What happens when a child searches “What is dyslexia?” and finds descriptions that leave them worried about their future?
Art&Graft and charity Made By Dyslexia set out to change that with an animated film celebrating the strengths of dyslexic thinking, and an ambition to reach the top of the search results.
With a vibrant, painterly style blending 3D animation and hand-drawn textures, ‘What is Dyslexia?’ offers children and families a more hopeful first impression.
We speak to Vicky Ghose, Stephen Middleton and Mike Moloney about the collaboration, finding the film’s visual language and using animation to make a difference.
Acamar Films has announced a new agreement to launch its award-winning preschool series Bing on Disney+ across EMEA. Following the successful launch of Bing on Disney+ in Italy, customers across Europe are now able to enjoy 104 episodes of the series. ...
Leading UK independent producer and distributor Acamar Films has announced a new agreement to launch its award-winning preschool series Bing on Disney+
WATCH: I Was A Witch’s Familiar (Dave Merson Hess) - A multiplane noir short exploring grief and the feeling of being left behind, created as a deeply personal response to the filmmaker’s mother’s death.
Made at CalArts, the film combines archival photographs of San Francisco’s North Beach with cutout puppets, hand-painted cels and photocopied transparencies. All effects were achieved in-camera, using up to eight layers of scenic elements to bring its atmospheric world to life. ...
LAIKA’s Wildwood, London premieres of Dandelion’s Odyssey and Mary Anning, and The Songbird’s Secret headline the 25th Fête du Cinéma d’Animation at London’s Ciné Lumière this October.
The programme also celebrates Aardman’s 50th anniversary with Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, alongside restored screenings of Of Stars and Men and Animal Farm, French animated shorts, recorded filmmaker Q&As and animation workshops.
The French Institute in London presents a selection of new animation films alongside classics as part of the 25th Fête du Cinéma d’Animation. Intended for
Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) unveils its 2026 programme – an ambitious and diverse celebration of animation in all its forms. Running from 8-12 November at venues across Manchester, this year’s festival features an exceptional slate of studio showcases, premieres and behind‑the‑scenes sessions. ...
Manchester Animation Festival (MAF), the UK’s only Oscar® and BAFTA®‑qualifying animation festival, unveils its 2026 programme - an ambitious and diverse
This year’s festival brought 280 films from 50 countries to Syros, alongside workshops, tributes and Agora presentations that brought animation artists and audiences together from around the world.
Congratulations to all the winners: Gauze (Students), Saltwater (TV & Commissioned Films), Eyeliner (ANIMAPRIDE), The Eagle and the Kinglet (K.ID.S) and Unstoppable (Audience Feature).
Check out the animation winners from this year's Encounters Film Festival, which welcomed thousands of visitors to Bristol for its 2026 edition, reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s leading showcases for film in all its forms. ...
At its 50th Anniversary Awards Ceremony, on 26th September, the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) named We Are Aliens (dir. Kohei Kadowaki) the Grand Prize for Feature Animation and Praying Mantis (dir. Joe Hsieh) the Grand Prize for Short Animation. Montrèal animator Laurence Thérien’s Ball Face became the first film in the festival’s history to win four awards in a single year.
What happens when a child searches “What is dyslexia?” and finds descriptions that leave them worried about their future?
Art&Graft and charity Made By Dyslexia set out to change that with an animated film celebrating the strengths of dyslexic thinking, and an ambition to reach the top of the search results.
With a vibrant, painterly style blending 3D animation and hand-drawn textures, ‘What is Dyslexia?’ offers children and families a more hopeful first impression.
We speak to Vicky Ghose, Stephen Middleton and Mike Moloney about the collaboration, finding the film’s visual language and using animation to make a difference.
www.skwigly.co.uk/what-is-dyslexia-fchallenges-negative-search-engine-results/ ...
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Acamar Films has announced a new agreement to launch its award-winning preschool series Bing on Disney+ across EMEA. Following the successful launch of Bing on Disney+ in Italy, customers across Europe are now able to enjoy 104 episodes of the series. ...
Acamar Films Strikes European Deal with Disney+ for Bing - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Leading UK independent producer and distributor Acamar Films has announced a new agreement to launch its award-winning preschool series Bing on Disney+0 CommentsComment on Facebook
WATCH: I Was A Witch’s Familiar (Dave Merson Hess) - A multiplane noir short exploring grief and the feeling of being left behind, created as a deeply personal response to the filmmaker’s mother’s death.
