Animated

Ohio Launches Animated Video Series in Haitian Creole to Boost Road Safety Awareness

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — In a bid to increase road safety awareness, the Ohio Department of Public Safety launched a new animated video series on Friday targeted at the Haitian community in Springfield, featuring content in Haitian Creole. The initiative is part of a broader effort to educate residents on state driving regulations and foster safer interactions between drivers and law enforcement. Governor Mike DeWine has emphasized the role of these educational tools in helping the Haitian community better navigate Ohio’s roads. The project, which includes a series of animated videos, will educate viewers about key … Read more

Cutting-Edge Creativity Triumphs at VIEW 2024: A Showcase of Innovative Animated Shorts

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Turin, Italy – The prestige of animation and storytelling shone brightly at the VIEW Conference where the 2024 VIEW Award Winners were unveiled, celebrating outstanding achievements in short animated films. An 11-member jury, comprising international experts, bestowed accolades across multiple categories, highlighting the creative and technical excellence present in the genre. This year’s grand prize was awarded to Amanda Strong for her animated short “Įk’ǫǫ̀: Inkwo for When the Starving Return,” a production backed by the National Film Board of Canada. Strong’s work uniquely blended diverse animation techniques to bring to life a poignant narrative … Read more

Contenders for the Oscar: Animation Magazine Reveals Potential Academy Award Nominees for Best Animated Short Film

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Navigating the competitive field of animated short films, filmmakers from around the globe are vying for a spot on the prestigious shortlist for the Best Animated Short Film Academy Award. The process requires films to either win qualifying prizes at major film festivals or secure theatrical screening engagements. The official list of 15 contenders is slated for announcement on December 17, maintaining suspense and excitement within the industry. Among the notable entries this year includes the poignant “74” by Charalambos Margaritis from Cyprus, which adeptly addresses the 1974 Turkish army invasion through an animated lens, … Read more

Spotlight on Europe’s Finest: Nominees Announced for the European Film Awards’ Animated Feature Category

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Berlin, Germany – The European Film Academy has recently unveiled the contenders for the prestigious category of Best Animated Feature Film at this year’s European Film Awards. Among the eclectic mix of nominations are standout works from directors Gints Zilbalodis, Kristina Dufková, Claude Barras, Isabel Herguera, and the duo Fernando Trueba and Javier Mariscal. Gints Zilbalodis’ “Flow” has already captured the hearts of audiences and critics alike, garnering the main jury and audience awards at the prestigious Annecy International Animated Film Festival alongside an accolade for its original music. The film, which featured at Cannes … Read more