Animation Nation

A great animated short in the traditional style from Sheridan College in Ontario Canada. "Maggie" is a 2017 thesis film from graduate Melissa Cho. 

Nicely animated action and emotional acting on characters without facial features makes just released "Gauntlet" a truly impressive work. The film is a senior thesis project by Brandone Tabone for the School of the Visual Arts (SVA) in NYC. 

A minimalist style enhanced with quirky wine bottle sound effects along with a multipanel narrative makes "Merlot" a fun and charming visual experience. Showcased by the recently completed Future Film Festival that takes place annually in Bologna Italy. Created by Marta Gennari and Giulia Martinelli.

One thing about CalArts. There's never a shortage of superb storytellers within the ranks of their Character Animation Program. Here's the latest from an excellent student prospect. You'll thoroughly enjoy this third year film "The Concussion Fairy" just out by Henock Lebsekal. The artist is also on Tumblr. 

Remember those times in school after lunch when we struggled to keep our eyes open and our minds focused on the lesson? Take a look at the award winning "Afternoon Class" by Seoro Oh and relive the drowsy moments. This is a graduation film just released online after a very successful festival tour.

Normally when you think of storyboard artists the connection to animation comes to mind. In reality storyboards are just as important in live action films and two of the most significant board artists in cinema history are a married couple. Check out the trailer for "Harold and Lillian: A Hollywood Love Story" coming to a theater near you this summer. 

Jut released by Daniel Chung. His first film as a student at Cal Arts. Got off to a great start with "Pipes". A very creative narrative to the all important subject of personal relationships... 

This just out. The latest US trailer for the upcoming "Cars 3" from Pixar. In general relaase on June 16 2017.

Brilliance comes in many forms in the animation community. Case in point is "Cat City" by Southern California based Victoria Vincent. You'll love this video...

In a dystopian future a young girl tries to sabotage an evil corporate scheme to take over the world. That's the story behind this music video created by a talented team in Serbia. Among them are Dragan Jovanovic, Vladan Djiri Vasiljevic, and Davor Sopic who wrote, directed and edited the film. Music by alternative rock band Nezni Dalibor.