Producers, sales agents and directors from ten countries were nominated for the Cartoon Movie Tributes, that seek to recognize the major achievements of European animation over the previous year. The winners will be voted by the participants attending Cartoon Movie, the pitching and co-production event for European animated films whose 27th edition will be held on March 4-6 in the French city of Bordeaux. Read more
Win or Lose | „That’s Game“ | Now Available on Disney+
Pixar Animation Studios’ original series “Win or Lose” follows the intertwined stories of eight different characters as they each prepare for their big championship softball game. The series reveals what it actually feels like to be in the shoes of each character—the insecure kids, their helicopter parents, even a lovesick umpire—with incredibly funny, very emotional and uniquely animated perspectives. Copyright: (C) Disney•Pixar
Täglich einen Kurzen_ #DOUDOUCHALLENGE | Rubika(2023) | by Julie Majcher, Marine Benabdallah Crolais, Alexandra Delaunay Fernández, Sixtine Emerat, Scott Pardailhé-Galabrun, Noémie Segalowicz
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🎨 Julie MAJCHER – ArtStation – majcher.julie@gmail.com
🎨 Alexandra DELAUNAY FERNANDEZ – Behance – alexandradf.contact@gmail.com
🎨 Sixtine EMERAT – sixt.emerat@gmail.com
🎨 Marine BENABDALLAH CROLAIS – marine.benabdallahpro@gmail.com
🎨 Scott PARDAILHE-GALABRUN – ArtStation – pardailhescott@gmail.com
🎨 Noémie SEGALOWICZ – ArtStation – n.segalowicz@gmail.com
🎼 Musique originale : Axel Guenoun
🎤 Rap Music : Milan Gombert – Filiz Tran
🔊 Sound Design & Mix : Louis Deurre, Valerian Cornuaille, Adrien Jesupret
🎙️ Voix : Maxime Jolly
📽️ Production : RUBIKA VALENCIENNES 2023
Dive into the world of #DOUDOUCHALLENGE, a 3D animated short film created by the talented Animation 3D Class of 2023 at Rubika (Supinfocom). This internationally acclaimed film blends humor, emotion, and a fresh take on our relationship with screens! 🔹 SYNOPSIS: On their way to vacation, 10-year-old Olivia is glued to her phone and social media… so much so that her parents end up leaving her behind at a highway rest stop! Alone with her stuffed toy, it will do everything in its power to grab her attention and break her screen addiction… but things won’t go as planned!
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Stuttgart, ITFS: The films in competition have been announced
Dear animation fans
Preparations for the festival are in full swing and the programme is taking shape: After the pre-selections, our competition programmes have been completed. Look forward to moving, experimental and special short films.
Liebe Animationsfans,
die Vorbereitungen für das Festival laufen auf Hochtouren und das Programm nimmt Gestalt an: Nach den Vorauswahlen stehen unsere Wettbewerbsprogramme endlich fest. Seid gespannt auf bewegende, experimentelle und besondere Kurzfilme.
The Competition Line-up is set!
2,305 films submitted, over 233 hours of footage. Our pre-selection juries have worked hard to curate the finest animated short films for this year’s festival. Now, the competition programmes are finalised. Each programme block will be followed by a Filmmakers‘ Talk on the next day at the Festival Centre (Haus der Katholischen Kirche), where filmmakers will share insights into their works and creative processes.
Die Filme im Wettbewerb stehen fest
2.305 eingereichte Filme, über 233 Stunden Filmmaterial. Unsere Vorauswahl-Jurys haben sich ordentlich ins Zeug gelegt, um für das diesjährige Festival die besten Kurzfilme zu finden, die die Animation derzeit zu bieten hat. Nun stehen alle Wettbewerbsprogramme fest. Zu jedem Programmblock gibt es am Folgetag den Filmmaker’s Talk im Festival Centre (Haus der Katholischen Kirche). Dort erzählen die Menschen mehr über ihre Werke und ihre Arbeitsweisen.
Short films by the young and wild from international film and art schools. Always at the cutting edge. Award-worthy: The ITFS is an Oscar-qualifying festival. Who wins the Grand Prix automatically gets longlisted for the Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
Curious? You can find all the selected films on our website.
Check them out!
Tricks for Kids shows magical short films to discover, laugh and marvel at for all animation fans from daycare centres and primary schools to teenagers. Foreign-language films have a German live voice-over.
See all films in the competition: https://itfs.de/filme-im-wettbewerb/
Ticketshop opens soon
Get your Festival Passes at a discounted Price
The wait is over: our ticket shop goes live on 1 March. For two weeks, festival passes will be available for 80 euros instead of 90 euros. For early birds and savers!
