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Bill Plympton is returning to @AnimazeFilmFest for its 13th edition this September, headlining the festival's new Masterclass Programme. The festival has also unveiled its 2026 poster by Andrew Lucas

https://t.co/8lbgJPIJIP

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@OIAF_Animation has renamed its Animated Series competition to Platform Animation, reflecting how audiences now discover animation across streaming, YouTube, educational platforms and beyond.

The new category debuts as OIAF celebrates its 50th year.

https://t.co/K744x1doVg

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Palm Springs International ShortFest@psfilmfest Announces 2026 Animation Award Winners

Best Animated Short — Fačuk (Croatia/Slovenia), dir. Maida Srabović

https://t.co/hrjt93j1n0

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Alley Cats, the new animated sitcom by @rickygervais @netflix and Blink was lapped up by the crowds at Annecy. Read all about it here #annecyfestival https://t.co/wLO8oaaHYa

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Emmy Award-winning animator and creator JJ Villard has released his newest animated project, Scaredy Cat, now streaming in full on the Warner Bros. TV. You can watch here and find out more!

https://t.co/H4I3gfk5Bw

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@film_london today announces significant changes to its senior leadership team, with Helena Mackenzie taking on the new, expanded role Head of Talent and Business Development and Rose Cupit promoted to Head of Artists’ Moving Image.

https://t.co/EJC2nzqhaf

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EVENT: Masterclass with One6th Animation (2 July 2026)

The evening includes a screening of their animated short, Two Black Boys in Paradise, and will celebrate One6th’s journey from a small independent studio to being multi-award winners

https://t.co/Me8JVRJ4vh

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WATCH: Inspired by years spent exploring abandoned buildings, underground tunnels and hidden spaces beneath Paris, Robinson Drossos' graduation film 'Echoes' is a hand-drawn journey into the unknown that blends urban exploration, mystery and atmosphere.

https://t.co/COQsQJRQvc

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Aardman is marking its 50th anniversary with a trio of special events at Cinema Rediscovered in Bristol this July, featuring appearances from co-founders Peter Lord and David Sproxton.

🎞️Sweet Disaster
🎞️Morph at 50
🎞️Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer

https://t.co/ZbcaDJDhdF

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A new online platform dedicated to animated film is entering the European scene. Animation HUB (AHUB), launched by CEE Animation, is a curated space connecting audiences, educators, and film professionals with high-quality animated works.

https://t.co/y1aRVBkgsV

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@anibarfest returns to Peja, Kosova from 12–18 July for its 17th edition.

Ahead of the full programme reveal, the festival has unveiled its official trailer by Finnish animator Jenny Jokela (Barbeque, Dollhouse Elephant).

https://t.co/nEQ4Zkct4z

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Meow Wolf has teamed up with The Simpsons to create a brand new couch gag for the Disney+ special Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition.

Watch and read more: https://t.co/lcyrbh12Bx

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Get Animated London 26 has announced the first panellists and the date of their afternoon tea, which will take place at the Knowledge Centre, British Library, on 8th September 2026

https://t.co/lik48tsIxB

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Moshi Monsters has teamed up with @blue_zoo and its regional sister Brighton Zoo, to transform the Moshi universe into a TV series.

The series will be developed alongside critically acclaimed creator and writer @CurtisJobling

https://t.co/IZVJMcDyXI

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"We had to mortgage our parents’ house to make this film."

The creators of I Am Frankelda, Mexico’s first stop motion feature - Roy and Arturo Ambriz - discuss building a studio from scratch, training a new generation of animators and more...

https://t.co/lkHkcanaFd

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Ruth Fielding, joint founder of Lupus Films will become the chair of the Animation UK Council. The appointment ensures that the member companies of @AnimationUK continue to have a strong voice in the advocacy and policies pursued by the organisation,

https://t.co/JzCOTns8fd

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Congratulations to Georgina Hurcombe, creator of Pop Paper City and Founder of LoveLove Films, on being awarded an MBE in The King’s Birthday Honours List 2026 for services to television and the creative sector https://t.co/mOBvMBIkuP

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@mohoanimation has launched its new Ambassador Program, connecting studios, schools and production teams with experienced Moho professionals from around the world.

Read more about the programme and meet the first group of Ambassadors: https://t.co/phiPklntU1

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Huge news for animation in Manchester! https://t.co/2Cc04yOasQ

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Studio Ursa has premiered Catus Magus, a new hand-drawn animated short series created by Yaron Farkash.

The first season consists of eight episodes, with four currently available and new instalments releasing weekly.

https://t.co/d1ttJoxDP0