Why ‘Better Man’ Became A ‘Passion Piece’ For Director Michael Gracey And VFX Supervisor Luke Millar
The director and vfx supervisor spoke about how they learned not to obsess over single shots, reducing the amount of work for everyone involved.
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Ferri Caicedo’s ‘Wind Whisperer’ Is A Hauntingly Poetic Ode To Life’s Impermanence
Created with handmade textiles, the film explores an acceptance — or at least a deeper understanding — of life’s transformative and fragile beauty.
Enjoy Oscar-Winning Animator Torill Kove’s Heartwarming Shorts, Available Online For A Limited Time
Need a hug these days? Torill Kove has just what you’re looking for!
David Lynch, Iconic American Filmmaker Who Started As An Animator, Has Died
The enigmatic artist and filmmaker from Missoula, Montana, leaves a cosmic legacy of weirdness and magic.
Gao Shan Pictures Expands With New Studio In Annecy
Creative director Paul Ó Muiris spoke to Cartoon Brew about the new studio’s plans.
Flóra Anna Buda’s Palme d’Or Winning Short Film ’27’ Arrives Online
Alice lives at her parents’ place at the age of 27 with no private life or a relationship. It takes a bicycle accident and a short coma to make her realize that it’s time to move out.
‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,’ ‘The Wild Robot’ Each Score Three BAFTA Nominations
Also, Gint Zilbalodis’ ‘Flow’ earned two nominations.
‘The Wild Robot’ And ‘Dune: Part Two’ Lead 2025 VES Award Nominations
The 23rd Annual VES Awards Gala will be presented Tuesday, February 11, in Los Angeles.
NBCUniversal Is Shutting Down Its Universal Kids Cable Network
The channel will go dark on March 6.
Numerous Women Accuse ‘Coraline’ Author Neil Gaiman Of Sexual Assault
The bestselling author currently has multiple animation projects in development.
Could 2025 Be The Year That Norwegian Animation Breaks Out On The Global Scene?
With over a half-dozen Norwegian animated features set to release in 2025, the country’s animation industry is starting to emerge as a European force.
‘Sausage Party’ Director Conrad Vernon And ‘Game Of Thrones’ Creator George R.R. Martin Join Bizaar, A New Adult Animation Studio
The company wants to produce “provocative, experimental, and edgy” animation geared towards adults.
‘Wallace & Gromit’ Directors Nick Park And Merlin Crossingham On Comedy Craft: ‘From The Mundane Comes The Ridiculous’
Watch a half-hour video in which we discuss comedy craft with the directors of ‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.’
‘Shrek 5’ Adds New Director, Delays Release Date
Conrad Vernon will now direct the film alongside Walt Dohrn.
Today Is Our First Livestream Of 2025. Watch It Live Here
Cartoon Brew’s bi-monthly Friday livestream is available on our Youtube channel.
How To Help Animation Industry Workers Who Have Been Displaced By The L.A. Wildfires
Many members of the animation community have suffered unimaginable losses – here is how to help them directly.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Don Hertzfeldt Shares His Favorite Shot From ‘ME’ (Exclusive)
In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year’s Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Florian Maurice Shares His Favorite Shot From ‘Au Revoir Mon Monde’ (Exclusive)
In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year’s Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.
Devastating Fires Across Los Angeles Impact Film And Animation Industry
A look at some of the impacts that the fires are having on the animation and film community.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Nicolas Keppens Shares His Favorite Shot From ‘Beautiful Men’ (Exclusive)
In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year’s Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Dice Tsutsumi Shares His Favorite Shot From ‘Bottle George’ (Exclusive)
In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year’s Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.
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