# WeAnimate Magazine
> WeAnimate Magazine is dedicated to all the people who animate and make things, lines, and ideas come to life, with a special focus on the Danish and Nordic animation community. We focus primarily on in-depth portraits of the people behind the scene and secondarily we try to keep the community updated with relevant information from Denmark and the Nordics. The magazine is founded by The Danish Animation Society.
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## Pages
- [About](https://www.weanimate.dk/about.md) - WeAnimate Magazine is dedicated to all the people who animate and make things, lines, and ideas come to life. The magazine is founded by The Danish Animation Society, but the editorial board runs independently. Supporters WeAnimate Magazine is financially supported by: The Danish Animation Society…

## Posts
- [Animation winners at Odense Film Festival 2026](https://www.weanimate.dk/animation-winners-at-odense-film-festival-2026.md) - On Saturday, August 29th, 2026, it was Award Time at Odense Intl' Short Film Festival once again, and once again Danish animation had a front-row seat.
- [A New Chapter of Viborg Animation Festival with Karoline Nederby](https://www.weanimate.dk/vaf26-karoline-nederby.md) - Karoline Nederby worked as a producer and production manager on Danish Broadcasting Corporation shows for many years, working her way up through the industry. Last year she made the big leap to become the director of Viborg Animation Festival, ushering in a new phase for herself as well as the fest…
- [Coming Full Circle with Kasper Kruse](https://www.weanimate.dk/vaf26-kasper-kruse.md) - For the past few years, Kasper Kruse has been the director of The Animation Workshop in Viborg. It has been a very dynamic time at the school, in the industry, and in animation as a whole. We recently spoke with Kasper, learning more about his animation career, coming full circle back to Viborg, an…
- [Raising Your Voice with Marie Jørgensen](https://www.weanimate.dk/wau-marie-jorgensen.md) - Marie Jørgensen is a motion graphics artist, illustrator, and compositor who graduated from The Animation Workshop and worked in the Copenhagen animation industry for many years. Her line of Yoga Prints illustrations is quite popular online. As an ANIS board member, Marie has focused on how animati…
- [Cathrine Baab Holm and the Power of Believing in Yourself](https://www.weanimate.dk/wau-cathrine-baab-holm.md) - Cathrine Baab Holm is a freelance character and creature animator living in Copenhagen whose skills also include effects animation and project management. She has worked for Mint, Hydralab, Qvisten and more, on a diverse range of projects. She is also currently serving on the board of ANIS. We rece…
- [The Most Agreeable Animator: Getting to Know Claus Darholt](https://www.weanimate.dk/wau-claus-darholt.md) - Claus Darholt is a senior 3D character animator and previz artist who has worked on most of the notable Danish projects in recent memory, including the Checkered Ninja series, Krølle Bølle, Ninjago, and Qvisten’s Captain Sabertooth and the Countess of Grel, among others. He is also the current chai…
- [A Bumper Crop: The new Animation Directors from The National Film School of Denmark](https://www.weanimate.dk/nfs26-gunnar-wille-introduction.md) - This new animation director graduates from The National Film School of Denmark come as a big and positive surprise. Naturally, it's always exciting when a new class of directors emerge because their body of work always holds signs for where the world is going.
- [The National Film School of Denmark Animation Graduates: Lin Jo Skytte and Korean Bloom](https://www.weanimate.dk/nfs26-lin-jo-skytte.md) - A Danish-Korean woman runs a spa on the Danish westcoast. We experience everyday life there, but at the same time a reality merges with memories and dreams. A graphically simple universe that supports the emotional story
- [The National Film School of Denmark Animation Graduates: David G. Raaberg Wedel and The Sound of Letting Go](https://www.weanimate.dk/nfs26-david-g-raaberg-wedel.md) - An animated musical about breaking up a failed love affair and moving on in a new one. A mix of animatic and drawn animation that gives a clear picture of what awaits us with the finished movie.
- [The National Film School of Denmark Animation Graduates: Kauli Green and En Jeg Ser](https://www.weanimate.dk/nfs26-kauli-green.md) - Casual is a sensual short about negotiations of intimacy and monogamy in casual relationships. Our two protagonists share the sweet thrill of peeking into a stranger's intimate life, but are confronted with the question; Which is more vulnerable to talk about, sexual desires or romantic dreams?
