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.
Tsz-wing Ho’s Student Short ‘Hand’ Is A Gripping Musical Trip
After screening at dozens of festivals, ‘Hand’ is now available to stream.
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.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Streets Of Fury’ By Aidan McAteer
Max Punchface is only interested in two things – punch AND kicking.
Madeline Sharafian on ‘Burrow’ (Oscar Shorts Interview Series)
Welcome to our series of interviews with the directors of this year’s Oscar-nominated animated shorts.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Grampa I F#$%ing Kill You’ By Devin Crow And Dylan Keim
The Virtual Businessman must get all the beans and kill Grampa.
Tools Of The Trade: Gitanjali Rao on Corel Painter’s Frame Stacks
Welcome to our new series, in which industry artists and filmmakers speak about their favorite tool they used on a recent project.
How They Did It: Telling Five Women’s Stories In Five Different Styles In Camila Kater’s ‘Flesh’
Camila Kater explains how she combined five different mediums in her debut film — and why she compares women to meat.
How They Did It: Jérémy Clapin Explains The Unconventional Production Process Of ‘I Lost My Body’
Director Jérémy Clapin walks us through the making of his new feature “I Lost My Body.”
How ‘Klaus’ Draws On Centuries-Old Artistic Principles To Push 2D Animation Forward
“Klaus” brings hand-drawn animation back — but it also pushes it forward. The film’s artists tell Cartoon Brew how they created the film’s unique look.
The 2D Gaming Boom: How These 3 Video Games Created Their Striking Hand-Made Look
We spoke to the artists and developers behind “Later Alligator,” “Knights and Bikes,” and “River City Girls” about their games’ stylized visuals.
How They Did It: Blending Memory And Archives In The Hybrid Film ‘Uncle Thomas: Accounting for the Days’
In her autobiographical film, Regina Pessoa expands her repertoire, introducing object animation and wall drawings alongside hand-drawn animation.
How They Did It: Combining 2D Animation, Archive Materials, And Ice Carving In ‘Shannon Amen’
Canadian animator Chris Dainty walks us through the complex production process of his new NFB short.
Inside The Artist’s Studio: Sophie Koko Gate
The London-based animator invites us into her “little dungeon,” where she shows us her sketches, handmade t-shirts, and collection of tiny objects.
PSD to 3D Is A New Tool That Creates 3D Scenes Out Of Photoshop Artwork
Add an extra dimension to your drawings. PSD to 3D is a new plug-in that easily converts 2d drawings into 3d content.
Passion Pictures Teams Up With Disney For ‘101 Dalmatian Street’
London-based Passion Pictures has added its own unique take on the Disney classic “101 Dalmatians.”
BAFTA Short Animation Nominees: How Each Film Was Developed Visually
For the first time this century, all the BAFTA short animation nominees are hand-drawn films. We explore the visual development of each film.
Alberto Mielgo’s Early Boards For ‘Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse’ Are Nothing Short Of Amazing
A unique look at “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” at its earliest stages.
Oscar-Shortlisted Shorts: See The Visual Development And Production Design – Part II
In the second part of this exclusive series, we explore the production design of “Animal Behaviour,” “Bird Karma,” “Late Afternoon,” “Grandpa Walrus,” and “Weekends.”
Oscar-Shortlisted Shorts: See The Visual Development And Production Design – Part I
In the first of a two-part series, we explore the production design of “Age of Sail,” “Bao,” “Bilby,” “Lost & Found,” and “One Small Step.”
‘How Much Fear Do We Put In The Story?’: Gustavo Steinberg On His New Brazilian Feature ‘Tito and the Birds’
The director of “Tito and the Birds” speaks with Cartoon Brew about his film about the “disease of fear,” a condition that turns people into zombie-like creatures.
How Shofela Coker Created Beautiful Visuals On A Budget For The Feature Documentary ‘Liyana’
Working with a limited budget, Nigerian artist Shofela Coker created a lush series of “breathing paintings” for the hybrid documentary “Liyana.”
Going Galactic With Gorillaz: How Their Stylized Watch Ads For G-Shock Were Made
Behind the scenes of the uniquely styled photocollage/2d/3d G-Shock ads featuring the animated Gorillaz.
A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Art Of Netflix’s ‘Next Gen’ (Exclusive Gallery)
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Netflix’s new feature “Next Gen.”
New French Short ‘Le Mans 1955’ Explores Most Horrific Crash In Motorsports History
Watch the trailer for Quentin Baillieux’s new film “Le Mans 1955.”
From Book To Animation: What It Took To Adapt Roald Dahl’s ‘Revolting Rhymes’
How the directors of ‘Revolting Rhymes’ adapted Roald Dahl’s classic collection of poems, and scored an Oscar short-listing.
‘A Monster Calls’ Used Every Kind of Animation To Tell Its Story
Glassworks, Headless Productions, and MPC collaborated to create the stunning visual landscape in “A Monster Calls,” opening wide in the U.S. today.
