Skwigly.com presents Animation One-To-Ones featuring Martyn Warren in conversation with Josh Cooley, director of 'Transformers One'. Based on Hasbro’s Transformers™ Action Figures, 'Transformers One' is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, 'Transformers One' features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi with Laurence Fishburne and Jon Hamm. Interview conducted by Martyn Warren Produced, edited and presented by Ben Mitchell

Presenting episode 115 of the Skwigly Animation Podcast! In this episode we welcome Chris Sanders, director of the Dreamworks feature 'The Wild Robot' out in UK cinemas now and adapted from Peter Brown’s #1 New York Times bestseller. The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot—ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings, gradually building relationships with the animals on the island and becoming the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling. Also discussed in this episode: Remembering Emma Calder, upcoming Manchester Animation Festival highlights, Cardiff Animation Festival's special presentation of Robert Morgan's 'Stopmotion', the return of Feathers McGraw in Wallace and Gromit's upcoming feature 'Vengeance Most Fowl', kvetching about 'Carol and the End of the World' and 'The New Norm', the furore around 'Velma', Mackinnon and Saunders' brilliant work on 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', and the completion of the second Skwigly book 'Intimate Animation' (due March 2025)

In our latest Skwigly Animation Podcast special we round up the winners of the 2024 edition of the biennial British Animation Awards that took place at London’s BFI Southbank in March. This episode features an exclusive round table chat with some of the winners of the awards: • JuanPe Arroyo of The Line, winner of Best Animation in a Commercial for Great British Bake Off’s promotional trailer 2023 • Emma Calder winner of the Cutting Edge Award, for Beware of Trains • Camilla Deakin of Lupus Films winner of Best Feature, Writers Award and Best Original Music for Kensuke's Kingdom (dirs Neil Boyle and Kirk Hendry) and Best Long Form for Mog’s Christmas (dir. Robin Shaw) • Iain Gardner winner of Best Long Form for A Bear Called Wojtek • Tanya J.Scott winner of Best Postgraduate Student Film for her NFTS short The Wolf of Custer Presented by Laura-Beth Cowley, Steve Henderson and Ben Mitchell Produced and edited by Steve Henderson Music by Ben Mitchell

Presenting episode 12 of the Skwigly Animation Film Club! In our twelfth episode we press play on Wes Anderson's stop-motion feature film "Isle of Dogs", released in 2018. For more on the making of the film check out some of our interviews with the filmmaking talents in episode 80 of the Skwigly Animation Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/skwigly/skwigly-podcast-80 Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley Produced by Ben Mitchell

Presenting episode 11 of the Skwigly Animation Film Club! In our eleventh episode we press play on Aardman's first full-length stop-motion feature film "Chicken Run", directed by Nick Park and Peter Lord and released in 2000. Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley Produced by Ben Mitchell

Presenting the fifth episode of 'Intimate Animation' season 3, brought to you by the online animation magazine skwigly.com Join Skwigly's Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley as they explore, discuss and interview the talents behind animation that deals with adult themes of love, relationships and sexuality. In this episode we meet Prague-based directorial duo Michaela Mihályi and David Štumpf, whose recent short 'SH_T HAPPENS' produced by BFilm, FAMU and Bagan Film has screened to much enthusiasm and acclaim around the world at events including Sundance, Clermont Ferrand, LIAF and Anima Brussels. Also discussed in this episode: Laura-Beth's recent experience animating about the taboos of womanhood for Calling The Shots, the unexpected revival of 'Tuca & Bertie', the long-overdue progressiveness of Pixar's 'Out' and love'n'sex-themed short film highlights from the recent online edition of ITFS Stuttgart. Presented by Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley Interview conducted by Laura-Beth Cowley Produced and edited by Ben Mitchell

Presenting episode 10 of the Skwigly Animation Film Club! In our tenth episode we press play on the 1989 feature film adaptation of Roald Dahl's "The BFG", directed by Brian Cosgrove. Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley Produced by Ben Mitchell

Presenting episode 9 of the Skwigly Animation Film Club! In our ninth episode we press play on the 1999 feature film "South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut" directed by Trey Parker. Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley Produced by Ben Mitchell