- [The National Film School of Denmark Animation Graduates: Nor Bülow Jørgensen and Acts of Slime and Stone](https://www.weanimate.dk/nfs26-nor-bulow-jorgensen.md) - A stop-motion film in a strange sticky cave-like place. A searching character, who seems to be disintegrating, creates another slimy creature. We are taken on a journey that allows for many interpretations and although it may sound strange, it is both interesting and exciting to be absorbed.
- [The National Film School of Denmark Animation Graduates: Rasmus Sølvsten and Nothing Will Die](https://www.weanimate.dk/nfs26-rasmus-solvsten.md) - We are sitting in a bird's nest, the style is 2D animation in what appears very hand-drawn. You get a sense that the world is dangerous and ominous. Chicks fill the nest, and a big bird swoops down. You take in the world and begin to wonder what it's all about.
- [The National Film School of Denmark Animation Graduates: Emma Bruun Ruus and Glæden ved at være](https://www.weanimate.dk/nfs26-emma-bruun-ruus.md) - Flickering blue lines and a camera that jumps around in a strange way. Slowly you realize that we are seeing the world through the eyes of a small child. And the film then becomes this life-affirming experience of diving into the child's ways of seeing.
- [Animation that Moves You: Liane-Cho Han and Little Amélie or The Character of Rain](https://www.weanimate.dk/little-amalie-liane-cho-han.md) - Little Amélie or The Character of Rain was one of the most celebrated animated features of 2025, winning the Audience Award at Annecy and securing nominations at the Annies, Cannes, Golden Globes, and the Academy Awards. It’s a remarkable film, based on the semi-autobiographical novel The Character…
- [Sunit Parekh on Culture, Scale, and Making Small Teams Look Big](https://www.weanimate.dk/krollebolle-sunit.md) - At the 2025 WeAnimate Day, one theme kept resurfacing across talks and conversations: how do we build animation studios that are both creatively ambitious and structurally sustainable? Few speakers articulated this question as clearly—and as personally—as Sunit Parekh, founder and owner of Hydralab…
- [Jan Rahbek: The Magic of Krølle Bølle](https://www.weanimate.dk/krollebolle-jan-rahbek.md) - Krølle Bølle is a little troll who emerged from the pages of a children’s book to become the beloved mascot and symbol of Bornholm. This month, 80 years after Bornholm native Ludvig Mahler published the first Krølle Bølle book, the character premieres on the big screen, in a lovely family-friendly…
- [For the Love of It: The Story of A. Film and When Mumbo Jumbo Grew Giant, Sten Mesterton](https://www.weanimate.dk/mumbojumbo-sten-mesterton.md) - This month, the film adaptation of Jakob Martin Strid’s beloved When Mumbo Jumbo Grew Giant finally hits Danish screens. This eagerly anticipated animated film is a loving homage to the book, with a beautiful visual style and a charming story that families will adore. Produced by veteran Danish ani…
- [For the Love of It: The Story of A. Film and When Mumbo Jumbo Grew Giant, Stine Buhl](https://www.weanimate.dk/mumbojumbo-stine-buhl.md) - This month, the film adaptation of Jakob Martin Strid’s beloved When Mumbo Jumbo Grew Giant finally hits Danish screens. This eagerly anticipated animated film is a loving homage to the book, with a beautiful visual style and a charming story that families will adore. Co-directed by Karsten Killeri…
- [For the Love of It: The Story of A. Film and When Mumbo Jumbo Grew Giant, Karsten Kiilerich](https://www.weanimate.dk/mumbojumbo-karstenkiilerich.md) - Danish audiences are eagerly awaiting the animated adaptation of Jakob Martin Strid’s beloved When Mumbo Jumbo Grew Giant. This beautiful film has been carefully crafted by A. Film’s Oscar-nominated Karsten Kiilerich, who wrote the screen adaptation and co-directed the film with Stine Buhl. Join us…
- [Diving Deep with Jonas Georgakakis](https://www.weanimate.dk/jonas-georgakakis.md) - It’s impossible to review the career of digital artist and game developer Jonas Georgakakis without looking at his role as an art director at SYBO Games, a company where he worked for 13 years. SYBO and Subway Surfers grew alongside each other, from small beginnings to a global phenomenon. Subway S…
- [Jakob Sabra on the Future of Danish Animation](https://www.weanimate.dk/jakob-sabra-on-the-future-of-danish-animation.md) - Head of R&D at The Animation Workshop on why community, curiosity, and cross-disciplinarity will shape the next decade of animation WeAnimate Day 2025 guest speaker Jakob Borrits Skov Sabra heads the Research and Development Department at The Animation Workshop/VIA University College in Viborg. At…
