Unreal-powered animation Killtopia primed by Voltaku
Forthcoming cyberpunk saga will consist of eight 20-minute episodes, based on graphic novel series created by Dave Cook and Craig Paton
Category: Animation News
Maxon shares virtual vision for 2020 events
3D software developer Maxon is hosting a series of artist-focused digital experiences, kicking off its free virtual 3D and Motion Design Show this week
Animation Base Camp to provide foundation for future talent
Once Were Farmers and Sony Pictures Animation, with The Animation Centrifuge and Creative Scotland, are to launch an innovative animation skills development course in Glasgow
Long-form doors swing open for Axis
The Glasgow and Bristol-based animation group is branching out, from game cinematics and TV VFX, to long format television and film animation
Aardman and The BFI offer £1 million Lab to develop animated features
Aardman and the BFI launch a £1 million Lottery-funded scheme to support development and production of new animated feature films
Dneg set for animated feature production
Double Negative (DNeg) has announced the formation of a new Feature Animation Division led by ex-Dreamworks Associate Producer, Tom Jacomb.
Autodesk signals end for Softimage
Autodesk has announced that the forthcoming version of Softimage, due out next month, will be the last.
McLaren 2014 prepares to celebrate life of genius animator
The Centennial Celebration of Norman McLaren begins in April, with a full programme of dance, theatre, music, visual arts, comedy and commemorative events, highlighting the life and work of the renowned animator.
Autumn Statement unveils further aid for UK film and VFX industry
The British Government has announced changes to UK film tax relief as part of yesterday’s Chancellor’s autumn statement.
Encounters issues early deadline for short films and animation
It’s the last week to submit films completed in 2012 for Encounters Short Film and Animation Festival
David Fincher, Blur Studio & Dark Horse kick start The Goon
David Fincher, Blur Studio, Eric Powell and Dark Horse Entertainment have launched a Kickstarter campaign for the comic series The Goon.
Award winners announced at Edinburgh Film Festival
The Edinburgh International Film Festival has announced its award winners, with a graduation film claiming both the Best British Short Film and The McLaren Animation prizes
Animation gains level pegging at EdFilmFest
To the Edinburgh Film Festival at the weekend and a dramatic introduction to the first batch of films in the McLaren Animation competition
10th Adobe Design Achievement Awards - winners announced
Adobe has announced the winners of the 10th annual Adobe Design Achievement Awards (ADAA), a global competition celebrating student creative arts.
Magical opening for Edinburgh Film Festival
A glittering Opening Night Gala launched the 2010 Edinburgh International Film Festival, as guests arrived for the UK premiere of The Illusionist.
