SIGGRAPH 2025
Begins: August 10, 2025
The premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques comes to Vancouver, BC August 10-14.
Category: Education and Training
Annecy Festival 2025
Begins: June 8, 2025
The annual festival returns to Annecy June 8-14, 2025.
In 2D, 3D, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, Short Films, Stop-Motion, Television | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
FMX 2025: Rhythm of Change
Begins: May 6, 2025
The 4-day event returns to Stuttgart, kicking off May 6; on-demand presentations are available May 10 – June 10.
In 2D, 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Immersive, Interactive, Jobs & Recruiting, Mobile and Wireless, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Production, Technology, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | Event Types: Conferences
Animation Dingle 2025
Begins: March 21, 2025
The 2-day festival returns to Dingle, Ireland, on March 21 for a weekend of creativity, art, and storytelling
In 2D, 3D, AI, AR/VR/XR, Art, Awards, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films | Event Types: Competitive Festivals
Next Lab Generation 2025 Finalists Selected
Four short films, one video game, and one feature film have been chosen from 14 projects; teasers created by the finalists to be shown during the event in Madrid on February 27-28.
Bill Plympton Announces New In-Person Animation Course
The two-time Oscar nominee and Annie Award Lifetime Achievement winner returns to the classroom for an eight-week course, to be held at his studio in Chelsea, NYC from March 10-April 28; a remote option is also available.
Citizens Endows Fred Rogers Productions with $100K Grant
The sum will support two FRP initiatives: Writers’ Neighborhood, and community engagement events inspired by its series ‘Alma’s Way.’
ITFS and APD 2025 to Spotlight Stop-Motion, Swiss Artistry
Highlights for the upcoming festival include screenings of ‘Memory Hotel’ ‘Vengeance Most Fowl,’ with a masterclass hosted by Aardman’s Will Becher; ITFS runs from May 6-11.
In 2D, 3D, Call for Entries, CG, Education and Training, Event, Festival, Films, People, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: ITFS | Geographic Region: All, Europe
The Animation Educators’ Forum Names 2025 Hall of Fame Honorees
The non-profit association of teachers and scholars has selected its latest class of noteworthy individuals who will join the virtual hall, dedicated to those whose teaching influenced the history of animation.
Honoring Holocaust Victims Using Animation
A new essay from noted historian, author, and educator Karl Cohen discusses a wide selection of animated films, from harrowing survivor biographies to inspiring stories of people, and historic events - more than 50 in all, 40 made since 2010 - that bring needed awareness to one of the most disturbing subjects in world history.
In 2D, 3D, CG, Education and Training, Films, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld | Geographic Region: All
Nickelodeon Welcomes 7 New Artist, Writing Program Participants
Group to work from Burbank’s Nickelodeon Animation Studio; writers’ curriculum includes networking, executive mentorship, and tailored workshops, while artists will work closely with senior artist and peer mentors.
PBS KIDS Unveils ‘Phoebe & Jay’ Animated Series
The new preschool show, which promotes early literacy skills that empower young audiences to navigate their world, premieres this Fall.
In 2D, CG, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, People, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: All
PBS KIDS Sets ‘Weather Hunters’ Animated STEM Series Premiere
The project, created by and starring Al Roker to further young audience’s understanding of Earth Science and Meteorology, launches July 7.
Tuttle Publishing Announces New ‘How to Create Manga’ Book
The complete ‘Dynamic Hand & Body Movements’ guide from Sideranch shows beginners how to draw characters with correct proportions and perspectives when performing different actions, with useful tips on depicting dynamic motions and movements more accurately; out April 18.
The Animation Workshop Announces 2025 Graduates
Five short films and two video game trailers were produced by the 48 character animators and computer graphic artists who will graduate on January 17.
In 2D, 3D, Cartoons, Education and Training, Games, People, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe
Autodesk Reveals New Artist Tools and Workflows at AU 2024
At this year's Autodesk Univerisity, with the help of Mikros Animation, Digital Fish, and Wonder Studio, the tech giant demonstrated a slew of program feature updates and improvements across its product lineup, all designed to increase creative productivity and lower barriers for great storytelling.
In 3D, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, People, Post-production, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Applications For WIA’s 2025 ‘Stories x Women’ Now Open
Selectees for the unique pitch development program receive a series of mentoring and coaching sessions led by animation experts who will prepare them to present at Annecy 2025; application deadline is February 7, 2025.
In Business, Call for Entries, Community Outreach, Diversity and Inclusion, Education and Training, Event, Guilds/Unions/Organizations, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: All
Triggerfish, UNESCO Team for ‘The Creator Labs’ Initiative
Applications for the program to advance women in the African animation industry are open now until January 5, 2025; opportunity is open to talent across Africa, with a Director Lab for aspiring directors and an Animation Art Lab for artists.
FMX Drops 2025 Conference Trailer
Created by Samuel Lewek and his team at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, ‘Dancing in Norms’ reflects the upcoming event’s ‘Rhythm of Change’ theme; ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 is first confirmed presentation.
In AR/VR/XR, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Flash, Games, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Short Films, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: North America
Adrian Rashad Driscoll Joins RADiCAL Advisory Board
The teacher and EAST Initiative advocate plans to promote RADiCAL’s mission of democratizing content creation by empowering young people in underprivileged and under-represented communities via emerging technologies.
Texas A&M University to Utilize Sony Technology for Virtual Production Institute
The new tech, which includes Sony’s BURANO and VENICE 2 digital cinema cameras as well as the VERONA Crystal LED modular display, was featured at the recent ‘Arts in Motion’ event.
World VFX Day 2024 Speakers Revealed
The upcoming free livestream event features a lengthy lineup of worldwide VFX talent, allowing viewers to interact with speakers via live chat, ask questions, win prizes, and more, on December 6 and 8.
In Business, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Jobs & Recruiting, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: All
Animation Educator’s Forum Announces 2024-25 Student Scholarship Recipients
The 11 honorees from the United States, Spain, France and Australia - 3 graduates and 8 undergraduates - will receive an evenly distributed prize of $44,000.
Creo Announces Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025 Jury
Entries are now being accepted to the competition - jury includes filmmaker Jason Reitman, filmmaker and writer Minhal Baig, 3000 Pictures president Elizabeth Gabler, and director Justin Chadwick; event runs June 2-6, 2025 at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City.
FMX 2025 Shares First Program Updates
Paul Debevic named chair of the 4-day conference on animation, VFX, interactive and immersive, which runs May 6-9, 2025 in Stuttgart.
In AI, AR/VR/XR, CG, Digital Media, Education and Training, Event, Films, Games, Immersive, People, Previs/Postvis/Visualization, Technology, Television, Transmedia, Virtual Production, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