- [Stine Sørensen & Jonas Ussing: Blazing New Trails with Space Office](https://www.weanimate.dk/spaceoffice-stine-jonas.md) - Blazing New Trails with Space Office Space Office is a joint venture of the husband-and-wife team of veteran character animator Stine Sørensen and noted visual effects artist Jonas Ussing. Their combined credits include everything from Denmark’s Checkered Ninja series to Marvel blockbusters, along…
- [MOOD Visuals is a Bastion of Good Ideas – Part I, Simon Fetscher](https://www.weanimate.dk/mood-visuals-1.md) - Insights from the Artists Since 2013, MOOD Visuals has been creating captivating designs for games, movies, and more. The visual development studio has designed art and assets for legendary titles like God of War, Elder Scrolls Online, The Last of Us II, and more. From its humble beginnings, MOOD h…
- [Thorbjørn Christoffersen: The power of The Bad Animatic](https://www.weanimate.dk/thorbjoern-christoffersen.md) - Thorbjørn Christoffersen has directed some of the most popular Danish animated films in recent memory, including Terkel in Trouble, Ronal the Barbarian, and the hugely successful Checkered Ninja series. He is also a well-known illustrator of children’s books, notably the Anton & Grandma and Sally’s…
- [MOOD Visuals is a Bastion of Good Ideas – Part II, Jesper Andersen](https://www.weanimate.dk/mood-visuals-2.md) - Insights from the Artists Creative Director Jesper Andersen has been at MOOD Visuals for over a decade, working his way up, from one of the first concept artists at the company, to a leadership role as creative director. His current role challenges him as a leader and strategist as well as as an ar…
- [Complicated Stories – with Susanne Bækby Gerges](https://www.weanimate.dk/complicated-stories.md) - Art Director, Filmmaker, Educator This summer, the highly anticipated film version of the bestselling Lotte & Totte books hits the screen. This film adaptation was produced by Fridthjof Animation, and directed by Mia Fridthjof along with animation director Christian Kuntz. But the distinctive look…
- [Mint Copenhagen Expands Its Horizons with Josephine Jerris Margolis](https://www.weanimate.dk/mint-copenhagen.md) - We spoke with Josephine Jerris Margolis last year, just as momentum around the series was building. Since then, the show has premiered in the UK on Milkshake, with a U.S. debut planned for later this autumn. If you’ve had your ear to the ground, you may have noticed the buzz around Mint. The Copenh…
- [The Next Wave Emerges – part 3](https://www.weanimate.dk/the-next-wave-emerges-part-3.md) - The Next Wave Emerges: Animation Workshop Graduate Showcase (part 3: 3D and hybrid animation techniques) Series intro: Every year, Animation Workshop students who are about to graduate go through a process of pitching films to each other, and then collaborating in teams to make the selected films.…
- [The Next Wave Emerges – Part 2](https://www.weanimate.dk/the-next-wave-emerges-part-2.md) - The Next Wave Emerges: Animation Workshop Graduate Showcase (part 2: classical animation techniques) Series intro: Every year, Animation Workshop students who are about to graduate go through a process of pitching films to each other, and then collaborating in teams to make the selected films. Thes…
- [The Next Wave Emerges – Part1](https://www.weanimate.dk/the-next-wave-emerges-part1.md) - The Next Wave Emerges: Animation Workshop Graduate Showcase (part 1: game trailers) Series intro: Every year, Animation Workshop students who are about to graduate go through a process of pitching films to each other, and then collaborating in teams to make the selected films. These films become th…
- [The Sky’s the Limit for Viborg’s Ouros Animation](https://www.weanimate.dk/ouros2025.md) - The Sky's the Limit for Viborg’s Ouros Animation Since 2018, Ouros Animation has been producing gorgeous animation from Arsenalet in Viborg. This award-winning studio keeps the focus tightly on quality, with an artisanal approach to every project. With a portfolio that includes short films, documen…
- [Impressive Annie Nomination for Denmark’s The Swineherd](https://www.weanimate.dk/annie-nomination-2025.md) - ASIFA-Hollywood’s Annie Awards are the highest accolade in animation, celebrating excellence in the art form since 1972. This year, in an amazing achievement for Denmark, Fleng Entertainment and Tumblehead Productions's The Swineherd has been nominated for the Best Short Subject Annie Award. The Sw…
- [NAN Takes Northern Animation Festivals Beyond Boundaries](https://www.weanimate.dk/nan26.md) - The Nordic countries are blessed with several fascinating regional animation festivals, each with a distinct creative vision and a unique role in the local industry and community. They also happen to be clustered closely together in time, making the Northern European festival season a busy one. How…