Presenting episode 8 of the Skwigly Animation Film Club! In our eighth episode we press play on Tim Burton and Mike Johnson's 2005 stop-motion feature film "Corpse Bride". Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley Produced by Ben Mitchell

Presenting episode 7 of the Skwigly Animation Film Club! In our seventh episode we press play on Brad Bird's classic 1999 feature film "The Iron Giant". Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley Produced by Ben Mitchell

Presenting episode 6 of the Skwigly Animation Film Club! In our sixth episode we press play on Sylvain Chomet's 2003 feature film debut "The Triplets of Belleville", alternately known as "Belleville Rendez-vous". The film would go on to receive two Academy Award nominations. Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley Produced by Ben Mitchell

Presenting episode 5 of the Skwigly Animation Film Club! In our fifth episode we press play on Don Bluth's 1988 feature film "The Land Before Time", an animated classic that spawned thirteen sequels as well as a TV series and all manner of tie-in merchandise. Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley Produced by Ben Mitchell

Presenting the 98th episode of the Skwigly podcast! In this episode we welcome back Kris Pearn, director of the animated feature film adaptation of Lois Lowry's "The Willoughbys" released this month on Netflix. Produced by Bron Animation and Creative Wealth Media in association with Netflix, the film stars Will Forte, Maya Rudolph, Alessia Cara, Terry Crews, Martin Short, Jane Krakowski, Seán Cullen, and Ricky Gervais with a distinctive design sensibility courtesy of Craig Kellman. Also discussed in this episode: Lockdown lamentation, MAF's novel approach to its Call For Entries and the Stuttgart Animation Festival's upcoming digital edition. Presented by Ben Mitchell and Steve Henderson Interview conducted by Steve Henderson Edited and produced by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell

Skwigly at Cartoon Movie 2024 Podcast Special, brought to you by skwigly.com Special guests: Mikkel Brænne Sandemose (The Polar Bear Prince), Marc du Pontavice (Lucy Lost), Patrick Imbert, Johanna Goldschmidt (The Wild Inside) and Tonje Skar Reiersen (Pesta). Presented by Steve Henderson with Ryan Gaur Interviews conducted by Ryan Gaur Produced and edited by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell

Presenting episode 4 of the Skwigly Animation Film Club! In our fourth episode we press play on Gerald Potterton's 1981 cult classic animated anthology feature "Heavy Metal", adapted from the long-running illustrated science fiction and fantasy magazine of the same name. Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley Produced by Ben Mitchell

Presenting episode 3 of the Skwigly Animation Film Club! In our third episode we press play on Swiss director Claude Barras's acclaimed 2015 feature "My Life as a Courgette/Ma vie de Courgette", alternately known as "My Life as a Zucchini". Adapted from the 2002 Gilles Paris novel "Autobiographie d'une Courgette" by and beautifully told in stop-motion, the film tells the tale of young Icare who, following the accidental death of his mother, is taken into an orphanage. Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley Produced by Ben Mitchell

Presenting episode 2 of the Skwigly Animation Film Club! In our second episode we press play on Australian director Adam Elliot's 2009 feature "Mary & Max", a stop-motion tale of a fond epistolary relationship that forms an unlikely bond between a young girl in Australia and a middle-aged man in New York. Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley Produced by Ben Mitchell

Presenting the first of a brand new Skwigly podcast - the Skwigly Animation Film Club! In our inaugural episode we press play on Don Hertzfeldt's 2013 feature "It's Such a Beautiful Day", recently made available to watch for free by the director. The festival favourite combines two of Hertzfeldt's short films "Everything will be Okay" and "I am so Proud of You" with a third instalment to tell the tale of Bill, a man who takes a cerebral voyage in the face of death as he tackles a debilitating disease. Presented by Ben Mitchell and Steve Henderson Produced by Ben Mitchell

In the latest episode of the Skwigly Animation Podcast we round up the winners of the 2020 edition of the biennial British Animation Awards, that took place at London’s BFI Southbank last week. This episode features exclusive post-win chats with some of the awarded attendees: •Richard Phelan/Will Becher (Aardman's "Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon", Best Long Form) •Giovanna Utichi (Blue Zoo's "A Whale's Tale", Best Original Short Form) •Danny Capozzi (Aardman's "New Mindset", Best Social Good) •Sarah Cox (Aardman's "Shaun the Sheep", Best Series) •Peter Lord (Head of Aardman Animations) •Roxi Linklater (Aardman rigger and winner of the first BAA Lamb Award) Presented by Ben Mitchell and Steve Henderson Interviews conducted and edited by Steve Henderson Edited and produced by Ben Mitchell

