The writer/director talks tough CG production choices and the expansive use of real-time technology on his whale-sized animated kids’ adventure about overcoming self-doubt and finding your voice; hits theaters June 5.
The animated kids’ adventure about a young whale who must overcome self-doubt to find his voice hits theaters June 5.
The all-new animated kids’ adventure about a young whale who must overcome self-doubt to find his voice hits theaters June 5.
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.
Zaven Najjar’s feature debut ‘Allah Is Not Obliged’ also wins, along with Paris-based independent distributor Les Films du Préau, at the forum’s 28th edition wrapping today in Bordeaux.
Created entirely in Unreal Engine, the short debuts at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 13; the story continues in an upcoming video game, episodic series, and AR/VR projects that will use the same digital assets created for the feature.
Created by Telescope Animation using Unreal Engine 5, the film tells the story of a teenage humpback whale who must face his fears and summon a mystical song to save the oceans from a monstrous creature.
Their ‘The Last Whale Singer’ animated feature heads to theatres in 2023, along with planned prequel game, interactive book and other related content.
Held for the second time in Bordeaux, the co-production forum will include a spotlight on Spain.
