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‘Sonaria’ © 2017 Google Spotlight Stories.

Google Spotlight Stories Debuts ‘Sonaria’ | ANIMATIONWorld

November 16, 2017

New VR experience directed by Pollen’s Scot Stafford and Chromosphere’s Kevin Dart launches on Steam and Vive Port, mobile for Android and iOS via the Google Spotlight Stories app, and…

Nicholas Arioli Shoots for the Moon with ‘Coin Operated’ | ANIMATIONWorld

November 16, 2017

Becoming a space explorer takes time.

Weeds is directed by Walt Disney Animation Studios artist Kevin Hudson.

A Labor of Love: Disney Artists Work After Hours to Create ‘Weeds’ Short | ANIMATIONWorld

November 14, 2017

Led by director Kevin Hudson and producer Brad Simonsen, nearly 40 Disney artists band together to help create empathy for immigrants and refugees.

Tess Martin’s ‘Ginerva’ Brings Percy Shelley Poem to Life | ANIMATIONWorld

November 13, 2017

Based on Percy Shelley’s poem ‘The Dirge,’ animated short employs paper cut-outs to explore themes of death and loss through a futuristic fantasy lens.

‘Mansfield 66/67’ © 2017 The Ebersole Hughes Company.

Jayne Mansfield Documentary Evokes Classic UPA ‘Toons | ANIMATIONWorld

November 9, 2017

Elroy Simmons and Dr. Sarah Bowen lead a team of Northern Film School students at Leeds Beckett University to create classic UPA-inspired visuals for the new documentary feature ‘Mansfield 66/67.’

Pixar’s ‘Coco’ arrives in theaters November 22, 2017.

Concept Artist Ana Ramírez Brings Homegrown Touch to Pixar’s ‘Coco’ | ANIMATIONWorld

November 1, 2017

Pixar concept artist and CalArts alum draws on her native Mexican heritage for costume and background designs for director Lee Unkrich’s Day of the Dead-themed animated feature set for release…

‘Negative Space by Ru Kuwahata and Max Porter.

‘Negative Space’ Explores the Lasting Bond Between a Father and Son | ANIMATIONWorld

October 25, 2017

“My dad taught me how to pack.”

There’s A Riot Goin’ On: Frank Ternier’s Mixed-Media Short Explores the Violence of Social Injustice | ANIMATIONWorld

October 23, 2017

Powerful experimental mixed-media short film from France was inspired by the 1992 Los Angeles riots and the choreography of Krumping, the popular Hip-Hop dance style born in South L.A.

A Savage Tale Finely Wrought: Ayce Kartal’s ‘Wicked Girl’ Makes Waves on the Festival Circuit | ANIMATIONWorld

October 19, 2017

Turkish/French co-production comprising more than 13,000 hand-drawn frames brings empathy and care to cases of horrific sexual abuse and their aftermath.

‘The Burden’ (‘Min Börda’) by Niki Lindroth von Bahr.

16 Thought-Provoking Short Films: The 19th Annual Animation Show of Shows Returns to Theaters | ANIMATIONWorld

October 17, 2017

New program of 16 internationally acclaimed animated short films from eight countries includes Niki Lindroth von Bahr’s stop-motion musical ‘The Burden,’ David OReilly’s procedurally animated ‘Everything,’ and Georges Schwizgebel’s hand-painted…

Robin Joseph’s ‘Fox and The Whale’ a Visually Arresting Tale of Pursuit and Longing | ANIMATIONWorld

October 10, 2017

Recipient the award for Best Environments at VIEW 2016, independently produced 2D/3D hybrid short film is now available for viewing online as a Vimeo Staff Pick.

‘Hedgehog’s Home’ directed by Eva Cvijanović.

Embracing Imperfection: Eva Cvijanović Talks ‘Hedgehog’s Home’ | ANIMATIONWorld

October 5, 2017

Sarajevo-born, Montreal-based director delves into the production of her latest short film, including the collaborative process, paying homage to a cultural icon, and embracing the imperfections of stop-motion animation.

Lights, Camera, Action: The Cinematography of ‘My Little Pony: The Movie’ | ANIMATIONWorld

October 4, 2017

Cinematographer Anthony Di Ninno discusses virtual cameras, staging, lighting, the advantages of a hybrid 2D/3D pipeline, and more for the new animated feature based on Hasbro’s ‘My Little Pony: Friendship…

OIAF 2017: Animated Shorts We Watched and Loved | ANIMATIONWorld

September 28, 2017

A tour of more than a dozen standout narrative, abstract and student short films from the 41st edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival.

‘Lu Over the Wall’ directed by Masaaki Yuasa.

OIAF Day 2: ‘Torrey Pines,’ ‘Lu Over the Wall,’ Sweden’s ‘The Burden,’ and More! | ANIMATIONWorld

September 21, 2017

Ottawa may be overheating tis week, but we’re staying cool with a bevy of fresh animation from all around the world.

OIAF 2017 Signal Film directed by Peter Millard.

Ottawa Fest Day 1: OIAF 2017 Signal Film, Short Film Competition, and More! | ANIMATIONWorld

September 20, 2017

This year’s Ottawa International Animation Festival kicks off with a bang with a new Signal Film by Peter Millard and a surprise visit by animation legend Norman McLaren in 3D…

VFX house Rodeo FX pulled out all the stops for surprise blockbuster 'It.'

Larger Than Life: Fall 2017 VFX Preview | VFXWorld

September 14, 2017

Futuristic sci-fi worlds, environmental disasters, competing teams of super heroes, and a new Stars Wars movie all march into theaters this fall.

Coming to a Theater Near You: Fall 2017 Animation Preview | ANIMATIONWorld