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A streaming platform is making a powerful animated film about a 12-year-old's Holocaust survival free for 24 hours on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The handmade paper puppet film brings hope to younger generations through an accessible, deeply moving format.
A mother and son in China with zero animation experience created a visually crude but heartfelt film that became a viral sensation. After internet users joked about its "terrible" graphics, the $2.5 million box office hit now draws crowds in cow costumes.
A new anime film transforms a story about a lost young man and a magical tree into a heartwarming tale of second chances. "The Keeper of the Camphor Tree" proves that sometimes the family we find can change everything.
Daniel Pozo went from studying animation at TAFE NSW to leading 120 animators at Sony Pictures Imageworks, where he just helmed his first major project as Head of Character Animation. The Sydney-born artist's journey proves that homegrown talent can reach the top of Hollywood's animation industry. #
A Japanese animated film has been nominated for the prestigious Golden Bear award at the Berlin International Film Festival for the first time in three years. The touching story about fireworks and change marks a major debut for rising director Yoshitoshi Shinomiya.
When a US student stole their viral animated film and won prizes with it, two Berlin filmmakers didn't sue. Instead, they flew to America, confronted the thief, and made a documentary about the whole incredible saga.
A 20-minute animated documentary about a boy who survived the 1995 Srebrenica genocide received a standing ovation at its premiere. The film brings seven-year-old Fahrudin Muminovic's harrowing survival story to life through animation, honoring his resilience and ensuring his testimony is never forgotten.
A Nigerian coming-of-age drama has been chosen as the only African feature film among five selected for Washington DC's longest-running independent film festival. The selection marks a significant milestone for contemporary Nigerian cinema on the global stage.
An Indian filmmaker learned animation from YouTube tutorials during lockdown to bring a forgotten tale of love and resilience to the screen. His short film recreates a medieval story of an enslaved African man in Kerala, premiering at an international festival this month.
Wildlife filmmakers just unveiled footage of 10 extraordinary animal behaviors that no human has ever recorded on camera before. From vampire squid defense tactics to snow leopards hunting in the Himalayas, these moments reveal nature's hidden wonders.
More than 150 Indigenous students from 18 schools helped write and create an animated feature film alongside Hollywood stars and Aboriginal elders. The result is Imagine, a trippy adventure celebrating Indigenous knowledge systems that proves kids can make movies Hollywood doesn't own.
A powerful animated film about a 12-year-old boy's journey through the Holocaust will stream free for 24 hours on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The handcrafted puppet animation brings one survivor's story to a new generation.
A Netflix animated film about K-pop bands just became the first movie with South Korean directors to win Best Animated Feature at the Oscars. The breakthrough moment marks Hollywood finally recognizing Korean pop culture's global dominance.
Kyle Balda went from animating the Grim Reaper in Wellington to directing Minions movies that made over a billion dollars. His journey shows how passion, hard work, and human creativity still matter most in animation.
Vaibhav Kumaresh spent over a decade funding and creating an original Indian animated film when few believed it could succeed. His persistence resulted in Return of the Jungle, proving homegrown animation can compete on the biggest screens.
Over 300 dogs, cats, and other animals are getting veterinary care and a second chance after LA County's largest animal rescue operation. All animals will be available for adoption once they're healthy and the investigation concludes.
A 911 call from a concerned citizen led to the rescue of 15 dogs and one rabbit from a suspected dogfighting operation in rural Mississippi. The animals, found chained in dirt circles without food or water, are now receiving medical care and will eventually find loving homes.
The Sundance Film Festival is recruiting 2,000 volunteers for its January event in Boulder, offering free screenings, exclusive events, and a chance to be part of one of film's biggest celebrations. Applications open August 31 for anyone interested, no film experience required.
Researchers have developed a breakthrough framework that helps us finally understand what animals actually experience, transforming how we care for billions of creatures. The "teleonome" system could end decades of guessing about animal welfare.
Mesa County Animal Services is recruiting volunteers to help shelter animals stay healthy, socialized, and ready for loving homes. No experience required—just a willingness to show up and make a difference.
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