Skwigly at Cartoon Movie 2020 Podcast Special, brought to you by skwigly.com Presented by Steve Henderson. Special guests: Camilla Deakin and Ruth Fielding (Molesworth)Jericca Cleland (Raven Girl & I Broke Paradise) Claus Toksvig Kjaer (Calamity, a Childhood of Martha Jane Cannary) Joost van den Bosch & Erik Verkerk (The GrowCoDile) Richard Van Den Boom (The Legacy of the Depanurges) & Jim Capobianco (The Inventor) Produced and edited by Steve Henderson Music by Ben Mitchell

Presenting the fourth episode of 'Intimate Animation' season 3, brought to you by the online animation magazine skwigly.com Join Skwigly's Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley as they explore, discuss and interview the talents behind animation that deals with adult themes of love, relationships and sexuality. In this episode we meet UK-based Polish director/animator Natasza Cetner whose MA graduation film from the Royal College of Art "Nigel" was recently released online as a Short of the Week Premiere and Vimeo Staff Pick to much enthusiasm. Using quasi-traditional 2D animation approaches, the film is an inventive spin on the story of Nigel, a lonely gannet who hopelessly falls in love with a concrete statue. Serving as a reflection of our own misconceptions in love, the film has screened at numerous festivals including LIAF, PSIAF, Anifilm, Animocje, Tricky Women, PÖFF Shorts, Animac and Animateka as well as being written up on outlets including Creative Review, It's Nice That and Director's Notes. Also discussed in this episode: Selected love'n'sex-themed films and event highlights from the recent Anima Festival in Brussels and new shorts to watch out for at the upcoming Cardiff Animation Festival. Presented by Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley Interview conducted by Ben Mitchell Produced and edited by Ben Mitchell

Presenting the third episode of 'Intimate Animation' season 3, brought to you by the online animation magazine skwigly.com Join Skwigly's Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley as they explore, discuss and interview the talents behind animation that deals with adult themes of love, relationships and sexuality. In this episode we meet UK-based director/animator Elizabeth Hobbs whose short film "I'm OK" is a tribute to the work of Austrian artist Oskar Kokoschka as well as his tempestuous love affair with Alma Mahler. Having been nominated for a BAFTA in 2019, the film is presently in contention for the British Animation Awards Public Choice. Also discussed in this episode: Selected films from the British Animation Awards Public Choice screenings and the upcoming Anima Festival in Brussels. Presented by Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley Interview conducted by Laura-Beth Cowley Produced and edited by Ben Mitchell

Presenting the 96th episode of the Skwigly podcast! In this episode we welcome back Robin Shaw of Lupus Films, director of the Channel 4 animated adaptation of the classic children's book 'The Tiger Who Came To Tea' by Judith Kerr. Adapted by Joanna Harrison and featuring the voices of David Oyelowo, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tamsin Greig, David Walliams and Paul Whitehouse, the animated special will air in the UK 7:30pm Christmas Eve on Channel 4. Also discussed in this episode: Playstation plagiarism, animation-themed honeymoons, an overdue panning of Disney's "live-action" remakes and the animated shorts in the running for 2020 Oscar and BAFTA nominations. Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley Interview conducted by Ben Mitchell Edited and produced by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell

Presenting the 95th episode of the Skwigly podcast! In this episode we meet Sergio Pablos, director of the acclaimed new animated seasonal feature film 'Klaus', available to watch now on Netflix. Also discussed in this episode: Short film highlights of MAF's successful fifth edition, how bad dubbing can undermine the strength of otherwise great animation and the upcoming Oscars season. Presented by Ben Mitchell and Steve Henderson Interview conducted by Steve Henderson Edited and produced by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell

