Animation

European Conference on Visual Media Production 2023

Begins: November 11, 2023

The 20th ACM SIGGRAPH European Conference on Visual Media Production brings together worlds of academic algorithmic research and post-production to discuss new advancements and innovative applications; the conference will take place November 11– December 1, 2023.

Festival Events

Animatex 2023

Begins: September 7, 2023

The 4^th edition of Egypt’s largest annual animation festival will be held in Cairo September 7-9.

In 2D, 3D, Art, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals

Turku Animated Film Festival 2023

Begins: August 23, 2023

TAFF, a competitive festival for animated shorts, returns for its 8th edition August 23-27; this year, animation meets video games.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Games, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

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Animist Tallinn 2023

Begins: August 16, 2023

The International Animation Festival selected 37 films for the 2023 competitive program taking place August 16-19.

In 2D, 3D, Art, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

NVIDIA RTX A5000 Graphics Cards Special Pricing from PNY Now Available

PNY, one of NVIDIA’s leading professional visualization partners, has announced special limited-time pricing for the versatile, advanced, and high-performance NVIDIA RTX™ A5000 professional graphics card.

In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Recognizing the Best Aspiring M&E Designers Headline News

13th Annual Rookie Award Winners Revealed

The annual international competition garnered 5,517 entries from aspiring design and media entertainment artists; a panel of more than 150 judges and industry professionals selected winners based on criteria including creative, technical, and presentation skills as well as complexity and raw talent.

In 2D, 3D, Art, Awards, CG, Digital Media, People, Short Films, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Rookie Awards | Geographic Region: All

Business Headline News

U.K. Government Extends Animation Production Rebate

Animation UK campaigned for the increase in tax incentives and for the inclusion of animated theatrical release films, in addition to animated television programs.

In Business, Films, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

Can’t get too much Seth….MacFarlane! Headline News

TBS Sets ‘American Dad!’ Season 18 Return

The animated comedy, created by Seth MacFarlane, Mike Barker, and Matt Weitzman, returns with all new episodes September 4.

In 2D, CG, People, Television, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Festivals Events

LINOLEUM Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival

Begins: October 4, 2023

The event celebrates creativity amongst animators and media artists, promotes contemporary animation and media art in Ukraine; the 10th edition will take place October 4-8 in Kyiv.

In 2D, 3D, Art, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals

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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

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TAAFI Industry Conference 2023

Begins: November 2, 2023

The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International includes the TAAFI Industry Conference, which invites everyone to come talk animation, gaming, and VFX at the Toronto Reference Library from November 2-4, 2023.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, Motion Graphics, People, Places, Short Films, Technology, Transmedia, Visual Effects | Event Types: Conferences

LatinX in Animation Headline News

Demente Animation and Edward James Olmos Team on ‘Pachuko Boy 2055’

The new Latinx superhero series will debut at San Diego Comic-Con 2023.

In 2D, Business, CG, Event, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Comic-Con | Geographic Region: All

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New Chitose Airport International Animation Festival 2023

Begins: November 2, 2023

The festival returns in-person for its 10^th edition, taking place at the New Chitose Airport November 2-6.

In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, CG, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

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ReAnimania International Animation Film Festival of Yerevan 2023

Begins: October 22, 2023

The 15^th edition of the festival will be held October 22-28 in Yerevan, Armenia.

In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, CG, Education and Training, Festival, Films, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

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Seoul Indie-AniFest 2023

Begins: September 14, 2023

Organized by KIAFA (the Korean Independent Animation Filmmakers' Association), the 19th edition of the festival seeks to introduce to audiences wonderful independent animation from Asia; the festival runs September 14-19 in Seoul.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals

Business Headline News

Trevor Bentley Opens Toon City Vancouver

The industry veteran and co-founder of Atomic Cartoons launches the new production studio in partnership with Manila’s animation studio, Toon City.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

Events Headline News

Adult Swim, Cartoon Network Reveal San Diego Comic-Con Lineup

Panels will highlight the latest seasons of ‘Rick and Morty’ and ‘My Adventures with Superman,’ as well as Cartoon Networks’ upcoming new show, ‘Tiny Toons Looniversity,’ during the conventions run, July 19-23.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Comic-Con | Geographic Region: All

Turn that Frown Upside Down! Headline News

‘Smiling Friends: The Complete First Season’ Heads Home

Adult Swim’s series dedicated to making people smile will be available on Blu-ray and DVD August 29.

In 2D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Home Entertainment, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Festival Events

ANIMA – Festival Internacional de Animación de Córdoba 2023

Begins: October 3, 2023

The international animation festival, running October 3-6, brings together academics, art and culture in a unique event devoted to animation in its artistic and technological dimensions.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals

AI Blogs

Distribution and Marketing in the Age of AI

As AI tools democratize content development and production, traditional distribution and marketing channels may ironically be more influential than ever.

In AI, Business, Digital Media, Films, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All

Festival of Animation Berlin Events

Festival of Animation Berlin 2023

Begins: September 29, 2023

The 7^th edition of the film festival will take place in Berlin from September 29 – October 1, 2023.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Technology Headline News

Chaos Releases Vantage 2 Real-Time Visualization Tool

The standalone product gives artists the ability to explore massive, production-quality 3D scenes - complete with full raytracing - and make changes in real-time.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, People, Technology, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All

Books Headline News

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.

In 2D, 3D, Books, Films, Music and Sound, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All

Animation Festival Blogs

KABOOM ANIMATION FESTIVAL 24 March – 2 April 2023 Utrecht/Amsterdam: A TALE OF TWO CITIES

Kaboom Animation Festival has a split personality.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Business Headline News

Big Little Fish Appoints Ros Attille Head of Children’s Content

The Former BBC Children’s Head of Preschool Development joins the independent production company to oversee its move into children’s animation and unscripted live-action.