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Signe Baumane Headline News

CLIP: Going to the Chapel with Signe Baumane’s ‘My Love Affair With Marriage’

New clip from Brooklyn-based independent animator’s follow-up to ‘Rocks in My Pockets’ features the Mythology Sirens, shape-shifting creatures who lure young women into fantasies of everlasting love and blissful marriage.

Pixar ANIMATIONWorld

‘Piper’ and the Development of Pixar’s Presto Sculpting Brush

Along with a slew of VFX breakdown videos and images, ‘Piper’ supervising technical director Brett Levin details the tools and techniques employed on director Alan Barillaro’s Oscar-nominated CG short.

Sci-Tech Awards Headline News

John Cho and Leslie Mann Hosting Academy’s Sci-Tech Awards

Actors John Cho and Leslie Mann will host the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation on Saturday, February 11, at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills.

Radical Sheep Productions Headline News

Radical Sheep’s ‘Bagel and Becky Show’ Heads to Teletoon February 6

Offbeat comedy series based on the book by Dave Cooper is produced by Radical Sheep Productions with animation services provided by Jam Filled Entertainment. 

Disney ANIMATIONWorld

‘How Far I’ll Go’: The Incredible Journey Behind Disney’s ‘Moana’

‘Moana’ producer Osnat Shurer details the meticulous process of bringing Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Oscar-nominated Polynesian adventure to the big screen.

Awards Headline News

Brad Bird to Receive ADG’s Cinematic Imagery Award

Two–time Oscar-winning filmmaker, director, producer, animator and writer to be honored at the 21st annual Art Directors Guild’s Excellence in Production Design Awards for his contributions to narrative design.

Production Blog Blogs

‘The Making of a Dream’ Episode 2: The Inspiration for 'Dream Factory'

By Mark Simon | Monday, January 23, 2017 at 12:37pm

The ‘Dream Factory’ creator shares with Mark Simon the inspirations behind his creation.

Cartoon Saloon Headline News

Cartoon Saloon Optimizes 2D Animation Pipeline with Thinkbox Software’s Deadline

Irish animation studio delivers 2D animation projects like Netflix series ‘Puffin Rock’ and forthcoming feature ‘The Breadwinner’ using Thinkbox Software’s render management tool.

Chinese animation industry ANIMATIONWorld

Building A Home for Story, VFX and Technology in China

An ambitious new Beijing Film Academy initiative seeks to elevate Chinese content creation for the modern era.

Production Blog Blogs

'The Making of a Dream' Episode 1: What Is This Blog About?

By Mark Simon | Monday, January 16, 2017 at 4:16pm

Mark Simon introduces his new production blog detailing the history and the production of his latest project, 'Dream Factory.'

Laika Headline News

Deborah Cook Receives Costume Designers Guild Nomination for LAIKA’s ‘Kubo and the Two Strings’

Pre-eminent stop-motion animation costumer receives historic first nomination from the Costume Designers Guild for a stop-motion animated feature.

Nickelodeon Headline News

Nickelodeon Opens New State-of-the-Art Facility in Burbank

Targeting LEED Gold Certification, Nick’s new sustainable building features cutting-edge technology, art-inspired design and houses more than 20 productions.

call for entries Headline News

Animation Production Day 2017 Issues Call for Entries

Deadline for submissions to co-production, financing and distribution forum running alongside the 24th Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film and FMX 2017 is February 27th.

SIGGRAPH Headline News

Call for Entries: SIGGRAPH 2017 Now Accepting Submissions!

Deadline for submissions for Production Sessions is February 6, 2017; entries for the Computer Animation Festival close March 21, 2017.

Shotgun Software Headline News

Jellyfish Pictures Taps Shotgun for VFX, Animation & Motion Graphics Workflows

U.K.-based production company behind the BBC’s ‘Bitz n’ Bob’ and ‘Floogals’ employs Shotgun’s Pipeline Toolkit to automate repetitive tasks, freeing artists’ time to create.

Film Roman Headline News

Film Roman Launches New Production Facility in Tijuana, Mexico

Film Roman teams with Boxel Studios to launch full-service animation and VFX studio Film Roman Baja; new facility overseen by Uriel Reyes Botello and Andres Reyes Botello to service all of Film Roman’s productions.

Disney Headline News

Disney’s Live-Action ‘Wrinkle in Time’ Begins Production

Creative team for the live-action adventure based on the classic book by Madeline L’Engle includes ‘Frozen’ director Jennifer Lee, who wrote the screenplay for the film, and Oscar-winning visual effects supervisor Rich McBride.

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