Ticketshop öffnet am 1. März
Sichert euch günstige Festival Pässe
Das Warten hat ein Ende: Unser Ticketshop geht am 1. März online. Zwei Wochen lang sind Festival
Job Alert: Aardman is hiring 2D FX Animator
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Job Alert: Fortiche is opening a Head of CG position!
📢 ALERTE JOB : Head of CG (H/F/NB) 📢
Fortiche ouvre un poste de Head of CG !
🎯 Ton rôle
En tant que Head of CG, tu seras responsable du pilotage technique et artistique des équipes CG ainsi que de l’évolution des workflows de fabrication du studio. Ce rôle clé implique :
– La supervision des CG Supervisors et le maintien de la qualité des productions
– Le développement et l’optimisation du pipeline de production
– La gestion stratégique des projets en collaboration avec la Head of Production
– L’amélioration continue des process et des outils de production
– La veille technologique et l’innovation dans les méthodes de travail
Tu devras assurer la livraison de projets de haute qualité dans le respect des délais et des budgets, tout en favorisant l’efficacité opérationnelle et la créativité des équipes.
Date de démarrage : Mars/avril 2025
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📢 JOB ALERT: Head of CG (M/F/NB) 📢
Fortiche is opening a Head of CG position!
🎯 Your role
As Head of CG, you will be responsible for the technical and artistic management of the CG teams, as well as the development of the studio’s production workflows. This key role involves :
– Supervising CG Supervisors and maintaining production quality
– Developing and optimizing the production pipeline
– Strategic project management in collaboration with the Head of Production
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You will be responsible for delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget, while fostering operational efficiency and team creativity.
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„WIN OR LOSE“ STARTET HEUTE MIT ZWEI EPISODEN EXKLUSIV AUF DISNEY+
München, 19. Februar – Die erste Original Serie der Pixar Animation Studios „Win or Lose“, startet heute exklusiv auf Disney+. Sie erzählt die Geschichten von acht verschiedenen Charakteren, die sich alle auf ihr großes Softball-Meisterschaftsspiel vorbereiten, darunter die unsicheren Kinder, ihre Helikopter-Eltern und sogar ein liebeskranker Schiedsrichter.
https://www.pixar.com/win-or-lose
„Ich habe als Kind Softball gespielt“, sagt Carrie Hobson, die zusammen mit Michael Yates das Drehbuch geschrieben, Regie geführt und die Serie produziert hat. „Inspiriert von dieser Erfahrung, hatten wir das Gefühl, dass Fastpitch-Softball der perfekte Hintergrund für die Serie wäre. Es gibt so viele Facetten im Sportleben, die ich liebe – es kann das Beste und das Schlimmste in einem Menschen zum Vorschein bringen, auch der ruhigsten Person kann der Kragen platzen. Und wenn es ums Gewinnen und Verlieren geht – die Konsequenzen sind nichts und doch alles. Wir hatten wirklich das Gefühl, dass es die beste Kulisse für die Themen ist, die wir lieben.“
Laut Yates wurde die Idee, verschiedene Perspektiven zu beleuchten, im Alltag bei Pixar geboren. „Carrie und ich waren Bürokollegen bei ‚Toy Story 4‘“, sagte er. „Wir waren beide als Story Artists an dem Film beteiligt und wir sprachen über viele Dinge, die im Film vorkamen, aber auch über Dinge, die in der Welt passierten – aktuelle Ereignisse, Nachrichten. Wir haben auf denselben Termin unterschiedliche Reaktionen und verschiedene Interpretationen gehabt. Einer von uns sagte: ‚Das lief super!‘ und der andere: ‚Nein! Das war schrecklich, wovon redest du?‘ Wir haben erkannt, dass unsere eigenen Erfahrungen, die wir mitbringen, unsere Wahrnehmung eines Ereignisses verändern. Wir wollten eine Geschichte erzählen, die all das veranschaulicht.“
Die Serie, die unglaublich lustige, sehr emotionale und einzigartig animierte Perspektiven bietet, wird von David Lally produziert und enthält Musik von Komponist Ramin Djawadi sowie Originalsongs von CAMPFIRE und Djawadi.
„Win or Lose“ von Pixar Animation Studios startet in Deutschland heute, am 19. Februar 2025 mit zwei Episoden exklusiv auf Disney+.
View Conference, Turin [ONLINE] – Free: Directors Discussion with Oscars Animated Shorts Contenders
During the build-up to the 97th Academy Awards®, VIEW Conference is thrilled to announce a FREE virtual panel featuring this year’s contenders for the Best Animated Short Film Oscar.
