Animation World Network

“We made this film in a place where there isn’t a big industry, so I think it’s really exciting that people from different parts of the world and different experiences can tell their stories and can take more risks with smaller budgets and a smaller team. I want to keep making personal stories. I’m already working on the next one.” - Gints Zilbalodis, writer/director of #Flow ????????? The Latvian director employs beautifully stylized and detailed 3D animation, somewhat photoreal, somewhat painterly, to tell without words his engaging story about a cat waking up in a world invaded by water, where humans have disappeared, who must belay his instincts and learn to get along with a group of animals in order to survive. Read our full interview with Zilbalodis on AWN’s website: https://bit.ly/3CJA4or #flowmovie #flowfilm #gintszilbalodis #independantfilm #independantanimation #awn #animation #animationworld #animationworldnetwork

“I get emails from angry parents all the time telling me, ‘Your films are not for children!’ and I say, ‘Of course they’re not! Why are you taking your children to my R-rated film?’” - Adam Elliot, writer/director for #MemoirOfaSnail ?????? The Oscar-winning director of ‘Harvie Krumpet’ discusses his new, award-winning, decidedly not-for-kids stop-motion feature, including the use of sophisticated magnetic puppets, being forced to play board games as a kid, and how personal lubricant makes the best tears because it can go all day and not evaporate. Read the full interview from Victoria Davis, here: https://bit.ly/3YZs4Hi #adamelliot #memoirofasnailmovie #stopmotion #stopmotionanimation #ifc #ifcfilms #awn #animationworld #animationworldnetwork

Fantoons Drops Animated #MusicVideo for Brenda Lee's NOCHE BUENA Y NAVIDAD: the new Spanish language adaptation of Lee’s holiday hit ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ was created with the singer’s full authorization via ‘responsibly sourced’ #AI. https://bit.ly/4fL2HAc #FantoonsAnimation #BrendaLee #SoundLabsAI #Animation #AnimationWorld #AWN

#FX Drops Teaser, Key Art for ALIEN: EARTH Series: the original sci-fi/horror series set in the ‘Alien’ universe from executive producer Noah Hawley hits Hulu in Summer 2025. https://bit.ly/3V48OHG #AlienEarth #Hulu #VFX #VisualEffects #VFXWorld

?#TheAnimationGuild and #AMPTP Reach Tentative Agreement: after 3 months of bargaining, #TAG839 has negotiated a new deal centered on fair wages, job security, and guardrails around Generative AI use. https://bit.ly/3ZlGnHr #IATSE839 #Animation #AnimationWorld #AWN

#AnimationEducatorsForum Announces 2024-25 Student Scholarship Recipients: the 11 honorees from the United States, Spain, France and Australia - 3 graduates and 8 undergraduates - will each receive $4,000. https://bit.ly/492VkBL #ASIFAHollywood #Animation #AnimationWorld #AWN

#Paramount Drops #SonicTheHedgehog 3 Trailer: a superpowered villain - Keanu Reeves’ Shadow – appears, forcing Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails to reunite… with an all new, highly unlikely alliance – dare we say the name, Dr. Robotnik!; the animated/live-action feature hits theaters December 20. https://bit.ly/4hXNCwR #SonicMovie3 #JimCarrey #KeanuReeves #ILM #DNEG #VFX #VFXWorld

The Salvation Poem Project Unveils #LightOfTheWorld Teaser Trailer, Key Art: Tom Bancroft and John J. Schafer direct the upcoming 2D animated film, based on the life of Jesus seen through the eyes of his youngest apostle John, hitting U.S. theaters nationwide September 5, 2025. https://bit.ly/4i3kuEk #Animation #AnimationWorld #AWN

?#WEBTOON Sets ‘Webcomic Legends’ Contest Launch: Launching in March 2025, the contest will reward 40 winning webcomic entries with over $1 million in cash prizes and the chance to join the WEBTOON Originals program. https://bit.ly/494OlrQ #Webcomics #Contests #Animation #AnimationWorld #AWN

Memories and MAYBE ELEPHANTS: Torill Kove Reflects on Her Creative Process: With humor, humility, and a curious cat by her side, Oscar-winning animator #TorillKove gives viewers an exclusive look at the creative process behind her latest acclaimed short film, #MaybeElephants. https://bit.ly/3Z5oZpl #MakingOf #NationalFilmBoardofCanada #NFB #ONF #FYC #ForYourConsideration #womeninanimation #AnimatedShorts #Animation #AnimationWorld