Animation winners at Odense Film Festival 2026

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

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

Coming Full Circle with Kasper Kruse

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

Raising Your Voice with Marie Jørgensen

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 animation professionals can unite

Cathrine Baab Holm and the Power of Believing in Yourself

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 recently spoke

The Most Agreeable Animator: Getting to Know Claus Darholt

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 chairman

A Bumper Crop: The new Animation Directors from The National Film School of Denmark

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: Rasmus Sølvsten and Nothing Will Die

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: Nor Bülow Jørgensen and Acts of Slime and Stone

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: Lin Jo Skytte and Korean Bloom

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: Kauli Green and En Jeg Ser

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: Emma Bruun Ruus and Glæden ved at være

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.

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The National Film School of Denmark Animation Graduates: David G. Raaberg Wedel and The Sound of Letting Go

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.

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Animation that Moves You: Liane-Cho Han and Little Amélie or The Character of Rain

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 of

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Sunit Parekh on Culture, Scale, and Making Small Teams Look Big

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. In his talk and interview,

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Jan Rahbek: The Magic of Krølle Bølle

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

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For the Love of It: The Story of A. Film and When Mumbo Jumbo Grew Giant, Sten Mesterton

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 animation

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For the Love of It: The Story of A. Film and When Mumbo Jumbo Grew Giant, Stine Buhl

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 Killerich

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For the Love of It: The Story of A. Film and When Mumbo Jumbo Grew Giant, Karsten Kiilerich

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 for

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Diving Deep with Jonas Georgakakis

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.

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Jakob Sabra on the Future of Danish Animation

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 this year’

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Stine Sørensen & Jonas Ussing: Blazing New Trails with Space Office

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 with extensive work in

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MOOD Visuals is a Bastion of Good Ideas – Part I, Simon Fetscher

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 has

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Thorbjørn Christoffersen: The power of The Bad Animatic

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 Dad book