Diversity and Inclusion

Indie animation legend Bill Plympton’s latest short film, directed by Emmy-winning actor Daniel Neiden and starring Bruce Vilanch, tells the emotional and...

Columnist Andrew Osmond interviews ‘Ghibliotheque’ podcasters Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham about their new book that travels the globe to dig deep...

Columnist Andrew Osmond interviews ‘Ghibliotheque’ podcasters Michael Leader and Jake Cunningham about their new book that travels the globe to dig deep into the medium (hint - it’s not a genre.)

Celebrating Human Connection ANIMATIONWorld

‘Whale 52’ Sings a Song of Hope for the Lonely

Indie animation legend Bill Plympton’s latest short film, directed by Emmy-winning actor Daniel Neiden and starring Bruce Vilanch, tells the emotional and uplifting story of an aging widower, a school volunteer, working with a young selective mute boy, who connect through a written journal and the true legend of the ‘loneliest’ whale.

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Spanning the Globe to Bring You the Variety of Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Exploring the World of Animation in ‘The Animation Atlas’

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Supporting Diversity in Animated Storytelling ANIMATIONWorld

National Film Board of Canada EP Christine Noël on ‘The Girl Who Cried Pearls’ and Shaping the Future of Animation

The Executive Producer reflects on acclaimed projects like Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski’s new film, her support for diverse creators, and her efforts to sustain the NFB’s legacy of innovation through a collaborative production model that continues to achieve major festival and awards success.

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KPop Goes the Demon! ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ – Beauty in Broken Glass

Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans’ hit animated musical about a trio of women battling against a band of demons intent on taking over the world presents big ideas with a deceptively light touch; its gorgeously accessible imagery and brisk toe-tapping pace are as catchy as the lyrics of its songs.

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Celebrating the Best in VFX Headline News

World VFX Day 2025 Announces Speaker Line-Up

The first set of presenters is confirmed for the annual free event that shines a spotlight on the VFX and animation industries; YouTube livestream set for December 8.

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GLAS Heads to LA Headline News

GLAS Animation Festival 2025 Announces Official Selections

Taking place in person in Los Angeles from December 6-7, the event will feature competition screenings, panels, Q&As, parties, and other offerings; trailer and poster also shared.

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Addressing Anti-Asian Hate Headline News

New Animated Short ‘Disarm,’ Set After 2021 Atlanta Spa Shooting, Seeks Funding

Running through November 6, the film’s Seed&Spark campaign offers supporters a tiered set of incentives; the film, which addresses anti-Asian hate, is slated for submission to festivals in 2026.

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A Disney Legend Headline News

Karen Fang Discusses ‘Background Artist: The Life and Work of Tyrus Wong’

The professor and film scholar’s definitive biography of the legendary artist, a Chinese immigrant, details how his storied career quietly shaped American visual culture.

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In It to Win It Headline News

2025 24 HOURS Animation Contest Winners Announced

The 23^rd annual global student competition saw close to 800 films judged, with 7 teams handed over $130,000 in prizes.

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KPop Goes the Demon! ANIMATIONWorld

Chris Appelhans Reflects on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and SCAD Impact Award

The writer/director of the smash Netflix animated musical, honored at last month’s SCAD AnimationFest, talks about the film’s exploration of identity, acceptance and found family and how that resonated with him as one of the film’s creators.

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Encourage Empathy and Celebrate Our Differences Headline News

Non-Speaking Autistic Character Paolo Joins ‘Carl the Collector’

Upcoming episode marks first time PBS Kids has represented an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device in a show; airs October 13 as during week of new episodes.

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Supporting Neurodivergent Creators Headline News

Laugh Factory to Host ‘Autism In Entertainment’ Fundraiser

The September 7 event, featuring Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum’ star Dani Bowman, will spotlight stand-up comedians alongside live musical and improv performances, plus a documentary short film premiere.