Registration for this special online event provides audiences a unique opportunity to hear the directors of all five nominated films discussing their movies. A virtual Q&A allows all those attending the event to put their questions to the panel.
Moderated by Dan Sarto, editor-in-chief of Animation World Network, this live one-hour session brings together a unique group of talented filmmakers for an entertaining and insightful discussion. The panel takes place Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 9:00am PST / 5:00pm UK / 18:00 CET. Register FREE at the official VIEW Conference website:
“Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Short Film” – Register for the FREE Online Panel:
https://www.viewconference.it/article/1072/oscar-contenders-for-animated-short-2025
Featuring the directors of all five films nominated for Best Animated Short Film:
• “Beautiful Men” – Nicolas Keppens
• “Wander to Wonder” – Nina Gantz
• “Yuck!” – Loïc Espuche
• “In The Shadow of the Cypress” – Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi
• “Magic Candies” – Daisuke Nishio
Watch the Oscar-nominated Animated Short films on The Animation Showcase Platform*:
https://link.animationshowcase.com/View_attendee
*Instructions below
“Awards season is such an exciting time of year!” says Conference Director Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez. “I am delighted that VIEW Conference is hosting this exclusive panel of nominees for this year’s Best Animated Short Film Oscar. It is an absolute privilege to welcome the talented directors of these five extraordinary films on to our virtual stage.”
The 97th Academy Awards takes place at Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, Sunday, March 2, 2025, honoring movies released in 2024.
About the Directors
Nicolas Keppens
Nicolas Keppens studied film and animation at KASK Ghent and perfected his skills at the film academy of Luca School of Arts Brussels. His credits include the short films ‚Superstars‘ (2012), ‚Wildebeest‘ (2017) and ‚Easter Eggs‘ (2020), an animated short film about finding extraordinary things in ordinary places.
Nina Gantz
Nina Gantz is a Dutch London-based animation director. After graduating at the St. Joost Art School in Breda, Gantz began a Masters in directing animation at the National Film and Television School where she completed her first stop-motion film EDMOND in 2015. EDMOND has received 38 awards including the BIFA for best short film, the Best Short Animation award at Sundance and a BAFTA for best animated short. Gantz has been working freelance on a variety of projects and she is signed to London production company BlinkInk. WANDER TO WONDER will be her next independent stop motion animation.
Loïc Espuche
Loïc Espuche is a French animation film director born in Villeurbanne in 1989. After graduating in visual communication at La Martinière in Lyon, he trained in animation and filmmaking at EMCA and Ecole de La Poudrière. During his studies, he made funny yet sensitive films that were well received at festivals: I’ll come back in a few days (2013) was selected at Clermont-Ferrand, Annecy and the Sommets du cinéma d’animation in Montreal, among others. In 2015, he won Canal J’s Prix des Espoirs de l’animation with Les Chocottes. His graduation film, Tombés du nid (Fallen from the Nest), was pre-purchased by ARTE and, in addition to its numerous selections, received the Audience Award at Premiers plans d’Angers, the Best Student Film Award at Meknès and the SACD Award at the Festival national du film d’animation de Bruz. In 2016, Loïc took part in season 3 of En sortant de l’école devoted to Guillaume Apollinaire and adapted the poem „Mutation“. He has also held various positions (director, animation supervisor, storyboarder) on series, feature films and shorts.
Shirin Sohani
After completing an M.A. in animation directing (Tehran University of Art) Shirin Sohani started her professional career in 2012 and has worked as a Concept artist, Background artist, Script writer & Production manager. In the Shadow of the Cypress is her first professional film. Her graduation animated film, The Fan (2014) won both national & international awards.
Hossein Molayemi
After completing an M.A. in animation directing (Tehran University of Art) Hossein Molayemi started his professional career in 2004. His work includes Directing, character design, storyboard artist, animator and university lecturer. In the Shadow of the Cypress is his 2ndprofessional film. His 1stfilm, Run Rostam Run (2017) was selected at Annecy, Warsaw and several other Oscar qualifying film festivals and won national & international awards. He is a board member of Asifa Iran & Animation Filmmakers Guild of Iran.
Daisuke Nishio
Born in Hiroshima, Japan in 1959, Daisuke Nishio joined Toei Animation in 1981 and debuted with the TV series DR. SLUMP -ARALE-. His representative works as a series director include DRAGON BALL Z, GE-GE-GE NO KITARO 4, and YOUNG KINDAICHI’S CASE BOOK. In 2004, he launched PRETTY CURE, a long-running series that has continued for over 20 years. He is highly regarded for his remarkable talent in capturing dynamic actions grounded in martial arts. He has also showcased his versatile talent by directing a variety of genres such as AIRMASTER, INTERSTELLA 5555, and Halo Legends – Odd One Out.