- [The Holiday Magic of Snebørnenes Juletime](https://www.weanimate.dk/the-holiday-magic.md) - Celebrate Nordic Animation at Christmastime! This December, Nordic broadcasters are continuing a family favorite Christmas tradition with an hour-long program of Nordic stories by Nordic animators. The broadcast is a compilation of high-quality films for kids and families, and will air on Denmark's…
- [Ekko Shortlist Awards 2024: Animation Nominees Revealed](https://www.weanimate.dk/ekko-shortlist.md) - The Ekko Shortlist Awards are back, celebrating the best short films to have graced Denmark’s unique interactive streaming platform over the past year. The event, now in its 11th edition, is one of the most significant showcases of Danish filmmaking talent, providing a springboard for both emerging…
- [Esben Toft Jacobsen and the Joy of Animation](https://www.weanimate.dk/esben-toft-jacobsen-and-the-joy-of-animation.md) - Esben Toft Jacobsen has been a creative force in Danish animation for years, winning recognition for projects like The Great Bear, Beyond Beyond, and Kiwi og Strit. He is remarkably prolific, constantly adding to a career of diverse and interesting projects. His latest series, Hullet i Hækken/Flora…
- [Vital attitudes with Jannik Hastrup](https://www.weanimate.dk/jannikhastrup1.md) - Through a lifetime’s work, animator and director Jannik Hastrup has stood up for the weak and at risk, with his buildable, poetic, funny, and dramatic stories for children - from Circleen, Benny’s Bathtub and Samson and Sally, to War of the Birds, HC Andersen and The Long Shadow, and The Boy Who Wa…
- [Fredrikstad Animation Festival Makes History](https://www.weanimate.dk/fredrikstad-animation-festival-makes-history.md) - Fredrikstad Animation Festival dates back to 1994, and has become one of the leading animation festivals in the region. It boasts a celebrated Nordic-Baltic film competition, a host of important speakers and industry events, and is a European Animation Awards-qualifying festival. This year, Fredrik…
- [A Celebration of Story: Odense Film Festival’s Animation Program](https://www.weanimate.dk/a-celebration-of-story-odense-film-festivals-animation-program.md) - Odense International Film Festival is the oldest film festival in Denmark, and one of the few Oscar-qualifying short film festivals in the Nordics. It is a European Film Award, Robert Award, and an Academy Award qualifying festival, and the annual pitching competition gives significant prizes for n…
- [The Danish Delegation to Cartoon Forum](https://www.weanimate.dk/the-danish-delegation-to-cartoon-forumaaa.md) - It’s time once again for Cartoon Forum, the annual event where animated TV projects are pitched to an audience of buyers. Every year, European broadcasters, distributors, media investors, and various co-producers attend, in order to find the next generation of animated television shows. To date, Ca…
- [VAF Guest Artist: Total Refusal](https://www.weanimate.dk/vaf-guest-artist.md) - VAF Guest Artist Total Refusal Changes the Narrative of Mainstream Games This year’s VAF guest artist is the Austrian art collective Total Refusal. Total Refusal upcycles video games into an art medium, using them as a lens to analyze underlying assumptions about how we live and work. Founded in 20…
- [VAF – This Year’s Highlights and Top Picks](https://www.weanimate.dk/vaf-this-years-highlights-and-top-picks.md) - Viborg Animation Festival: It’s nearly time again for VAF, and this year features another incredible program of film, culture, and industry events. The few short days of the festival are packed with activities and experiences, so we are sharing our top must-see moments that you won’t want to miss a…
- [Conferences at VAF: CAVE and CAGA](https://www.weanimate.dk/vaf24-conferences.md) - With the exciting screening schedule at VAF this year, a person could fill their days and nights with sheer animation. But VAF has also become a cluster of events with related and overlapping topics and areas of interest. This year’s Viborg Animation Festival will also be hosting two fascinating in…
- [The Epic Saga of the Career of Mikkel Mainz](https://www.weanimate.dk/mikkel-mainz.md) - For most people, Mikkel Mainz is the face and force behind Tales of Alethrion, the groundbreaking animated web series. But Mainz is more multi-talented than that project alone. From his work as a creator and director to his work as an entrepreneur and innovator, Mainz has charted his own course thr…
