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CINANIMA 49th INTERNATIONAL ANIMATED FILM FESTIVAL 7 – 16 November 2025 Espinho, Portugal

CINANIMA 49th INTERNATIONAL ANIMATED FILM FESTIVAL 7 – 16 November 2025 Espinho, Portugal
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?

In Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: Europe
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Heading to Stuttgart This May Headline News

ITFS 2026 Shares First Program Highlights

ITFS 2026 Shares First Program Highlights
ITFS 2026 Shares First Program Highlights

The International Festival of Animated Film will run from May 5-10, and include animation in Stuttgart's Innenstadtkinos, the Open Air Schlossplatz, competitions, curated programs, panels, workshops, games, and hands-on activities. 

In 2D, 3D, CG, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: ITFS | Geographic Region: All, Europe
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And the Winner Is… Headline News

PreVIEW Panel Set for February 27: ‘Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Feature’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:12am
PreVIEW Panel Set for February 27: ‘Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Feature’
PreVIEW Panel Set for February 27: ‘Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Feature’

Free, live, one-hour session promises to deliver an inspiring and lively online conversation and Q&A with the directors of ‘Arco,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ and ‘Zootopia 2,’ hosted by the VIEW Conference.

In 2D, 3D, Community Outreach, Digital Media, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Read More about PreVIEW Panel Set for February 27: ‘Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Feature’ »
Don’t You Wish… ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘In Your Dreams’ – Learning to Face the Unknown

Re-VIEW: ‘In Your Dreams’ – Learning to Face the Unknown
Re-VIEW: ‘In Your Dreams’ – Learning to Face the Unknown

Alex Woo’s colorful and vibrant animated adventure features a young girl trying to get the Sandman to fix her parents’ fraying marriage, only to conjure up the fearful reality she’s trying to avoid – a broken family; now streaming on Netflix.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Geographic Region: All
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call for entries Blogs

Call for Entries: Anifilm - 5 May to 10 May 2026 in Liberec, Cz

Call for Entries: Anifilm - 5 May to 10 May 2026 in Liberec, Cz
Call for Entries: Anifilm - 5 May to 10 May 2026 in Liberec, Cz

Do you have a new animated film, music video, commissioned work, video game, or VR film? Or maybe a short film or video game project in development? The Anifilm team would like to take this opportunity to remind you that the deadline for submissions to the festival competitions is 31 December 2025.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets
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Heading to Turin This October Headline News

‘Frankenstein’ Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Set for VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:32pm
‘Frankenstein’ Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Set for VIEW 2025
‘Frankenstein’ Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Set for VIEW 2025

It’s less than one week away… the person behind the camera on Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated film joins more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI who will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

In 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Immersive, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All, North America
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On the Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2025 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 9:53am
VIEW 2025 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup
VIEW 2025 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup

It’s just 2 weeks away… more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

In 2D, 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
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AI Blogs

CAN CHATGPT WRITE ANIMATION SCRIPTS FOR YOU?

CAN CHATGPT WRITE ANIMATION SCRIPTS FOR YOU?
CAN CHATGPT WRITE ANIMATION SCRIPTS FOR YOU?

You’ve probably heard the expression "Good-Fast-Cheap: You can only have two but never all three". Well, I believe you can get all three.

In 2D, 3D, AI, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Production, Television, Writing | Blog Post | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott | Geographic Region: All
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Screenwriting Blogs

Screenwriting Staffing: A Professional Screenwriter’s Perspective

Screenwriting Staffing: A Professional Screenwriter’s Perspective
Screenwriting Staffing: A Professional Screenwriter’s Perspective

There’s one script marketplace that consistently delivers on its mission to connect writers with real producers, managers, and employers

In Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Production, Television, Writing | Blog Post | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott | Geographic Region: All
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Heading to Turin This October Headline News

‘Wicked: For Good’ VFX Presentation Set for VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:12am
‘Wicked: For Good’ VFX Presentation Set for VIEW 2025
‘Wicked: For Good’ VFX Presentation Set for VIEW 2025

ILM’s 4-time Oscar-nominated production VFX supervisor Pablo Helman and VES Award-winning Framestore animation supervisor Dale Newton will dive deep into the visual effects of Jon M. Chu’s 2-part musical blockbuster that concludes this November; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

In 3D, CG, Films, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Read More about ‘Wicked: For Good’ VFX Presentation Set for VIEW 2025»
Heading to Turin This October Headline News

Talks on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘F1’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ Set for VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:45pm
Talks on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘F1’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ Set for VIEW 2025
Talks on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘F1’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ Set for VIEW 2025

Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, directors of the biggest Netflix film ever, plus VFX supervisors Ryan Tudhope and Daniele Bigi, will present their films in-person at the upcoming conference that runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
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On the Road to Stuttgart Headline News

ITFS 2026 Call for Entries is Now Open

By Dan Sarto | Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:29pm
ITFS 2026 Call for Entries is Now Open
ITFS 2026 Call for Entries is Now Open

The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film has begun accepting film submissions - the deadline for the short film competition is November 15, 2025; the deadline for the feature-length film competition is January 15, 2026.

In Call for Entries, Community Outreach, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: ITFS | Geographic Region: All
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Animation Festival Blogs

CINANIMA 49th INTERNATIONAL ANIMATED FILM FESTIVAL 7 – 16 November 2025 Espinho, Portugal

CINANIMA 49th INTERNATIONAL ANIMATED FILM FESTIVAL 7 – 16 November 2025 Espinho, Portugal
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?

