Short Films

Sam Koji Hale Talks ‘Yamasong 2’ and CTN’s First Puppet Scholarship

The puppet master and filmmaker shares footage and images from his return to the ‘Yamasong’ universe with a sequel centered on 2 young heroes as their planet faces new peril while it heals from a ravaging war; CTN launches its first Sam Koji Hale Puppet Film Scholarship, pairing in-progress student films with Hale’s workshops ahead of this November’s expo.

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Animation Festivals Events

London International Animation Festival

Begins: November 28, 2025

London’s longest running animation festival returns November 28-December 7 featuring a spectrum of contemporary and international animation.

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Animation Festival Events

T-Short Animated Film Festival 2025

Begins: November 28, 2025

The animated short film festival promises the best in international auteur animation; the event returns to Karlsruhe November 28-29.

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Here I Come to Save the Day! Headline News

MeTV Toons Announces Return of ‘Mighty Mouse’

The 2-hour Sunday block begins November 2; will also include the later cartoon series ‘Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures’ produced by Ralph Bakshi.

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Championing the Best in Animated Film Headline News

‘Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain’ Takes Animation is Film Grand Prize

Running October 17-19 at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, the festival’s 8^th annual edition continued its mission to champion animation as a cinematic art form, curating critically acclaimed international features and shorts that carry both recognition and impact.

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A Bad Omen Bunny Follows Her Heartsong Headline News

Oscar-Winning ‘Piper’ Director Alan Barillaro Releases ‘Bunns Rabbit’

The highly illustrated ‘graphic-ish’ novel for young readers tells the story of a rabbit born with small ears who braves staring neighbors and disapproving elders to explore the wonderful world outside the warren; see the author at LightBox Expo on October 25.

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Spanning the Globe to Bring You the Variety of Animation Headline News

‘The Animation Atlas’ Now Available

The ‘Ghibliotheque’ guide to animated film spans 30 chapters, each focusing on a different country’s local talent and global impact, with more than 150 images and illustrations from a wide selection of top movies.

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In It to Win It Headline News

2025 24 HOURS Animation Contest Winners Announced

The 23^rd annual global student competition saw close to 800 films judged, with 7 teams handed over $130,000 in prizes.

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Awards Headline News

Call for Entries: 47th Annual Telly Awards

AWN is now a media partner with the leading award that recognizes excellence in video and TV across all screens; submissions now being accepted through December 12.

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We Want More SMALLS Headline News

Adult Swim SMALLS Premieres ‘Chips’ Series from Maddie Brewer

The 3-episode set follows a go-getting woman named Chip with a range of eclectic goals and a penchant for extreme violence; first episode now available.

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Animation Festivals Events

Los Angeles Animation Festival 2025

Begins: December 6, 2025

The international animation festival, founded in 2007, is dedicated to indie and student films; the festival runs December 6-7.

In 2D, 3D, CG, Digital Media, Films, Short Films | Event Types: Non-competitive Festivals

CVMP Events

European Conference on Visual Media Production 2025

Begins: December 3, 2025

The forum brings together production and post-production specialists to discuss the latest in research, advances, and industry practices; the conference takes place in London December 3-4

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Honoring Excellence in Animation Education Headline News

Animation Educators Forum Announces 2025 Top 5 Student Films

This year’s Student Animation Showcase film selections are all from Ringling College of Art and Design; each to receive ASIFA-Hollywood membership and free submissions to the Annie Awards.

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Inspired by Celtic Roots ANIMATIONWorld

‘Éiru’: The Irish Wild’s Call for Connection

Director Giovanna Ferrari and Cartoon Saloon bring Celtic mythology and feminine resilience to life in the hand-drawn short that reimagines Ireland’s spiritual connection to nature through a fearless young girl’s mythic journey.

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The World Needs Our Light Headline News

Nigerian Animated Short ‘Okunkun Lo’ Now Streaming on YouTube

The project, from animator and director Bankole Lasekan, follows a schoolboy and baby rhino who are forced into an alliance for survival in the African savannah.

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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 52^nd ceremony, held in New York City; all winning films now eligible for 98th Oscars.

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Animation Festivals Events

REX Animation Film Festival 2025

Begins: November 17, 2025

The 11th edition promises to bring an outstanding line up of international animation to Stockholm, November 17 to 22.

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: Computer Graphics Conference Events

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.

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Animation Festivals Events

Manchester Animation Festival 2025

Begins: November 9, 2025

MAF 2025 returns November 9-13 to HOME, celebrating all things animation with exclusive panel sessions, guest lectures, and student-led programming.

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Animation Festivals Events

Lugano Animation Days

Begins: November 11, 2025

Organized by GSIFA, the fifth edition of the international animation film festival runs November 11-16 in Lugano, Switzerland.

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GIRAF 2025 Returns November 13-16

Begins: November 13, 2025

The Quickdraw Animation Society’s annual event is back for its 21st year with the best independent and experimental animation from around the world.

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Business Headline News

Digitoonz Greenlights Production on ‘Enormous’ Starring Mel Brooks

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.

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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.