Duolingo Doubles Bolsters Design and Animation with Acquisition of Hobbes
Detroit-based animation and motion design studio gives mobile learning platform world-class motion design capabilities.
Tagged With: Animation
Proof Shares ‘Dashing Through the Snow’ Postvis Reel
Leading visualization studio helps create balance between magical wonder, grounded, convincing behaviors, and funny antics for Disney’s holiday adventure film, contributing to several sequences including the final reindeer battle.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Turku Animated Film Festival 2024
Begins: August 21, 2024
The 9th edition of TAFF runs August 21-25, featuring animated shorts competition, professional programs, and workshops.
Devcom Developers Conference 2024
Begins: August 18, 2024
The hybrid event, featuring talks, panels, and workshops by worldwide industry leaders, returns to Cologne, Germany this August 18-20.
Beyond the Boundaries of Animation: Anifilm - 7 – 12 May 2024 Liberec, Czech Republic
Visiting Anifilm for the first time since the festival moved from Trebon to Liberec, changes were immediately apparent!
SIGGRAPH 2024
Begins: July 28, 2024
The premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques returns to Denver, home of the event’s inaugural 1974 edition, running July 28 – August 1.
Crunchyroll Reveals 2024 Anime Expo Lineup
Animation destination hosting more than 20 panels and premieres runs July 4-7 with early looks at the next wave of anime.
In 2D, 3D, Anime, CG, Event, Films, People, Places, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America
Academy Museum to Screen Rare Restoration of ‘The Thief and the Cobbler’
Dubbed ‘A Moment in Time,’ 2013 restoration represents the original vision legendary animator Richard Williams intended for his film before it was taken from his control and altered.
ITFS and FMX 2024, Stuttgart, Germany
There were big changes afoot at the International Trickfilm Festival in Stuttgart this year. Annegret Richter, Managing Director of AG Animationsfilms, the German Animation Association, has taken over the reigns as the new Artistic Director. For several years she was head of the animation department at the International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animation Films (Dok Leipzig) and she was formally the artistic and managing director at the International Short Film Festival in Dresden.
KABOOM ANIMATION FESTIVAL - 5 – 14 April 2024 in Utrecht, Amsterdam, and Online
This year Kaboom’s theme was Welcome Home.
SIGGRAPH 2024 Registration Now Open
The 51st annual conference, focusing on computer graphics, interactive techniques and technical innovation, returns to its origins in Denver, Colorado, running July 28 – August 1.
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Call for Entries - Anilogue International Animation Festival Budapest, Hungary
Call for Entries - Anilogue International Animation Festival in Budapest, Hungary
Storiaverse Immersive App Now Available on iOS and Android
The mobile ‘Read-Watch’ digital entertainment experience combines animation, audio, and text into rich, dynamic narrative for adults.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Immersive, People, Short Films, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
Storiaverse Launches ‘Read-Watch’ App That Combines Animation, Literature, and Audio
Debuting with 25 multi-dimensional stories, the company’s innovative new app empowers creators, offering a diverse array of immersive experiences that push the boundaries of digital storytelling.
MONSTRA ANIMATION FESTIVAL 2024 7 to 17 March 2024
The 23rd Monstra Festival of Animation in Lisbon, reached out its tentacles to show films at six different cinemas throughout the city for eleven days
The NFB at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival
NFB announces four short films to screen at Annecy
Call for Submissions - Golden Kuker in Sofia, Bulgaria - deadline March 25
Call for Submissions - Golden Kuker in Sofia, Bulgaria - deadline March 25
Comets Don’t Care
Attempting to prevent the use of AI in the workplace is a Quixotic effort.
In AI, Business, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Brighton International Animation Festival 2024
Begins: April 5, 2024
The 3-day international animation festival, running April 5-7 in Brighton, England encompasses a global perspective and provides an accessible venue for everyone to learn about animation.
In 2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR, Business, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Motion Graphics, Short Films, Technology | Event Types: Screenings
Athens Animfest 2024
Begins: March 28, 2024
The oldest Greek animation festival returns virtually for its 19th edition March 28 – 31.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Event, Festival, Films, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Animocje International Animated Film Festival
Begins: April 14, 2024
The international animation festival returns April 14-20 to Bydgoszcz, Poland for short film competitions, animation screenings, masterclasses, and workshops.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Fredrikstad Animation Festival Submissions Are Now Open; Deadline for Short Films Is June 17th, for Features Is August 1st
FAF 2024 will have a NEW International Short Film Competition
Podcast EP 244: Lachlan Pendragon and How His Stop-Motion Film Scored an Oscar Nom
The Australian animator discusses making his short ‘An Ostrich Told Me the World Is Fake and I Think I Believe It’ and his journey to the Academy Awards.
VIEW 2023 Award Winners Announced
Grand Prize awarded to ‘Return to Hairy Hill,’ with ‘Au 8ème Jour’ picking up the Jury Award; registration for View Conference 2024, running October 14-19, is now open.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Event, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All, Europe
The Only Time is Real-time
A real-time animation primer for the uninitiated.
In AI, CG, Digital Media, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post, VFXWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
