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‘Olivia & the Clouds' Director Tomás Pichardo Espaillat on the Wild Collaborative Animation Process of His Annecy Player: ‘It Was Chaotic and Crazy'
Through the thoughts and memories of its cast, Annecy __ player “Olivia & the Clouds” leaps across multiple animation and ...
Estonian Puppet and Stop-Motion Animation ‘May Not Be Mainstream, but It’s Still Thriving’
Estonian stop-motion animation still thrives, wins at Cannes, hits Academy shortlists, has busy studios such as Rebel Frame ...
Animation Makers Urged to Embrace Social Media, Put the IP Into Audience’s Hands: ‘It’s About Being Co-Creators’
She stressed the need to experiment to stand out on social media during a WIA Summit panel dedicated to “The Audience-Driven ...
‘Lilo & Stitch’: How Director Dean Fleischer Camp Followed the Chris Sanders Animation Manual in Adapting His Misfit Alien
“It’s all based on Chris Sanders’ original artistic style [who directed the animated original with Dean DeBlois and returns ...
‘Easy Would Be Boring’: ‘Zootopia 2’ Director Jared Bush on His High-Profile Sequel and Disney’s Cultural Legacy
Walt Disney Animation Studios brought some serious star power to the Annecy Animation Festival this week, as chief creative ...
The Creative Renaissance: How AI Is Empowering (Not Replacing) Creatives
Today’s most effective creative teams are hybrids. They know how to shape prompts, remix outputs and blend machine efficiency ...
There’s A Major Reason Why Disney’s Live-Action Movies Will Never Be Remade Into Animation, Claims Disney Animation Boss
Disney Animation CCO Jared Bush discusses the most challenging scenes, the heart of Zootopia 2, and what fans can expect from ...
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‘7 Bears’: Creative Team Walks Through Netflix Animated Series at Annecy 2025
Janine Weigold (former Kids and Family Production Development executive, Netflix EMEA, who shepherded the project) introduced ...
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Cartoon Network changed animation forever – Warner Bros shouldn’t let it die
Jacqueline Ristola receives funding from ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation ... process of making television while working for a major media conglomerate. Space Ghost: Coast to Coast is the first ...
Brazil’s ‘Nimuendajú’ Makes Annecy Debut As Director Tania Anaya Underlines Ongoing Fight for Indigenous Peoples’ Freedom
Since launching only a few years ago, Annecy’s “Contrechamp” section has been a haven for powerful independent features, and ...
‘Odd Taxi’s’ Baku Kinoshita on His Melancholic Feature Debut ‘The Last Blossom,’ Premiering in Annecy
There’s a deep melancholy emanating from “The Last Blossom,” Baku Kinoshita’s anime feature, playing in competition at this ...