Celebrating the Art, Craft and Business of Animation https://www.awn.com/ en-US 15 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:02:09 -0800 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:05:55 -0800 https://www.awn.com/animationworld/shorts-focus-john-gardners-whats-locked-behind-door Combining rotoscoped public domain footage from the 1962 cult classic ‘The Brain That Wouldn’t Die’ with original 2D/3D animation, the music video presents a surreal meditation on psychological concealment. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/animationworld/shorts-focus-john-gardners-whats-locked-behind-door Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:02:09 PST Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/fox-drops-thanksloving-official-music-video-bobs-burgers Bob delivers a heartfelt love ballad to the Turkey he’s preparing for the holiday… as only he, in his inimitable way, can do, in the all-new short. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/fox-drops-thanksloving-official-music-video-bobs-burgers Thu, 27 Nov 2025 8:39:28 PST Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/lumistella-company-announces-scout-elf-squad-series-music-video New animated series based on ‘The Elf on the Shelf’ debuts November 24 on YouTube; the first single ‘The Elves Went Over the Mountain’ is available now on Spotify, with the full album to release on November 21. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/lumistella-company-announces-scout-elf-squad-series-music-video Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:38:28 PST Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/nvidia-studio-presents-hologram-crowdsourced-music-video Adobe MAX attendees were invited to use AI features in Adobe Premiere or Photoshop to remix and reimagine frames of the original music video by Jordan Sommerlad. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/nvidia-studio-presents-hologram-crowdsourced-music-video Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:21:43 PST Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/quirino-awards-issues-9th-edition-call-entries The awards ceremony, set for April 17, 2026, will recognize the best Ibero-American animation works in 10 categories; the call is open to animated projects released between June 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/quirino-awards-issues-9th-edition-call-entries Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:03:05 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/event/sea-slug-animation-festival-2026 Seattle’s newest animation festival returns for its second edition February 27-28, 2026. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/event/sea-slug-animation-festival-2026 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:50:32 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/call-entries-47th-annual-telly-awards AWN is now a media partner with the leading award that recognizes excellence in video and TV across all screens; submissions now being accepted through December 12. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/call-entries-47th-annual-telly-awards Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:34:30 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/new-chitose-2025-reveals-short-film-30-seconds-animation-selections From 2,479 submissions, 62 have been chosen for the Short Film (international/Japan/Student/Music) competition, while 8 works were chosen from 172 submissions for the 30 Seconds Animation competition; festival runs November 21 -25. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/new-chitose-2025-reveals-short-film-30-seconds-animation-selections Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:26:37 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/dan-french-crafts-underground-world-jianbos-honour-music-video Directed and animated by the artist and produced by Stink, the short takes viewers on a surreal descent into a stylized, CGI cyber-world where identity, ancestry, and alternate futures collide. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/dan-french-crafts-underground-world-jianbos-honour-music-video Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:03:24 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/gunship-releases-tech-noir-2-synthwave-claymation-music-video Directed by filmmaker Lee Hardcastle, the nostalgia-charged odyssey with references to ‘DooM,’ ‘Zelda,’ ‘Golden Axe,’ ‘Chase HQ,’ ‘Pac-Man,’ and ‘Super Mario’ features John Carpenter, Charlie Simpson, and Tim Cappello. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/gunship-releases-tech-noir-2-synthwave-claymation-music-video Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:07:58 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/future-brain-media-releases-first-official-city-island-soundtrack Featuring original songs from the PBS Kids animated series written and performed by Tunde Adebimpe, the album is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/future-brain-media-releases-first-official-city-island-soundtrack Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:14:22 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/animationworld/sing-bit-harmony-and-anime-musical Columnist Andrew Osmond enthuses about the musical comedy, now on Crunchyroll, and how not all anime musicals feature pop idols. Andrew Osmond https://www.awn.com/animationworld/sing-bit-harmony-and-anime-musical Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:48:03 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/call-submissions-siggraph-asia-2025-computer-animation-festival Entries now being accepted in multiple categories, including shorts, visualizations, VFX sequences, game cinematics, and real-time pieces; deadline to enter is July 13. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/call-submissions-siggraph-asia-2025-computer-animation-festival Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:14:30 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/animationworld/michel-gondry-talks-maya-give-me-title Interviewed by ASIFA-Hollywood executive director Aubry Mintz at the Annecy Festival, the famed, Oscar-winning director, writer, and artist discusses thinking outside the box and inside the frame with his new cut-out animation film. Aubry Mintz https://www.awn.com/animationworld/michel-gondry-talks-maya-give-me-title Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:57:24 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/industry-vets-matt-hunnicutt-sandra-nam-lead-psyop-media-group The former W+K Portland, Squarespace, and Tribeca leaders bring an innovation-forward and brand partnership approach as the global studio group enters its next phase. