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Rocket Science VFX’s CG supervisor Jethro Au on ‘Wednesday’ S2, creative freedom and curiosity

CG supervisor Jethro Au has always been drawn to visuals and storytelling. He pursued art history…

International Animation Day special: Five films that are pure fun to watch

Let me start with a disclaimer — this is purely my opinion. On International Animation Day,…

Dirtcube Interactive’s Specter is democratising game backend tech for indies and studios alike

While the Indian gaming market is on an upward trajectory, most studios in India face multiple…

Behind the scenes of ‘Tom and Jerry’ Singapore: Crafting an Asian spin on a classic

For children growing up in the 1900s, Tom and Jerry was synonymous with childhood. Whether before…

Taiwan’s adorable ‘Takokuma’ sets sail for global shores with heartwarming adventures

From the small island where he was born, Takokuma—the lovable “Octopus Bear” from Taiwan—is making waves…

Koji Morimoto inspires creators with reflections on art at ADCS 2025

Legendary Japanese animator and director Koji Morimoto—best known for his work on Akira, The Animatrix and…

From comics to commerce: Thailand’s playbook for building character IPs

In Asia’s rapidly growing character economy, creativity often starts small—sometimes with nothing more than a comic…

From local hits to global partnerships: Indonesia’s animation sector on the rise

Indonesia’s animation sector is rapidly emerging as a key driver of the country’s creative economy, supported…

From fans, for fans: Abraham Joel Victor on creating Malaysia’s first anime streaming platform

When anime fans in Malaysia wanted a local platform that truly understood their passion, Abraham Joel…

Nature, culture and freedom: The roots of Japanese storytelling

Why are the Japanese such accomplished storytellers, and why do their tales travel across the globe?…

Beats and bots: Eric San’s feature ‘Space Cadet’ is a lyrical tale of memory and discovery

Unlike many directors at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Eric San’s first love was not…

From sketch to screen: Enoben’s Callipeg brings hand-drawn animation to your fingertips

At the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, French company Enoben stood out with its quietly powerful…

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