Skwigly.com presents Animation One-To-Ones featuring Ryan Gaur in conversation with Pablo Berger, director of the animated feature 'Robot Dreams'. Having premiered at Cannes followed by a warmly-received run of festival screenings across the world (picking up an Annecy cristal, Goya Award, Annie Award and a Best Animated Feature nomination at this year’s Academy Awards), 'Robot Dreams' is based on the graphic novel by Sarah Varon. Taking place in 1980s New York, the film tells the story of Dog, a lonely dog who purchases and assembles Robot, a happy-go-lucky robot, for companionship. After establishing a firm friendship and forming a uniquely heartwarming bond, the pair visit Coney Island and become separated on the beach. Thus Dog embarks on a mission to save their friendship and get Robot back. Previously known for live-action Spanish films including 'Torremolinos 73', 'Blancanieves' and 'Abracadabra', 'Robot Dreams' marks Pablo Berger’s first feature-length foray into 2D animation, having been moved by the original graphic novel some years previously. Presently enjoying a UK theatrical release via distributor Curzon, ahead of a special screening at this year’s Cardiff Animation Festival on April 28th Skwigly were delighted to get some time with Pablo to learn more about the project. Interview conducted by Ryan Gaur Produced, edited and presented by Ben Mitchell

Presenting the 94th episode of the Skwigly podcast! In this episode we meet Alex Dowding, producer at Amsterdam-based production studio Submarine whose projects include the recent Amazon Prime original series 'Undone', an international co-production with The Tornante Company, Boxer vs. Raptor and Hive House Project created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg and Kate Purdy. Also discussed in this episode: The strong critical response to 'Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon', the lukewarm critical response to 'The Addams Family' remake, the fight for the 'South Park' streaming rights, upcoming Manchester Animation Festival highlights, the British Animation Awards and Autour de Minuit's Rosto graphic novel campaign. Presented by Ben Mitchell and Steve Henderson Interview conducted by Ben Mitchell Edited and produced by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell

Skwigly are proud to present a series of exclusive podcast minisodes from the filmmaker Q&A sessions of this year's edition of Bristol's prestigious Encounters Short Film Festival. In episode 6 we hear from attending filmmakers whose films participated in the International Competition programme Animation 6: Fake News!: •Steve Small (Director, 'Black Earth Rising') •Stephen McNally(Director, 'Where Do We Go From Here?') •Federico Matarazzo (Producer, 'My Generation') •Naaman Azhari (Director, 'The Magic Boat') •EunJu Ara Choi(Director, 'Happy Ending') •Rachael Philip (Director, 'Happy Ending') Produced, presented and edited by Ben Mitchell Interviews conducted by Ben Mitchell Thanks to Kieran Argo and Ewan Dunford

Skwigly are proud to present a series of exclusive podcast minisodes from the filmmaker Q&A sessions of this year's edition of Bristol's prestigious Encounters Short Film Festival. In episode 5 we hear from attending filmmakers whose films participated in the International Competition programme Animation 5: Ubiquitous Chip: •Laura Reedy (Director, 'Ripple Home') •Jola Bańkowska (Director, 'Story') •Sine Özbilge (Director, '#21xoxo') •Remco Weyns (Composer, '#21xoxo') Produced, presented and edited by Ben Mitchell Interviews conducted by Ben Mitchell Thanks to Kieran Argo

Skwigly are proud to present a series of exclusive podcast minisodes from the filmmaker Q&A sessions of this year's edition of Bristol's prestigious Encounters Short Film Festival. In episode 4 we hear from attending filmmakers whose films participated in the International Competition programme Animation 4: GetReal: •Floor Adams (Director, Mind My Mind) •Mark Lopez (Director, Segregated By Design) •JoAnne Salmon (Director, Chin Up) •Shannon Reeve (Production Coordinator, Chin Up) •Alex Widdowson (Director, Music & Clowns) •Maria Trigo Teixeira (Director, Inside Me) •Jonathan Hodgson (Director, Roughhouse)

Skwigly are proud to present a series of exclusive podcast minisodes from the filmmaker Q&A sessions of this year's edition of Bristol's prestigious Encounters Short Film Festival. In episode 3 we hear from attending filmmakers whose films participated in the International Competition programme Animation 3: HerStory: •Lauren Orme (Director, 'Creepy Pasta Salad') •Dani Abram (Technical Director, 'Creepy Pasta Salad') •Phil Brookes (Composer, 'Creepy Pasta Salad' and 'Good Intentions') •Laura Nasir-Tamara (Director, 'It Starts With') •Patricia Wenger (Director, 'Laugh Lines') •Kayleigh Gibbons (Director, 'Featherweight') •Christian Schlaeffer (Producer, 'O Hunter Heart')

