Seminars

UK Animation Trends and Opportunities Highlighted at Annecy

During an online panel, industry agencies, including Film London, Animation UK, BFI, and Screen Scotland, renewed their sector commitment while sharing business development, investment, and government support insights and strategies in the wake of COVID-19.

In 2D, 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Event, Festival, Films, Games, People, Technology, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

Festivals Events

Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2021 – October 21-24

Begins: October 21, 2021

FAF 2021 will present the best and latest within Nordic-Baltic and international animation - live and in person and online.

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

Festivals Events

Animafest Zagreb 2021 - June 7-12

Begins: June 7, 2021

The 31^st World Festival of Animated Film is a celebration of animation in all forms; the event will feature competitions; retrospectives; presentations; screenings; and all things animated.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, Short Films, Stop-Motion | Event Types: Competitive Festivals, Features, Screenings, Short Films, Transmedia

Festivals Events

Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2021

Begins: June 14, 2021

The festival's 60^th edition is planned as a live and virtual event being held June 14-19, 2021.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, Motion Graphics, People, Places, Technology, Television, Transmedia | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Business Headline News

Maxon Acquires Distributor TMS Corp, Establishes Official Japanese Office

Deal cements company’s commitment to the local market, providing users with additional resources and creative tools.

In 3D, Business, CG, Digital Media, Films, Games, People, Technology, Television, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Asia

Festivals Events

Animafest Zagreb 2020 - September 28 – October 3

Begins: August 28, 2020

Festival, postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic, looks forward to once again bringing together a global audience to celebrate animation.

In 2D, 3D, Art, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, Motion Graphics, People | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Festivals Events

Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2020 – October 22 - 25

Begins: October 20, 2020

FAF 20 to host a digital edition in addition to the festival’s activities in Fredrikstad.

In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals

Festivals Headline News

Official Fredrikstad Animation Festival Selections Announced

Nordic-Baltic FAF reveals lineup of 67 films set to compete at this year’s event, which runs October 22 – 25.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Commercials, Event, Festival, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

call for entries Blogs

Call for Entries Anima 2021 in Brussels, 12 to 21st February 2021

Anima 2021 is looking forward to receiving your films!

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Business Headline News

Licensing Expo 2020 Canceled, Licensing Week Virtual Set for June

To facilitate much needed industry connections, Licensing Expo is joining forces with Licensing International to offer 5-day virtual program running June 15-19; Licensing Expo 2021 returns May 25-27, 2021.

In 2D, 3D, Business, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Special Events: Licensing | Geographic Region: All

call for entries Blogs

Call for Entries for the 10th Edition of the Festival of Anibar Closes April 30

Anibar the International Animation Festival in Peja Kosovo will have its 10th edition this year July 15-21. Submit your films today!

In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, CG, Festival, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Festivals Blogs

Animafest Zagreb to Collaborate with the Cineuropa Training Programme GoCritic!

The World Festival of Animated Film – Animafest Zagreb (June 3-8, 2019) will collaborate with the Cineuropa Training Programme GoCritic! with a workshop dedicated to emerging film journalists and critics.

In 2D, 3D, Business, Education and Training, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Festivals Blogs

The Place to Be to See Nordic/Baltic Animation: 2018 Fredrikstad Animation Festival

Held October 25-28, 2018, the Fredrikstad Animation Festival is the only opportunity to see a wide variety of Nordic/Baltic animation that does not often get shown at other festivals, meet the people that create it, and learn about what is new in the region’s animation community.

In 2D, 3D, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: Europe

Festivals Blogs

A Feast for the Eyes and the Stomach: 2018 Thessaloniki Animation Festival

The 4th Thessaloniki Animation Festival ran October 18-21, 2018 in a beautiful Greek city full of ancient architecture and delicious food, making it the perfect place for an animation festival.

In Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Seminars Blogs

CALL FOR FILMS - “Real Time Identity”; Call For Papers: “Real Time Identity” @UNDER_the_RADAR_Vienna

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Festivals Blogs

24th Encounters Festival: September 25-30, 2018 – Bristol, England

Being both a live action and an animated short film festival, the Encounters Festival schedule was packed with film programs of every description.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: Europe

call for entries Blogs

Call for Entries - Anibar 2019 Tenth Edition in Peja, Kosovo

The deadline to submit your project to Anibar 2019 is April 30, 2019.

In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, CG, Festival, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: All, Europe

Film Blogs

Anibar unfolds its film program for the 9th edition

Anibar – International Animation Festival presents its competition program for the ninth edition of the festival.

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Film Blogs

9th GOLDEN KUKER INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL 7 – 13 May 2018 Sofia, Bulgaria

The theme for the 9th edition of the Golden Kuker International Animation Festival was Time Machine, taking us into the future to look at the animation of tomorrow.

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E3 Events

E3 Coming to Los Angeles June 12 – 14, 2018

Begins: June 12, 2018

E3 is the world’s premier event for computer and video games and related products.

In 3D, Business, Digital Media, Event, Films, Games, Interactive, Transmedia, AR/VR/XR | Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Interactive, Web / Internet

Film Blogs

WOMAN POWER AT THE VOLDA ANIMATION FESTIVAL - 14 – 17 September 2017 Volda, Norway

Volda, Norway is home to the Volda University College Animation Department and the Volda Animation Festival. The festival is a completely student run undertaking and this year the four festival organizers were women as befits this year’s theme, Women In Animation.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets

Conduit Seminars Headline News

Conduit Seminars Launches for Production Professionals

Led by industry insiders Debra Blanchard Knight and Pam Hogarth, new company will present seminars and workshops for production professionals seeking to navigate the changing production marketplace.