How to watch the Oscar-Nominated Animated Short films on The Animation Showcase Platform:
1. Activate your access to the platform, with your email & a work proof here: https://link.animationshowcase.com/View_attendee
2. Login with your email; your pre-defined Password received by email (if work proof approved)
3. Once you’ve activated your account, you will be able to access the platform on your TV via “The Animation Showcase” Apps on Apple TV, Roku, Fire Stick or directly via the Web
Save the Date – VIEW Conference 2025
VIEW Conference is pleased to announce 12-17 October, 2025, as the official dates for this year’s VIEW Conference. Tickets are now available. Visit our website to register:
ACT TODAY: There is still time to get a 20% discount on all VIEW Conference 2025 tickets. Use discount code: VALENTINES2025 (Expires today, Feb 18th, 2025)
About VIEW Conference 2025
An English language event, VIEW Conference 2025 will take place in the beautiful baroque city of Turin, Italy. Enjoy networking with award-winning film directors, animators, artists and game designers as they deliver an incredible program of keynotes, panels, talks, workshops and masterclasses. Explore cutting-edge thinking in a wide range of creative and technology-based fields as a stellar line-up of stars from Hollywood and Silicon Valley. Celebrate the latest achievements in Animation, VFX and Games and share unforgettable visions of the future.
The 26th Edition of VIEW Conference takes place from October 12-17, 2025, in Turin, Italy. Attending the event in person guarantees an unrivaled opportunity for people to soak up the atmosphere and meet their heroes and mentors.
The conference’s vibrant and inclusive atmosphere is designed to enlighten and inspire, with an extensive live program of talks, presentations, workshops and masterclasses embracing cutting-edge thinking on such diverse topics as Storytelling, Virtual Production, Computer Graphics, Interactive & Immersive Media, VR/AR/Mixed Reality and the Metaverse, Artificial Intelligence, Real-Time Rendering and much, much more.
Please consider donating whatever you might be able to afford to help keep VIEW Conference going strong. No amount is too little to make a difference. Thanks for your support. You can donate while registering for this event, or by visiting the VIEW Conference website.
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Aardman, Bristol is hiring
WE ARE HIRING! We’re looking for a Digital Matte Painter to join the crew at our Aztec West studio.
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The King Of Kings | Official Trailer | Angel Studios
A father tells his son the greatest story ever told, and what begins as a bedtime tale becomes a life-changing journey. Through vivid imagination, the boy walks alongside Jesus, witnessing His miracles, facing His trials, and understanding His ultimate sacrifice. The King of Kings invites us to rediscover the enduring power of hope, love, and redemption through the eyes of a child. Song: Fly Performed by: Nightbirde
The UPCOMING | BAFTA 2025 – Wallace & Gromit Vengeance Most Fowl | Best Animated Film | Nick Park, Merlin Crossingham, Richard Beek
Wallace & Gromit Vengeance Most Fowl Best Animated Film Nick Park Merlin Crossingham Richard Beek: Best film, Nick Park & team’s genius unveiled Nick Park discusses the evolution of the series, noting how this new installment maintains a delicate balance between humor and suspense, which has become a hallmark of Wallace & Gromit’s adventures.
Merlin Crossingham elaborates on the animation process, highlighting both the challenges and the excitement of incorporating modern techniques while preserving the charm that fans adore. Richard Beek speaks to the film’s relevance in today’s cultural landscape, emphasizing its universal themes of friendship and resilience. He suggests that „Vengeance Most Fowl“ is not just a continuation of past adventures but a film that resonates with contemporary audiences, potentially having a significant impact worldwide.
The creators‘ conversation reveals their dedication to crafting a story that honors Wallace & Gromit’s legacy while pushing the boundaries of claymation. By exploring the enduring appeal of these characters, they invite viewers to appreciate the artistry and meticulous effort behind what is anticipated to be one of the year’s standout animated films
Stuttgart, FMX 2025 – Fine Animation, Superhero Misfits and a Make-up Effects Live-Session
HELLO EVERYONE,
The great revelation draws near: The FMX program will go live in early March. Meanwhile, we have some thrilling news to announce.
Longtime FMX curator Ian Failes (Sydney) has come up with exceptional treats that really deserve to go on „not-to-miss“ lists around the globe. Shelley Page will bring her finely curated program of the latest animated shorts to the conference – there are no better sweets than „Shelley’s Eye Candy“! Both are members of the FMX Program Board.
