Note: Public Performance Rights are limited to classroom showings for educational purposes at Loyalist College only.
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Use streaming services available through the Library like ACF, the National Film Board, Kanopy and others to watch new and popular animated films from studios and artists around the world. Here are some examples!
The 12 Principles of Animation
What is animation? This Miniclip explores how animators bring characters and objects to life. These 12 principles of animation were first introduced by Disney animators Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas in 1981. Today, animators around the globe follow the principles to bring realism and appealing to animations. Using visual examples, this video demonstrates the principles in action so students can apply them to their own work and explore the creative possibilities in this field.
Animating South Africa
After years in obscurity, young South African artists are dreaming up their own magical worlds while local film studios back projects that break the boundaries of race and reason.
Animation
"This film traces the evolution of Animation from the earliest feature, Winsor McCay’s Gertie the Dinosaur, and the genius of Walt Disney to the CGI megahits of studios like Pixar in Animation’s Second Golden Age." -- website
Animation express: 26 films by
Twenty-six award winning animated films from the National Film Board of Canada, released in celebration of the NFB's 70th anniversary.
Bao by
A Chinese-Canadian woman suffering from empty nest syndrome gets a second shot at motherhood when one of her handmade dumplings comes alive.
Coco by
A boy named Miguel dreams of becoming a famous guitar player, despite the misgivings of his close-knit family. When his lofty ambitions cause him to run afoul of a curse, he must journey into the Land of the Dead to seek forgiveness from his ancestors.
Drawn this Way
From Tom of Finland to Bugs Bunny in a dress, animation has long been a place where artists can unleash and explore their sexuality. In this documentary, Andy Cheng and Cara Connors dive into the pages of comic books, animated series, films, and even video games to discover the LGBTQ characters portrayed, and to answer questions such as, how did these artists get their start; how did the genre develop; are these portrayals taken seriously in the mainstream?
Encanto by
Deep in the Colombian mountains, the Madrigal family possesses an extraordinary secret. Each member of the family is able to perform magic. Yet at the heart of the family is 15-year-old Mirabel, who does not seem to possess any unusual abilities.
Frankenweenie by
This film is a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life-with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor's fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new "leash on life" can be monstrous.
Video Game Designer-Career Q&A : Professional Advice and Insight
What is it like to be a computer and video game designer? In this Career Q&A video interview, Dilan Alpay talks about his career path, what he does on the job, and the keys to success designing video games. He also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years.
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