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London International Animation Festival (LIAF 2025) Makes a Comeback! – The London International Animation Festival (LIAF) is back for its 22nd year, stronger, bigger, and more animated than ever! – This longest-running animation fiesta in the UK is a buffet of 27 different programs that cover all possible styles and techniques within the animation landscape. […]

– The famed BBC Studios revel in the joy of teaching toddlers, announcing their new interactive spin-off of Yakka Dee!, named ‘Yakka Dee!, What Can You See?’ on their exclusive Yakka Dee! Toddler Learning channel. – The talented duo from King Banana TV, Nikhil & Jay, the previous chefs behind the hit-show Yakka Dee! were

– The Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival (ANIAFF) announces its collaboration with ASIFA-Hollywood and Women in Animation (WIA). – ANIAFF is set to start from December 12 to 17, 2025, and will be held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. – ASIFA-Hollywood, which is the largest chapter of the Association Internationale du Film d’Animation (ASIFA)

# **The Yard VFX Announcement: Kim Phelan Joins as VFX Executive Producer** — ## **Key Points:** – The Yard VFX has appointed Kim Phelan as their VFX Executive Producer. – Kim Phelan boasts over 20 years of experience in VFX production. – She has held leading roles in major London studios and international teams. –

– The latest animated short, ‘HAG,’ directed by award-winning animator Anna Ginsburg, brings a dark, comedic take on modern womanhood, breakups, and impending doom. – This dynamic piece of animation is a production of Strange Beast and Passion Pictures, made possible by the benefaction of BFI Short Form Animation Fund using National Lottery funding. –

Energizer Bunny Ukrainian Animator, Mary Yanko Dancing Between Paris and Kyiv – Ukrainian born Mary Yanko is making waves in the world of animation, juggling her hustle between Kyiv and Paris. – Yanko, a recent graduate from the renowned Gobelins School of Images, labelled her career “remarkably prolific” starting from her student years in 2022,

NYC Gets Animated: Inaugural Festival Gathers Global Interest – The New York Short Animation Festival (NYSAF) recently concluded its debut year, attracting an impressive 500 submissions from creators across 40 nations. – Eschewing the typical stiff-lip approach, NYSAF throws more spotlights than a disco ball party, by promoting every single submission through its official platforms.

Freefolk Elevates Harin Hirani to Head of 3D and VFX Supervisor Position Key Points: – Freefolk promotes Harin Hirani to the dual role of Head of 3D and VFX Supervisor. – The move signifies the company’s commitment to advancing in the Film and Episodic division. – Freefolk emphasizes the importance of leadership and innovation in

# Cinesite’s Dual VFX Supervisor Appointments: ## Key Points: – Cinesite Group has promoted two key internal leaders, Christian Irles and Andy Walker, as Visual Effects Supervisors. – Christian Irles is returning to London while Andy Walker is joining the Montreal team. – This move reinforces Cinesite’s commitment to investing in talent and ensuring creative

– The 17th “Weird Market”, an event in Spain for animation, video games, and new media, racked up impressive numbers of attendance. – Around 420 participants registered for this ‘party’. – A mind-boggling 630 meetings took place during the event; we repeat, 630! – The event demonstrates Spain’s growing influence in animation and video games