Celebrating the Art, Craft and Business of Animation https://www.awn.com/ en-US 15 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:39:31 -0800 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:40:13 -0800 https://www.awn.com/news/academy-youtube-partner-exclusive-global-rights-oscars From 2029 through 2033, the annual awards, including red carpet coverage, behind-the-scenes content, and Governors Ball access, will be available live and for free on YouTube, and for YouTube TV subscribers in the United States. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/academy-youtube-partner-exclusive-global-rights-oscars Thu, 18 Dec 2025 7:39:31 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/jon-m-chu-receive-inaugural-judy-garland-award-2026-lumiere-awards The Advanced Imaging Society has partnered with the famed performer’s daughter, Lorna Luft, to establish the new award that honors individuals whose ‘artistry, imagination, and cultural influence embody the highest ideals in entertainment.’ Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/jon-m-chu-receive-inaugural-judy-garland-award-2026-lumiere-awards Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:05:54 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/academy-announces-shortlists-10-categories-98th-oscars VFX category narrowed down to 10 films, animated shorts to 15; voting for nominations runs next month, January 12-16, with nomination announcements set for January 22, 2026. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/academy-announces-shortlists-10-categories-98th-oscars Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:56:43 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/join-andreas-deja-mushka-streaming-launch-party-december-15 Enter the free raffle to snag your spot at the upcoming gathering in Burbank celebrating the global VOD release of the iconic Disney legend’s directorial debut – and win a day pass to CTNX 2026 as well. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/news/join-andreas-deja-mushka-streaming-launch-party-december-15 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:39:13 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/lion-forge-announces-iyanu-holiday-livestream The full-day virtual fan event on December 13 will feature cast appearances, a table read, merch drops, giveaways, a sponsored gameplay showcase, and an exclusive first look at ‘Iyanu’ Season 2. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/lion-forge-announces-iyanu-holiday-livestream Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:56:01 PST Event https://www.awn.com/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. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/world-vfx-day-2025-releases-full-program Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:19:45 PST Event https://www.awn.com/animationworld/breaking-rig-bat-fam-and-blood-and-bamboo For director Mike Roth and animation director Garrett Ray, getting the most from your 2D animation means you can’t limit yourself to what the rigs are capable of – you have to force them to get the result you’re after. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/breaking-rig-bat-fam-and-blood-and-bamboo Wed, 03 Dec 2025 15:05:46 PST Event https://www.awn.com/animationworld/re-view-kpop-demon-hunters-beauty-broken-glass Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans’ hit animated musical about a trio of women battling against a band of demons intent on taking over the world presents big ideas with a deceptively light touch; its gorgeously accessible imagery and brisk toe-tapping pace are as catchy as the lyrics of its songs. Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez https://www.awn.com/animationworld/re-view-kpop-demon-hunters-beauty-broken-glass Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:46:01 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/join-awn-and-alex-woo-your-dreams-screening-netflix-animation-studios You’re invited to come watch and enjoy the all-new animated comedy, followed by a Q&A with the director/writer and reception, on Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00 pm in Burbank! Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/join-awn-and-alex-woo-your-dreams-screening-netflix-animation-studios Fri, 28 Nov 2025 8:45:54 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/obscured-releasing-premiere-endless-cookie-new-york-los-angeles Watch the official trailer - the multi-award-winning animated documentary from Seth and Peter Scriver, a colorful depiction of the many overlapping episodes of their lives, will release on December 5. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/obscured-releasing-premiere-endless-cookie-new-york-los-angeles Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:13:14 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/world-vfx-day-2025-announces-speaker-line 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. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/world-vfx-day-2025-announces-speaker-line Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:48:11 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/35-animated-features-eligible-academy-awards-consideration Academy members will vote to determine five nominees for best animated feature film award at the 99th Oscars; films also qualify for other categories including best picture. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/35-animated-features-eligible-academy-awards-consideration Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:39:23 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/young-animators-year-awards-2025-winners-announced From a field of 44 nominees across the UK, 7 emerging artists were celebrated for their outstanding original short films across 2D, 3D, and stop-motion categories. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/young-animators-year-awards-2025-winners-announced Wed, 19 Nov 2025 9:35:21 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/modern-uprising-studios-screenvision-media-announce-frame-forward-animated-ai-festival Submissions are now open for the first international festival for AI-enabled, director-driven animation, which celebrates the future of storytelling. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/modern-uprising-studios-screenvision-media-announce-frame-forward-animated-ai-festival Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:58:09 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/kodansha-usa-releases-totto-chan-little-girl-window-sequel English translation of the long-awaited follow-up of Tetsuko Kuroyanagi’s 1981 bestselling memoir that sold over 26 million copies is now available; book signings in New York begin November 22. