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How Independent Animation Underdogs Like ‘Flow' And ‘Memoir Of A Snail' Are Disrupting The Awards Race: There's "Never Been A Better Time"

In the animated film space, two things naturally come to mind: stories for children and big-budget, formulaic projects. The former idea is something directors have been fighting for years, a recent ...
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Bizarre indie animation about ducks is absolutely delightful

We love indie animation in this house. As tools for both 2D and 3D animation continue to become more widespread and ...
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Annecy 2025 Lineup Unveiled: A Celebration of Innovation, Independence and International Animation

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the world’s most important week in global animatioon, returns to the French Alps ...
The Hollywood Reporter

YouTube Report Details Animation Industry Indie Wave, Reveals Viewership Trends (Exclusive)

Maddy Buxton, Culture & Trends manager at YouTube, discusses how creators and digital animation on the platform are global, fan-driven, popular among young adults, and driving innovation and ...
USA Today

'Flow' wins best animated feature at 2025 Oscars, makes history for Latvian film

LOS ANGELES — The independent film "Flow" won the best animated feature film at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday, securing the first Academy Award for Latvia and its Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis. "Flow" ...
Cartoon Brew

AnimSchool Launches IndieMation Fest Spotlighting Independent Animation Creators

AnimSchool, the online animation training program founded by former Blue Sky Studios animator David Gallagher, is hosting IndieMation Fest 2025 today, a new event highlighting independent animation ...
USA Today

From Independent Animator to International Jury Member: A Chinese Woman's Path to Global Recognition in Animation

As global animation evolves, a new generation of Chinese female creators is bringing powerful, culturally rich perspectives to the international stage. Directors like Domee Shi (Pixar’s Bao, Turning ...
collider

'Fairly OddParents' and 'Danny Phantom' Creator Launches New Independent Kids Animation Studio

Animation veteran Butch Hartman is preparing his next big venture into the world of family entertainment. The award-winning creator, best known for spearheading iconic cartoons like The Fairly ...
Cineuropa

Indie animation still fighting for structural recognition, professionals say at the Berlinale

16/02/2026 - BERLINALE 2026: Producers, sales agents and distributors discuss gaps in the sector's funding, distribution and policy, arguing that commercial success has not yet led to institutional ...
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How Independent Animation Underdogs Like ‘Flow’ And ‘Memoir Of A Snail’ Are Disrupting The Awards Race: There’s “Never Been A Better Time”

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the animated film space, two things naturally come to mind: stories for children and big-budget, formulaic projects. The former ...
Variety

Annecy 2025 Lineup Unveiled: A Celebration of Innovation, Independence and International Animation

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival, the world’s most important week in global animatioon, returns to the French Alps this June 9-15, hosting visionary directors, groundbreaking films and ...