- [Plastic Member Profile: Martina Scarpelli](https://www.weanimate.dk/plastic2025-martina-scarpelli.md) - Martina Scarpelli graduated with a degree in animation from the Academy of Brera in Milan before getting her BFA at the Experimental Cinematography Center. She participated in ANIDOX and the Open Workshop at The Animation Workshop, where she connected with other founding members of the Plastic Coll…
- [Plastic Member Profile: Lana Tankosa Nikolic](https://www.weanimate.dk/plastic2025-lana-tankosa-nikolic.md) - Lana worked as an education coordinator at The Animation Workshop before starting her own production and distribution company, Late Love Production, in 2016. She is noted for producing The Hangman at Home/We Are at Home, Egg, and Orgiastic Hyper-Plastic. Lana is also the co-founder and producer of…
- [Plastic Member Profile: Pernille Kjaer](https://www.weanimate.dk/plastic2025-pernille-kjaer.md) - After studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Århus, Pernille graduated from The Animation Workshop with a degree in character animation in 2015. She has completed the student film Tiger, and several subsequent works including Amoeba, Terra Incognita, and her latest film Spring. Pernille was attrac…
- [Meet Plastic – The legendary annual party at VAF](https://www.weanimate.dk/meet-plastic.md) - The legendary annual party that takes place during Viborg Animation Festival. The Plastic Collective is arguably best known for the legendary annual party that takes place during Viborg Animation Festival. The Plastic headquarters reflects the playful, quirky nature of the organization, making it a…
- [Lille Tut is the Next Big Thing](https://www.weanimate.dk/lille-tut-is-the-next-big-thing.md) - The Danish animated series Lille Tut premiered on March 22, much to the delight of its audience. The new 26x7 series was created by Maria Mac Dalland, produced by Morten Kaufmann and Toolbox Film, and co-produced and animated at Ja Film. It was supported by the DFI, the West Danish Film Fund, and t…
- [Maria Mac Dalland on the Creation and Origins of Lille Tut](https://www.weanimate.dk/lille-tut-maria-mac-dalland.md) - Maria Mac Dalland is an animator, compositor, writer, and director, with an incredibly diverse portfolio. As the creative force behind Lille Tut, she is deeply involved in every part of the process, including writing the books that accompany the show. Here’s what she has to say about the origins an…
- [The Lush Look of Lille Tut with Designer Edda Hrönn Kristinsdóttir](https://www.weanimate.dk/lille-tut-edda-hronn-kristinsdottir.md) - Edda Kristinsdóttir is the concept artist and art director for Lille Tut. Her distinctive style and use of color and texture create the unique look of the show, and have made a huge contribution to its success. She recently spoke with WeAnimate about her career, her process, and the visual approach…
- [Morten Kaufmann on the Challenges and Opportunities of Lille Tut](https://www.weanimate.dk/lille-tut-morten-kaufmann.md) - Morten Kaufmann is a TV and film producer, perhaps best known for his collaborations with Thomas Vinterberg. On his own and as co-founder of Toolbox Film, he has received numerous awards and accolades. Here’s what he had to say about his work with Maria Mac Dalland and Lille Tut. Although Toolbox d…
- [Animation Production Days](https://www.weanimate.dk/animation-production-days.md) - The Nordics Make a Strong Showing in Stuttgart This week, the 18th annual Animation Production Days event takes place in Stuttgart. Animation Production Days (APD) are a co-production and financing event for German and international animation, created by and taking place alongside Stuttgart Animati…
- [Embroiled in Virtual Reality](https://www.weanimate.dk/dooley-murphy-embroiled-in-virtual-reality.md) - Embroiled in Virtual Reality Dooley Murphy’s Research with Storytelling and Presence in VR Experiences This article was originally published in 2022 and is being republished without any updates. Please note that some information may no longer be current. Storytelling in Virtual Reality stands at a…
- [Hanne Berkaak](https://www.weanimate.dk/norway-hanne-berkaak1.md) - Oslo-based freelancer Hanne Berkaak (b. 1980) has worked with such illustrious clients as Gyldendal, Red Cross, and Jamie Oliver. A graduate from the Royal College of Arts and holding a BA in animation from Parson’s School of Design New York, Berkaak got her foot in the door at Passion Pictures in…
- [Brice Laville Saint Martin](https://www.weanimate.dk/finland-brice-laville-saint-martin1.md) - Although you may not know the name of Brice Laville Saint Martin, you may have come across his work. As a character designer for the Finnish game company Supercell, he works creating characters for the immensely popular mobile game Clash Royale. “Sometimes, you’re thinking about the millions and mi…
