Holiday Decorating Idea: Animation Director Angels
Is your holiday tree lacking that extra special something? Tired of the same old ornaments and toppers? Add an animation director to it.
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Artist of the Day: Jorge R. Gutierrez
Discover the art of Jorge R. Gutierrez, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
Crashing the Boy’s Club: Women Speak Out About Gender Inequality in Animation
Women don’t receive the same opportunities as men do in animation, and they’re finally speaking out about it.
Artist of the Day: McKenna Harris
Discover the art of McKenna Harris, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
Artist of the Day: Jon Gomez
Discover the artwork of Jon Gomez, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
‘An Object at Rest’ by Seth Boyden
The life of a stone as it travels over the course of millennia, facing nature’s greatest obstacle: human civilization.
‘Valor Cat’ by Ben Reicher
Superheroes do musical theater.
Artist of the Day: Miranda Tacchia
Discover the work of Miranda Tacchia, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day!
‘So Long, Yupi’ by Ana Ramirez
“All dogs are born special…”
L.A. Animation Artist Tired of Explaining To Fans He Didn’t Attend CalArts
The talented Ian Jones-Quartey took to Twitter tonight to vent his frustration with young fans who keep asking him how to get accepted into the animation program at CalArts, even though he never attended the school.
‘Bottom Feeders’ by Matt Reynolds
Divided by a barrier of fog, two disparate species fight to adapt and survive in a deliciously unsympathetic world.
‘Hopkins & Delaney LLP’ by Sean Buckelew
An important client visits the law offices of Hopkins & Delaney LLP to discuss his copyright infringement suit.
‘Mouse in Transition’: The CalArts Brigade Arrives (Chapter 9)
“Chief has to DIE,” Ron Clements said. “The picture doesn’t work if he just breaks his LEG. Copper doesn’t have enough motivation to hate the fox.”
Artist of the Day: Don Shank
A look at the work of Don Shank, Cartoon Brew’s Artist of the Day.
‘Food’ by Siqi Song
This is an animated documentary short film about FOOOOOOOOOOOD! I interviewed people their opinions about food, and animate real food based on the soundtracks with stop-motion technique.
Watch John Lasseter’s Raucous CalArts Commencement Speech
John Lasseter, who became a doctor for the second time last week, delivered the commencement speech to this year’s graduating CalArts class. Lasseter’s speech is a cross between a revival meeting and a rock concert, complete with rowdy audience members chiming in, like in this exchange.
John Lasseter Becomes A Doctor…Again
This evening John Lasseter received an honorary doctorate from his alma mater California Institute of the Arts. He also delivered the commencement address to the graduating class. Five years ago, Lasseter received his first honorary doctorate from Pepperdine University, the school that he dropped out of to attend CalArts. So, does this mean we have to call him Dr.² Lasseter now?
‘Cruising’ by Zachary Zezima
Based on a true story, “Cruising” follows a young man through an extrovert’s dream and an introvert’s nightmare—the chaotic and cacophonous world of forced-fun aboard an insular cruise ship. His initial inability to accept his environment drives him to suicidal fantasy, where he learns to cope with his stressors, discomfort and anxieties.
In 3 Decades, CalArts Animation Alumni Have Generated $30 Billion For Hollywood Studios
Directors who have graduated from CalArts’ character and experimental animation programs have generated over $30 billion in box office grosses since 1985. However you slice it, that’s a remarkable amount.
‘Hoof It’ by Seth Boyden
A boy goes on a perilous quest through the mountains to rescue his family’s missing goat.
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