Johnny Semerad Johnnie Semerad grew up in Schenectady, New York. He played football and was captain of the wrestling team. His dream was to move to New York City and become an artist. At 18, he went to Pratt Institute to be the next great American...
Animaze, the Montréal International Animation Festival, has officially launched its 13th edition, taking place September 17–19, 2026 at Cinéma du Musée, with the unveiling of its official festival poster and the confirmation that Oscar-nominated animation legend Bill Plympton will return as the first headline guest of the...
I grew up in Schenectady, New York, where I played football and captained the wrestling team. My dream was to move to New York City and become an artist. At eighteen, I attended Pratt Institute with the goal of becoming the next great American illustrator. That...
George Snow, a maestro of artistic innovation, has ingeniously breathed new life into Mr. Miaf Animaze Festival Mascot, seamlessly fusing it with the iconic Andy Warhol style. The result is a captivating masterpiece that pays homage to Warhol's timeless pop art while adding a fresh...
In a world where artistic expression knows no bounds, individuals like Laurie Gordon stand out as beacons of innovation and creativity. The founder of Animaze Festival, Laurie Gordon, recently graced the pages of TV MAS, with a captivating feature that sheds light on her remarkable...
Organizers discuss the Montreal festival's origins and this year's slate, which includes a focus on France and a metaverse experience. For its 10th anniversary, Animaze – Montreal International Animation Film Festival is giving a nod to past filmmakers, and also embracing the future with a metaverse...
The Nelvana co-founder and Canadian animation industry leader will also deliver the event’s Keynote; the Montreal International Animation Festival takes place September 17 – 19. Animaze, the Montreal International Animation Festival, has announced business entrepreneur Michael Hirsh will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award as well as give the...
On a recent morning in Cannes, Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan sat over coffee at the Hotel Martinez and recalled a phone call he received nearly 60 years ago, not long after he’d made a splash on the British folk scene. On the other end of the line was...
[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://animazefestival.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ANIMAZE22winners.mp4.mp4"][/video] List of the winning films from Animaze Festival 2022 We will update the full list including honourable mentions shortly....
ANIMAZE 2022 Montreal edition takes place November 18-20 in a large industrial space POP up Cinema . We wil present talks, host DJ's VJ's party to celebrate. This edition is intimate, more COMMUNITY as we re-establish in person events. This pop up venue allows Animaze to...
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