Made at CalArts, the film combines archival photographs of San Francisco’s North Beach with cutout puppets, hand-painted cels and photocopied transparencies. All effects were achieved in-camera, using up to eight layers of scenic elements to bring its atmospheric world to life. ...
I Was A Witch's Familiar by Dave Merson Hess - Skwigly Animation Showcase
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A multiplane noir film about grief and the feeling of being left behind.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
LAIKA’s Wildwood, London premieres of Dandelion’s Odyssey and Mary Anning, and The Songbird’s Secret headline the 25th Fête du Cinéma d’Animation at London’s Ciné Lumière this October.
The programme also celebrates Aardman’s 50th anniversary with Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, alongside restored screenings of Of Stars and Men and Animal Farm, French animated shorts, recorded filmmaker Q&As and animation workshops.
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Fête du Cinéma d’Animation Returns to London with ‘Wildwood’, London Premieres and Aardman 50th Anniversary Celebrations - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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The French Institute in London presents a selection of new animation films alongside classics as part of the 25th Fête du Cinéma d’Animation. Intended for0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Manchester Animation Festival (MAF) unveils its 2026 programme – an ambitious and diverse celebration of animation in all its forms. Running from 8-12 November at venues across Manchester, this year’s festival features an exceptional slate of studio showcases, premieres and behind‑the‑scenes sessions. ...
Manchester Animation Festival Returns 8-12 November 2026 with a Jam-Packed Programme - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Manchester Animation Festival (MAF), the UK’s only Oscar® and BAFTA®‑qualifying animation festival, unveils its 2026 programme - an ambitious and diverse0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Please by Anna Mantzaris has won the Grand Prize at ANIMASYROS International Animation Festival 2026, while The Dog by Konstantinos Demis takes Best Greek Film!
This year’s festival brought 280 films from 50 countries to Syros, alongside workshops, tributes and Agora presentations that brought animation artists and audiences together from around the world.
Congratulations to all the winners: Gauze (Students), Saltwater (TV & Commissioned Films), Eyeliner (ANIMAPRIDE), The Eagle and the Kinglet (K.ID.S) and Unstoppable (Audience Feature).
skwigly.co.uk/please-grand-prize-animasyros-2026/ ...
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Check out the animation winners from this year's Encounters Film Festival, which welcomed thousands of visitors to Bristol for its 2026 edition, reinforcing its position as one of Europe’s leading showcases for film in all its forms. ...
Encounters Film Festival | 2026 Animated Award Winners - Skwigly Animation Magazine
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Bristol's Encounters Film Festival has announced the prize winners for its 31st edition. Encounters Film Festival welcomed thousands of visitors to0 CommentsComment on Facebook
At its 50th Anniversary Awards Ceremony, on 26th September, the Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) named We Are Aliens (dir. Kohei Kadowaki) the Grand Prize for Feature Animation and Praying Mantis (dir. Joe Hsieh) the Grand Prize for Short Animation. Montrèal animator Laurence Thérien’s Ball Face became the first film in the festival’s history to win four awards in a single year.
skwigly.co.uk/oiaf-50th-anniversary-awards-honour-we-are-aliens-and-praying-mantis/ ...
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Many exciting ideas in the room at the ANIMASYROS Agora Pitching Forum!
6 new projects, 8 filmmakers/producers, and everyone putting on a great pitch with stories and ideas waiting to come to life!
@evridikipapaiakovou
@rhea_laz
@msgiuliarozzi
@zzi.art
@nikos_bourloukas
@chrysiida_al
@laurelaie
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“How do you decide what animation should show, and what it should leave unsaid?”
PERSONAL IS UNIVERSAL: ANIMATED DOCUMENTARY with Babis Alexiadis @babi_que, Maria Stanisheva @marcheto, and Maria Sampatakaki @historistai
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Jose Luis Agreda’s Masterclass - Art Direction: Story Shaping Style - talks ‘Robot Dreams’ and ‘Decorado’. @agreda ...
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@joannaquinn’s warm words on @rcaanimation and it being a safe place to study and explore, particularly for women.
Teaching Animation: Art & Research, with @katerina_is_watching @sammooreanimate @animasyros ...
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