"Despite this growth, 77% of the workforce are freelancers, and 70% report feeling less secure or considering leaving the industry, raising concerns about long‑term skills, capacity and competitiveness." - Greater Manchester Animation Sector Survey ... See MoreSee Less
Results have been revealed from a major sector survey mapping the scale, growth and challenges of Greater Manchester’s animation, VFX, motion graphics,
Disney Pixar's latest feature Hoppers is out now in UK cinemas! A story about "governmental and corporate distrust, young adult activism, human-led environmental collapse and flying sharks."
We sat down with director Daniel Chong and producer Nicole Grindle to discuss crafting main character Mabel, choosing not to over-stylise nature, and their reactions to Disney’s investment in OpenAI.
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The Extended Entry Deadline for the 47th Annual Telly Awards is coming up on March 27th!
Our partners at the Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens, with expanded categories in Narrative, Social Impact, and Accesibility & Inclusion, and new categories in Animation.
Whether you are making original shorts, commercials, documentaries, social content, or animation, check out the new season and enter before Friday, March. 27th at tlly.co/4nQXw5Y... See MoreSee Less
From a celebration of Irish animation to a queer reading of The Iron Giant; from 'Slop, Skill and Degenerative AI: A Manifesto For the Untalented' to the creepy and existential audience favourite short 'God Is Shy', we look back at a wonderful edition of Anima Festival, Brussels. ... See MoreSee Less
On the border between February and March, I arrived in a Brussels caressed by an intoxicating mix of rare, warm sunbeams and the typical sweet scent of
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After presenting the Work In Progress at Festival Anima, Brussels, Julien Chheng lended some time to Skwigly to chat about founding his studio La Cachette, their newest, fully self-financed project 'Mu Yi', rooting the film in Chinese culture and keeping the budget of the film down to €3 million. ... See MoreSee Less
"Despite this growth, 77% of the workforce are freelancers, and 70% report feeling less secure or considering leaving the industry, raising concerns about long‑term skills, capacity and competitiveness." - Greater Manchester Animation Sector Survey ... See MoreSee Less
Landmark North West Animation Survey Reveals Steady Sector Growth but Precarious Future for Freelancers - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Results have been revealed from a major sector survey mapping the scale, growth and challenges of Greater Manchester’s animation, VFX, motion graphics,0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Disney Pixar's latest feature Hoppers is out now in UK cinemas! A story about "governmental and corporate distrust, young adult activism, human-led environmental collapse and flying sharks."
We sat down with director Daniel Chong and producer Nicole Grindle to discuss crafting main character Mabel, choosing not to over-stylise nature, and their reactions to Disney’s investment in OpenAI.
You’d be hopping mad not to read the interview at Skwigly.com! ... See MoreSee Less
Daniel Chong and Nicole Grindle on Pixar's Most Rebellious Film Yet, Hoppers - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Hoppers is as rebellious as Pixar have ever felt. Within the framework of a cute talking animal movie, director Daniel Chong crafts a story about0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The Extended Entry Deadline for the 47th Annual Telly Awards is coming up on March 27th!
Our partners at the Telly Awards honor excellence in video and television across all screens, with expanded categories in Narrative, Social Impact, and Accesibility & Inclusion, and new categories in Animation.
Whether you are making original shorts, commercials, documentaries, social content, or animation, check out the new season and enter before Friday, March. 27th at tlly.co/4nQXw5Y ... See MoreSee Less
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From a celebration of Irish animation to a queer reading of The Iron Giant; from 'Slop, Skill and Degenerative AI: A Manifesto For the Untalented' to the creepy and existential audience favourite short 'God Is Shy', we look back at a wonderful edition of Anima Festival, Brussels. ... See MoreSee Less
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On the border between February and March, I arrived in a Brussels caressed by an intoxicating mix of rare, warm sunbeams and the typical sweet scent of0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Five-time Academy Award® nominated animation studio Cartoon Saloon has announced the appointment of Anthony Leo as Chief Executive Officer ... See MoreSee Less
Cartoon Saloon appoints Anthony Leo as Chief Executive Officer - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Cartoon Saloon, the five-time Academy Award® nominated animation studio behind some of the most celebrated animated films of the past two decades, has0 CommentsComment on Facebook
After presenting the Work In Progress at Festival Anima, Brussels, Julien Chheng lended some time to Skwigly to chat about founding his studio La Cachette, their newest, fully self-financed project 'Mu Yi', rooting the film in Chinese culture and keeping the budget of the film down to €3 million. ... See MoreSee Less
ANIMA 2026: Julien Chheng talks Studio La Cachette and Mu Yi - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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One of the most anticipated events of this year’s Anima Festival was the Work In Progress screening for the new feature film to come from Studio La0 CommentsComment on Facebook