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Cordell Barker - Great Animator Biography
Cordell Barker, despite having produced only 3 shorts, is considered one of the great independent animators. Here is the NFB director's biography.
Interview With Cordell Barker on Runaway
In this exclusive interview, animator Cordell Barker ('Runaway') talks about suppressing the humour in his acclaimed short.
Runaway Director Cordell Barker – Interview
In this exclusive interview, 'Runaway' director Cordell Barker talks about the surprising success of his films, and offers advice for younger animators.
Land of the Heads Animated Short Review
The National Film Board of Canada's Land of the Heads (Au Pays des Têtes), directed by Cédric Louis and Claude Barras, is a ghoulishly funny short. 9/10.
Cordell Barker on Runaway - Interview
In this exclusive interview, Cordell Barker talks about the "tortuous" process of making Runaway, and the scene his wife hated.
Cordell Barker on Animation - Interview
In this exclusive interview, acclaimed animator Cordell Barker (The Cat Came Back, Runaway) discusses the trauma of making his short films.
Drawn Together The Complete Series DVD Review
Comedy Central/Paramount Home Video's Drawn Together: The Complete Series delivers an X-rated, hilarious "Party in Your Box." 7/10.
The Adventures of One eskimO Review
Warner Premiere's The Adventures of One eskimO, based on the music of Kristian Leontiou's new band, is a charming collision of electro-folk and animation. 7/10.
NFB's Animation Express Blu-Ray Review
National Film Board of Canada/Mongrel Media's Animation Express Blu-Ray is essential for any animation fan. 9/10.
Animated Short Review: Vive La Rose
The NFB/Bruce Alcock's short film "Vive la Rose" - based around the ballad performed by Émile Benoit - has great intentions but doesn't fulfill its potential. 6/10
Jon Izen on Black and White - Interview
In this exclusive interview, animator Jon Izen (Black and White) discusses his micro-shorts' role in advertising and his other projects for March Entertainment
Interview - Black and White's Jon Izen
In this exclusive interview, filmmaker Jon Izen (Black and White) talks Pop Art, brainstorming and The Bodyguard.
Filmmaker Jon Izen on Black and White
In this exclusive interview, filmmaker Jon Izen (Black and White) discusses his hilarious series, and how it's really about nothing.
Beth Cloutier on Building World Peace: Interview
In this exclusive interview, animated filmmaker Beth Cloutier ("Building World Peace") talks about the music in her film and three cups of tea.
New York Filmmaker Beth Cloutier on Building Wor
In this exclusive interview, "Building World Peace" director Beth Cloutier talks about what inspired her Claymation short.
WSFF 2009 Shorts For Shorties Kids' Animation
Toronto's Worldwide Short Film Festival's Shorts For Shorties, a screening of family-friendly animated shorts, on June 20th at the Royal Ontario Museum.
Review: CFC Film Festival Trilogy of Trilogies
The Canadian Film Centre's Trilogy of Trilogies: Animation Extravaganza featured wonderful shorts from Adam Elliot, Osbert Parker and Bill Plympton.
The Spine Director Chris Landreth - Interview
In this exclusive interview, The Spine director Chris Landreth talks about key scenes in his film, and the allure of failure.
Oscar Winning Director Chris Landreth Discusses Reaction to The Spine
In this exclusive interview, "The Spine" director Chris Landreth talks about his visual inspirations and how to "write drunk, edit sober."
Interview with The Spine Director Chris Landreth
In this exclusive interview, "The Spine" director Chris Landreth talks about how his latest short came together, and the role of exasperation in the film.
Animated Short Review: The Spine
Chris Landreth's animated short "The Spine" is a haunting ode to caustic co-dependency, but not as strong as the Oscar-winning "Ryan." 8/10.
Animated Short Review: Spare Change
Spare Change is animator Ryan Larkin's triumphant return to animated shorts, completed after his death in 2007. 8/10.
Wish Upon a Star Lawsuit Thrown Out
Bourne Co., owners of the song "When You Wish Upon a Star," has lost its copyright infringement lawsuit against Family Guy creators.
UAE Blocks Ahmed and Salim Cartoon
United Arab Emirates officials have blocked the Israeli-based cartoon Ahmed and Salim from showing on YouTube in that country.
Meet Online Artist Dan Meth
Meet Dan Meth, the fevered mind behind Frederator Animation Studios shorts like The Meth Minute and Nite Fite.