April and the Twisted World (Avril et un monde truqué) Gets a Nov 2015 Release

The French company Je Suis Bien Content, responsible for Persepolis, brings forward a 2D/3D mystery feature, and now gets a 13 November French release.

Tale of the Princess Kaguya Sets 17 Oct 2014 US Release Date

The new Studio Ghibli feature by studio co-founder Isao Takahata will have a qualifying US theatrical run on October 17, 2014 to qualify for the 2015 Academy Awards.

13th Int'l Countryside Animafest, Cyprus, 17-20/7: Highlights

Collaborations with Se-Ma-For, Primanima festival and a tribute to Estonian animation are some the highlights of the 13th International Countryside Animafest Cyprus - Views of the World.

Rocks In My Pockets Wins the FIPRESCI Award at Karlovy Vary

Read More About:

 Signe Baumane's animated feature also won the Ecumenical Jury prize (special mention) at the Czech festival.

Koji Yamamura Designs the ASIFA IAD2014 Poster

The Japanese Oscar-nominated animator is the latest in a series of indie artists to design the poster of the ASIFA-established International Animation Day.

Boles, Kiki of Montparnesse, Mr. Hublot in the Cartoon D'Or Finalists

Read More About:

The 5 finalists for  the Cartoon D'Or award (Best European short animated film) have been announced.

Fantoche Announces Selection Results

Read More About:

The 2014 Fantoche (Baden, Switzerland) fest has announced its selection line-up.

My Stuffed Granny, Monkey Love Experiments, The Bigger Picture Win at EIFF

Review the animation winners of the 68th Edinburgh International Film Festival.

In Animation, the Academy Remains US-Studio Dominated

Read More About:

271 artists were invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In the animation department, though, this invitation favors predominantly the established US animation studios.

Image

Zippy Frames is the premier online animation journal promoting European and Independent Animation animation since 2011

[email protected]

Zippy Frames

Quick Links