In Memoriam: Remembering The Animation Industry Figures Who Died In 2021
From the lead character designer of “Bob’s Burgers” to the longest-living animation worker of all-time, a look back at the people our community lost in 2021.
#Jacques Drouin
Building A Pinscreen: How To Make One Of The Rarest Tools In Animation
A new full-sized pinscreen — only the third in existence — has arrived in Quebec. Its creator talks us through the painstaking process of assembling it.
Jacques Drouin, Master Of Pinscreen Animation, Dies At 78
Drouin was known for the striking shorts he made at the National Film Board of Canada, such as “Mindscape” and “Imprints.”
NFB’s Montreal Studio Remembered: Filmmakers And Studio Employees On Building’s Legacy
Hundreds of classic animated films have been made in one of the most unlikely animation studios. Paul Driessen, Torill Kove, Jacques Drouin, Janet Perlman, and others share memories of the awkward but beloved NFB building.
Annecy 2015: Thoughts From a First-Time Attendee
Observations and tips from a first-time attendee of the world’s largest animation festival.
