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Indie animation’s singing word is back: 12 musical shorts turn song into storytelling, from “The Burden” to “Virgin Fandango.”

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#IndieAnimation #Animation

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Etiuda & Anima’s Creative Lab brings masterclasses, workshops and networking to Krakow, 26–31 October, and celebrates Piotr Dumała’s 50-year career.

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#Animation #EtiudaAnima

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“Who Killed Narin G?” wins the Grand Prix at the 8th Rising of Lusitania Animadoc Film Festival.

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#Animation #AnimaDoc

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A drawing brings cosmic horror to life aboard a train in Jocelyn Charles’s Oscar-qualifying animated short, God Is Shy.

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#Animation #FilmReview

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In Anthony Koithra’s 8-minute dark comedy, robots learn violence from the humans who built them. “Machines Learning” asks what we’re teaching machines—and who’s accountable.

https://t.co/q7NecjDUaU

#Animation #AI

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StopTrik 2026 explores “dead media”—and how animation can challenge the stories shaping history.

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#StopTrik #Animation

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Etiuda&Anima 2026 opens with a tribute to founder Bogusław Zmudziński, followed by the Polish premiere of animated feature Moonfish. Explore the screening highlights.

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#Animation #FilmFestival

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YARS helps independent animators match films to young audiences by developmental stage.

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#Animation #YARS

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Thomas Renoldner spotlights overlooked animation pioneer Simon von Stampfer and his 1833 stroboscopic discs in ‘Stampfer Dreams’.

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#Animation #StopTrik

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Discover the industry programme for the 9th Festival of Animation Berlin (8-11 Oct 2026), featuring talks, workshops, and networking at the Berlin Animation HUB.

https://t.co/13vPqBZAs3

#Animation #FAB2026

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Call open for the GoCritic! Animation Journalists Training Programme. Apply by 22 October!

https://t.co/Yqc8hZDdIX

#animation #GoCritic

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BIAF 2026 has announced its 11 jury members for its 28th edition, featuring top animation professionals from Europe, Asia, and the US @Eugene_KIM0460

https://t.co/b8N4ZJrnBD

#BIAF2026 #Animation

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Stop-motion animation and horror specials highlight the 9th Festival of Animation Berlin (8-11 Oct 2026). Check the highlights:

https://t.co/qkch086RLo

#animation #zippyframes

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CEE Animation Workshop training programme for European animation professionals is once again open. Applications, with or without a project (career-oriented), are sought for this 4-module training program. All details: https://t.co/bQWtHR53qc

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BIAF 2026 announces its feature competition lineup, featuring Light Pillar, Sound! Euphonium, Blaise and more features from Asia, Europe and North/South America. @Eugene_KIM0460

https://t.co/QfpXn9rtYS

#BIAF2026 #AnimationFestival

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An Animated Mother-Son Tragedy: Interview with the Locarno animation winner Filip Anthonissen and his 3D animation short, 'Melk', ahead of its Toronto premiere https://t.co/TUgsMu35VJ

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When Dolly Said No to Elvis. The history of the 'I Will Always Love You' song in a stop-motion music animated video by Heather Colbert #rip #dollyparton https://t.co/nSyU4j5XhF

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The full list of the 170 Oscar-qualifying film festivals and events for animated short films (and short films in general) eligible for the 2027 Academy Awards. https://t.co/hKqyCLqdAD

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35 animated shorts have been selected for the International Short Competition at BIAF 2026, featuring new works by acclaimed auteurs and studio artists. @Eugene_KIM0460

https://t.co/lYaBNLk4zX

#Animation #BIAF2026

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Check the new animation co-development award CODA, tailored for animation projects of all kinds in development. Applications (selected countries) till 27 September https://t.co/q2CydKwYAB