- [Rune Ryberg](https://www.weanimate.dk/rune-ryberg1.md) - This article was originally published in 2021 and is being republished without any updates. Please note that some information may no longer be current. Rune Ryberg is a multi-award-winning independent comic artist. His books Gigant, Death Save, Turbo Fang, and others, have won international acclaim…
- [Making an Old Story New Again with The Polar Bear Prince](https://www.weanimate.dk/making-an-old-story-new-again-with-the-polar-bear-prince.md) - From Thor to The Little Mermaid, Nordic myths and fables are loved around the world, and are a never-ending source of inspiration for generations of storytellers. Valemon: The Polar Bear King, proudly continues that tradition, adapting an ancient legend into a modern classic. The fable of Valemon,…
- [The Nordics Represent at Cartoon Movie](https://www.weanimate.dk/the-nordics-represent-at-cartoon-movie.md) - Cartoon Movie is upon us, and the annual pitching festival is bigger and more important than ever. To date, Cartoon Movie has helped nearly 450 released films achieve their financing goals, building success stories at every phase in development. The event is also important for filmmakers at every s…
- [Denmark Goes to Bordeaux for Cartoon Movie](https://www.weanimate.dk/denmark-goes-to-bordeaux-for-cartoon-movie.md) - Since 1999, Cartoon Movie has supported over 450 animated features, awarding €3B in financing. Some of Cartoon Movie’s most notable successes include Flee, Ernest & Celestine, Niko & the Way to the Stars, Shaun the Sheep, The Breadwinner, Loving Vincent, and more. While the heart of the event is th…
- [Niko](https://www.weanimate.dk/niko.md) - Animaker’s Niko films have been Finland’s most successful and critically acclaimed animated films to date, as the adventures of a young flying reindeer named Niko has captured the hearts of audiences around the world. The third installment in the series, NIKO - Beyond the Northern Lights, is just a…
- [Sun Creature at the Superbowl](https://www.weanimate.dk/sun-creature-at-the-superbowl.md) - Art and character design by Sun Creature Studio for the Love, Death + Robots episode Alternate Histories The Danish studio and PSYOP’s Coca-cola co-op. Ad time during the Super Bowl is some of the most expensive in the world, where the world’s biggest brands market their products as eyes the world…
- [Female empowerment before its time](https://www.weanimate.dk/female-empowerment-before-its-time.md) - All art is work in progress © Maybe Movies Following 2015’s well-received feature Long Way North, renowned Danish animation production company Nørlum is working with French director Rémi Chayé for the second time. Once again, the focus is on a young female heroine battling the odds of the surroundi…
- [Graduation Projects 2024](https://www.weanimate.dk/graduation-projects-2024-2.md) - It’s always exciting to see the latest graduate projects from The Animation Workshop, and WeAnimate Magazine is pleased to present the projects from the class of 2024. For the past 30 years The Animation Workshop (TAW) has educated some of the most promising animation students in the world. Today t…
- [Mads Vadsholt](https://www.weanimate.dk/mads-vadsholt.md) - Digital artist and composer Mads Vadsholt is a graduate of The Animation Workshop (TAW) and a member of the eclectic artist hub PLASTIC Art Collective based in Viborg, Denmark. Vadsholt has collaborated on many recent Danish animation and game projects and is nearly done completing his first indepe…
- [A Conversation with The Animation Workshop’s Founder Morten Thorning](https://www.weanimate.dk/casting-the-building-blocks-for-dreams-and-stories-for-three-decades.md) - In the Danish region of Jutland exists a type of personality, which is described as 'lun'. The word literally translates to lukewarm, but the connotation in Jutland is a type of person who always tries to maintain a good mood. Not by cracking jokes, but rather by telling things with an underlying t…
- [There are no Moomin originals – anymore](https://www.weanimate.dk/there-are-no-moomin-originals-anymore.md) - Each new adaptation of the Moomin stories adds something to what we have seen and learned from the true Nordic classic. So does the latest Finnish-UK version Moominvalley in 3D, made by strong-willed women who did not know so much about animation at first, but were eager to learn. Since 25th Februa…
- [Ivandoe](https://www.weanimate.dk/ivandoe1.md) - Valiant Prince Ivandoe Goes to America The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe is one of those rare shows that has been well-received by kids and parents, critics and broadcasters, all around the world. With a sensibility that combines tongue-in-cheek cultural references, snappy jokes and si…
