festivals Archives | Jennifer Wolfe

OIAF 2020 poster designed by Christy Karacas.

Rising to the Challenge: How the OIAF Adapted for its 2020 Online Pandemic Edition | ASIFA Magazine

December 1, 2021

The 44th edition of the Ottawa International Animation Festival leveraged a blend of technologies to deliver an authentic and—dare we say it? —intimate event for more than 46,000 attendees.

The 2019 GLAS Animation Festival poster was designed by Manshen Lo.

GLAS 2019: A Conversation with Einar Baldvin, Jeanette Bonds & Sean Buckelew | ANIMATIONWorld

March 4, 2019

With the lofty goal of transforming the cultural understanding and language of animation as an artistic medium, in its fourth year the GLAS Animation Festival continues to grow, packed with…

Q&A: Encounters Festival’s Kieran Argo Presents Six Top Picks for 2018 Edition | ANIMATIONWorld

September 19, 2018

Encounters animation programmer Kieran Argo delves into this year’s Oscar-qualifying international competition.

Puppet supervisor Andy Gent and co-production designer Paul Harrod to delve behind the scenes of Wes Anderson’s ‘Isle of Dogs’ at TAC 2018.

TAC Turns 15: A Chat with OIAF Director of Industry Programming Azarin Sohrabkhani | ANIMATIONWorld

September 18, 2018

The Ottawa International Animal Festival’s director of industry programming discusses highlights of OIAF’s annual industry-driven event, The Animation Conference.

OIAF 2018: A Chat with Artistic Director Chris Robinson | ANIMATIONWorld

September 4, 2018

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.

Pearl Studio Enters the World Stage with Full Slate of Features at Annecy Studio Focus Session | ANIMATIONWorld

June 16, 2018

Animated feature slate for global family audience includes ‘Abominable,’ directed by Jill Culton; ‘The Monkey King,’ developed by Stephen Chow; and ‘Over the Moon,’ directed by Glen Keane.

From Google Spotlight Stories, ‘Age of Sail’ is directed by John Kahrs and produced at Chromosphere.

Google Spotlight Stories Returns to Annecy | ANIMATIONWorld

June 13, 2018

Experimental storytelling is pushed to the limits with four new VR experiences, including a new short film directed by John Kahrs.

Special Annecy 2018 Edition of ANIMATIONWorld Magazine | ANIMATIONWorld

June 11, 2018

Grab a café chair, order a double espresso, and enjoy AWN.com’s celebration of all things Annecy and the art, craft and industry of animation.

Featuring the voices of Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Cate Blanchett, Kit Harington, Craig Ferguson and F. Murray Abraham, ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ arrives in theaters on March 1, 2019.

DreamWorks Animation Unveils the Hidden World in First Trailer for ‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’ | ANIMATIONWorld

June 7, 2018

From new technologies to new characters, director Dean DeBlois answers our questions about what to expect from the culmination of one of the biggest animated franchises of all time.

GLAS Animation Festival Brings the Spirit of Independent Animation to the West Coast | ANIMATIONWorld

March 19, 2018

GLAS Animation director Jeanette Bonds discusses the evolution of the fledgling festival as it enters its third edition with a powerhouse lineup including special guests David OReilly, Phil Lord and…

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.

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…

Special Annecy Edition of Animation World Magazine | ANIMATIONWorld

June 12, 2017

Special print edition distributed at Annecy 2017 celebrates a year’s worth of creative excellence since industry professionals last gathered in France at the world’s largest and most prestigious film festival…

Emerging Talent: Student & Graduate Animation at OIAF 2016 | ANIMATIONWorld

October 18, 2016

Standout shorts range from surreal, hand-drawn interpretations of a bicycle race to painstakingly crafted 3D animation showcasing a formidable range of CG expertise and artistry.

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