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Fine Lines Festival: A Confluence of Animation, Comics, and Games Galore – The Fine Lines Festival turns into a wonderland for all who love visual storytelling. – Set in the majestic University of Gloucestershire’s Park Campus, Cheltenham, the event brings together the best of illustration, comics, animation, and games. – The festival features guest speakers […]

Academy Award-Winning Animator Brightens up OIAF 2025 with Owl-Inspired Poster The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) unveils its 2025 poster, masterminded by Academy Award-winning Canadian director and animator, Torill Kove. Adhering to annual OIAF tradition, a distinct animator was chosen to put their creative spin on the festival poster, mirroring their personal craftsmanship. Kove’s interpretation

Exciting Partnership Announced Between Aardman and Young BAFTA Key Points: – Independent animation studio Aardman partners with BAFTA’s youth strand, Young BAFTA. – The yearlong initiative aims to support the next generation of creative talent. – Aardman’s 50th anniversary adds significance to the collaboration. – Young BAFTA program to benefit from Aardman’s expertise in animation

– Nancy Denney-Phelps, a notable figure within the animation industry, has traversed the festival circuit with her films. – Known for her writing and her collaborations with her composer partner, Nik Phelps. – Their presence in the industry is evident not only through their films, but through their roles on juries, selection committees, and as

Breaking News: Digital Orchard Group and Kodak Film Lab London Revolutionize 3D Animation with Cutting-Edge Scanning Upgrade Key Points: – Digital Orchard Group and Kodak Film Lab London introduce a game-changing scanning upgrade for 65mm formats in the world of 3D animation. – The upgrade enhances capabilities in formats such as 5-perf, 8-perf, and 15-perf

BlueBolt Studio News Update Key Points: – BlueBolt adds a new Head of Pipeline, Priam Sampaio, to their team. – Co-Chief Technology Officer Tom Mawby gets a promotion to CTO. – Ben Starkey also receives a promotion to Head of Systems. – The visual effects studio in London is enhancing its pipeline and systems team.

Maya the Bee Buzzes into the Animation World: Celebrating Five Decades of Adventures Key Points: The Adventures of Maya the Bee, originally a picture book by Waldemar Bonsels, has now been sweetening our screens for 50 years. Our high-flying heroine first fluttered from page to screen in 1975, enchanting viewers with her zest for exploration.

Lights, Camera, Animate! – The Cardiff Animation Weekender announces a dynamic, hybrid program full of throwback goodies, cult classics, and brand spanking new masterpieces. – Viewers can bask in film screenings, participate in enlightening talks, engage in creative workshops, and participate in social experiences where the magic of animation comes alive. – There’ll be no

Key Takeaways from Kaboom Animation Festival 2025 • Kaboom Animation Festival, formerly known as KLIK, is a highly rated event in the 3D animation industry known for its unique, energetic ambiance. • The festival’s reputation rests not only on its “insanity-meets-fun” ethos but also on the caliber of its panel discussions and distinguished guests. •

BETWEEN – Animation Screening Highlights – Animation talents from renowned universities such as the University of the Arts London, Royal College of Art, and the National Film and Television School exhibit their work. – An hour-long showcase entitled ‘BETWEEN’ presents numerous animated shorts. – The animations range from life-size puppets & miniature ones to hand-drawn