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LINOLEUM has announced its 2025 International Competition blocks of 32 films: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close; God is none of us; We Had All the Time in the World; The Discreet Charm of the Truth skwigly.co.uk/human-rites-li…

I wrote an article for @skwigly that looks at the uncomfortable truth about 'empowerment' ads for women… and who actually gets to tell those stories. 👉skwigly.co.uk/women-on-scree… @Campaignmag @TheDrum @LBBOnline @shotscreative @itsnicethat @bbccreative

“We couldn’t find a woman with enough experience.” How many times do we have to endure the same excuses? Writing for Skwigly @neejflix outlines the open secret that's stifling the animation industry. skwigly.co.uk/women-on-scree…

When the pressure was on the #Lionessess delivered, but are we delivering for women in the animation industry? @neejflix today on Skwigly investigates the open secret damaging the animation industry. skwigly.co.uk/women-on-scree…

After England's #Lionessess win the Euros, cheered on by a colourful, clay campaign, today on the site @neejflix reflects on the open secret that's holding the animation industry back. Women might be on screen, but men are still in charge. Read more here skwigly.co.uk/women-on-scree…

WATCH: Soho Nights is a living memoir of after-hours Soho - a collection of observational vignettes capturing the area’s eccentric soul. Soho is a recently gentrified, once red light district, while some provocative history still glitters @seedanimation skwigly.co.uk/showcase/soho-…

"We are in a renaissance at @Dreamworks, and I’m super proud that #TheBadGuys is part of it." Read @ryangaur's interview with Pierre Perifel, director of #TheBadGuys2 out in UK cinemas today skwigly.co.uk/bad-guys-2-pie…

The @BBC has acquired @LupusFilms’ award-winning, hand-drawn animated feature film #KensukesKingdom from London-based distributor @ModernFilmsEnt skwigly.co.uk/kensukes-kingd…

'Dog Alone' scoops International Prize, 'How' takes Balkan Film, As Kosovo's Prime Minister watches on at the 16th @anibarfest. This year’s edition, themed “WTF – What’s the Future?”, highlighted the transformative power of animation. skwigly.co.uk/anibar-animati…

Nine directors and aspiring animators from Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Serbia took the center stage at @anibarfest to present their original projects as part of this year’s flagship program “Pitch It!” skwigly.co.uk/anibar-continu…

Catching up with some more big screen goodies from Annecy is @zakahmedfilm and his review for ALL YOU NEED IS KILL ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read on Skwigly today skwigly.co.uk/all-you-need-i…

Following the honouring of Hungary at this year's @annecyfestival, last week @HCCLondon hosted Hungarian Animation 111, a celebratory showcase marking 111 years of Hungarian animation. Read about the event and watch the panel discussion at skwigly.co.uk/111-years-of-h… 🇭🇺

Today on Skwigly we return to Anima Brussels for a Podcast Special where we get director insights from some of the award winning filmmakers from the 2025 edition. Stream using the link or subscribe with your fave podcast provider! #podcast #animation skwigly.co.uk/podcasts/skwig…

Tonight in London, be sure to check out the free event Hungarian Animation 111 featuring a selection of incredible films and a panel discussion moderated by Skwigly's @benlmitchell. 🇭🇺

Check out the new teasern trailer for the upcoming animated series Long Story Short, from Raphael Bob-Waksberg (creator of BoJack Horseman)! youtu.be/lwOX2cYySGI

Annecy has changed its dates for the 2026 edition - it will be now be held from 21-27 June 2026, and the Mifa from 23-26 June 2026. This is due to the announcement that the next G7 summit would be held in Haute-Savoie, on the dates initially planned for the 2026 edition.

Plus, the teaser poster has dropped for Raphael Bob-Waksberg's new animated series Long Story Short! Release Date: 22 August 2025 netflix.com/title/81686879

Check out the new teasern trailer for the upcoming animated series Long Story Short, from Raphael Bob-Waksberg (creator of BoJack Horseman)! Release Date: 22 August 2025 youtube.com/watch?v=lwOX2c…