First clip from ‘Julián,’ the new animated feature from Cartoon Saloon (‘The Secret of Kells,’ ‘Song of the Sea,’ ‘Wolfwalkers’), directed by Louise Bagnall.
The film is set to premiere later this month at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
and this is what i always yap about when i say i love practical effects in movies. they 100% could have thee some cgi in for this but it’s so much cooler with practical.
me in this thread: "AI is affecting my very specific job as an artist in the animation industry"
ppl: "so true!"
me also in this thread: "AI is also affecting Black and marginalized communities"
ppl: "uh hey actually this affects ALL of us not just Black people"
We are working hard on BURIED GIANT. We have a lot of experimentation ahead. But this entire community never gives up- never abandons its faith: Made by humans for humans. Whomever joins this adventure is doing the animation Gods' work.
due to recent disappointing events i am throwing it out there that i am frankelda is releasing on netflix on june 12th (!!) and is the first indie stop-motion film to be fully made in mexico 😙
Highly coveted Witch Hat Atelier Reproduction Selection will be reprinted (up to 2500 copies)!!!!
Reprint edition available now for pre-orders until June 30, 2026.
Production will be confirmed once there is a minimum of 1000 pre-orders.
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I also just absolutely ADORE the pop-up storybook elements used in the animation which compliment Shirahama’s original paneling and art style in the manga SO PERFECTLY…..