Posts Tagged ‘animation’
Cartoons Underground 2015 is back!
Barfing Squirrel Productions and Sideshow presents: CARTOONS UNDERGROUND 2015 Singapore’s first and largest independent animation festival is back for the fourth year! In partnership with Sideshow, join us for heart palpitating scenes and plots that will drive you to the edge of reality while hanging out with the creators themselves! Grab a beer and a…
Read MoreYoung Talent – Zachary Rich
Cartoons Underground sat down with Zachary Rich, the Art Director and Co-Founder of Skynamic Studios. He tell us about his experience as an Art Director/Animator, as well as his studio’s original animated project – “True Tail”. About the Artist In 50 words or less, please tell us about yourself. I’m the co-owner and Art Director…
Read MoreIndustry Professionals – Ervin Han
Cartoons Underground sat down with Ervin Han, the Managing Director and Co-Founder of Robot Media Playground. Also the Director of Singapore’s groundbreaking short film “The Violin”, Ervin speaks to us about producing his animated products, creating “The Violin”, as well as his vision for Robot Media Playground. About the Director In 50 words or less,…
Read MoreReview – Ernest and Celestine
Cartoons Underground’s guest author, Shannon Sawyer, reviews one of France’s most ingenious animated films. Here’s her take on Ernest and Celestine: Ernest and Celestine is an animated film released in France in 2012 by La Parti Productions and in the United States 2013 that has garnered attention for it’s beautiful art and style at first…
Read MoreYoung Talent – Ashely Michelle Simpson
Written by Tiffany Lim. An updated version of this article may be found on Media Context’s online portal. Ashely Simpson is an illustrator and storyboard artist who has worked on Disney’s Phineas and Ferb. This talented artist was contracted by Disney while she was still in college, and is currently working on Disney X D’s…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes: One Animation
Written by Tiffany Lim. An updated version of this article may be found on Media Context’s online portal. Cartoons Underground touched on entrepreneurship, which is quickly becoming one of the most important components to a career in animation. Production companies in Singapore are shifting from content production to IP development – and this shift is…
Read More“Conversations: Creating New Realities, Animation Now and Next” Symposium Review
Written by Tiffany Lim. This article may also be found on Media Context’s Online Portal. “Conversations: Creating New Realities, Animation Now and Next” provided its attendees with valuable insights into the animation industry. It was held at the ArtScience Museum, and was held in conjunction with the DreamWorks Exhibition. Curated by Michael Lim, and chaired by…
Read MoreIndustry Professionals – C.H. Greenblatt
Kendall Lyons, Cartoons Underground’s guest author, interviews C.H Greenblatt, the creator of Nickelodeon’s “Harvey Beaks”. Greenblatt speaks about the nature of his show, his inspiration, his experiences, and shares valuable advice for aspiring and seasoned artists. C.H. Greenblatt started off as an advertising art director for TV commercials, but, he never would’ve thought that…
Read MoreIndustry Professionals – Avner Geller
Written by Tiffany Lim. An updated version of this article may be found on Media Context’s online portal. Avner Geller is a Visual Development artist at DreamWorks Animation. Having worked at DreamWorks for three years, Avner has discovered what it takes to be a concept artist, and knows much about the animation industry. Here’s what…
Read MoreIndustry Professionals – Kelly Bender
Kelly Bender is a Comic Book writer who has worked with Alterna, Markosia, Insane Comics and several other publishers. He is also the creator of Starburn”, which was nominated for the “Best Series” Ashcan Award (2015), and which earned him the “Writer of the Year” Ashcan Award (2015). Kelly spoke with Cartoons Underground about his…
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