- [5 TO FOLLOW](https://www.weanimate.dk/5-to-follow1.md) - If your timeline could use a refresh, follow these animation accounts for information, inspiration, and a few laughs. 1. MOVEMENT AND ACTING This is a treasure chest! Animator Luca Fattore has created an abundance of how-to videos based on his experience with animation over the last 30 years. There…
- [Bringing research to life through short animations](https://www.weanimate.dk/sci-vi1.md) - Bringing research to life through short animations How can you describe your research in a single metaphor? At DanStem, the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Biology at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, 10 research group leaders met with a team from the Sci-Vi initiative at The Anim…
- [Rune Fisker](https://www.weanimate.dk/rune-fisker1.md) - The illustration scene in Denmark is rife with talent for such a small country, which in part is why Copenhagen-based artist Rune Fisker (b. 1974) has mostly focused on working internationally. Providing his “chaotic colorful surrealism” to clients like tech giants Apple and Google, as well as reno…
- [The Hangman at Home](https://www.weanimate.dk/the-hangman-at-home.md) - Expanding the boundaries of VR and animation with The Hangman at Home MEDIA AND THE MESSAGE In many ways, the Carl Sandburg poem The Hangman at Home is the perfect subject for Michelle and Uri Kranot. The poem is about exclusion, about things left unsaid, about stories that aren’t told. Thus it nat…
- [Titina Takes to the Sky](https://www.weanimate.dk/titina-takes-to-the-sky.md) - Titina Takes to the Sky This fall, Norway’s prestigious Mikrofilm launches their most ambitious film to date. Titina is an epic animated adventure, seen through the eyes of a small dog. It sheds new light on an often overlooked aspect of history, with a complex, dimensional story that offers someth…
- [Joonas Utti](https://www.weanimate.dk/joonas-utti1.md) - with Joonas Utti For Helsinki-based animator and entrepreneur Joonas Utti (b. 1982), that mantra has taken him from working as a flash animator to co-founding two animation studios and achieving international success with original TV series, co-developed with his creative and business partner Anttu…
- [WeAnimate’s VAF Preview](https://www.weanimate.dk/vaf23-preview.md) - Viborg Animation Festival is almost here, along with the usual array of exhibitions, events, and experiences. This year has a fantastic programme, and animation-lovers will have a hard time fitting everything in. Here are our top picks for VAF 2023: Monday Sept 25 10:30 - 12:00 Best Feature Candida…
- [The Nordics Storm Cartoon Forum](https://www.weanimate.dk/cartoon-forum-2023-nordics.md) - This month, animation professionals converge in Toulouse to pitch their projects to investors and broadcasters from over 40 countries. So far, Cartoon Forum for animated TV series’ has helped 956 animated shows find financing, and generated production budgets of nearly 3.5 billion euros. While this…
- [Animation wins big in Odense](https://www.weanimate.dk/animation-wins-big-in-odense.md) - Saturday night was a big night for animation at the annual Oscar-qualifying Odense International Film Festival. Besides the two animation awards, specifically awarded to animation, animation also took home the main prize at the festival, the H. C. Andersen Award, awarded to the best short film in t…
- [The Many Possibilities of We Lost Our Human – w/ Rikke Asbjoern and Chris Garbutt](https://www.weanimate.dk/we-lost-our-human.md) - with Rikke Asbjoern and Chris Garbutt We Lost Our Human is the story of indoor pets Pud and Ham who wake one morning to find that their owner has disappeared. In fact, there has been a glitch in the universe, and all the humans have disappeared. In a desperate bid to find their owner and return the…
- [Sam Surplice’s Animation Journey](https://www.weanimate.dk/sam-surplices-animation-journey.md) - Sam Surplice is a senior animator with a professional journey full of twists and turns, with a surprising diversity of industries and projects. He recently sat down with WeAnimate to reflect on his career so far, trends and challenges in the industry, and his work on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-V…
- [Going Deep With The Drowned](https://www.weanimate.dk/the-drowned.md) - "You can drown in many things, and this film includes all of them" Going Deep With The Drowned The animated short film The Drowned is a beautiful exploration of dream-like visions and forms of mourning that pays homage to the people and history of Marstal. Inspired by a critically-acclaimed novel,…
