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“Yuck!” Takes the Stage: An Animated Glimpse into Childhood Romance – “Yuck!” stands out as one of two Oscar-nominated animated shorts targeted towards a younger audience in a category predominantly focussed on adult themes. – The animation provides a delightful peek into a child’s first brush with romantic feelings, specifically, their desire to express these […]

Aaron Blaise’s “Snow Bear” Goes Solo in Canada – The Toronto Animation Arts Festival International (TAAFI) has announced the Canadian Premiere of “…Snow Bear,” Aaron Blaise’s heart-warming animated short film. – This marks a significant milestone in Aaron’s celebrated journey as an animator. – The film arrives on the Canadian big screen on April 9th,

Breaking News: Serious Kids secures distribution rights for ‘The Unreal’ Key Points: – Serious Kids obtains worldwide distribution rights (excluding Ireland) for the live-action family thriller mini-series ‘The Unreal’ from Dyehouse Films. – The 4-part spooky series performed well during its Sunday evening slot on RTÉ One in October 2024. – Due to its success,

UK Screen Alliance Welcomes Four New Council Representatives Key Points: – Four new Council representatives appointed by UK Screen Alliance to oversee facilities members – The Facilities Council determines policies for post-production, VFX, and studios – Representatives elected every two years for two terms Hot Take: The UK Screen Alliance is shaking things up with

3 New Council Representatives Elected by Animation UK Key Points: – Animation UK appoints three new Council representatives. – Council oversees policies affecting the animation sector. – Elections every two years, representatives serve two terms. – Representatives elected by Animation UK members. Closing Hot Take: “Looks like Animation UK has some fresh faces at the

– The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) unveils its Best of Ottawa program featuring 10 animated short films from the 2024 Festival. – Included in the selection is the Festival’s signal film created by Lei Lei and the 97th Academy Awards-shortlisted film, “Percebes”. – The OIAF picks a variety of short films, award-winners, and audience

In the Shadow of the Cypress Makes Oscars’ Cut – “In the Shadow of the Cypress”, an Iranian animated short film, has scooted its way into the nominations for Academy Award for Best Animated Short. – The film was directed by duo Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani who gambled their pocket money to bring this

Get your Toon On for ANIMASYROS 2025! • The grand opportunity to showcase your creation at one of Greece’s largest animation festivals – ANIMASYROS 2025. • An astronomical array of animation attractions including spaceships, robots, and telescopes, highlighting themes of Sci-Fi and beyond! • A tribute to the Great Greek Masters showcasing the heritage and

Breaking Down the Latest News in 3D Animation: Key Points: – Percy & Warren, Simons Muirhead Burton, Spotlight, Tysers Live, and Ecovis Wingrave Yeats are the focus of the latest article. – UK Screen Alliance and Animation UK enjoy support from various companies that help them host events and offer exclusive benefits to members. Closing

Oscar Abuzz with ‘Beautiful Men’ Key points: “Beautiful Men”, a stop-motion animated short film, is nominated for an Oscar this year. The film follows the journey of three brothers to Istanbul on a quest for hair transplants. ‘Beautiful Men’ provides a critique and exploration of beauty standards for men, going beyond the usual discussions of