Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Hai Yorokonde’ by Kazuya Kanehisa
In just under three months the retro-style music video ‘Hai Yorokonde’ has amassed over 67 million views.
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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.
‘Slow Light,’ A Potent Story About The Dangers Of Living In The Past
The film is directed by the Polish duo Katarzyna Kijek and Przemysław Adamski.
In The Dome: Mexican Filmmaker Jesús Pérez Irigoyen Discusses His Adventures In Immersive VR And Dome Animation
Pérez Irigoyen’s company Dessignare has found success with unconventional screen formats for animation in planetarium venues and virtual reality.
A Deep Dive Into 3D Animation Production With ‘Ink’ Directors Joost Van Den Bosch And Erik Verkerk
A 2d version of the charming aquatic short ‘Ink’ is now available online.
If Aardman Made ‘The Office,’ It Would Probably Look A Lot Like Michael Please And Dan Ojari’s Latest Short, ‘Alan The Infinite’
The Oscar-nominated ‘Robin Robin’ directors joined us to share behind-the-scenes stories and artwork from their indie project.
Pedro Conti’s Stop-Motion-Inspired CG Is A Perfect Fit For The ‘Acabou, Mas Tem…’ Music Video
Clockwork toy characters and sets experience chaos mirroring the song’s unsettled narrative.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director John Musker Shares His Favorite Shot From ‘I’m Hip’ (Exclusive)
In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year’s Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.
‘Aladdin,’ ‘Moana’ Director John Musker Goes Indie With Annecy-Debuting Short ‘I’m Hip’
He’s directed some of Disney’s most beloved films of the modern era, but making I’m Hip required John Musker to do something he hadn’t done regularly in the last 40 years: animate.
This Air Jordan Spec Ad Is Better Than Almost Any Real Nike Commercial
Director Michael Emry teamed with U.K. visual artist Troy Browne to put together the vibrant spot.
Tsz-wing Ho’s Student Short ‘Hand’ Is A Gripping Musical Trip
After screening at dozens of festivals, ‘Hand’ is now available to stream.
‘Glimpses’ Is An Abstract Postcard Of Places Both Real And Imagined
Emanuele Kabu’s new short is made digitally on paper. We asked him how that’s possible.
Kijek/Adamski Drop Trailer For Stop-Motion/2D Short ‘Slow Light’ – Exclusive
“Slow Light” employs paper cut-out stop-motion and b&w hand-drawn animation to differentiate between overlapping timelines.
Robert Valley’s Epic Short ‘Pear Cider And Cigarettes’ Is Now Free Online
Based on a true story, Valley’s short was nominated for the Oscar in 2017.
Adithi Krishnadas’ ‘Kandittund!’ Brings Indian Folklore To Life With Fun & Stylish 2D Animation
Introducing the world of the illustrious Mr. Panicker and his tall tales.
Cartoon Brew Pick: ‘Leviathan’ By Nick Cross
That which is above is like that which is below, and that which is below is like that which is above.
Tools Of The Trade: Every Animation Tool Used On The Upcoming Series ‘Royals Next Door’
A producer explains how they built a pipeline for the upcoming hybrid series “Royals Next Door.”
Recreate A-ha’s Iconic ‘Take On Me’ Video With This After Effects Template
Daniel Hashimoto developed the ultimate A-ha template, then used it to create the ultimate parody video.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Streets Of Fury’ By Aidan McAteer
Max Punchface is only interested in two things – punch AND kicking.
Joanna Quinn On The Importance of “Choosing A Way Of Working That Ignites You”
Joanna Quinn’s new film “Affairs of the Art” took years to make, but that was a reward in itself: “It was like an extended college, and I felt I was learning new things about animation, drawing, and direction all the time.”