We are very happy to announce that a close FMX partner is with us again: the AMCRS, the thriving VFX and animation community in and around Stuttgart.
THEN & NOW: VFX deep dive with true experts
Ian Failes, editor-in-chief of „befores & afters“ magazine, will bring four very special sessions to the conference. 🧙♂️ They touch on completely different aspects of VFX art, both historical and contemporary.
Find more information on Ian here.
Jake Morrison and a scene from „Thunderbolts*“ starring Florence Pugh and David Harbour. © Marvel/Disney
VFX supervisor Jake Morrison shares VFX secrets of „Thunderbolts*“
Marvel Studios‘ „Thunderbolts*“, from director Jake Schreier, tells the story of depressed assassin Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) alongside the MCU’s latest band of misfits.
To share how the old-school and new-school visual effects for the film were achieved, production visual effects supervisor Jake Morrison („The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers“, „Ant-Man“, „Thor: Ragnarok“) will sit down with Ian Failes for this in-depth discussion.
They will dissect the approach to the VFX, including for specific scenes, revealing behind the scenes of the planning, shoot, and execution of the film’s biggest moments. You will also get a chance to ask Morrison about how he shepherded visual effects teams from around the world to make „Thunderbolts*“.
Begoña Martín and two of her models. © Begoña Martín
Make-up effects artist Begoña Martín to conduct a demo live on stage
In this special THEN & NOW session, special make-up effects artist Begoña Martín will transform a volunteer live on stage at FMX using make-up effects and prosthetics. You’ll be able to get up close and personal with this practical make-up effects work, and ask Begoña about her process as she works.
Ian Failes will also be on hand to chat to Begoña („Damsel“, „The Witcher“, „Willow“) about her career. Plus, as a special bonus during the week, Begoña will be doing live make-up effects demonstrations on the FMX floor at her booth.
VFX Supervisor Stefen Fangmeier and a glimpse into the production of „The Perfect Storm“. © Stefen Fangmeier/ILM
Celebrating 25 years of „The Perfect Storm“
The visual effects task on Wolfgang Petersen’s „The Perfect Storm“ (released in 2000) was monumental — placing real men on a fishing trawler against the fiercest of storms, and even one 100 foot wave.
It would require the latest fluid simulation R&D and artistry from Industrial Light & Magic, overseen by visual effects supervisor Stefen Fangmeier.
In this retro session, Stefen („Jurassic Park“, „Twister“, „Eragon“) will be joined on stage by Ian Failes to break down the big breakthroughs at the time, share stories from the set, and answer your questions about what had to be solved all the way back then.
Innovation Manager Jonathan Egstad will talk about the legendary tool Nuke. © Jonathan Egstadt/Digital Domain
Nuke: from its beginnings to today
Jonathan Egstad worked at Digital Domain as an artist and supervisor at the incredible time that the compositing tool Nuke was born. There, he had a keen hand in how it would be designed.
After working at other facilities including ImageMovers Digital and DreamWorks Animation, Egstad is now Senior Product Innovation Manager at Foundry, again working on Nuke.
With Ian Failes, Egstad („The Fifth Element“, „Titanic“, „X-Men“) will share untold stories from Nuke’s beginnings, and answer your questions about the history of the compositing tool. You’ll even get to see some old-school Nuke interfaces!
FMX proudly presents: Shelley’s Eye Candy
Shelley Page (Locksmith Animation) returns to FMX with another selection of great new animated shorts and the best graduation films she has discovered on her travels in the past year! The „Eye Candy Show“ is a collection of visually stunning, emotionally moving, beautifully animated and – above all – character-driven stories from around the world.
Markus Bledowski: “I’m really impressed.” Motion designer Markus Bledowski on the new Wacom Intuos Pro
Markus Bledowski is a motion designer based in Germany who has been using Wacom products for decades. According to him, the newly redesigned Wacom Intuos Pro is the best version yet.
“Even after 20 years of using Wacom products,” he says, “I’m really impressed.” He was particularly enamored of some of the innovative new features: “I love the ExpressKeys, I love the new dial,” he says. “[It has] haptic feedback, which I was always looking for … I can feel its position, I can feel its options, and I can feel what I have to do to reach my aim.” Intuos Pro allows him to be ever more precise in his work. “The resolution in video is getting higher and higher, and that’s why I need more precision in every project I do … Wacom products and Pro Pen 3 give me the highest precision I have ever [experienced] so far.”
