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Pitching Forums: Rise & Shine 2026 Launches Call
Rise & Shine, an animation development and pitching lab, is looking for projects and participants for its 2026 edition.
LAST CALL TO SUBMIT SHORT FILMS FOR ANIMAFEST ZAGREB 2026
Last call for entries for World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb.
Kuandu 15th International Animation Festival - 26 October to 1 November 2025 - Taipei, Taiwan
I was looking forward to seeing what life was like on this island so close to mainland China
Kuandu 15th International Animation Festival - 26 October to 1 November 2025 - Taipei, Taiwan
I was looking forward to seeing what life was like on this island so close to mainland China
Call For Entries - Submission Ends Soon for Annecy!
Participate in the upcoming Annecy Festival before it's too late!
Re-VIEW: ‘In Your Dreams’ – Learning to Face the Unknown
Alex Woo’s colorful and vibrant animated adventure features a young girl trying to get the Sandman to fix her parents’ fraying marriage, only to conjure up the fearful reality she’s trying to avoid – a broken family; now streaming on Netflix.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Geographic Region: All
Call for Entries -Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival
The 2026 LINOLEUM Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival will be held offline on September 30–October 4 in Kyiv.
ETIUDA AND ANIMA - 14 – 19 October 2025 Krakow, Poland
There is no better way to start a seven-week trip to festivals that will take me halfway around the world than to be on my way to the Etiuda & Anima Animation Festival in Krakow.
Call for Entries: Anifilm - 5 May to 10 May 2026 in Liberec, Cz
Do you have a new animated film, music video, commissioned work, video game, or VR film? Or maybe a short film or video game project in development? The Anifilm team would like to take this opportunity to remind you that the deadline for submissions to the festival competitions is 31 December 2025.
Call for Entries: Animafest Zagreb World Festival of Animated Film - 8 to 13 June 2026
Animafest Zagreb 2026 call for entries: Short film deadline 1 Feb, Feature deadline 15 Mar
Anima Syros - 22 – 28 September 2025 Syros Island, Cyclades, Greece
For its 18th edition, Anima Syros reached for the furthest depths of outer space with a theme of animated cosmos.
‘Frankenstein’ Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Set for VIEW 2025
It’s less than one week away… the person behind the camera on Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated film joins more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI who will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
In 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Immersive, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All, North America
Call for Entries for the CEE Animation Workshop 2026 is Now Open!
CEE Animation Workshop is a year-long training programme...
VIEW 2025 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup
It’s just 2 weeks away… more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
In 2D, 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
A Creator’s Manifesto
The call to arms in the age of AI.
In AI, Art, Business, Technology, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
ITFS 2026 Call for Entries is Now Open
The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film has begun accepting film submissions - the deadline for the short film competition is November 15, 2025; the deadline for the feature-length film competition is January 15, 2026.
In Call for Entries, Community Outreach, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: ITFS | Geographic Region: All
CAN CHATGPT WRITE ANIMATION SCRIPTS FOR YOU?
You’ve probably heard the expression "Good-Fast-Cheap: You can only have two but never all three". Well, I believe you can get all three.
In 2D, 3D, AI, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Production, Television, Writing | Blog Post | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott | Geographic Region: All
Screenwriting Staffing: A Professional Screenwriter’s Perspective
There’s one script marketplace that consistently delivers on its mission to connect writers with real producers, managers, and employers
In Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Production, Television, Writing | Blog Post | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott | Geographic Region: All
‘Wicked: For Good’ VFX Presentation Set for VIEW 2025
ILM’s 4-time Oscar-nominated production VFX supervisor Pablo Helman and VES Award-winning Framestore animation supervisor Dale Newton will dive deep into the visual effects of Jon M. Chu’s 2-part musical blockbuster that concludes this November; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Call for Entries for ITFS 2026
Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), one of Europe's leading animation festivals, is now open for submissions for its 2026 edition
Talks on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘F1’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ Set for VIEW 2025
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, directors of the biggest Netflix film ever, plus VFX supervisors Ryan Tudhope and Daniele Bigi, will present their films in-person at the upcoming conference that runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
ANIMATOR ANIMATION FESTIVAL 5 – 13 June 2025 Poznan, Poland
This year, the festival was not quite so overtly political, but it still had an edge to it.
Nobody’s Buying, So Stop Begging
The death of the independent animation deal, and what to do about it.
In Business, Event, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
Ian Hunter to Talk ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Practical FX at VIEW 2025
The Oscar-winning VFX supervisor and a team from Pro Machina will discuss their miniature work on the Excelsior retro rocketship; Emmy winner Alex Woo will present his upcoming 3DCG feature, ‘In Your Dreams,’ that hits Netflix November 14; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: North America
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PreVIEW Panel Set for February 27: ‘Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Feature’
Free, live, one-hour session promises to deliver an inspiring and lively online conversation and Q&A with the directors of ‘Arco,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ and ‘Zootopia 2,’ hosted by the VIEW Conference.
