09/12/2024 - CEE Animation has launched a series of online master classes that provide insights into the current state of animated filmmaking; the next one is on 11 December

The CEE Animation Experience webinars, now in their third year, have compiled a collection of 36 case studies and master classes, offering a deep dive into the most cutting-edge trends and techniques in animation production across Central and Eastern Europe.

This year's webinar line-up showcases a diverse range of topics, reflecting the dynamic nature of contemporary animation. Highlights include an exploration of artificial intelligence's creative applications, led by award-winning stop-motion director Martin Smatana, and an exclusive look into the recent surge of Hungarian animated features.

Particularly noteworthy is the webinar featuring Bára Anna Stejskalová and Jakub Košťál, who discussed the challenges and triumphs of producing the stop-motion musical 9 Million Colors. Another session featured Dutch director Mascha Halberstad, who shared her expertise in creating compelling content for young audiences, drawing from her acclaimed works Oink [+see also:
film review
trailer
interview: Mascha Halberstad
film profile] and Fox and Hare Save the Forest [+see also:
film review
interview: Mascha Halberstad
film profile].

The upcoming webinar on 11 December promises to be especially exciting, with four leading Polish animation studios set to reveal their recent successes and future projects, offering a glimpse into the region's animation landscape.

Financially supported by the International Visegrad Fund, the Czech Film Fund, the Czech Audiovisual Producers' Association and the Ministry of Culture of the Czech Republic, these webinars are freely accessible via Facebook streams and remain available for later viewing.

Those interested can explore the complete webinar archive and upcoming sessions through the CEE Animation Experience platform.