Now available, the free online course, produced in conjunction with educational platform Yellowbrick and hosted by director Kris Pearn, introduces learners of all ages and levels of experience to the art and industry of animated filmmaking.
The legendary director, animator and VFX supervisor will host ‘Stop Motion: Bring the Goods,’ presenting with Tom Gibbons, Mark Dubeau and Gary Mundell their work on ‘Star Wars’ projects; Marc Morissette will then join to give sneak peek at Tippett’s upcoming ‘Sentinel.’
Over 100 artists from 28 countries will receive either a full scholarship, a partial scholarship with distinction, or an honorable mention, and engage in workshops, masterclasses, and one-on-one mentorships led by 12 industry leaders.
Applicants must reside in and hold citizenship in a Latin American country and confirm their ability to cover the reduced tuition; a free information session will be held May 24.
Ahead of tomorrow’s Day 1, the conference teases ‘Mufasa’ technical innovations, new VFX talks, Dave Gouge’s studio insights panel, targeted career sessions, and a short film YouTube series diving into topics such as taking cinematic images from Unreal Engine.
The killer conference starts next Tuesday; a variety of panels related to this year’s ‘Rhythm of Change’ theme now set, from the state of the industry and growth of AI to updates on ‘The Art of Animation’ and ‘Expanding Realities’ tracks.
30 filmmakers across 4 categories including animation get the opportunity to attend a 4-day program at Sony Pictures Studios from June 2-5, culminating in a June 5 ceremony when 4 winners will be revealed.
Representatives from more than 40 countries, along with winners from 31 separate creative industry challenges, will converge in Mumbai for the inaugural conference, the first of its kind, with meetings, exhibitions and talks on topics from across animation, VFX, gaming, comics, XR, infotainment, and film.
Running May 7-10, the event will feature more than 40 guests and keynote speakers participating in 14 masterclasses, 15 educational talks, five workshops, six premieres and screenings, three auteur presentations, five school stands, 20 talent booths, two exhibitions, and 18 hours dedicated to recruitment, portfolio reviews, and signings.
The Co-Production and Business Forum, Futures Lab, International Meeting of TV Channels, and Women in Ibero-American Animation roundtable all aim to promote the development, co-production, and distribution of animation across the Ibero-American region; run May 8-10 in Tenerife.
Other highlights include an in-depth exploration of the VFX in the psycho-drama series ‘Severance’ and a close look at the technical accomplishments of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Moana 2.’
The 3-day annual event returns to the Pasadena Convention Center October 24-26 celebrating the best in live-action, animation, illustration, and gaming with panels, programs, and demos featuring industry leading artists, creators, and studios.
Science education meets storytelling in a fast-paced new season of the animated science series that makes complex topics accessible to all; now streaming on the COSI YouTube channel.
The 4th annual animation festival returns to the university’s campus in Provence, France with a lineup of screenings, including Annecy and Oscar winners, presentations, portfolio reviews and masterclasses.
5 selected delegates will receive mentoring and coaching sessions from industry experts to prep to pitch projects at Annecy 2025; initiative supports women animators from emerging animation communities in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
14 scholarship recipients were selected from 179 worldwide applicants representing 77 schools; an additional 41 received honorable mentions.
The 49th edition returns November 7-16 to Espinho, promoting animation and its creators with a commitment to educating professionals and the public.
Open for submissions starting April 7, the global competition offers an opportunity for aspiring artists in creative industries to gain exposure, connect with industry leaders, and win prizes.
The 20th edition of Animest Bucharest International Animation Festival, the only Oscar qualifying event in Romania, will take place October 3-12, 2025.
The 16th edition returns to the picturesque city of Peja, Kosovo July 14-20 with screenings, workshops, classes, and exhibitions.
International Festival of Animation, Transmedia and Meta-Arts returns to Pescara, Italy May 29 – June 1, 2025.
The International Festival of Animated Films runs May 6-11 in Liberec, Czech Republic.
The 4-day event transforms the city’s ‘Animation Week’ into a hub for seasoned and emerging creators to recharge, inspire, celebrate, and ignite their passion for storytelling, running November 20-23 in Burbank, California.
CTN and the CTN Foundation have announced 11 discipline-focused awards named for industry luminaries and 4 awards offered through a new International Creative Exchange Program (ICEP).
Italy’s premiere animation and visual effects event runs in-person October 12-17 in Torino, Italy with a focus on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, VR and AR, Gaming and VFX.
