Skwigly is excited to be heading back up to Move Summit - "Scotland's Animation Gathering" for another year of amazing animation celebration. This year you can catch Skwigly's Steve Henderson hosting a Director Q&A with some of the filmmakers in attendance at MOVE this Thursday 20th February. Read the full lineup here and see you there! www.movesummit.co.uk/line-up-industry-days/... See MoreSee Less
Long-time fans of Skwigly may be familiar with the name Tania Vincent, who was a contributor for the magazine back in 2012. Last year she became the first woman in Australia to write and direct an animated feature film - The Sloth Lane - which hits UK cinemas today (14th Feb)!
"...animated films just don't have to be aimed at kids and don't have to dumb it down for kids at all. I think you can tell really big themes and stories..."
Skwigly catch up with Tania about her animation journey and the making of this feature... ... See MoreSee Less
Long-time fans of Skwigly may be familiar with the name Tania Vincent, who was a contributor for the magazine back in 2012. After all these years, Tania
Presently nominated for both a BAFTA and an Academy Award, Nina Gantz's incredible stop-motion short #WanderToWonder has been a huge hit on the animation festival circuit. Skwigly were excited to dive deep into the project's backstory and production. ... See MoreSee Less
Idk how MAF managed to find so many amazing animated films. It’s got to be a testament to Steve Henderson and the team for having their finger in the pulse. We saw Wander at MAF and it was so inspired! Great programing, excellent filmmaking
An Edinburgh Napier University lecturer is hoping to make animation, visual effects and gaming more inclusive – by identifying industry and technical phrases that need their own sign in British Sign Language (BSL). ... See MoreSee Less
BBC Studios Kids & Family have inked a deal to partner with Academy Award-nominated and BAFTA-winning Magic Light Pictures for international distribution rights to their animated TV series #Zog. ... See MoreSee Less
As Scotland’s international reputation as a leader in cinema goes from strength to strength, this February will see a great month for animated film take
And don't forget the attendant FESTIVUS events at MOVE and GFF!
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Skwigly is pleased to announce a new cross-cultural initiative which we have been developing in collaboration with our partner Animafilm Festival, and with the support of the British Council!
To encourage greater cultural dialogue between the UK and Azerbaijan, the British Council has been supporting a number of artistic collaboration projects via its Culture Connects programme throughout 2024/25. This month, we are excited to present a mini-festival showcasing British films centered on the theme of Love; while, additionally, Skwigly co-owner (and animation producer) Aaron Wood will lead two insightful lectures for animation professionals, sharing his expertise and knowledge to inspire and empower creators in the field.
Multi award-winning and BAFTA-nominated independent producer Paper Owl Films has opened a new studio in Belfast to meet the needs of the company’s growth and strategy goals and to further expand its roster of in-house productions and strategic international partnerships. ... See MoreSee Less
Multi award-winning and BAFTA-nominated independent producer Paper Owl Films has opened a new studio in Belfast to meet the needs of the company’s growth
Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Plankton: The Movie. The latest feature film spinoff of the enormously popular SpongeBob SquarePants series
Dublin-based independent animation studio Giant Animation Studios today announces the opening of its first international office in Barcelona. ... See MoreSee Less
"Goofy, chaotic, beautifully animated fun."
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DreamWorks’ adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man graphic novel is goofy, chaotic, beautifully animated fun. For the uninitiated, the film appears as a0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Skwigly is excited to be heading back up to Move Summit - "Scotland's Animation Gathering" for another year of amazing animation celebration. This year you can catch Skwigly's Steve Henderson hosting a Director Q&A with some of the filmmakers in attendance at MOVE this Thursday 20th February. Read the full lineup here and see you there! www.movesummit.co.uk/line-up-industry-days/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Long-time fans of Skwigly may be familiar with the name Tania Vincent, who was a contributor for the magazine back in 2012. Last year she became the first woman in Australia to write and direct an animated feature film - The Sloth Lane - which hits UK cinemas today (14th Feb)!
"...animated films just don't have to be aimed at kids and don't have to dumb it down for kids at all. I think you can tell really big themes and stories..."