- [Between the madcap and the mundane](https://www.weanimate.dk/between-the-madcap-and-the-mundane.md) - Little Allan and Amalie Næsby Fick Film Director Amalie Næsby Fick Reflects on the World Around Little Allan In the Danish animated film Little Allan – The Human Antenna, a young boy finds an unexpected ally in an alien girl researching Earthlings for a school presentation. The film’s director, Ama…
- [Catching the Wave: The Next Generation of Animated Documentaries Thrives in Viborg](https://www.weanimate.dk/catching-the-wave-the-next-generation-of-animated-documentaries-thrives-in-viborg.md) - Still from “Flee”. @Final Cut for Reel & Sun Creature Catching the Wave: The Next Generation of Animated Documentaries Thrives in Viborg The Changing Role of Animation in Documentary Film From WeAnimate Magazine #003, Spring 2019 101 years ago, Winsor McCay (b. 1866) animated the sinking of the Lus…
- [Danish animators call for production rebate](https://www.weanimate.dk/danish-animators-call-for-production-rebate.md) - Denmark is one of only two EU countries that have yet to introduce financial incentives. As international studios ramp up production and the industry emerges from lockdown, Danish animators are worried about being left behind. "We miss out on so much work" – Erik Wilstrup, CEO at Wil Film, the stud…
- [Thank you to the Academy!](https://www.weanimate.dk/thank-you-to-the-academy.md) - Thank you to the Academy! Jonas Poher Rasmussen and Flee didn’t win the Academy Awards, but he and the film won our hearts. Here’s the acceptance speech we had all hoped to hear from the stage on March 27th 2022. Many people from the Danish animation and documentary business was glued to the TV-scr…
- [The Thrift and Triumph of Animation in the Midst of a Pandemic](https://www.weanimate.dk/the-thrift-and-triumph-of-animation-in-the-midst-of-a-pandemic.md) - The Thrift and Triumph of Animation in the Midst of a Pandemic Meet Bento Box’ Art Director Hans Ranum in Hollywood. It’s been Hans Ranum’s dream to go to Hollywood and draw cartoons. He would draw his favorite characters, and also create his own, fantasizing that they were the new stars of Looney…
- [Dauntless and Delightful: Mette Tange’s Secrets of Success](https://www.weanimate.dk/dauntless-and-delightful-mette-tanges-secrets-of-success.md) - Dauntless and Delightful: Mette Tange’s Secrets of Success Mette Tange laughs easily and often. She describes every single experience in her storied career as “amazing”. Her sheer love of animation and enthusiasm for every aspect of it has made her fearless, embracing every opportunity with cheerfu…
- [The amazing success of Danish animation](https://www.weanimate.dk/the-amazing-success-of-danish-animation.md) - The incredible success of Danish Animation 2021 was a banner year for Danish animation at home and abroad, proving yet again the incredible cultural and economic impact of Denmark’s animation industry. The Covid crisis of the past two years has affected every part of society, not least the creation…
- [DR’s New Approach is a Game Changer](https://www.weanimate.dk/drs-new-approach-is-a-game-changer.md) - DR’s New Approach to Children’s Programming is a Game Changer For Danish animation producers, the challenges of pursuing traditional funding and support have long been an open secret. The vast majority of state film funds are used to support live-action television and feature film projects, with ju…
- [Meet "Pinocchio" Animation Supervisor Brian Leif Hansen](https://www.weanimate.dk/meet-pinocchio-animation-supervisor-brian-leif-hansen.md) - Meet Brian Leif Hansen Animation Supervisor on Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio” (Netflix). By Alyssa Wejebe for WeAnimate Magazine #010 Talking foxes, a reanimated dog, an elephant ride for three, and now a wooden boy—that and more populate Brian Leif Hansen’s animation, a body of work seen by thou…
- [#WeAnimate Day 2023](https://www.weanimate.dk/weanimate-day-2023.md) - #WeAnimate Day 2023 On June 3rd WeAnimate will be celebrating the WeAnimate Day at the Film School in Copenhagen. This year’s program offers unique insights into everything from creating a massive non-linear Netflix experience to pursuing your indie projects to next-level world-building. WeAnimate…
- [Sara Koppel’s Animated Life](https://www.weanimate.dk/sara-koppel-poetry-in-motion.md) - Sara Koppel is an animator, filmmaker, illustrator, new media artist, educator, painter, and author. Her independent films have been featured in hundreds of animation festivals around the world, and she has appeared in dozens of art exhibitions and augmented reality showcases. She is a pioneer in a…

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