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Celebrating the Best in VFX Headline News

World VFX Day 2025 Releases Full Program

The final lineup for the free event, which each year spotlights the VFX and animation industries, features over 65 speakers across 15 hours of talks; will live stream via YouTube on December 8.

Ending Violence Against Women Headline News

Watch Sundance Winner ‘Como Si La Tierra se las hubiera tragado’

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 11:42am

In support of the UN’s global ’16 Days of Activism’ campaign calling for an end to violence against women, Natalia León’s animated short, about a woman who returns to Mexico but cannot reconcile her rekindled memories of violence, is now streaming.

Celebrating the Best in VFX Headline News

World VFX Day 2025 Announces Speaker Line-Up

The first set of presenters is confirmed for the annual free event that shines a spotlight on the VFX and animation industries; YouTube livestream set for December 8.

The Igiby Family Saga Continues ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Wingfeather Saga’ Fan-Fueled World Continues Its Impressive Journey

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 24, 2025 at 1:50pm

With the November 12 debut of Season 3 along with its recent acquisition by Angel Studios, the animated series from Shining Isle Productions, which crowdfunded more than $8.2 million, keeps captivating audiences with epic storytelling as it moves full steam ahead producing Season 4 for release in 2026.

Finding the One Memory That Matters Headline News

Oscar Winner Peter Ramsey Boards ‘Popsicle’ Animated Short as Executive Producer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 1:17pm

The ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ director, who has supported the project for the last 2 years, joins the production, from visionary filmmaker Vani Balgam, about a South Indian teenage tennis prodigy whose game changes when her father falls into a coma; the Kickstarter campaign is now live.

GenAI in Animation Headline News

NVIDIA Studio Presents ‘Hologram’ Crowdsourced Music Video

Adobe MAX attendees were invited to use AI features in Adobe Premiere or Photoshop to remix and reimagine frames of the original music video by Jordan Sommerlad.

A New Way to Treat Lazy Eye Headline News

Luminopia, Crunchyroll Team for Pediatric Lazy Eye Content Library

The digital health company has added anime content to its platform, which specializes in a VR treatment, rather than eye patching, that encourages the brain to use both eyes together.

Addressing Anti-Asian Hate Headline News

New Animated Short ‘Disarm,’ Set After 2021 Atlanta Spa Shooting, Seeks Funding

Running through November 6, the film’s Seed&Spark campaign offers supporters a tiered set of incentives; the film, which addresses anti-Asian hate, is slated for submission to festivals in 2026.

Honoring Excellence in Animation Education Headline News

Animation Educators Forum Announces 2025 Top 5 Student Films

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:43am

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.

A Unique New Animated Project Headline News

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Tongal Unveil ‘Fever Fighter’ Series

The first-of-its-kind animated project inspired by artwork from St. Jude patient Ethan Washburn follows a character whose superpower is fighting fevers and has long served as an informal mascot for patients and families.

Community Outreach Headline News

Andrew Goldin Launches ‘The Uncle Frank Show’ Kickstarter

Animated by ‘Pat,’ the freelance writer and stand-up comic’s adult comedy series follows Uncle Frank, an oblivious, MTV-era throwback who calls it like he sees it.

The Editors Guild Headline News

The Animation Guild Announces 2 DreamWorks Animation Worker Union Milestones

By Dan Sarto | Friday, September 26, 2025 at 2:04pm

TAG 839 shares the ratification of a first-ever union contract for the studio’s production workers and the unionization of remote workers across the U.S. who contribute to LA-based projects.

Honoring Excellence in Animation Education Headline News

Animation Educators Forum Announces 2025-26 Student Scholarship Recipients

6 students were selected from the United States, Canada, and Spain; awards will be used to cover costs for necessary software and hardware; creative and academic research; and tuition.

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.

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.

Solidarity! Headline News

3 Different Animation Worker Groups Submit for Union Recognition with TAG 839

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:45pm

In what’s being called an ‘historic week of organizing’ at The Animation Guild, IATSE Local 839, workers at Netflix Animation Studios, on ‘Ted’ at NBCUniversal, and at SpindleHorse have formally moved to join the union.

Return to Aaravos ANIMATIONWorld

‘The Dragon King’: A Fan-Driven Epic with ‘Bodice-Ripping Romance’

Creators Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond share details about their animated sequel, set in ‘The Dragon Prince’ universe, which picks up 7 years after the original show, with many key characters returning as adults; supporting Kickstarter campaign starts September 16.

On the Road to Stuttgart Headline News

ITFS 2026 Call for Entries is Now Open

By Dan Sarto | Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:29pm

The Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film has begun accepting film submissions - the deadline for the short film competition is November 15, 2025; the deadline for the feature-length film competition is January 15, 2026.

Supporting Neurodivergent Creators Headline News

Laugh Factory to Host ‘Autism In Entertainment’ Fundraiser

The September 7 event, featuring Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum’ star Dani Bowman, will spotlight stand-up comedians alongside live musical and improv performances, plus a documentary short film premiere.

On the Road to Ottawa Headline News

Sing, Dance, Slay in Ottawa: ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Along and Director Q&A Set

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 4:17pm

OIAF 2025 will help seal the Honmoon with a special screening of the hugely successful Netflix musical adventure, with directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans on-hand to discuss; Kevin Gillis will talk all things ‘The Raccoons’ at the Animation Exposé.

Animation Community Outreach Headline News

FLAMIN Animations Announces New Animator Cohort

Film London’s commissioning program for early-career Black and African, Asian, indigenous, Latin American, or mixed-heritage backgrounds animators welcomes David Adeyemi, Jasmine Hewitt, Brandon Saunders, and Lysander Wong to its 2025-2026 program.

Empowering Women in Animation ANIMATIONWorld

Stories x Women: Tales of Jinns, Genius Aliens, Immigrants and Family Curses

From ghost stories and family curses to intergalactic misfits and urban rabbits, WIA’s 2025 animation creators’ cohort features 5 bold new projects from women across the globe, each exploring identity, legacy, and self-discovery in imaginative, culturally rich worlds.

Animation Training Outreach Headline News

Vancouver Film School, Animation Career Review Announce Animation Scholarships

2 full-tuition scholarships, 4 75% off tuition scholarships, 6 50% off tuition scholarships, and multiple partial scholarships are open to applicants worldwide; entry period closes September 16.

Rawwwrrrr! Headline News

Exclusive: ‘Carbon Based: The Art of Lewis LaRosa’ Kickstarter Set to Launch

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 9:15am

250+ page hardcover career retrospective artbook project, from Oni Press, of the American illustrator’s dynamic, intense, reference-based realistic work, including rarely seen covers, character designs, and concepts, goes live on August 11.

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