Sprockets
9th Animarkt and Momakin Stop Moton Form – 13-17 October 2024 in Lodz, Poland
One of the most rewarding things I do each year is coaching pitching at Animarkt in Lodz, Poland. Animarkt is unique because it focuses exclusively on stop-motion animation projects.
Animation Journalist Nancy Denney-Phelps Releases ‘On the Animation Trail’
The book, which features covers by Joanna Quinn, charts the last 20 years of animation festivals, from Annecy, the oldest animation festival in the world, to Beirut and the founding of the festival in Peja, Kosovo; pre-order is available now.
Fresh off the press: my book ON THE ANIMATION TRAIL - 20 Years of Animation History is now out!
Just in time for the holidays, my book ON THE ANIMATION TRAIL - 20 Years of Animation History has been released today
MY CHRISTMAS WISH LIST OF BOOKS FOR ANIMATORS
It is getting to be that time of the year when we are all thinking about gifts. One of my favorite presents to give and receive is books. This year there has been a bountiful crop of books to give to your favorite animator or to gift to yourself. From a book about Simon Stampfer and his Stroboscopic Disks to a tiny Viennese animation gallery, to two books about Portuguese animation and animators at BAP Studio there is something for everyone out there. I even wrote a book and it will be published on the 20th of December.
Call for Entries Animafest Zagreb 2025
World Festival of Animated Film - Animafest Zagreb invites you to submit your film for the 35th edition of the Festival, taking place 02 - 07 June 2025 in Zagreb.
Stop motion animation talents come together this week at ANIMARKT 2024
21 innovative stop motion film ideas from around the world will compete for international recognition and production support for their projects at the 9th edition of ANIMARKT.
Annecy International Animation Festival 9 – 15 June 2024 Annecy, France
This year Annecy seemed to have a special atmosphere. Part of what made the seven days so much fun...
ANIMAFEST ZAGREB - 03 – 08 June 2024 Zagreb, Croatia
I always look forward to Animafest. There are wonderful screenings, excellent exhibitions, interesting guests, and a relaxed atmosphere
Beyond the Boundaries of Animation: Anifilm - 7 – 12 May 2024 Liberec, Czech Republic
Visiting Anifilm for the first time since the festival moved from Trebon to Liberec, changes were immediately apparent!
CEE Animation Forum 2024 Lineup Revealed
The CEE Animation Forum is delighted to unveil the official lineup for its 12th edition. The event is scheduled to occur in Pilsen, Czech Republic, on November 12-13, 2024.
ITFS and FMX 2024, Stuttgart, Germany
There were big changes afoot at the International Trickfilm Festival in Stuttgart this year. Annegret Richter, Managing Director of AG Animationsfilms, the German Animation Association, has taken over the reigns as the new Artistic Director. For several years she was head of the animation department at the International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Animation Films (Dok Leipzig) and she was formally the artistic and managing director at the International Short Film Festival in Dresden.
Book Review: Paul Driessen's My Life in Cartoons
Paul Driessen has just published his autobiography, My Life In Cartoons, and it is as delightful to read as his films are to watch.
ANIMARKT STOP MOTION FORUMS OPENS SUBMISSIONS TO THE COMPETITION SECTION
Animarkt Stop Motion Forum is a unique event connecting fantastic creativity of the artists with producers’ point of view.







