Interviews
Mint Copenhagen Expands Its Horizons with Tim Rex in Space We spoke with Josephine Jerris Margolis last year, just as momentum around the series was building. Since then, the show has premiered in the UK on Milkshake, with a U.S. debut planned for later this autumn. If you’ve
Interviews
Esben Toft Jacobsen has been a creative force in Danish animation for years, winning recognition for projects like The Great Bear, Beyond Beyond, and Kiwi og Strit. He is remarkably prolific, constantly adding to a career of diverse and interesting projects. His latest series, Hullet i Hækken/Flora & Lars,
Festivals
It’s time once again for Cartoon Forum, the annual event where animated TV projects are pitched to an audience of buyers. Every year, European broadcasters, distributors, media investors, and various co-producers attend, in order to find the next generation of animated television shows. To date, Cartoon Forum has
Interviews
For most people, Mikkel Mainz is the face and force behind Tales of Alethrion, the groundbreaking animated web series. But Mainz is more multi-talented than that project alone. From his work as a creator and director to his work as an entrepreneur and innovator, Mainz has charted his own
News
The Danish animated series Lille Tut premiered on March 22, much to the delight of its audience. The new 26x7 series was created by Maria Mac Dalland, produced by Morten Kaufmann and Toolbox Film, and co-produced and animated at Ja Film. It was supported by the DFI, the West
Interviews
Edda Kristinsdóttir is the concept artist and art director for Lille Tut. Her distinctive style and use of color and texture create the unique look of the show, and have made a huge contribution to its success. She recently spoke with WeAnimate about her career, her process, and the visual
Festivals
The Nordics Make a Strong Showing in Stuttgart This week, the 18th annual Animation Production Days event takes place in Stuttgart. Animation Production Days (APD) are a co-production and financing event for German and international animation, created by and taking place alongside Stuttgart Animation Festival and FMX - the Film
Interviews
Morten Kaufmann is a TV and film producer, perhaps best known for his collaborations with Thomas Vinterberg. On his own and as co-founder of Toolbox Film, he has received numerous awards and accolades. Here’s what he had to say about his work with Maria Mac Dalland and Lille
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Maria Mac Dalland is an animator, compositor, writer, and director, with an incredibly diverse portfolio. As the creative force behind Lille Tut, she is deeply involved in every part of the process, including writing the books that accompany the show. Here’s what she has to say about the origins
Profiles
Each new adaptation of the Moomin stories adds something to what we have seen and learned from the true Nordic classic. So does the latest Finnish-UK version Moominvalley in 3D, made by strong-willed women who did not know so much about animation at first, but were eager to
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Valiant Prince Ivandoe Goes to America The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe is one of those rare shows that has been well-received by kids and parents, critics and broadcasters, all around the world. With a sensibility that combines tongue-in-cheek cultural references, snappy jokes and sight
Profiles
with Joonas Utti For Helsinki-based animator and entrepreneur Joonas Utti (b. 1982), that mantra has taken him from working as a flash animator to co-founding two animation studios and achieving international success with original TV series, co-developed with his creative and business partner Anttu Harlin. For the