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Awards Headline News

Winners Announced for 2025 Student Academy Awards

12 short films, including 3 animations, from 3,127 entries, are awarded at 52nd ceremony, held in New York City; all winning films now eligible for 98th Oscars.

On the Road to Rome Headline News

MIA 2025 Presents Program of Panels, Presentations

The Rome event, which runs through October 10, features over 80 sessions, including panels, seminars, workshops and 5 showcases with 44 Italian and international titles across Animation, Doc & Factual, Drama, and Film.

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PIXELvienna Conference

Begins: November 13, 2025

The immersive computer graphics and animation conference brings together professionals, enthusiasts, and students to explore trends in digital art, animation, visual effects, and game development; November 13-15 in Vienna, Austria.

On the Road to NYCC Headline News

Prime Video Announces New York Comic Con 2025 Programming

The streamer hits NYC with panels for key titles including ‘Cross,’ ‘Invincible,’ ‘Hazbin Hotel,’ Critical Role’s ‘The Legend of Vox Machina,’ their new series ‘The Mighty Nein,’ and the upcoming animated series ‘BAT-FAM.’

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Toei Animation to Showcase ‘One Piece,’ ‘Digimon Beatbreak’ at NYCC 2025

The studio’s programming celebrates both series with special guest panels, booth pop-ups, card giveaways, an autograph raffle, and others.

On the Road to Turin Headline News

VIEW 2025 Reveals Expansive Full Conference Lineup

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 9:53am

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.

From Webcomic to Anime ANIMATIONWorld

Crunchyroll Gives a Crash Course in Adapting Western Webcomics into Anime

Creators Leeanne M. Krecic, Brandon Lee and producer Heather Horn break down the challenges of collaboration with Japanese studios, from character proportions and redesigns to culture-specific romance cues and etiquette.

Business Headline News

Digitoonz Greenlights Production on ‘Enormous’ Starring Mel Brooks

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:58pm

Tony Hale, Ghostface Killah, and Ming-Na Wen board the heartfelt 3DCG short film, helmed by ‘Storks’ and ‘Presto’ director Doug Sweetland, about a man overcoming depression with the help of his pug Jelly Donut’s love.

On the Road to Manchester Headline News

Manchester Animation Festival Unveils 2025 Program

This year’s event promises exclusive previews, behind-the-scenes insights, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion; runs November 9-13 at HOME and other venues across the city.

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Fredrikstad Animation Festival 2025

Begins: October 23, 2025

FAF 2025 returns to Fredrikstad, Norway with a full program celebrating the dynamic storytelling of global animation October 23-26.

On the Road to Ottawa Headline News

‘Death Does Not Exist,’ ‘Il burattino e la balena’ Lead OIAF 2025 Winners

By Dan Sarto | Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 7:07am

Félix Dufour-Laperrière takes home the Grand Prize for feature animation, while Roberto Catani takes home the Grand Prize for short animation, at the 49th annual Ottawa International Animation Festival.

facial animation Headline News

JALI Research Powers ‘When the Moon Sings’ in Competition at OIAF 2025

Jesu Medina’s short film, selected for the Canadian Student Animation program, is an abstract narrative thriller that follows a desperate mother who falls victim to a series of cruel encounters with the Muse, the Angel, and the Demon; fest runs September 24-28.

Innovators in the Age of Change Headline News

Infinity Festival Announces 2025 Speaker Line-Up

Event to showcase the intersection of technology and entertainment with speakers from HP, NVIDIA, AMD, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Dolby, and The Belgium Economic Mission; event runs October 9–10.

It's All Greek Animation to Me Headline News

ANIMASYROS 2025 Unveils Animation Festival Program

Award-winning films, leading animation figures, special tributes, educational workshops, Agora activities, and a variety of parallel events headed to the capital and seven islands of the Cyclades from September 22-28.

In It to Win It Headline News

Pete Docter to Kick-Off 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students

By Dan Sarto | Friday, September 19, 2025 at 2:36pm

The 23rd annual global competition, hosted by Professor Aubry Mintz at Cal State Long Beach, will award 7 teams for their 30-second animated film made in no more than 24 hours; famed Pixar director will not reveal theme until contest starts.

Celebrating 20 Years Headline News

Nickelodeon to Celebrate ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ at New York Comic Con

The ‘Avatar’ booth will bring the 4 elements to life through immersive experiences and special photo opportunities in tribute to 20 years of the franchise; NYCC 2025 runs October 9-12.

A Meditation on the Vastness of Time Headline News

OddBeast Crafts Half Rez 2025 Opening Film

By Dan Sarto | Friday, September 19, 2025 at 10:04am

The motion design short from Kevin Gautraud offers a Sagan-inspired meditation on our small moment in the vastness of time; produced with Gaea, Houdini, Cinema 4D, and OctaneRender.

It’s Anime-zing! Headline News

Crunchyroll Heads To New York Comic Con 2025

Highlights include ‘Dan Da Dan’ and ‘Trigun Stargaze’ panels; ‘You Can't Be In a Rom-Com with Your Childhood Friends!’ set to premiere.

Heading to Pasadena Headline News

LightBox Expo 2025 Reveals Expansive Program

The 7th annual event features panels on ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Wednesday,’ ‘Zootopia 2,’ and ‘Star Wars,’ plus demos, an Artist Alley, and awards ceremony; runs October 24-26 in Pasadena, California.

Heading to Hollywood Headline News

Animation Is Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup

Event to open with ‘Scarlet’ by Mamoru Hosoda, close with ‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’ By Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han; runs October 17-19 at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood.

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