Jerry Beck

Publisher Editor

Writer, cartoon producer and author of more than 15 books on animation history. A former studio exec with Nickelodeon and Disney; currently on the faculty at both CalArts in Valencia and Woodbury University in Burbank, California.

Articles By Jerry Beck

24 Hour Animation Contest
The 24 HOURS Animation Contest for Students, an international competition challenging students to create a short animated film in just 24 hours, has announced its 2025 winners.
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Cartuna
Cartuna has acquired North American distribution rights to Dog of God, the acclaimed animated feature from Latvian filmmakers Lauris Ābele and Raitis Ābele, following its screening at the Sitges Film Festival. The company will release the film theatrically in 2026.
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Animation Educators Forum
ASIFA-Hollywood's Animation Educators Forum (AEF) announces the 2025 Top 5 Student Animation Showcase Films.
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences tonight honored its student winners from colleges and universities around the world at the 52nd Student Academy Awards ceremony.
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The Twits tells the story of Mr. and Mrs. Twit, the meanest, smelliest, nastiest people on the face of the earth - on Netflix October 17th
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