Interested in independent Asian animation, but not sure where to start? Well, we could give you a list of anime, but we've already got (three parts!) to an anime tribute already. Instead, here's a list of 15 animated indies from the last few years that fall outside of mainstream animation studios like Disney, Pixar and Ghibli.
This list is in no way prescriptive nor comprehensive, and is merely organized by date of release. Some of these filmmakers are more established; others are just beginning their careers. Some of these are shorts, others are features, a few are even series. Regardless, with each of these animated indies, prepare to laugh, cry, and have your mind blown by the unbridled joy of animation.
1. Your Name (2016) by Makoto Shinkai (Japan)
While Makoto Shinkai had been churning out his own shorts and mid-length films for almost a decade preceding “Your Name,” he doesn't really nail...
This list is in no way prescriptive nor comprehensive, and is merely organized by date of release. Some of these filmmakers are more established; others are just beginning their careers. Some of these are shorts, others are features, a few are even series. Regardless, with each of these animated indies, prepare to laugh, cry, and have your mind blown by the unbridled joy of animation.
1. Your Name (2016) by Makoto Shinkai (Japan)
While Makoto Shinkai had been churning out his own shorts and mid-length films for almost a decade preceding “Your Name,” he doesn't really nail...
- 5/23/2024
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
Iranian animation studio Hoorakhsh will present first project ‘The Last Fiction’.
Iran’s largest independent animation studio, Hoorakhsh Studios, is launching its first feature film, The Last Fiction, as a world premiere out of competition in official selection in Annecy.
The Last Fiction is notable as Iran’s first entirely locally made animated feature, made in the country with all Iranian artists. It also marks the first fully Iranian feature to premiere at Annecy, the world’s top animation film festival.
The film’s three screenings at Annecy, kicking off with the world premiere today, have already sold out.
The Last Fiction...
Iran’s largest independent animation studio, Hoorakhsh Studios, is launching its first feature film, The Last Fiction, as a world premiere out of competition in official selection in Annecy.
The Last Fiction is notable as Iran’s first entirely locally made animated feature, made in the country with all Iranian artists. It also marks the first fully Iranian feature to premiere at Annecy, the world’s top animation film festival.
The film’s three screenings at Annecy, kicking off with the world premiere today, have already sold out.
The Last Fiction...
- 6/12/2018
- by Wendy Mitchell
- ScreenDaily
Iranian animation studio Hoorakhsh will present first project ‘The Last Fiction’.
Iran’s largest independent animation studio, Hoorakhsh Studios, is launching its first feature film, The Last Fiction, as a world premiere out of competition in official selection in Annecy.
The Last Fiction is notable as Iran’s first entirely locally made animated feature, made in the country with all Iranian artists. It also marks the first fully Iranian feature to premiere at Annecy, the world’s top animation film festival.
The film’s three screenings at Annecy, kicking off with the world premiere today, have already sold out.
The Last Fiction...
Iran’s largest independent animation studio, Hoorakhsh Studios, is launching its first feature film, The Last Fiction, as a world premiere out of competition in official selection in Annecy.
The Last Fiction is notable as Iran’s first entirely locally made animated feature, made in the country with all Iranian artists. It also marks the first fully Iranian feature to premiere at Annecy, the world’s top animation film festival.
The film’s three screenings at Annecy, kicking off with the world premiere today, have already sold out.
The Last Fiction...
- 6/12/2018
- by Wendy Mitchell
- ScreenDaily
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