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A New Generation of Filmmakers Headline News

Sony Future Filmmaker Awards Announce 2026 Edition Shortlist

Filmmakers across 5 categories including animation get the opportunity to attend a 4-day program at Sony Pictures Studios from June 8-11, culminating in a June 11 ceremony when category winners will be revealed.

Call for Submissions Headline News

Submissions Now Open for ASIFA-Hollywood’s AEF 2026 Student Animation Showcase

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:15pm

The Animation Educators Forum’s 6th annual showcase is accepting entries through June 16; organization is seeking the best final student shorts of the year.

You Had Me at Mephisto Headline News

Korn, Blizzard Debut 'Reward the Scars' Music Video to Launch 'Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred'

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:33pm

The iconic heavy metal band’s first new music in 4 years blends live-action and stylized 2D animation from 72andSunny and Passion Pictures to depict Mephisto’s final battle in just-released 'Diablo IV' game.

Pulse-Pounding Metalcore Infused Animation Headline News

‘Warframe’ Short Teases Sirius and Orion Clash in ‘Jade Shadows: Constellations’

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:44am

Digital Extremes collaborates with ERRA and THE LINE on an anime-inspired, highly stylized film introducing the game’s next narrative chapter, launching free in June.

The Best in Ibero-American Animation Headline News

2026 Quirino Awards Winners Announced

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:14pm

'Decorado,' ‘There Is Something Behind You,’ and 'Dog Alone' among the projects honored at the 9th event celebrating diversity and scope of creative work across Ibero-American animation.

We Need More Boop in Our Lives Headline News

The LEGO Group and Aardman Debut 'Boop' Animated Short

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 20, 2026 at 9:46am

Shaped by children’s stop-motion submissions, the film about a lovable alien navigating a LEGO-built world while looking for a way home was released along with build challenges and animation tips.

Heading to Toronto Headline News

TAAFI 2026 Returns with Expansive Program Running April 8-12

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 2:28pm

The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International is coming to the TIFF Lightbox with over 100 animated films and an expanded focus on industry access, education, and career development.

It's Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll and AnimeJapan Reveal First New Creator Award Winners

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:20pm

The leading anime brand and world’s largest anime event have announced 7 winning short films from the new competition that are now streaming worldwide.

Celebrate the Legend Headline News

ASIFA-East, SVA to Host 'Behind the Magic of Bill Plympton: A Roast'

By Dan Sarto | Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:01am

The April 26 event will celebrate the career of the indie animation pioneer with industry peers, stories, and tribute presentations at SVA’s Beatrice Theater in NYC.

We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS Debuts 'Bad Luck Buck: Pop Up' Short from Todd Redner

By Dan Sarto | Friday, April 3, 2026 at 3:11pm

A new installment just dropped in the 'Bad Luck Buck' series following on the heels of the recent release of 'Bad Luck Buck: Unfriended.'

Discuss Before it Fades From Memory Headline News

Oscar-Qualified 'Dragonfly' Animated Short Now Streaming on Omeleto

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:11pm

Julia Morizawa’s 2D film explores intergenerational memory through her family’s harrowing story of surviving the 1945 Tokyo Firebombing.

You're Dethpicable! Headline News

Looney Tunes ‘Rabbit Season’ Month Launches April 1

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:34am

Warner Bros. Discovery is launching a month-long series of games, streaming content, retail activations, and live appearances centered on Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes franchise.

Chasing Memories We Can Barely Recall ANIMATIONWorld

‘Telsche’: Exploring Memory and Loss Through Minimalist Art

Set on a stark salt-flat landscape and rendered in just three colors, Sophie Colfer and Ala Nunu’s 2D short follows a young girl’s search for a mother she can no longer fully remember, using stripped-down visuals without dialogue to explore how memory fades and returns.

We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS ‘3,2,1… Chachipistachi’ Short Debuts Today on YouTube

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12:06pm

From indie Spanish animator Rafillo comes a film that teaches you everything you ever wanted to know from Professor Chachipistachi who, along with the little siblings Timmy and Mariloli Manilli, will experience a thousand adventures.

Heading to Stuttgart Headline News

ITFS 2026 Showcases Family and Industry Animation Activities

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:48pm

The 33rd Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film will present around 150 events, including the film competitions, outdoor screenings, workshops and games for audiences of all ages; runs May 5–10.

What a Hoot Not to be Missed Headline News

Titmouse Celebrates 20 years of ‘5 Second Day’s Chaos and Creativity

What started as a simple excuse to blow off steam has evolved into a long-running ritual — part inside joke, part creative release valve — where anything can happen, not everything works, and that’s exactly the point.

On the road to Annecy Headline News

Annecy 2026 Official TV and Commissioned Films Selections Announced

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 12:02pm

66 films from 32 countries were selected for the official competition: 30 in the TV Films category and 36 in the Commissioned Films category; celebrating 50 years, the festival runs June 21-27.

On the road to Annecy Headline News

Annecy 2026 Official Short Film Selections Announced

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 11:19am

141 films from 43 countries were selected to compete across the shorts categories: 35 in the Official group, 46 in Graduation, 8 in Off-Limits, 17 in Perspectives, 10 in Young Audiences, 16 in Midnight Shorts and 9 in WTF; celebrating 50 years, the festival runs June 21-27.

Celebrating Neurodiverse Media Creators Headline News

MoMI’s 5th Annual Marvels of Media Festival Set for March 26–28

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 23, 2026 at 2:24pm

The Museum of the Moving Image will host the expansive Astoria, NY event that features work created by autistic media makers, including films, a video game, VR experiences, and expanded nationwide theater partnerships.

Innovations in Stop-Motion ANIMATIONWorld

‘Yugen’ Mixes Mexican Ceramics with Japanese Philosophy

Director Nayelli Ojeda discusses her unique approach to stop-motion filmmaking that blends the fundamental idea behind much of Japan’s art with Mexican culture and Oaxacan clay pottery techniques used on puppets and replacement parts; her directorial debut premieres today at the Manchester Film Festival.

We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Blink Industries, Adult Swim SMALLS Debut 'Wilem' 2D Short

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 20, 2026 at 12:09pm

Directed by James Papper and Bárbara Oliveira, the animated film centers on a Gen-Z barbarian prince who avoids battle in favor of gaming until his parents force him to face his destiny on his 16th birthday.

Just Say No to Drifting Through Urban Decay Headline News

Final Frontier Animates Short Film Tribute to 'The Maxx'

By Dan Sarto | Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:47am

Directed by Tim Fox, the indie film ‘The Maxx – I’m Out of Control Again!’ revisits Sam Kieth’s seminal 1993 comic and 1995 MTV animated adaptation, exploring the property’s psychological themes through a contemporary visual approach.

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