Skwigly are proud to present a series of exclusive podcast minisodes from the filmmaker Q&A sessions of this year's edition of Bristol's prestigious Encounters Short Film Festival. In episode 2 we hear from attending filmmakers whose films participated in the International Competition programme Animation 2: Desire: Jake Nelson (Director, 'The Backward Astronomer') Pjotr Sapegin (Director, 'The Origin of Man') Merete Korsberg (Producer, 'The Origin of Man') Kristin Günther (Production Designer, 'The Origin of Man') Produced, presented and edited by Ben Mitchell Interviews conducted by Ben Mitchell Thanks to Kieran Argo

Skwigly are proud to present a series of exclusive podcast minisodes from the filmmaker Q&A sessions of this year's edition of Bristol's prestigious Encounters Short Film Festival. In episode 1 we hear from attending filmmakers whose films participated in the International Competition programme Animation 1: WhatThe?: Ross Hogg (Director, '4:3') Rebecca Blöcher(Director, 'Lickalike') Adriaan Lokman (Director, 'Flow') Andi Haller (Sound Designer, 'Don't Know What') Produced, presented and edited by Ben Mitchell Interviews conducted by Ben Mitchell Thanks to Kieran Argo

Presenting the second episode of 'Intimate Animation' season 3, brought to you by the online animation magazine skwigly.com Join Skwigly's Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley as they explore, discuss and interview the talents behind animation that deals with adult themes of love, relationships and sexuality. In this episode we meet Netherlands-based director Floor Adams whose short film 'Mind My Mind' deftly explores the struggles of a young man on the autism spectrum as he embarks on a new relationship. Having already picked up numerous awards and become eligible for Academy Award consideration, the film will screen at Bristol's Encounters festival this week. Also discussed in this episode: Highlights from this year's Encounters festival programme of other animated short films that deal with themes of love, desire and intimacy as well as the new animated Amazon Prime series 'Undone' and its interwoven explorations of relationships and mental health issues. Presented by Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley Produced and edited by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell

Presenting the 93rd episode of the Skwigly podcast! In this episode we welcome: •Lauren Orme, director of 'Creepy Pasta Salad' •David Hutchinson, creator of the Wildbrain YouTube series 'Boy & Dragon' •Connor Heaney & John Walsh of The Ray & Diana Harryhausen Foundation Presented by Ben Mitchell and Steve Henderson Interviews conducted by Ben Mitchell and Steve Henderson Produced and edited by Ben Mitchell and Connor Heaney Music by Ben Mitchell

Presenting the 92nd episode of the Skwigly podcast! In this episode we are excited to bring you an exclusive chat with some of the key filmmaking talents behind 'Lip Synch', the game-changing series of short films from Aardman Animations. Speaking with Skwigly contributor Alex Dudok de Wit are Peter Lord (Aardman co-founder and director of 'War Story'/'Going Equipped'), Barry Purves ('Next'), David Sproxton (Aardman co-founder and series producer) and Richard 'Golly' Starzak ('Ident'). Also discussed in this episode: The enduring legacy of the animation great Richard Williams - known for such animation milestones as 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit', 'The Animator's Survival Kit' and 'The Thief and the Cobbler' - who sadly passed away this month. Presented by Ben Mitchell, Steve Henderson and Alex Dudok de Wit Interview conducted by Alex Dudok de Wit Edited and produced by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell

Skwigly at Anima, the Brussels International Animation Film Festival Podcast Special, brought to you by skwigly.com Presented by Steve Henderson. Live from Anima 2024, Join Skwigly Editor Steve Henderson as he meets some of the award winning filmmakers who took home awards at Brussels premiere animation event! In this podcast we meet Volker Schlecht, director of The Waiting, Wild Tale director Aline Quertain and Wander to Wonder director Nina Gantz and Director of Photography Steven Fredrickx as well as finding out more about what is described as the most welcoming animation festival around! Produced and edited by Steve Henderson Music by Ben Mitchell

