Belfast-based independent producer Paper Owl Films has been greenlit to produce a second season of its fast-paced Celtic-inspired adventure anime series Lí Ban.
Commissioned by Cúla4/TG4 in Ireland and S4C in the Welsh language, the series is being made with funding support from Coimisiún na Meán, as well as Northern Ireland Screen’s Screen Fund and Irish Language Broadcast Fund and is being distributed internationally by Aardman. ... See MoreSee Less
Belfast-based independent producer Paper Owl Films has been greenlit to produce a second season of its fast-paced Celtic-inspired adventure anime series
Hungary’s first animation film festival, KAFF Kecskemét Animation Film Festival, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year - with a strong emphasis on showcasing the greatest Hungarian creators alongside a vibrant international programme ... See MoreSee Less
Hungary’s first animation film festival – and one of the country’s longest-running film events – the Kecskemét Animation Film Festival (KAFF), celebrating
Interested in making animation for YouTube but don't know where to start? Today on Skwigly we speak with David Hutchinson - whose immensely popular series 'Boy & Dragon' has amassed 6.4+ million subscribers and 4.4+ billion views across its four seasons - about the strategies and pitfalls of YouTube content creation and audience engagement/retention.
Calling all animators and motion graphic designers - the last chance to enter the Collision Awards is coming up on Friday, May 30! Get recognized for excellence in animation and motion design across all shapes and styles, including Commercials, Experimental, Television, Games & XR, Film and Digital Communication. Judges include executives from Studios, Netflix, Paramount & Nickelodeon Studios and more. Whether you are making feature length films, commercials, games or or social content - be a part of the emerging and exclusive community now, and enter before May 30 at bit.ly/433zOet... See MoreSee Less
Come join us at The Garden Cinema Wed May 7th from 8pm for an evening of sensitive, sensual, silly (and occasionally saucy) animated shorts from some of the world's most exciting animation talents!
Animation UK, in collaboration with CARTOON and with the support of BBC Children’s and Education, is delighted to announce the return of the “Animated UK Meets Europe” initiative at Cartoon Forum 2025.
This collaboration has been instrumental in reinforcing European partnerships and showcasing the strength of UK talent and creativity in European markets. We are thrilled to be back in Toulouse to support UK producers and foster new co-production opportunities across Europe. ... See MoreSee Less
Animation UK, in collaboration with CARTOON and with the support of BBC Children’s and Education, is delighted to announce the return of the “Animated UK
Access:VFX's Young Animator of the Year UK has announced that its 2025 competition will open for submissions on May 12th, 2025, seeking to discover, support, and celebrate the brightest young animation stars aged 11 to 22 ... See MoreSee Less
Young Animator of the Year UK (YAY UK) has announced that its 2025 competition will open for submissions on May 12th, 2025, seeking to discover, support,
The two main focuses this year at Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) are: Stop Motion as an animation technique and the Animation Industry of Switzerland. We look at some of the highlights you can look forward to this month... ... See MoreSee Less
Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) will be taking place from 6–11 May 2025 and this year it promises a strong week, with films in
Ireland’s globally renowned animation sector will gather together to celebrate creativity and innovation at the 2025 Irish Animation Awards in Galway on
Screenwriter for film and TV, award-winning novelist and the current Children’s Laureate, Frank Cottrell-Boyce will reflect on the troubling times we live in and how the children's media community can step up to the challenges and still shake things up for kids at the 2025 Children’s Media Conference ... See MoreSee Less
Frank Cottrell-Boyce, screenwriter for film and TV, award-winning novelist and the current Children’s Laureate returns to The Children’s Media Conference
Belfast-based independent producer Paper Owl Films has been greenlit to produce a second season of its fast-paced Celtic-inspired adventure anime series Lí Ban.
Commissioned by Cúla4/TG4 in Ireland and S4C in the Welsh language, the series is being made with funding support from Coimisiún na Meán, as well as Northern Ireland Screen’s Screen Fund and Irish Language Broadcast Fund and is being distributed internationally by Aardman. ... See MoreSee Less
Paper Owl Films’ Celtic-Inspired Kids Anime Series Lí Ban Greenlit for Second Season - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Belfast-based independent producer Paper Owl Films has been greenlit to produce a second season of its fast-paced Celtic-inspired adventure anime series0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Hungary’s first animation film festival, KAFF Kecskemét Animation Film Festival, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year - with a strong emphasis on showcasing the greatest Hungarian creators alongside a vibrant international programme ... See MoreSee Less
Kecskemét Animation Film Festival (KAFF) Celebrates 40 Years - and 111 Years of Hungarian Animation - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Hungary’s first animation film festival – and one of the country’s longest-running film events – the Kecskemét Animation Film Festival (KAFF), celebrating0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Interested in making animation for YouTube but don't know where to start? Today on Skwigly we speak with David Hutchinson - whose immensely popular series 'Boy & Dragon' has amassed 6.4+ million subscribers and 4.4+ billion views across its four seasons - about the strategies and pitfalls of YouTube content creation and audience engagement/retention.