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/industry-vets-matt-hunnicutt-sandra-nam-lead-psyop-media-group Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:25:55 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/riot-games-valorant-celebrates-5-years-music-video-single-ego The track, which features Qing Madi, fuels the short ‘Why We Fight,’ an introduction to the game’s first non-playable character, Mary Ade. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/riot-games-valorant-celebrates-5-years-music-video-single-ego Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:53:22 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/event/53rd-annie-awards ASIFA-Hollywood celebrates the best the industry has to offer at animation’s most prestigious awards ceremony, February 21, 2026, at UCLA’s Royce Hall. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/event/53rd-annie-awards Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:00:41 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/playing-god-nube-top-animayo-2025-awards The Grand Prize and Best Spanish-Speaking Nationality Short Film winners are now qualified for Oscar consideration and a spot on the shortlist for Best Animated Short Film; official winners list includes 18 awards and 1 special mention. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/playing-god-nube-top-animayo-2025-awards Fri, 30 May 2025 9:43:52 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/daydreamer-leverages-slapshot-ai-toolkit-little-simz-young-music-video Working under Tom Clapp and Polly Gwinnett’s direction, the team used the Slapshot AI Roto tool to isolate wardrobe and environment elements across 18 shots, plus additional crowd scenes. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/daydreamer-leverages-slapshot-ai-toolkit-little-simz-young-music-video Wed, 21 May 2025 17:33:07 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/phineas-and-ferb-sneak-preview-music-video-and-guest-voice-cast-released Alan Cumming, Lake Bell, John Stamos, Leslie Jones, and Anna Faris among the celebrity voices on the all-new season of the animated comedy, which premieres June 5 with 2 episodes on both Disney Channel and Disney XD; 10 episodes hit Disney+ on June 6. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/phineas-and-ferb-sneak-preview-music-video-and-guest-voice-cast-released Wed, 21 May 2025 10:20:45 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/partizan-signs-animation-studio-martian-blueberry The company co-founded by Carl Jones, best known for his work on ‘The Boondocks’ and ‘Black Dynamite,’ and Love Jones, has joined the long-time content creator’s roster of animation directors. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/partizan-signs-animation-studio-martian-blueberry Mon, 12 May 2025 14:07:24 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/black-butterflies-jorels-brother-and-capybaras-lead-2025-quirino-awards Works from Spain, Brazil, and Uruguay were recognized in the 3 main categories at the May 10 in-person gala event in Tenerife recognizing achievements in Ibero-American animation. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/black-butterflies-jorels-brother-and-capybaras-lead-2025-quirino-awards Mon, 12 May 2025 10:26:55 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/psyop-temple-cach-create-last-dance-mary-jane-music-video Featuring Jelly Roll, the Snoop Dogg, video helmed by Dave Meyers, Dr. Dre, and Death Row Records blends mixed-media with gen AI. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/psyop-temple-cach-create-last-dance-mary-jane-music-video Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:05:45 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/line-riot-games-partner-league-legends-music-video In celebration of the upcoming ‘LoL’ season Spirit Blossom Beyond, new short ‘Here, Tomorrow’ showcases themes that blend myth, memory, and the mystical beauty of Ionia. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/line-riot-games-partner-league-legends-music-video Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:49:55 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/animationworld/fortiche-and-riot-games-talk-ma-meilleure-ennemie-music-video-arcane-season-2 The video builds on the Jinx and Ekko dance sequence from Episode 7, adding new animation and music by Stromae and Pomme from the series soundtrack that has amassed more than 1.6 billion streams since its release last November. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/fortiche-and-riot-games-talk-ma-meilleure-ennemie-music-video-arcane-season-2 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:28:45 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/pbs-kids-and-future-brain-media-launch-city-island-adventure-game Inspired by the hit kids’ series, the new game explores 5 iconic boroughs of City Island through 14 immersive mini-games, where players can paint a mural, plant a community garden, and interact with colorful citizens. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/pbs-kids-and-future-brain-media-launch-city-island-adventure-game Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:06:42 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/riot-games-drops-ma-meilleure-ennemie-music-video-arcane-season-2 The animated video, created by Fortiche Productions, builds on the Jinx and Ekko dance sequence from Episode 7, with music by Stromae and Pomme from the animated series second season soundtrack that has amassed more than 1.3 billion streams since its release last November. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/riot-games-drops-ma-meilleure-ennemie-music-video-arcane-season-2 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:24:55 PDT Music Videos https://www.awn.com/event/itfs-2025 Launched in 1982, the Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film returns May 6-11, 2025. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/event/itfs-2025 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:05:23 PST Music Videos https://www.awn.com/news/blinkink-coldplay-team-alien-hitsalien-radio-music-video Isabel Garrett directs 28 global collaborators, including Sam Gainsborough, Will Wightman, and Studio Gruff, to create a mixed-media mosaic of life and love that premiered as part of the band’s ‘A Film for The Future’ project. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/blinkink-coldplay-team-alien-hitsalien-radio-music-video Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:20:31 PST Music Videos https://www.awn.com/animationworld/pigbird-stop-motion-studio-spreads-its-wings-one-frame-time Trevor Hardy says six years spent struggling to build his animation business is akin to fiddling with a bad tooth, though his recent hugely popular music video, ‘The Happy Song,’ for Imogene Heap and newest short, ‘A Right Royal Sprout’ may signal a welcome bit of pain relief. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/pigbird-stop-motion-studio-spreads-its-wings-one-frame-time Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:26:52 PST Music Videos