Presenting the first episode of a brand new season of 'Intimate Animation', brought to you by the online animation magazine skwigly.com Join Skwigly's Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley as they explore, discuss and interview the talents behind animation that deals with adult themes of love, relationships and sexuality. In this episode we meet relative newcomer Caitlin McCarthy whose recent work as part of London's Strange Beast - including animation for Vox/Netflix and the independent short films "Paraphilia" and "Coldsore" (screening at Bristol's Encounters Festival next month) - has been making a splash. Also discussed in this episode: The curiously short lifespan of Lisa Hanawalt's promising new adult sitcom "Tuca & Bertie" as well as ongoing Netflix shows "Big Mouth" and "Love Death + Robots". We also pay tribute to the late great animation legend Richard Williams whose body of work includes the iconic modern animation 'bombshell' Jessica Rabbit. Presented by Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley Produced and edited by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell

In the sixth episode of Independent Animation, our companion podcast series to the Skwigly tie-in book "Independent Animation: Developing, Producing and Distributing Your Animated Films" (Taylor & Francis/CRC Press), we catch up with Robert Kondo of Tonko House - whose projects include the Oscar-nominated short film 'The Dam Keeper' and its recently-concluded graphic novel series spin-off - to discuss what the independent studio has been up to since branching off from Pixar with fellow alum Dice Tsutsumi. Written, edited and produced by Ben Mitchell

Presenting the 91st episode of the Skwigly podcast! In this episode we meet NFB director Regina Pessoa, whose return to short filmmaking 'Uncle Thomas: Accounting for the Days' has recently earned her two prizes at this year's edition of the Annecy International Animated Film Festival. We also hear from fellow Annecy award-winner Jérémy Clapin to discuss his highly-anticipated feature film 'I Lost My Body', coming soon to Netflix. Also discussed in this episode: Making 'Aladdin' hip, the plight of long-running Brazilian festival Anima Mundi and other highlights among this year's Annecy festival award winners. Presented by Ben Mitchell and Steve Henderson Interviews conducted by Ben Mitchell and Steve Henderson Edited and produced by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell

In the fifth episode of Independent Animation, our companion podcast series to the Skwigly tie-in book "Independent Animation: Developing, Producing and Distributing Your Animated Films" (Taylor & Francis/CRC Press), we remember the phenomenal work of Dutch filmmaker Rosto, who sadly passed away earlier this year. With a body of work spanning 20 years and all manner of mixed-media approaches, Rosto's films perfectly married his enthusiasm for music with captivating, dreamlike and, at times, horrifying visual storytelling. This podcast features our final interview with Rosto (originally conducted for Marimo magazine), discussing the concluding chapter of his Thee Wreckers tetralogy "Reruns".

Presenting the 90th episode of the Skwigly podcast! In this episode we meet Justin K. Thompson, production designer on the critically-acclaimed and Oscar/BAFTA/Golden Globe-winning 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse', coming soon to DVD/Bluray. We also welcome back previous podcast guest Chris Butler, director of Laika's latest stop-motion feature film extravaganza 'Missing Link', now in cinemas worldwide. Also discussed in this episode: Early trailers for 'Toy Story 4' and 'Shaun the Sheep 2' as well as recent animated series aimed at adults including 'Love Death + Robots' and 'The Shivering Truth'. Presented by Ben Mitchell with Steve Henderson and Laura-Beth Cowley Interviews conducted by Ben Mitchell and Laura-Beth Cowley Edited and produced by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell

Presenting the 89th episode of the Skwigly podcast! In this episode we meet Louise Bagnall and Nuria González Blanco, director and producer respectively of the Oscar-nominated Cartoon Saloon short film 'Late Afternoon'. Also discussed in this episode: The concerning first look at Will Smith's Genie in Disney's 'Aladdin' remake and the encouraging outcome of this year's BAFTAs. Presented by Ben Mitchell and Steve Henderson Interview conducted and edited by Steve Henderson Edited and produced by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell

