Fragile Figures: BluBlu Studios On The Haunting Animated Vignettes Of ‘Porcelain War’ Documentary
A new documentary found a unique way to bring life to its ceramic subject matter through a mixed-media animation approach.
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‘Spooky Loops’ Unearths The Laden Horrors Of Modern Life
Stas Santimov’s series of micro-shorts take on addiction, the occult, mass media, technology, education, propaganda, and the dangerous and deadly effects they have on humanity.
Nowhere to Go But Up: Ukraine Animation Carries On Two Years After Russian Invasion
Ukrainian artists and educators discuss the work they’re doing to keep the region’s animation sector alive in the face of terrible adversity.
Animation And The Shock Of War: Siblings Mariia And Rodion Shub Discuss Life, Art, And The Ukrainian Diaspora
Displaced to London and Montreal by the Russian invasion, the siblings made the Ukrainian Academy Award-nominated 2022 short ‘Little Wings.’
2024 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Sunflower Field’ Director Polina Buchak And Animator Mulan Fu
Under the shadowy threat of war, a young Ukrainian girl awaits a call from her father.
Independent Animation Producers Share Tips On Surviving And Thriving In An Increasingly Global Industry
Without billions in backing or decades-old IPs, these indie producers are blazing a path in tv and feature animation.
Home-Grown Animated Features Are Posting Strong Results In International Markets
You may have not heard much about them in the U.S. but don’t overlook the successes of ‘Mummies’ (Spain), ‘Mavka. The Forest Song’ (Ukraine), and ‘Katak, the Brave Beluga’ (Canada).
New Season Of Ukrainian Series ‘Toto’ Reflects Wartime Realities
Despite being a kids’ series, the show “touches on ‘adult themes’ and illuminates our shared traumatic experience,” according to its creators.
Oscar-Nominated Director Anton Dyakov Releases A New Russia-Ukraine Co-Produced Short ‘I’m Burning’
Fresh off his Oscar nomination for Boxballet, Anton Dyakov has released a new short film.
Annecy Will Not Host Any Official Russian Delegations At Its Festival
The festival, however, has said that it will continue to support anti-war filmmakers who live in the country.
Russian Animators Are Creating Anti-War Shorts To Protest Putin’s Attack On Ukraine
“There is no way to justify this terror the war has brought to peaceful Ukrainian people on our behalf,” say Russian animators.
A Ukrainian Animator Is Inviting Everyone To Contribute 10-Second Clips To An Anti-Putin Anijam
Let Putin have it – in animation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Is Also The Voice Of Paddington Bear
Zelensky voiced the cg-animated bear in the Ukrainian version of both “Paddington” and “Paddington 2.”
Kidscreen Summit Is Temporarily Banning Russian Nationals From Its Conference
The conference’s organizer says that it is “immediately suspending business relations with Russian-based companies.”
Disney Won’t Allow Russians To See ‘Turning Red’ As Punishment For Invading Ukraine
Disney is also pausing the release of all future theatrical releases in Russia.
Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Igor Kovalyov
The Ukrainian director of “The Rugrats Movie” is known by many in the animation community for his personal short films.
Hundreds Of Russian and Ukrainian Animation Artists Join Together To Condemn Russia-Ukraine War
“There is no justification for bombing and killing,” says the animation community.
Mykyta Lyskov’s ‘Kohannia’ Is A Surreal And Timely Peek At Modern-Day Ukraine
Ukraine as seen through an animator’s eyes.
Watch The New Trailer For Ukraine’s Folkloric Feature ‘Mavka, The Forest Song’
Meet Ukraine’s forest-dwelling, bison-taming guardian of nature.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘The Surrogate’ by Stas Santimov
A man destroys the nest of an unknown creepy creature. But it’s not the most horrible creature he will meet tonight.
Europe’s Animation Festivals Are Planning In-Person Editions Throughout The Summer
Here are details on six upcoming festivals, only one of which has committed to going fully virtual.
Exploring Toon Boom Harmony’s Watercolor Effects And Textures With Animator Anja Shu
Shu, a Toon Boom Ambassador, explains how she used Harmony 20 to create a hand-painted aesthetic.
‘The Stolen Princess,’ Which Outgrossed ‘Incredibles 2’ In Ukraine, Set To Open In India
Big development: India’s huge film market is opening up to non-American animated features.
TEASER: Ukraine’s ‘Mavka, The Forest Song’ Eyeing 2019 Release
Get a first look at the Ukrainian animated feature “Mavka, The Forest Song.”
‘Regenerative Being’ by Stas Santimov
Music video for Eluvium’s “Regenerative Being” by Ukrainian director Stas Santimov.
Watch The VFX Frenzy in ‘Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back’
Chinese filmmakers have an everything-and-the-kitchen-sink mentality when it comes to vfx, not that that’s a bad thing.
Artist of the Day: Alexey Kashpersky
Discover the art of Alexey Kashpersky, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day.
Artist of the Day: Stas Santimov
Discover the art of Stas Santimov, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
