Tag: Toronto International Film Festival
‘The Wild Robot’ TIFF Premiere Sparks Glowing Critical Reception in Early Reviews
"Animated movies just don't get better than this. Actually, movies just don't get better than this."
— Peter Hammond, Deadline film critic
Making its debut as a Gala...
Chris Sanders’ ‘The Wild Robot’ Sets World Premiere at TIFF
The Toronto International Film Festival today announced six highly-anticipated films set to premiere in its Gala and Special Presentation programs. These select half-dozen will all...
Oil & Toil: ‘The Peasants’ Directors DK & Hugh Welchman Detail Their Second Ambitious Painting-Animated Feature
This year’s Toronto International Film Festival saw the premiere of The Peasants, the latest oil-painted masterstroke of animation from Hugh and DK Welchman. The...
Exclusive: Pablo Berger Takes Us Behind the Scenes of His Acclaimed Movie, ‘Robot Dreams’
One of the best reviewed and charming animated movies of the year follows the beautiful friendship between an anthropomorphic New York City pooch and...
Sony Pictures Classics Picks Up ‘The Peasants’, Polish Oscar Entry from ‘Loving Vincent’ Creators
Sony Pictures Classics announced today it has acquired all rights in North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Australia/New Zealand to Oscar nominee...
‘Electra’ Wins Oscar-Qualifying TIFF Short Film Prize
Czech director Daria Kashcheeva could make her second run at the Best Animated Short Film Academy Awards race in under five years, as her latest work...
Miyazaki Has More Movie Plans after ‘Heron,’ Says Ghibli Exec
Despite widely being reported as Hayao Miyazaki's final feature film before retirement (where have we heard that before?), the enthusiastically received international premiere of...
GKIDS Offers a ‘Pre-Teaser’ for Miyazaki’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’
Apologies for ruffling feathers, as the introductory video released today by GKIDS still does not reveal any actual footage from the highly anticipated and...
TIFF Short Cuts Program Features Animated Gems from Canada & Abroad
Today, the Toronto International Film Festival announced this year’s Short Cuts lineup, supported by Ontario Arts Council, showcasing 42 live action narrative, documentary and animated...
NFB Animated Short ‘Aphasia’ Sets World Premiere at TIFF
The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) selection at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), taking place September 7 to 17, will feature...
Terril Calder’s Short Animation ‘Meneath’ Wows Festival Audiences
A Métis filmmaker discusses her inspiration in creating this raw, darkly human story about ethics.
Métis filmmaker Terril Calder has created a haunting, visceral animation...
‘The Garbage Man’: Laura Gonçalves’ Ode to an Unforgettable Uncle
***This article originally appeared in the December '22 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 325)***
Laura Gonçalves’ lovingly crafted short The Garbage Man (Homem do Lixo)...
‘The Flying Sailor,’ ‘Ice Merchants’ Among TIFF’s Animated Short Cuts
TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) has announced this year’s Short Cuts lineup, presented by TikTok, which showcases 39 live-action narrative, documentary and animated shorts...
‘Wendell & Wild’ World Premiere Reps Animation in TIFF Special Presentations
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the selections in the Gala and Special Presentations programs for the 47th edition, taking place September...
Stella Meghie Tapped as ‘Tiana’ Writer & Director
On the heels of the myriad project announcements and updates revealed for Disney+ Day, Walt Disney Animation Studios has announced that acclaimed writer/director Stella...
OIAF Complements Virtual 45th Edition with In-Person Screenings
The virtual Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) 2021, marking its 45th anniversary edition this month, goes in-person for special screenings from September 22-26 at...
Trailer: Masaaki Yuasa’s Historic Musical ‘Inu-Oh’ Sets Cast, 2022 Release
Science Saru, Asmik Ace and Aniplex have released the official trailer and further details for Inu-Oh — the latest feature film directed by anime...
Events Round-Up: Locarno Premieres, Ottawa Retrospectives, VR at SIGGRAPH & More
The Oscar-qualifying Locarno Film Festival, taking place for the 74th year in the Swiss-Italian town from August 4-14, will include bold animation amidst its...
Cartoon Saloon Launches Online Art Gallery Selling LE Prints
Creating an opportunity for animation film enthusiasts everywhere, the four-time Academy Award-nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon, announced the launch today of a new e-commerce...
Animation & Licensing Vet Marc Harrington Launches Lucky Helmet Consultancy
Animation and licensing industry veteran Marc Harrington announced the launch of Lucky Helmet, a new business focused on assisting creators, producers and other intellectual...
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