Q&A: Encounters Festival’s Kieran Argo Presents Six Top Picks for 2018 Edition
Encounters animation programmer Kieran Argo delves into this year’s Oscar-qualifying international competition.
Article Type: Interview
TAC Turns 15: A Chat with OIAF Director of Industry Programming Azarin Sohrabkhani
The Ottawa International Animal Festival’s director of industry programming discusses highlights of OIAF’s annual industry-driven event, The Animation Conference.
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Walk on the Wild Side: Alison Snowden & David Fine Talk ‘Animal Behaviour’
The Oscar-winning duo behind ‘Bob’s Birthday’ returns to the NFB with a new short film exploring the animal side of human nature.
In 2D, Festival, People, Places, Production, Short Films, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld | Special Events: Annecy, OIAF | Geographic Region: North America
A Girl and Her Robot: ‘Next Gen’ Arrives on Netflix
Writer and directors Kevin Adams and Joe Ksander discuss the making of the Chinese-Canadian animated co-production about the bittersweet power of memories.
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OIAF 2018: A Chat with Artistic Director Chris Robinson
From the international competition to this year’s Collideoscope program spotlighting collage animation, the 2018 Ottawa International Animation Festival is packed with screenings, talks, master classes, parties and more.
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Dancing Goddesses: How Nina Paley Animated Stone Sculptures for ‘Seder-Masochism’
We’ve been grooving all summer with the Pointer Sisters and Paley’s animated stone goddesses dancing to the infectious “You Gotta Believe” by Norman Whitfield -- now let’s see how they were made.
WATCH: Trevor Jimenez’s ‘Weekends’ Available Online Through August 22
Pixar story artist Trevor Jimenez discusses the making of his painterly hand-drawn short film that takes a dreamlike look at divorce.
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SIGGRAPH 2018: A Chat with Computer Animation Festival Director Larry Bafia
Ahead of this year’s SIGGRAPH Conference, Computer Animation Festival director Larry Bafia reflects on his experiences heading up this year’s edition, and dishes up some sage advice for first-time attendees.
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Titmouse: A Chat with Chris Prynoski
Ahead of the Season 7 premiere of hit Adult Swim series ‘The Venture Bros.,’ Titmouse head and founder Chris Prynoski reflects on the independent animation studio’s early days.
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Call of the Wild: Mike Luciano and Phil Matarese Talk ‘Animals’
The writers, EPs and stars of HBO’s adult animated series discuss the evolution of the show ahead of its Season 3 premiere on August 3.
Warner Bros. Animation Ramps Up for the Streaming Age
With a new ‘Animaniacs’ reboot and a Harley Quinn series in the works, WBA series VP Audrey Diehl reveals what she looks for in new talent and what gives a pitch that special spark.
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How ILM Blended Practical and Digital Effects for ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’
Industrial Light & Magic animation supervisor Jance Rubinchik describes the joys of playing with dinosaurs for ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom.’
‘Cats & Peachtopia’ Looks at Father-Son Relationships from a Feline Perspective
The third feature by Beijing start-up Light Chaser Animation combines old and new to tell a universal tale of love, growth, and airborne hijinks.
I Have A Question Lorelei Pepi
Filmmaker and Emily Carr University Prof, Lorelei Pepi answers some brilliant questions.
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New DreamWorks Shorts Program Is for the Birds (and Marsupials)
The program’s first productions -- ‘Bird Karma’ and ‘Bilby’ -- opened and closed this year’s Annecy International Animation Festival.
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GALLERY: Image Engine Delivers Out-of-this-World Effects for ‘Lost in Space’
Breakdowns of some of the more eye-popping VFX shots in the first season of the Netflix series reboot.
Image Engine Delivers Out-of-this-World Effects for ‘Lost in Space’
Image Engine VFX supervisor Joao Sita oversees the delivery of 266 visual effects shots for the first season of the Netflix series reboot.
Pictures from the Brainbox: Animators on Animation - 'The Mountain of SGaana'
Haida filmmaker Christopher Auchter discusses the making of his 2017 fable.
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I Have A Question Theodore Ushev
Theodore Ushev finally gets around to answering some life brightening questions.
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Marc James Roels and Emma De Swaef Return with ‘This Magnificent Cake’
Complex, multi-layered 45-minute work is set in the late 19th century during Belgium’s colonization of the Congo Basin in West Africa.
How ILM Animated Rio, L3, and the Space Creature from ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’
Industrial Light & Magic employs its traditional hybrid approach to combining practical and CG effects for grounded performances.
Cruise Control: Genndy Tartakovsky Takes the Helm of ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’
The acclaimed director returns to cowrite and direct the third installment of Sony Pictures Animation’s ghoulish adventure comedy.
Making Waves in VR
Oscillations' visceral, philosophical and provocative approach to immersive media.
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Pictures from the Brainbox: Animators on Animation - Deer Flower'
Kangmin Kim takes us behind the scenes of his strange and true short film, Deer Flower (2016).
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I Have a Question Vladimir Leschiov
Latvian hockey superstar Vladimir Leschiov steps away from the ice to tackle some hardcore questions about the decline of civilization, japanese art supplies, and the time Jimmy Page tackled Freddie Chopin at an airport.
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