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Animation Community Outreach Headline News

FLAMIN Animations Announces New Animator Cohort

Film London’s commissioning program for early-career Black and African, Asian, indigenous, Latin American, or mixed-heritage backgrounds animators welcomes David Adeyemi, Jasmine Hewitt, Brandon Saunders, and Lysander Wong to its 2025-2026 program.

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Inspiring Forever Families ANIMATIONWorld

‘18 Months’: A Subway Baby and Miraculous Adoption

Exploring love, social stigma and permanent families, Klick Health and Zombie Studio’s powerful stop-motion short tells the true story of an infant – Kevin - found in a New York subway and the two men - Pete Mercurio and Danny Stewart - who unexpectedly became his fathers.

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Empowering Women in Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Stories x Women: Tales of Jinns, Genius Aliens, Immigrants and Family Curses

From ghost stories and family curses to intergalactic misfits and urban rabbits, WIA’s 2025 animation creators’ cohort features 5 bold new projects from women across the globe, each exploring identity, legacy, and self-discovery in imaginative, culturally rich worlds.

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We Have a Winner! Headline News

IBERMEDIA NEXT Announces 3.0 Call Winners

The new edition’s 15 selected projects were announced at MIFA during Annecy 2025; technology, diversity and risky narratives mark the new generation of winners.

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Join the Club! Headline News

Academy Invites 534 New Members

The list of new AMPAS member invitees includes 41 in Animation, 25 in Visual Effects, 29 in Production Design, and 25 in Production and Technology.

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You Should See This Show ANIMATIONWorld

‘Maddie + Triggs’: A Minimalist Masterpiece Made for Visually-Impaired Viewers

Irish animation studio Turnip & Duck’s new 2D series on CBeebies about a 7-year-old visually-impaired girl and her doggy best friend turns on its head the old adage that ‘actions and visuals speak louder than words.’

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On the road to Annecy Headline News

ASIFA-Hollywood Sets ‘Meet and Greet’ at Annecy 2025

Get-together for ASIFA members and other chapters will be held on June 12 at 7 p.m. at Espace Détente.

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WIA at Annecy Headline News

Lineup Set for WIA World Summit at Annecy 2025

9^th edition of the day-long symposium, running next Monday, June 9, will feature panels and conversations spotlighting key thought leaders, filmmakers, and executives discussing the theme, ‘The Future is Animated’

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Community Outreach Headline News

KEPYR Launches 2025 ‘Kindred Spirits’ Campaign

‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Book of Life,’ ‘Ben 10’ creators lead art auction to support refugee children in Mexico; the eBay auction is organized and curated by writer and producer Henry Gilroy.

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Take a Journey of Self-Acceptance Headline News

‘Two Black Boys in Paradise’ to Premiere at the Frameline Film Festival

The stop-motion short, based on a poem by Dean Atta and narrated by Jordan Stephens, will debut at Frameline49 that runs June 18-28 in San Francisco.

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The Transformative Power of Shared Vulnerability Headline News

Exclusive: Supernova Design Drops ‘Creatures of Chaos’ Teaser Trailer

Studio’s 6-minute 2D short explores mental health with a story of 4 neighbors whose emotional struggles take on the physical forms of creatures they attempt to conceal; world premiere set for May 3 at Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.

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Creativity Converging in Mumbai Headline News

Dancing Atoms Shares Groundbreaking Animation & Filmmaking Competition Finalists

Winners of the creative challenges in animation, VFX, virtual production, and AR/VR to be revealed at the inaugural WAVES Summit running May 1-4 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

Community Outreach Headline News

‘God’s Gang’ Celebrates Mini Season Finale, World Autism Month

The multicultural action-adventure animated series has partnered with Autism in Entertainment and Spectrum Laboratory to support ongoing employment opportunities for autistic talent; star Atticus Baldwin to appear at ‘Neurodiversity Night of Laughs’ at the Laugh Factory on April 28.