SIGGRAPH 2025
Begins: August 10, 2025
The premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques comes to Vancouver, BC August 10-14.
Tagged With: Animation
Animocje - International Animated Film Festival 2025
Begins: April 8, 2025
The international animation festival returns April 8-13 to Bydgoszcz, Poland for short film competitions, animation screenings, masterclasses, and workshops.
Open call for submissions of animated films
The main focus of this year's AnimaSyros, entitled Animated Cosmos, is dedicated to space
ASIFA-Hollywood, Animation Industry Leaders Unite for AnimAID, Art Auction
The fire relief fundraising campaign will continue through the coming months with goal to raise $5,000,000 in support for over 60 families; a benefit auction this Spring hosted by Sotheby’s will feature original artwork.
In Art, Business, Community Outreach, Event, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: All
FMX 2025 Ticket Shop Open Now
The conference now offers two new ticket categories: the Business Pass and the Experience Pass; early bird options are also in place until March 20.
In Business, CG, Event, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX, ITFS | Geographic Region: Europe
31st Etiuda&Anima International Animation Festival: 22 – 27 October 2024 inKrakow Poland
Etiuda&Anima was founded in 1994, making it the oldest and largest Polish Animation Festival
Unveiling ‘Arcane’: A Conversation with Pascal Charrue and Alexis Wanneroy
The co-executive producer/director and co-supervisor of animation discuss the challenges, inspirations, and innovative techniques that pushed visual and storytelling boundaries and helped shape Netflix’s award-winning series’ second and final season.
PigBird Stop-Motion Studio Spreads its Wings One Frame at a Time
Trevor Hardy says six years spent struggling to build his animation business is akin to fiddling with a bad tooth, though his recent hugely popular music video, ‘The Happy Song,’ for Imogene Heap and newest short, ‘A Right Royal Sprout’ may signal a welcome bit of pain relief.
In CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Films, Music Videos, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
The Light, BIEN Form Creative, Strategic Alliance
The production company and motion design studio unite in purpose-led production and motion design to nurture inclusivity and sustainability throughout the life cycle of every project.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Motion Graphics, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Normand Roger, Eunice Macaulay to Receive Winsor McCay Award
The legendary artists at the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) will be honored by ASIFA-Hollywood for their career achievements in animation at the 52nd Annie Awards on February 8.
In Awards, Event, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, Music and Sound, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annie Awards | Geographic Region: North America
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
Taking a Look at ‘Look Back’
Journalist and animation expert Andrew Osmond returns to AWN’s pages after almost 20 years, explaining his reshaped attitude - from skeptic to convert – towards anime while sharing his review of Kiyotaka Oshiyama’s newest film.
Progress and the Cycle of Creativity
A gentle reminder to my animation colleagues.
In AI, Business, Jobs & Recruiting, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Helping Artists and Studios Deliver in an Increasingly Competitive M&E Landscape
For Rob Hoffman, Lenovo’s Senior Worldwide Manager for Media & Entertainment Vertical, insatiable consumer appetite for new experiences across film, TV, games and interactive experiences, in greater quantity with increasing fidelity, means, the future of entertainment content development continues to look strong.
Christian Linke Talks Animation Secrets, Silent Characters and Last Lines of 'Arcane' Season 2
From watercolors and charcoal to hand-drawn 2D and highly stylized 3D, the award-winning series’ second and final season pushed visual and storytelling boundaries while delivering a gripping and emotionally stunning finale.
VIBORG ANIMATION FESTIVAL 9 – 15 September 2024 Viborg, Denmark
The Viborg Animation Festival focuses on digital arts and gaming along with animation
Netflix, Riot Games Drop ‘Making of Arcane’ Featurette
The multiple Annie and Emmy Award-winning adult animated series is back with its long-awaited Act III conclusion, now streaming.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Games, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
‘Arcane’ Season 2: More Songs, Darker Animation, and Lots of Shimmer
Riot Games’ multiple Annie and Emmy Award-winning adult animated steampunk series is back with a long-awaited new season filled with twice the number of songs, a deeper dive into the inner workings of magic and its connection to hextech, and more grimy, seedy underbelly fun; premieres November 9 on Netflix.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Games, Music and Sound, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
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.
‘In the Shadow of the Cypress’ Named Best in Show at 2024 Spark Animation Festival
Iranian filmmakers Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani’s film, about a captain suffering from PTSD who lives with his daughter, wants to be a caring father, but struggles with a harsh life, has now qualified for consideration in the upcoming Academy Awards with the win; festival runs October 31 – November 3.
Renderosity's 2024 Halloween Contest
Begins: September 20, 2024
Our Halloween contest has started, come and enter!
SPARK ANIMATION 2024
Begins: October 31, 2024
The festival returns to Vancouver featuring an expansive program of talks, presentations, screenings, and network opportunities running October 31-November 3; online programming will be available on-demand through December 31.
In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Festival, Films, Music Videos, Short Films | Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals
Lugano Animation Days 2024
Begins: November 6, 2024
Organized by GSIFA, the five-day international animation festival takes place November 6-10 in Lugano, Switzerland.
ReAnimania International Animation Film & Comics Art Festival of Yerevan 2024
Begins: October 21, 2024
The 16th edition of ReAnimania runs October 21-27 in Yerevan, Armenia.
Netflix, Riot Games Share ‘Arcane’ Clip, Set Season 2 Premiere
One of the streamer’s most successful animated series ever, based on the video game ‘League of Legends,’ returns for its final chapter when Act 1 drops November 9, Act 2 drops November 16, and Act 3 drops November 23.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Games, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