Skwigly catch up with Tania about her animation journey and the making of this feature... ... See MoreSee Less
The Sloth Lane: Interview with Director and Writer Tania Vincent - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Long-time fans of Skwigly may be familiar with the name Tania Vincent, who was a contributor for the magazine back in 2012. After all these years, Tania0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Presently nominated for both a BAFTA and an Academy Award, Nina Gantz's incredible stop-motion short #WanderToWonder has been a huge hit on the animation festival circuit. Skwigly were excited to dive deep into the project's backstory and production. ... See MoreSee Less
Wander to Wonder | Interview with Nina Gantz - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Following a premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival and a festival run including screenings at Clermont-Ferrand and Ottawa International Animation1 CommentComment on Facebook
Idk how MAF managed to find so many amazing animated films. It’s got to be a testament to Steve Henderson and the team for having their finger in the pulse. We saw Wander at MAF and it was so inspired! Great programing, excellent filmmaking
An Edinburgh Napier University lecturer is hoping to make animation, visual effects and gaming more inclusive – by identifying industry and technical phrases that need their own sign in British Sign Language (BSL). ... See MoreSee Less
Animation lecturer on the hunt for industry terms needing a British Sign Language gesture - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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An Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) lecturer is hoping to make animation, visual effects and gaming more inclusive – by identifying industry and0 CommentsComment on Facebook
BBC Studios Kids & Family have inked a deal to partner with Academy Award-nominated and BAFTA-winning Magic Light Pictures for international distribution rights to their animated TV series #Zog. ... See MoreSee Less
BBC Studios Signs Global Distribution Deal For Animated TV Series ‘Zog’ from Magic Light Pictures - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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BBC Studios Kids & Family have inked a deal to partner with Oscar nominated and BAFTA-winning Magic Light Pictures for international distribution0 CommentsComment on Facebook
BBC Children’s and Education, Alphablocks Ltd and Blue Zoo Animation Studio are thrilled to bring back the hugely popular phonics-focused series Alphablocks as part of the expanding Numberblocks and Friends universe. ... See MoreSee Less
'Alphablocks' returns to screens for brand new series - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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BBC Children’s and Education, Alphablocks Ltd and Blue Zoo Animation Studio are thrilled to bring back the hugely popular phonics-focused series0 CommentsComment on Facebook
This February will see a great month for animated film across Scotland, with exciting projects taking place at the Manipulate Arts Festival, Move Summit, Glasgow Film Festival and more ... See MoreSee Less
Scotland to see raft of animation-heavy festivals and special events throughout February - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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As Scotland’s international reputation as a leader in cinema goes from strength to strength, this February will see a great month for animated film take1 CommentComment on Facebook
And don't forget the attendant FESTIVUS events at MOVE and GFF! fstvs.net/events/
Skwigly is pleased to announce a new cross-cultural initiative which we have been developing in collaboration with our partner Animafilm Festival, and with the support of the British Council!
To encourage greater cultural dialogue between the UK and Azerbaijan, the British Council has been supporting a number of artistic collaboration projects via its Culture Connects programme throughout 2024/25. This month, we are excited to present a mini-festival showcasing British films centered on the theme of Love; while, additionally, Skwigly co-owner (and animation producer) Aaron Wood will lead two insightful lectures for animation professionals, sharing his expertise and knowledge to inspire and empower creators in the field.
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'From the UK With Love' - Skwigly Partners with Azerbaijan's AnimaFilm to Celebrate British Animation This Month - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Skwigly Animation Magazine is pleased to announce a new cross-cultural initiative which we have been developing in collaboration with our partner0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Multi award-winning and BAFTA-nominated independent producer Paper Owl Films has opened a new studio in Belfast to meet the needs of the company’s growth and strategy goals and to further expand its roster of in-house productions and strategic international partnerships. ... See MoreSee Less
Paper Owl Films Opens New Belfast Studio - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Multi award-winning and BAFTA-nominated independent producer Paper Owl Films has opened a new studio in Belfast to meet the needs of the company’s growth0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Plankton: The Movie, the latest feature film spinoff of the enormously popular SpongeBob SquarePants series ... See MoreSee Less
Plankton: The Movie | Official trailer and key art released - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Plankton: The Movie. The latest feature film spinoff of the enormously popular SpongeBob SquarePants series0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Dublin-based independent animation studio Giant Animation Studios today announces the opening of its first international office in Barcelona. ... See MoreSee Less
Giant Animation opens first international office in Barcelona - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Dublin-based independent animation studio, Giant Animation, today announces the opening of its first international office in Barcelona.0 CommentsComment on Facebook