In 2D, 3D, Community Outreach, Digital Media, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Pitching Forums: Rise & Shine 2026 Launches Call
Rise & Shine, an animation development and pitching lab, is looking for projects and participants for its 2026 edition.
LAST CALL TO SUBMIT SHORT FILMS FOR ANIMAFEST ZAGREB 2026
Last call for entries for World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb.
Kuandu 15th International Animation Festival - 26 October to 1 November 2025 - Taipei, Taiwan
I was looking forward to seeing what life was like on this island so close to mainland China
Kuandu 15th International Animation Festival - 26 October to 1 November 2025 - Taipei, Taiwan
I was looking forward to seeing what life was like on this island so close to mainland China
Call For Entries - Submission Ends Soon for Annecy!
Participate in the upcoming Annecy Festival before it's too late!
Re-VIEW: ‘In Your Dreams’ – Learning to Face the Unknown
Alex Woo’s colorful and vibrant animated adventure features a young girl trying to get the Sandman to fix her parents’ fraying marriage, only to conjure up the fearful reality she’s trying to avoid – a broken family; now streaming on Netflix.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Geographic Region: All
Call for Entries -Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival
The 2026 LINOLEUM Contemporary Animation and Media Art Festival will be held offline on September 30–October 4 in Kyiv.
ETIUDA AND ANIMA - 14 – 19 October 2025 Krakow, Poland
There is no better way to start a seven-week trip to festivals that will take me halfway around the world than to be on my way to the Etiuda & Anima Animation Festival in Krakow.
Call for Entries: Anifilm - 5 May to 10 May 2026 in Liberec, Cz
Do you have a new animated film, music video, commissioned work, video game, or VR film? Or maybe a short film or video game project in development? The Anifilm team would like to take this opportunity to remind you that the deadline for submissions to the festival competitions is 31 December 2025.
Call for Entries: Animafest Zagreb World Festival of Animated Film - 8 to 13 June 2026
Animafest Zagreb 2026 call for entries: Short film deadline 1 Feb, Feature deadline 15 Mar
Anima Syros - 22 – 28 September 2025 Syros Island, Cyclades, Greece
For its 18th edition, Anima Syros reached for the furthest depths of outer space with a theme of animated cosmos.
‘Frankenstein’ Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Set for VIEW 2025
It’s less than one week away… the person behind the camera on Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated film joins more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI who will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
In 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Immersive, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All, North America
Call for Entries for the CEE Animation Workshop 2026 is Now Open!
CEE Animation Workshop is a year-long training programme...
VIEW 2025 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup
It’s just 2 weeks away… more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
In 2D, 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
A Creator’s Manifesto
The call to arms in the age of AI.
In AI, Art, Business, Technology, Writing | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
ITFS 2026 Call for Entries is Now Open
The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film has begun accepting film submissions - the deadline for the short film competition is November 15, 2025; the deadline for the feature-length film competition is January 15, 2026.
In Call for Entries, Community Outreach, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: ITFS | Geographic Region: All
CAN CHATGPT WRITE ANIMATION SCRIPTS FOR YOU?
You’ve probably heard the expression "Good-Fast-Cheap: You can only have two but never all three". Well, I believe you can get all three.
In 2D, 3D, AI, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Production, Television, Writing | Blog Post | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott | Geographic Region: All
Screenwriting Staffing: A Professional Screenwriter’s Perspective
There’s one script marketplace that consistently delivers on its mission to connect writers with real producers, managers, and employers
In Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Production, Television, Writing | Blog Post | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott | Geographic Region: All
‘Wicked: For Good’ VFX Presentation Set for VIEW 2025
ILM’s 4-time Oscar-nominated production VFX supervisor Pablo Helman and VES Award-winning Framestore animation supervisor Dale Newton will dive deep into the visual effects of Jon M. Chu’s 2-part musical blockbuster that concludes this November; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
In 3D, CG, Films, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Call for Entries for ITFS 2026
Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS), one of Europe's leading animation festivals, is now open for submissions for its 2026 edition
Talks on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘F1’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ Set for VIEW 2025
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, directors of the biggest Netflix film ever, plus VFX supervisors Ryan Tudhope and Daniele Bigi, will present their films in-person at the upcoming conference that runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
ANIMATOR ANIMATION FESTIVAL 5 – 13 June 2025 Poznan, Poland
This year, the festival was not quite so overtly political, but it still had an edge to it.
Nobody’s Buying, So Stop Begging
The death of the independent animation deal, and what to do about it.
In Business, Event, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: Reality Bites | Geographic Region: All