Presenting the 88th episode of the Skwigly podcast! In this episode we look back on 25 years of the stop-motion classic The Nightmare Before Christmas and welcome the film's writer Caroline Thompson to the podcast to discuss her career and contributions to the film and other works including Edward Scissorhands and The Corpse Bride. Also discussed in this episode: The online reaction to Spider Verse and the animated shorts in the running for 2019 Oscar nominations. Presented by Ben Mitchell and Steve Henderson Interview conducted by Ben Mitchell Edited and produced by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell

In the fourth episode of Independent Animation, our companion podcast series to the Skwigly tie-in book "Independent Animation: Developing, Producing and Distributing Your Animated Films" (Taylor & Francis/CRC Press), we explore the daunting world of taking on feature-length indie animation with several auteurs who've taken the plunge. Building on the book's explorations of major case studies including well-established artists such as Bill Plympton, Signe Baumane and Nina Paley, in this podcast we meet several relative newcomers in the animation world to learn more about the challenges they faced when both taking on and releasing such mammoth endeavours without a pre-existing fanbase or substantial crew. These include: •Joel Benjamin ("Where It Floods") •Nicholas De Fina ("LeSeurdmin") •Dan Ekis ("Grey Island") Also in this episode we speak with Natasha Price of Engine House, a Cornwall-based studio who are embarking on their own indie feature Back From The Dead Red thanks to the support of blockchain entertainment studio SingularDTV.

Presenting the 87th episode of the Skwigly podcast! In this episode we meet John Kahrs, director of Google Spotight Stories' latest offering 'Age of Sail'. Presented by Ben Mitchell and Steve Henderson Interview conducted by Steve Henderson Edited and produced by Ben Mitchell Music by Ben Mitchell

Skwigly are proud to present a series of exclusive podcast minisodes from this year's edition of the KLIK Amsterdam Animation Festival. In episode 4 we hear from attending filmmakers in conversation with Anna Eijsbouts. Featured in this episode: Alexandra Hohner ('M.E.') Ekaterina Mikheeva ('Dacha, Aliens, Cucumbers') Yali Herbet ('Magritte's Train') Valerie Chang ('Where Do Babies Come From?') Produced, presented and edited by Ben Mitchell Interviews conducted by Anna Eijsbouts Thanks to Maxi Meissner

Skwigly at MOVE Summit 2024 Podcast Special, brought to you by skwigly.com Presented by Steve Henderson. Live from MOVE Summit 2024, Skwigly Editor Steve Henderson and guests shine a spotlight on Scottish animation and explore some of the stories behind the stories of project such as Musical Storyland, Dog Squad, Roots & Fruits and The Brilliant World of Tom Gates. With special guests Rhona Drummond (Eyebolls) Lucy Teire (Interference Pattern) Micky MacPherson (Plum Films) & Ron Henry (Wild Child) Produced and edited by Steve Henderson Music by Ben Mitchell

Skwigly are proud to present a series of exclusive podcast minisodes from this year's edition of the KLIK Amsterdam Animation Festival. In episode 3 we hear from attending filmmakers in conversation with Anna Eijsbouts. Featured in this episode: Beni Morard ('Big Buddy Blue'/'Mind Invaders'/'Ooze') Frederic Siegel ('Big Buddy Blue'/'Mind Invaders') Kilian Vilim ('Mind Invaders'/'Ooze') Sam Gainsborough ('Facing It') Jasper Kuipers ('Finity Calling') Produced, presented and edited by Ben Mitchell Interviews conducted by Anna Eijsbouts Thanks to Maxi Meissner

Skwigly are proud to present a series of exclusive podcast minisodes from this year's edition of the KLIK! Amsterdam Animation Festival. In episode 2 we hear from attending filmmakers in conversation with Anna Eijsbouts. Featured in this episode: Britt Raes ('Hooray For Reading') Kimberly Berckmoes ('How Art You') Produced, presented and edited by Ben Mitchell Interviews conducted by Anna Eijsbouts Thanks to Maxi Meissner

Skwigly are proud to present a series of exclusive podcast minisodes from this year's edition of the KLIK Amsterdam Animation Festival. In episode 1 we hear from attending filmmakers in conversation with Anna Eijsbouts. Featured in this episode: David Chai ('Space Butthole') Araz Kelian ('Undivided') Geertrui De Vijlder ('Room 29') Produced, presented and edited by Ben Mitchell Interviews conducted by Anna Eijsbouts Thanks to Maxi Meissner