AWN Blogs
Pierre Perifel and Matt Baer to Present ‘The Bad Guys 2’ at VIEW 2025
The hilarious new DreamWorks Animation comedy’s director and VFX supervisor will share an in-depth look at the creative process behind the production of their film, now showing in theaters; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
Hitting One For The Home Team
Alessandro Carloni to Present ‘The Cat in the Hat’ at VIEW 2025
The writer/director will share a behind-the-scenes look in-person at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s upcoming animated feature, which hits theaters next February; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
35th Animafest Animation Festival 2 – 7 June 2025 Zagreb, Croatia
Animafest Zagreb sticks to strong competition programming along with special programs with a nod to the annual theme.
ANIMASYROS 2025 - September 22 - 28 2025
ANIMASYROS returns more cosmic than ever, featuring legendary indie animation icon Bill Plympton, international guests from around the globe, nationwide premieres of award-winning films, “Animated Cosmos” as the festival’s main theme, The Great Greek Masters, and a special focus on the vibrant Croatian animation scene!
Call for Entries for the Pitching Forum - Anibar Festival; July 14 to 20, 2025
This year, our Pitching Competition returns, inviting emerging and seasoned animators from Kosovo and beyond to share their ideas and contribute to the future of animation.
Overheard At Annecy
Dean DeBlois and Christian Mänz to Present ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ at VIEW 2025
The acclaimed writer/director and VFX supervisor will both be on hand in-person to talk about their work on the hit live-action film, now in theaters, based on DreamWorks’ 2010 animated comedy adventure; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
'Arco,' 'The Night Boots' Take Top Awards at Annecy 2025
Ugo Bienvenu's 2D feature film and the pinscreen short by Pierre-Luc Granjon are among the 23 winners at the jam packed 49th festival edition that saw a record 18,200 accredited attendees from 118 countries.
‘Elio’ Directors Domee Shi and Madeline Sharafian to Present at VIEW 2025
2 of the Disney and Pixar film’s directors will be attending the conference and talk about their upcoming animated ‘cosmic misadventure’ that releases in theaters June 20; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
SUMMER READING BOOK REVIEWS
Whether in your backyard or at your favorite holiday getaway, a good book is a good thing to have on hand.
Phil Tippett Bringing ‘Star Wars’ to VIEW Conference 2025
The legendary director, animator and VFX supervisor will host ‘Stop Motion: Bring the Goods,’ presenting with Tom Gibbons, Mark Dubeau and Gary Mundell their work on ‘Star Wars’ projects; Marc Morissette will then join to give sneak peek at Tippett’s upcoming ‘Sentinel.’
ITFS - INTERNATIONAL TRICKFLM FESTIVAL OF ANIMATED FILM - 6 to 11 May 2025 and FMX 6 – 9 May - Stuttgart Germany
The first signs of Spring for me are the flowers in my garden and the International Trick Film Festival in Stuttgart.
Nancy Denney-Phelps Talks Food, Fine Wine, and Friends ‘On The Animation Trail’
The animation historian, journalist, and festival stalwart talks about her new book that chronicles almost 25 years of unique and colorful adventures, alongside her husband, musician Nik Phelps, crisscrossing the globe on their way to the next industry gathering.
‘Butterfly,’ ‘Hunting’ Take Top Honors at ITFS 2025
The festival wrapped its 32nd edition with a May 10 ceremony honoring winners of the main competition, with Florence Miailhe and Lea Favre, respectively, taking home the big awards.
FMX 2025 Releases Final Program Update, Teaser Shorts Series
Ahead of tomorrow’s Day 1, the conference teases ‘Mufasa’ technical innovations, new VFX talks, Dave Gouge’s studio insights panel, targeted career sessions, and a short film YouTube series diving into topics such as taking cinematic images from Unreal Engine.
Imperfect Storm
FMX 2025 Program to Explore Impact of AI
The killer conference starts next Tuesday; a variety of panels related to this year’s ‘Rhythm of Change’ theme now set, from the state of the industry and growth of AI to updates on ‘The Art of Animation’ and ‘Expanding Realities’ tracks.
MONSTRA INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL 20 – 30 March 2025 Lisbon, Portugal
Monstra Animation Festival always has many wonderful surprises for its audiences, and this year it outdid itself.
Call for submissions - stop motion and experimental animation art StopTrik IFF in Maribor, Slovenia
FMX 2025 to Present ‘Andor’ Season 2 ‘Deep Dive’
Other highlights include an in-depth exploration of the VFX in the psycho-drama series ‘Severance’ and a close look at the technical accomplishments of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Moana 2.’
