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For its 18^th edition, Anima Syros reached for the furthest depths of outer space with a theme of animated cosmos.

CEE Animation Workshop is a year-long training programme...

You’ve probably heard the expression "Good-Fast-Cheap: You can only have two but never all three". Well, I believe you can get all three.

There’s one script marketplace that consistently delivers on its mission to connect writers with real producers, managers, and employers

Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), one of Europe's leading animation festivals, is now open for submissions for its 2026 edition

This year, the festival was not quite so overtly political, but it still had an edge to it.

The death of the independent animation deal, and what to do about it.

The Oscar-winning VFX supervisor and a team from Pro Machina will discuss their miniature work on the Excelsior retro rocketship; Emmy winner Alex Woo will present his upcoming 3DCG feature, ‘In Your Dreams,’ that hits Netflix November 14; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

Professional animation writers are the narrative architects of an animated production.

Annecy is definitely an overload of the senses...

The hilarious new DreamWorks Animation comedy’s director and VFX supervisor will share an in-depth look at the creative process behind the production of their film, now showing in theaters; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

The Cleveland Institute of Art’s new Interactive Media Lab has Disney DNA.

The writer/director will share a behind-the-scenes look in-person at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s upcoming animated feature, which hits theaters next February; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

Animafest Zagreb sticks to strong competition programming along with special programs with a nod to the annual theme.

ANIMASYROS returns more cosmic than ever, featuring legendary indie animation icon Bill Plympton, international guests from around the globe, nationwide premieres of award-winning films, "Animated Cosmos" as the festival’s main theme, The Great Greek Masters, and a special focus on the vibrant Croatian animation scene!

This year, our Pitching Competition returns, inviting emerging and seasoned animators from Kosovo and beyond to share their ideas and contribute to the future of animation.

An antidote to the corporate reality distortion fields and humblebrags.

The acclaimed writer/director and VFX supervisor will both be on hand in-person to talk about their work on the hit live-action film, now in theaters, based on DreamWorks’ 2010 animated comedy adventure; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

Ugo Bienvenu's 2D feature film and the pinscreen short by Pierre-Luc Granjon are among the 23 winners at the jam packed 49th festival edition that saw a record 18,200 accredited attendees from 118 countries.

2 of the Disney and Pixar film’s directors will be attending the conference and talk about their upcoming animated ‘cosmic misadventure’ that releases in theaters June 20; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

Whether in your backyard or at your favorite holiday getaway, a good book is a good thing to have on hand.

The legendary director, animator and VFX supervisor will host ‘Stop Motion: Bring the Goods,’ presenting with Tom Gibbons, Mark Dubeau and Gary Mundell their work on ‘Star Wars’ projects; Marc Morissette will then join to give sneak peek at Tippett’s upcoming ‘Sentinel.’

The first signs of Spring for me are the flowers in my garden and the International Trick Film Festival in Stuttgart.

The 32nd Etiuda&Anima International Film Festival Oc. 14-19 2025 has opened its call for entries.

The animation historian, journalist, and festival stalwart talks about her new book that chronicles almost 25 years of unique and colorful adventures, alongside her husband, musician Nik Phelps, crisscrossing the globe on their way to the next industry gathering.

Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, directors of the biggest Netflix film ever, plus VFX supervisors Ryan Tudhope and Daniele Bigi, will present their films in-person at the upcoming conference that runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

For its 18^th edition, Anima Syros reached for the furthest depths of outer space with a theme of animated cosmos.

CEE Animation Workshop is a year-long training programme...

You’ve probably heard the expression "Good-Fast-Cheap: You can only have two but never all three". Well, I believe you can get all three.

There’s one script marketplace that consistently delivers on its mission to connect writers with real producers, managers, and employers

Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), one of Europe's leading animation festivals, is now open for submissions for its 2026 edition

This year, the festival was not quite so overtly political, but it still had an edge to it.

The death of the independent animation deal, and what to do about it.

The Oscar-winning VFX supervisor and a team from Pro Machina will discuss their miniature work on the Excelsior retro rocketship; Emmy winner Alex Woo will present his upcoming 3DCG feature, ‘In Your Dreams,’ that hits Netflix November 14; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

Professional animation writers are the narrative architects of an animated production.

Annecy is definitely an overload of the senses...

The hilarious new DreamWorks Animation comedy’s director and VFX supervisor will share an in-depth look at the creative process behind the production of their film, now showing in theaters; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

The Cleveland Institute of Art’s new Interactive Media Lab has Disney DNA.

The writer/director will share a behind-the-scenes look in-person at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s upcoming animated feature, which hits theaters next February; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

Animafest Zagreb sticks to strong competition programming along with special programs with a nod to the annual theme.

ANIMASYROS returns more cosmic than ever, featuring legendary indie animation icon Bill Plympton, international guests from around the globe, nationwide premieres of award-winning films, "Animated Cosmos" as the festival’s main theme, The Great Greek Masters, and a special focus on the vibrant Croatian animation scene!

This year, our Pitching Competition returns, inviting emerging and seasoned animators from Kosovo and beyond to share their ideas and contribute to the future of animation.

An antidote to the corporate reality distortion fields and humblebrags.

The acclaimed writer/director and VFX supervisor will both be on hand in-person to talk about their work on the hit live-action film, now in theaters, based on DreamWorks’ 2010 animated comedy adventure; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

Ugo Bienvenu's 2D feature film and the pinscreen short by Pierre-Luc Granjon are among the 23 winners at the jam packed 49th festival edition that saw a record 18,200 accredited attendees from 118 countries.

2 of the Disney and Pixar film’s directors will be attending the conference and talk about their upcoming animated ‘cosmic misadventure’ that releases in theaters June 20; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

Whether in your backyard or at your favorite holiday getaway, a good book is a good thing to have on hand.

The legendary director, animator and VFX supervisor will host ‘Stop Motion: Bring the Goods,’ presenting with Tom Gibbons, Mark Dubeau and Gary Mundell their work on ‘Star Wars’ projects; Marc Morissette will then join to give sneak peek at Tippett’s upcoming ‘Sentinel.’

The first signs of Spring for me are the flowers in my garden and the International Trick Film Festival in Stuttgart.

The 32nd Etiuda&Anima International Film Festival Oc. 14-19 2025 has opened its call for entries.