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Columns: Binocular Briefs | Geographic Region: All
On the Road to the 97th Oscars: The Animated Features Nominees
Take a deeper look at ‘Flow,’ ‘Inside Out 2,’ ‘Memoir of a Snail,’ ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,’ and ‘The Wild Robot,’ all vying for the Best Animated Feature Oscar on March 2, 2025.
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Spotlight on Oscar-Nominated Shorts: ‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’
Iranian filmmakers Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani talk about their hand-drawn, deeply personal film, created under extreme political and financial hardship, about a captain suffering from PTSD who lives with his daughter, wants to be a caring father, but struggles with a harsh life.
In 2D, Awards, CG, Event, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
Spotlight on Oscar-Nominated Shorts: ‘Yuck!’
Director Loïc Espuche and producer Juliette Marquet discuss their 2D animated short about a group of kids on vacation and how they react with disgust as they spy people kissing on the mouth… although for one young boy and girl, the idea may not be so awful.
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Spotlight on Oscar-Nominated Shorts: ‘Magic Candies’
Producer Takashi Washio shares insights on his collaboration with director Daisuke Nishio and their efforts to understand Korean culture in order to faithfully adapt Heena Baek’s picture book, which follows a boy who struggles to connect with others until he discovers a pack of magical candies.
In 3D, Awards, CG, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
Oni Press Announces ‘The Summoning’ Graphic Novel Adaptation
Based on the animated short by Elyse Castro, 'The Summoning Volume One: The Art Of The Craft' hits bookstores October 7.
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Spotlight on Oscar-Nominated Shorts: ‘Beautiful Men’
Nicolas Keppens discusses his stop-motion film about the vulnerable journey of 3 balding brothers who travel to Istanbul for hair transplants.
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Spotlight on Oscar-Nominated Shorts: ‘Wander to Wonder’
Nina Gantz discusses her stop-motion film about 3 tiny humans, stars of a kids’ TV series, whose creator dies, leaving them alone in the studio to somehow survive and continue making episodes.
In 3D, Awards, Event, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Academy Awards | Geographic Region: All
Exclusive: Watch First of 3 ‘Squatters’ Shorts from Adult Swim SMALLS
Kicking off with ‘Down Under the Sink,’ the animated film series from creator Ben Kuhlmann tells the story of a Hollywood star who finds a squatter living in his vacation home, but that’s not even the half of it.
2024 VIEW Awards Announced
9 animated short films recognized for their excellence by an international jury include Grand Prize winner ‘Inkwo for When the Starving Return’ and Jury Award winners ‘Have I Swallowed Your Dreams’ and ‘Jour de Vent;’ View Conference 2025 runs October 12-17.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Event, People, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
‘Michel Ocelot: A World of Animated Images’ Now Available
From author Laura Buono comes a unique book that examines the noted director’s career, from his earliest works to his latest research, productions, and role in contemporary animated cinema.
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