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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.
THE CORE PROBLEM A PROFESSIONAL ANIMATION WRITER SOLVES
Pierre Perifel and Matt Baer to Present ‘The Bad Guys 2’ at VIEW 2025
The hilarious new DreamWorks Animation comedy’s director and VFX supervisor will share an in-depth look at the creative process behind the production of their film, now showing in theaters; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
Hitting One For The Home Team
Alessandro Carloni to Present ‘The Cat in the Hat’ at VIEW 2025
The writer/director will share a behind-the-scenes look in-person at Warner Bros. Pictures Animation’s upcoming animated feature, which hits theaters next February; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
35th Animafest Animation Festival 2 – 7 June 2025 Zagreb, Croatia
Animafest Zagreb sticks to strong competition programming along with special programs with a nod to the annual theme.
ANIMASYROS 2025 - September 22 - 28 2025
ANIMASYROS returns more cosmic than ever, featuring legendary indie animation icon Bill Plympton, international guests from around the globe, nationwide premieres of award-winning films, “Animated Cosmos” as the festival’s main theme, The Great Greek Masters, and a special focus on the vibrant Croatian animation scene!
Call for Entries for the Pitching Forum - Anibar Festival; July 14 to 20, 2025
This year, our Pitching Competition returns, inviting emerging and seasoned animators from Kosovo and beyond to share their ideas and contribute to the future of animation.
Overheard At Annecy
Dean DeBlois and Christian Mänz to Present ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ at VIEW 2025
The acclaimed writer/director and VFX supervisor will both be on hand in-person to talk about their work on the hit live-action film, now in theaters, based on DreamWorks’ 2010 animated comedy adventure; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
'Arco,' 'The Night Boots' Take Top Awards at Annecy 2025
Ugo Bienvenu's 2D feature film and the pinscreen short by Pierre-Luc Granjon are among the 23 winners at the jam packed 49th festival edition that saw a record 18,200 accredited attendees from 118 countries.
‘Elio’ Directors Domee Shi and Madeline Sharafian to Present at VIEW 2025
2 of the Disney and Pixar film’s directors will be attending the conference and talk about their upcoming animated ‘cosmic misadventure’ that releases in theaters June 20; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
SUMMER READING BOOK REVIEWS
Whether in your backyard or at your favorite holiday getaway, a good book is a good thing to have on hand.
Phil Tippett Bringing ‘Star Wars’ to VIEW Conference 2025
The legendary director, animator and VFX supervisor will host ‘Stop Motion: Bring the Goods,’ presenting with Tom Gibbons, Mark Dubeau and Gary Mundell their work on ‘Star Wars’ projects; Marc Morissette will then join to give sneak peek at Tippett’s upcoming ‘Sentinel.’
ITFS - INTERNATIONAL TRICKFLM FESTIVAL OF ANIMATED FILM - 6 to 11 May 2025 and FMX 6 – 9 May - Stuttgart Germany
The first signs of Spring for me are the flowers in my garden and the International Trick Film Festival in Stuttgart.
Nancy Denney-Phelps Talks Food, Fine Wine, and Friends ‘On The Animation Trail’
The animation historian, journalist, and festival stalwart talks about her new book that chronicles almost 25 years of unique and colorful adventures, alongside her husband, musician Nik Phelps, crisscrossing the globe on their way to the next industry gathering.
‘Butterfly,’ ‘Hunting’ Take Top Honors at ITFS 2025
The festival wrapped its 32nd edition with a May 10 ceremony honoring winners of the main competition, with Florence Miailhe and Lea Favre, respectively, taking home the big awards.
FMX 2025 Releases Final Program Update, Teaser Shorts Series
Ahead of tomorrow’s Day 1, the conference teases ‘Mufasa’ technical innovations, new VFX talks, Dave Gouge’s studio insights panel, targeted career sessions, and a short film YouTube series diving into topics such as taking cinematic images from Unreal Engine.
Imperfect Storm
FMX 2025 Program to Explore Impact of AI
The killer conference starts next Tuesday; a variety of panels related to this year’s ‘Rhythm of Change’ theme now set, from the state of the industry and growth of AI to updates on ‘The Art of Animation’ and ‘Expanding Realities’ tracks.
MONSTRA INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL 20 – 30 March 2025 Lisbon, Portugal
Monstra Animation Festival always has many wonderful surprises for its audiences, and this year it outdid itself.



























