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Temi’s World, a brand-new animated preschool channel, has launched worldwide on YouTube Kids ... See MoreSee Less
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Temi’s World, a brand-new animated preschool channel, has launched worldwide on YouTube Kids! Independently created by Nathan Wilkes and early years0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Calling all animators and motion graphic designers - the last chance to enter the Collision Awards is coming up on Friday, May 30! Get recognized for excellence in animation and motion design across all shapes and styles, including Commercials, Experimental, Television, Games & XR, Film and Digital Communication. Judges include executives from Studios, Netflix, Paramount & Nickelodeon Studios and more. Whether you are making feature length films, commercials, games or or social content - be a part of the emerging and exclusive community now, and enter before May 30 at bit.ly/433zOet ... See MoreSee Less
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Less than a week to go until our #IntimateAnimation book launch event at Bar Shorts!
Come join us at The Garden Cinema Wed May 7th from 8pm for an evening of sensitive, sensual, silly (and occasionally saucy) animated shorts from some of the world's most exciting animation talents!
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Animation UK, in collaboration with CARTOON and with the support of BBC Children’s and Education, is delighted to announce the return of the “Animated UK Meets Europe” initiative at Cartoon Forum 2025.
This collaboration has been instrumental in reinforcing European partnerships and showcasing the strength of UK talent and creativity in European markets. We are thrilled to be back in Toulouse to support UK producers and foster new co-production opportunities across Europe. ... See MoreSee Less
“Animated UK Meets Europe” Returns To Cartoon Forum - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Animation UK, in collaboration with CARTOON and with the support of BBC Children’s and Education, is delighted to announce the return of the “Animated UK0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Access:VFX's Young Animator of the Year UK has announced that its 2025 competition will open for submissions on May 12th, 2025, seeking to discover, support, and celebrate the brightest young animation stars aged 11 to 22 ... See MoreSee Less
Call For Entries: Young Animator of the Year UK 2025 - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Young Animator of the Year UK (YAY UK) has announced that its 2025 competition will open for submissions on May 12th, 2025, seeking to discover, support,0 CommentsComment on Facebook
The two main focuses this year at Stuttgart Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) are: Stop Motion as an animation technique and the Animation Industry of Switzerland. We look at some of the highlights you can look forward to this month... ... See MoreSee Less
It’s not a Trick. It’s Animation! Highlights from Upcoming ITFS 2025 Programme - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film (ITFS) will be taking place from 6–11 May 2025 and this year it promises a strong week, with films in0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Magic Light Pictures is celebrating after its adaptation of #TheVelveteenRabbit won a BAFTA in the brand-new Children’s Craft Team category ... See MoreSee Less
Magic Light Pictures' 'The Velveteen Rabbit' wins inaugural BAFTA Craft Award - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Oscar-nominated family entertainment creator Magic Light Pictures is celebrating after its heart-warming film celebrating the magic of unconditional0 CommentsComment on Facebook
On May 24th, Ireland’s globally renowned animation sector will gather together to celebrate creativity and innovation at Animation Ireland's 2025 #IrishAnimationAwards ... See MoreSee Less
Nominees announced for 2025 Irish Animation Awards - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Ireland’s globally renowned animation sector will gather together to celebrate creativity and innovation at the 2025 Irish Animation Awards in Galway on0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Screenwriter for film and TV, award-winning novelist and the current Children’s Laureate, Frank Cottrell-Boyce will reflect on the troubling times we live in and how the children's media community can step up to the challenges and still shake things up for kids at the 2025 Children’s Media Conference ... See MoreSee Less
Frank Cottrell-Boyce Returns To The Children’s Media Conference 2025 To Deliver Opening Keynote - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Frank Cottrell-Boyce, screenwriter for film and TV, award-winning novelist and the current Children’s Laureate returns to The Children’s Media Conference0 CommentsComment on Facebook