Animation Magazine

CalArts Character Animation students draw in their school gallery in pre-COVID times. [Photo: Rafael Hernandez]

Schools

Pandemic Academics: Animation Programs Pivot to a New Normal

By Ellen WolffMarch 14, 2021

***This article originally appeared in Animation Magazine’s 2021 International Education & Career Guide*** Forget those quaint...

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

North America

Academy Adds 819 New Members, Surpasses Parity Goals

By Mercedes MilliganJune 30, 2020

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to...

North America

USC Students Blaze a Trail with Ollie

By Ellen WolffMarch 13, 2019

The short film Trailblazer may appear at first glance to be animation created by a soon-to-graduate...

Festivals and Events

‘North of Blue,’ ‘Floreana’ Top LA Animation Fest Winners

By Mercedes MilliganDecember 4, 2018

The LA Animation Festival held its awards evening on Sunday at The Mayflower Club, presenting awards...

Festivals and Events

Tom Kenny & His Band, Honoree Chris Prynoski to Kick-Off LA Animation Fest

By Mercedes MilliganNovember 8, 2018

The LA Animation Festival (www.laafest.com) has revealed highlights the can’t-miss Opening Night Preview Party, which will...

Festivals and Events

USC, UCLA, CalArts & WIA Set Breaking the Glass Frame Program

By Mercedes MilliganSeptember 14, 2018

USC, UCLA and CalArts, along with Women in Animation, have announced the final program for Breaking...

Digital Media

Bold Ideas Shine at the 2017 Student Academy Awards

By Ellen WolffDecember 1, 2017

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has a notable history of honoring student filmmakers...

Festivals and Events

Ottawa Sets Feature Competition Slate

By Tom McLeanJuly 6, 2014

Two animated documentaries highlight the feature film competition slate for the Ottawa International Animation Festival, set...