20 Common Animation Terms #1 — I Want to be…an Animator

First group of 20 COMMON ANIMATION TERMS! Another new series a quick introduction to the most used animation terms you’ll hear in production…so…if you’re new to this world… don’t get caught unprepared! 😛 #iWantToBeAnAnimator #Animation #Terms #Beginner -ANIMATION TERMS- This is part of a long series! Is a quick overview of the main ANIMATION TERMS […]… Continue reading 20 Common Animation Terms #1 — I Want to be…an Animator

Rumble – Official Trailer (2021) – Paramount Animation — Thinking Animation

Watch the trailer for the upcoming animated movie where monster wrestling is a global sport, and Winnie, a teenager, seeks to follow in her father’s footsteps by coaching a loveable underdog monster into a champion. Rumble is Paramount Animation’s next feature taking on the world of monsters – and wrestling. Directed by Hamish Grieve (former […]… Continue reading Rumble – Official Trailer (2021) – Paramount Animation — Thinking Animation

Blockbusters: Transmedia Storytelling & Franchise Adaptations — The Film Version

How did simple film adaptions balloon into vast multi-platform franchise adaptations? And how are studios and filmmakers using transmedia storytelling to build both vast fictional worlds and brands? Why do young adult novels make great franchise source material? And are mega franchises – like Marvel, Star Wars and Harry Potter – changing film criticism? In […]… Continue reading Blockbusters: Transmedia Storytelling & Franchise Adaptations — The Film Version

‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Producer on Finding the Next Generation of Animators — Variety — Festival Reviews

Producer Bonnie Arnold counts “Toy Story” and “Dances With Wolves” among her credits, but she’s spent the last 13 years devoted to the “How to Train Your Dragon” trilogy. 30 more words via ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Producer on Finding the Next Generation of Animators — Variety via ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Producer on… Continue reading ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Producer on Finding the Next Generation of Animators — Variety — Festival Reviews

Director Biography – Nomadic Alternative, Farnaz Ohadi (HESAR (GATE))

Award-winning dynamic duo -Nelson and Xochitl Garcia-leal, are award winning independent artists that were raised and currently reside in Vancouver. What they bring to the table is their 15+years of practice, their creative and innovative ideas, unique design and guarantee of your 100% satisfaction. With Xochitl acting as art director, producer, writer, negotiator and Nelson… Continue reading Director Biography – Nomadic Alternative, Farnaz Ohadi (HESAR (GATE))

Short Film: HESAR (GATE), 5min., Canada, Animation/Music Video

The video is the backdrop for the song “Hesar” from Farnaz Ohadi’s Persian Flamenco debut album. It focuses on themes of Iranian women’s struggles, immigration, mental health and the artist’s journey when she arrived in Canada in 1990. The movie traces the journey of the artist from her home land, Iran to Canada, the angst… Continue reading Short Film: HESAR (GATE), 5min., Canada, Animation/Music Video