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/kodansha-usa-releases-totto-chan-little-girl-window-sequel Tue, 18 Nov 2025 9:42:41 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/tickets-now-sale-53rd-annie-awards The annual event that recognizes the animation industry’s most talented artists and projects returns to UCLA’s Royce Hall on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/tickets-now-sale-53rd-annie-awards Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:51:10 PST Event https://www.awn.com/animationworld/don-bluth-talks-somewhere-out-there-documentary-and-future-production-dreams The famed director, filmmakers Dave LaMattina and Chad Walker, and Lavalle Lee discuss the new film, which recently premiered at SAVFF 2025, that takes an unvarnished look at the career highlights and lowlights of the man who bravely left Disney to make films like ‘The Secret of NIMH.’ Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/don-bluth-talks-somewhere-out-there-documentary-and-future-production-dreams Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:53:11 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/glas-animation-festival-2025-announces-official-selections Taking place in person in Los Angeles from December 6-7, the event will feature competition screenings, panels, Q&As, parties, and other offerings; trailer and poster also shared. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/glas-animation-festival-2025-announces-official-selections Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:52:35 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/world-animation-and-vfx-summit-announces-2025-hall-fame-honorees Panelist lineup also released for upcoming event that runs November 17-19 at the Garland Hotel in North Hollywood, California. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/world-animation-and-vfx-summit-announces-2025-hall-fame-honorees Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:20:34 PST Event https://www.awn.com/animationworld/7-pixels-pencils-panel-directors-talk-big-swings-and-big-dreams Alex Woo, Domee Shi, Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, Ugo Bienvenu, Kent Seki and Maïlys Vallade took to the SCAD Savannah Film Festival stage to share their anxiety over standing firm on big creative risks when others voiced considerable doubt, in what was only half-jokingly called a ‘directors therapy session.’ Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/7-pixels-pencils-panel-directors-talk-big-swings-and-big-dreams Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:39:06 PST Event https://www.awn.com/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. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/nvidia-studio-presents-hologram-crowdsourced-music-video Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:21:43 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/murmuration-takes-best-animation-award-2025-scad-savannah-film-festival ‘Snow Bear,’ ‘Dragfox,’ ‘Playing God,’ and ‘Inside, The Valley Sings’ also take home wins; Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ named the Audience Award Winner at event, which ran October 24-31. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/murmuration-takes-best-animation-award-2025-scad-savannah-film-festival Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:25:32 PST Event https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-clip-soapstone-comedy-presents-zach-martina-vr-comedy-set The all-new performance at the Meta Horizon virtual reality comedy club premieres October 30 with replays to follow on the web and mobile app as well. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/exclusive-clip-soapstone-comedy-presents-zach-martina-vr-comedy-set Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:00:49 PDT Event https://www.awn.com/news/jane-goodall-narrated-animated-short-anyone-lived-pretty-how-town-debut-scad-fest Daniel Kreizberg’s new film, inspired by E.E. Cummings’ poetry and paintings, and with a soundtrack by the late maestro Yakov Kreizberg, will premiere at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival on October 31. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/jane-goodall-narrated-animated-short-anyone-lived-pretty-how-town-debut-scad-fest Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:46:29 PDT Event https://www.awn.com/event/world-vfx-day-2025 Framestore’s free livestream event December 8 showcases the art, craft, and innovation of visual effects in filmmaking. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/event/world-vfx-day-2025 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 9:50:50 PDT Event https://www.awn.com/animationworld/how-i-made-new-specimen-unreal-engine-5 Dimitri Vallein, a real-time 3D director and technologist, shares with AWN a comprehensive breakdown of his short film project and how it was created, animated, simulated, and rendered using UE5. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/animationworld/how-i-made-new-specimen-unreal-engine-5 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:48:31 PDT Event https://www.awn.com/news/untold-studios-presents-ciclope-2025-keynote-wins-animation-company-year The VFX and animation company’s Co-founders Darren O’Kelly and Rochelle Palmer delivered ‘The Decade of the Independents,’ a reflection on how independence has become a creative advantage in today’s industry. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/untold-studios-presents-ciclope-2025-keynote-wins-animation-company-year Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:48:52 PDT Event https://www.awn.com/news/quirino-awards-issues-9th-edition-call-entries The awards ceremony, set for April 17, 2026, will recognize the best Ibero-American animation works in 10 categories; the call is open to animated projects released between June 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/quirino-awards-issues-9th-edition-call-entries Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:03:05 PDT Event https://www.awn.com/news/night-boots-takes-grand-prix-fredrikstad-animation-festival Pierre-Luc Granjon’s short about a child’s magical inner world takes the top prize; ‘Kafka in Love’ wins for Best Nordic-Baltic Short, while ‘Papillon’ wins for Best Global Short. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/night-boots-takes-grand-prix-fredrikstad-animation-festival Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:11:44 PDT Event https://www.awn.com/news/framestore-host-world-vfx-day-2025 The free livestream event, set for December 8, will showcase the art, craft, and innovation of visual effects in filmmaking. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/framestore-host-world-vfx-day-2025 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:35:34 PDT Event