In Event, Festival, Films, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets | Geographic Region: Europe
Read More about CINANIMA 49th INTERNATIONAL ANIMATED FILM FESTIVAL 7 – 16 November 2025 Espinho, Portugal»
Heading to Stuttgart This May Headline News

ITFS 2026 Shares First Program Highlights

ITFS 2026 Shares First Program Highlights
ITFS 2026 Shares First Program Highlights

The International Festival of Animated Film will run from May 5-10, and include animation in Stuttgart's Innenstadtkinos, the Open Air Schlossplatz, competitions, curated programs, panels, workshops, games, and hands-on activities. 

In 2D, 3D, CG, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: ITFS | Geographic Region: All, Europe
Read More about ITFS 2026 Shares First Program Highlights»
And the Winner Is… Headline News

PreVIEW Panel Set for February 27: ‘Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Feature’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10:12am
PreVIEW Panel Set for February 27: ‘Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Feature’
PreVIEW Panel Set for February 27: ‘Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Feature’

Free, live, one-hour session promises to deliver an inspiring and lively online conversation and Q&A with the directors of ‘Arco,’ ‘Elio,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,’ and ‘Zootopia 2,’ hosted by the VIEW Conference.

In 2D, 3D, Community Outreach, Digital Media, Films, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Read More about PreVIEW Panel Set for February 27: ‘Oscar Contenders for Best Animated Feature’ »
Don’t You Wish… ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘In Your Dreams’ – Learning to Face the Unknown

Re-VIEW: ‘In Your Dreams’ – Learning to Face the Unknown
Re-VIEW: ‘In Your Dreams’ – Learning to Face the Unknown

Alex Woo’s colorful and vibrant animated adventure features a young girl trying to get the Sandman to fix her parents’ fraying marriage, only to conjure up the fearful reality she’s trying to avoid – a broken family; now streaming on Netflix.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, People, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Geographic Region: All
Read More about Re-VIEW: ‘In Your Dreams’ – Learning to Face the Unknown»
call for entries Blogs

Call for Entries: Anifilm - 5 May to 10 May 2026 in Liberec, Cz

Call for Entries: Anifilm - 5 May to 10 May 2026 in Liberec, Cz
Call for Entries: Anifilm - 5 May to 10 May 2026 in Liberec, Cz

Do you have a new animated film, music video, commissioned work, video game, or VR film? Or maybe a short film or video game project in development? The Anifilm team would like to take this opportunity to remind you that the deadline for submissions to the festival competitions is 31 December 2025.

In ANIMATIONWorld | Blogs: Sprockets
Read More about Call for Entries: Anifilm - 5 May to 10 May 2026 in Liberec, Cz»
Heading to Turin This October Headline News

‘Frankenstein’ Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Set for VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4:32pm
‘Frankenstein’ Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Set for VIEW 2025
‘Frankenstein’ Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Set for VIEW 2025

It’s less than one week away… the person behind the camera on Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated film joins more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI who will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

In 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Commercials, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Immersive, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All, North America
Read More about ‘Frankenstein’ Cinematographer Dan Laustsen Set for VIEW 2025 »
On the Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2025 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 9:53am
VIEW 2025 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup
VIEW 2025 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup

It’s just 2 weeks away… more than 150 award-winning speakers from the world of animation, VFX, games and AI will take part in a packed schedule of keynotes, talks, panels, workshops and masterclasses; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

In 2D, 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: Europe
Read More about VIEW 2025 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup»
AI Blogs

CAN CHATGPT WRITE ANIMATION SCRIPTS FOR YOU?

CAN CHATGPT WRITE ANIMATION SCRIPTS FOR YOU?
CAN CHATGPT WRITE ANIMATION SCRIPTS FOR YOU?

You’ve probably heard the expression "Good-Fast-Cheap: You can only have two but never all three". Well, I believe you can get all three.

In 2D, 3D, AI, Business, Cartoons, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Production, Television, Writing | Blog Post | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott | Geographic Region: All
Read More about CAN CHATGPT WRITE ANIMATION SCRIPTS FOR YOU?»
Screenwriting Blogs

Screenwriting Staffing: A Professional Screenwriter’s Perspective

Screenwriting Staffing: A Professional Screenwriter’s Perspective
Screenwriting Staffing: A Professional Screenwriter’s Perspective

There’s one script marketplace that consistently delivers on its mission to connect writers with real producers, managers, and employers

In Business, Cartoons, Digital Media, Education and Training, Films, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Production, Television, Writing | Blog Post | Blogs: FADE IN: on Screenwriting, by Jeffrey Scott | Geographic Region: All
Read More about Screenwriting Staffing: A Professional Screenwriter’s Perspective»
Heading to Turin This October Headline News

‘Wicked: For Good’ VFX Presentation Set for VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:12am
‘Wicked: For Good’ VFX Presentation Set for VIEW 2025
‘Wicked: For Good’ VFX Presentation Set for VIEW 2025

ILM’s 4-time Oscar-nominated production VFX supervisor Pablo Helman and VES Award-winning Framestore animation supervisor Dale Newton will dive deep into the visual effects of Jon M. Chu’s 2-part musical blockbuster that concludes this November; conference runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

In 3D, CG, Films, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Read More about ‘Wicked: For Good’ VFX Presentation Set for VIEW 2025»
Heading to Turin This October Headline News

Talks on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘F1’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ Set for VIEW 2025

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 2:45pm
Talks on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘F1’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ Set for VIEW 2025
Talks on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘F1’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ Set for VIEW 2025

Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, directors of the biggest Netflix film ever, plus VFX supervisors Ryan Tudhope and Daniele Bigi, will present their films in-person at the upcoming conference that runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.

In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Event, Films, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: VIEW Conference Spotlight | Special Events: VIEW Conference | Geographic Region: All
Read More about Talks on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘F1’ and ‘Fantastic Four’ Set for VIEW 2025»

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