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Little Amélie or The Character of Rain was one of the most celebrated animated features of 2025, winning the Audience Award at Annecy and securing nominations at the Annies, Cannes, Golden Globes, and the Academy Awards. It’s a remarkable film, based on the semi-autobiographical novel The Character of
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At WeAnimate Day 2025, producer, writer, and director Matīss Kaža offered a rare inside look into the making of Flow—an independent animated film that has become one of the most talked-about animation successes in recent years. Produced far from the traditional power centers of the animation industry, Flow
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Krølle Bølle is a little troll who emerged from the pages of a children’s book to become the beloved mascot and symbol of Bornholm. This month, 80 years after Bornholm native Ludvig Mahler published the first Krølle Bølle book, the character premieres on the big screen, in a lovely
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This month, the film adaptation of Jakob Martin Strid’s beloved When Mumbo Jumbo Grew Giant finally hits Danish screens. This eagerly anticipated animated film is a loving homage to the book, with a beautiful visual style and a charming story that families will adore. Produced by veteran Danish animation
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This month, the film adaptation of Jakob Martin Strid’s beloved When Mumbo Jumbo Grew Giant finally hits Danish screens. This eagerly anticipated animated film is a loving homage to the book, with a beautiful visual style and a charming story that families will adore. Co-directed by Karsten Killerich
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Danish audiences are eagerly awaiting the animated adaptation of Jakob Martin Strid’s beloved When Mumbo Jumbo Grew Giant. This beautiful film has been carefully crafted by A. Film’s Oscar-nominated Karsten Kiilerich, who wrote the screen adaptation and co-directed the film with Stine Buhl. Join us for
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Blazing New Trails with Space Office Space Office is a joint venture of the husband-and-wife team of veteran character animator Stine Sørensen and noted visual effects artist Jonas Ussing. Their combined credits include everything from Denmark’s Checkered Ninja series to Marvel blockbusters, along with extensive work in
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Thorbjørn Christoffersen has directed some of the most popular Danish animated films in recent memory, including Terkel in Trouble, Ronal the Barbarian, and the hugely successful Checkered Ninja series. He is also a well-known illustrator of children’s books, notably the Anton & Grandma and Sally’s Dad book
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Complicated Stories with Susanne Bækby Gerges Art Director, Filmmaker, Educator This summer, the highly anticipated film version of the bestselling Lotte & Totte books hits the screen. This film adaptation was produced by Fridthjof Animation, and directed by Mia Fridthjof along with animation director Christian Kuntz. But the distinctive look
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Jannik Hastrup: “It is vital to give the kids some good attitudes” This article was originally published in 2021 and is being republished without any updates. Please note that some information may no longer be current. Through a lifetime’s work, animator and director Jannik Hastrup has stood up for
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From Thor to The Little Mermaid, Nordic myths and fables are loved around the world, and are a never-ending source of inspiration for generations of storytellers. Valemon: The Polar Bear King, proudly continues that tradition, adapting an ancient legend into a modern classic. The fable of Valemon, king of
Festivals
Cartoon Movie is upon us, and the annual pitching festival is bigger and more important than ever. To date, Cartoon Movie has helped nearly 450 released films achieve their financing goals, building success stories at every phase in development. The event is also important for filmmakers at every stage of