Koji Yamamura born in 1964. During the 1990s, He refined his style, spending much of his time making films for children. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Short, “Mt. Head” marked a turning point, he to a place among the world’ s top animation filmmakers by “The Old Crocodile” (2005), “Franz Kafka’ s A… Continue reading Director Biography – Koji Yamamura (DREAMS INTO DRAWING)
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Director Biography – Takeshi Yashiro (GON, THE LITTLE FOX)
Takeshi Yashiro joined Taiyo Kikaku Co., Ltd., a Japanese TV-CM production, after graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts in 1993. He has worked as a director mainly for commercial films and is one of the top “stop motion” animation specialists. He does not only direct but also create the art and sets by himself.… Continue reading Director Biography – Takeshi Yashiro (GON, THE LITTLE FOX)
Short Film: GON THE LITTLE FOX, 28min., Japan, Animation
When Gon, a playful orphaned fox, finds that young Hyoju has lost his mother, he tries to comfort him and make amends for his own earlier mischiefs by secretly bringing small gifts to the boy every day. But Hyojudoesn’t realize who is behind the anonymous gifts, and the two are headed for a heartbreaking climax.… Continue reading Short Film: GON THE LITTLE FOX, 28min., Japan, Animation
Short Film: LOST BOY, 4min., UK, Animation/Documentary
Lost Boy is an autobiographical animated short about one little boy’s determination to succeed as an artist and the transformative influence of his one inspirational teacher. Project Links Twitter Instagram
Animation Festival Testimonial – May 18 2020
Filmmaker Ina Conradi (CHRYSALIS) It was absolutely rewarding to hear the feedback and reactions of the audiences. Movie creatives on Chrysalis really want to know if their film do “wow” the audience. It is so valuable to see that the Chrysalis does sustain and build audiences’ involvement. Submit via FilmFreeway:
Animation Festival Testimonial – May 16 2020
Filmmaker Juha Flilin (DIVINE CONSULTANTS – THE BEGINNING) I was really excited to hear and see how well the audience picked up the underlying themes and meanings of the film with such confidence and understanding. Really impressive! Watch the Audience FEEDBACK Video: Submit via FilmFreeway:
The Tender Game — Dr. Grob’s Animation Review
By the end of the 1950s John Hubley had survived the McCarthy era that had hit him hard*, and with his Storyboard studio he could finally make the films he really wanted to. via The Tender Game — Dr. Grob’s Animation Review
Noah’s Ark — Dr. Grob’s Animation Review
This is the second of no less than three Disney interpretations from the classic story from Genesis, the other ones being the Silly Symphony ‘Father Noah’s Ark’ (1933) and a sequence from ‘Fantasia 2000’ (1999), starring Donald Duck. via Noah’s Ark — Dr. Grob’s Animation Review
How to Have an Accident at Work — Dr. Grob’s Animation Review
‘How to Have an Accident at Work’ is a clear follow-up to ‘How to Have an Accident in the Home’ from 1956. Like its predecessor the tale is told by J.J. Fate, a little bearded variation on Donald Duck, who shows us that carelessness and fate are not the same thing. via How to Have an… Continue reading How to Have an Accident at Work — Dr. Grob’s Animation Review
The Litterbug — Dr. Grob’s Animation Review
‘The Litterbug’ is the very last Donald Duck cartoon, ending a theatrical cartoon career that had lasted 27 years. via The Litterbug — Dr. Grob’s Animation Review
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