Call for submissions: ANIMASYROS 2026 Agora Pitching Forum
The ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival returns for its 19th edition from 21 to 27 September 2026 in the capital of the Cyclades.
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23rd ANILOGUE INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION FESTIVAL - 25 – 29 March 2026 Budapest, Hungary
This year, the festival moved from late November/early December to March, so instead of snow in Budapest, I got to see early Spring
CTN Foundation Launches Roger Allers Legacy Scholarship Award
New initiative to support emerging storytellers across directing, story art and libretto writing will provide mentorship with top industry artists including Sir Timothy Miles Rice, John Musker, Kirk Wise and Brenda Chapman.
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Exclusive Clip: ‘American Dad! - Where The Wild Boars Are’
In the all-new episode, Jeff comes of age with the help of an old man, and Roger takes care of a ‘special’ shed; airs this Sunday, May 17 on FOX as part of the Animation Domination Block.
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FOX Shares Exclusive ‘American Dad! – Dude, You’re Getting A Del!’ Clip
Klaus becomes Snot's father figure to woo Snot’s mom - meanwhile, Hayley opens a cat café and hires Roger's infamous cat persona, Marmalade; new episode airs this Sunday, May 10 as part of the Animation Domination Block.
ADAPT Launches The GRID Platform for Industry Review and Artist Feedback
New platform offers access to curated feedback sessions from industry professionals in VFX, animation, and game development as part of a broader ecosystem that includes the upcoming //ACADEMY training program.
Kaboom Animation Festival
This year, the Kaboom Animation Festival in the Netherlands explored The Human Touch as its theme
FOX Shares Exclusive ‘American Dad! - The Treasure of Old Chinatown’ Clip
Steve and Bah Bah, along with a reluctant Francine, set out to discover an ancient Chinese treasure, while Roger becomes an online food influencer; new episode airs this Sunday, April 26 as part of the Animation Domination Block.
ADAPT Launches //ACADEMY Learning Ecosystem
New educational initiative departs from traditional education models by focusing not only on tools and output but on how artists make decisions and work within real production constraints.
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WIA Welcomes WIA UK as Official Community Collective
Tanya J. Scott, Lauren Orme and Amy Ashton to lead new group; first mixer set for May 28 with Locksmith Animation.
FOX Shares Exclusive ‘American Dad!: Idol Threat’ Clip
The school bully saves Steve's life at the carnival and is celebrated as a local hero by everyone but Steve; new episode airs this Sunday as part of the Animation Domination Block.
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Zoic Studios Names Raphael A. Pimentel Director of Animation
Veteran director joins studio from Luma Pictures to oversee animation across feature, episodic, commercial, and experiential projects.
ANIMA BRUSSELS CELEBRATES 45 YEARS OF ANIMATED FILM
What a treat the audience had in store! The surprise film turned out to be...
Psyop Names Dotti Sinnott EVP of Studio
Veteran executive and producer joins the company to oversee operations, production and creative development as it expands its global network of artists and partner studios.
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THU2026 Unveils Katsuya Terada Poster and First Wave of Speakers
The Trojan Horse was a Unicorn conference, which returns to Tróia, Portugal, September 28–October 3, reveals its official poster and announces its initial lineup spanning entertainment, science, and sound design.
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Blinkink’s Léa Esmaili Directs ‘She Knows Too Much’ for Mac Miller and Thundercat
The mixed-media animated music video combines 2D and 3D animation for the Ninja Tune track release tied to Thundercat’s upcoming album campaign.
Call for entries: Northern Animation Network
Submit your film to the Northern Animation Network and get considered for four festivals!
WIA President and Education Chair Address Recent Arts Education Upheaval
In a letter sent to organization members, Marge Dean and Hsiang Chin Moe discuss significant new developments affecting arts education, including the closure of prestigious schools, colleges, and universities.
CINANIMA 49th INTERNATIONAL ANIMATED FILM FESTIVAL 7 – 16 November 2025 Espinho, Portugal
The theme of the 49th edition of Cinanima, Memory: The Future of the Past, is particularly apropos as the festival looks forward to its 50th anniversary in 2026. It posed the question, what is the future that the past anticipates, and what questions does it raise?
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AI-pocalypse Now: The Animation Moat is Vanishing
AI animation is reaching studio quality. A Disney veteran thinks that’s all for the good.
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WIA Names Hayley Porter as Organization’s First Executive Director
Industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience will focus on international programs and initiatives while strengthening partnerships.
WIA Mentorship Program Applications Now Being Accepted
The organization’s long-time initiative that connects people of underrepresented gender identities to dedicated mentors who can help achieve the next steps in their careers has opened its latest call for participants.
LAST CALL TO SUBMIT SHORT FILMS FOR ANIMAFEST ZAGREB 2026
Last call for entries for World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb.
‘Fureru’ and the Anime Works of Mari Okada
Columnist Andrew Osmond assesses the new film, now streaming on Crunchyroll, and backlist by one of anime’s most prolific writers.
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