Welcome to the Early Animation Wiki! We are a collaborative place to share information on the early days of animation.
Find biographical information on animators, directors, background artists, composers voice actors, and more. Pictured: Tex Avery.
Watch examples of early animation, complete with links to information about the cartoons, their makers, and their studios.
Histories of the studios responsible for producing and distributing early animation.
Find information on early animators, animation studios, artistic movements, influences, and more in books, journal and magazine articles, and links to websites, blogs, and collections.
This month’s theme is Earth Day, which is celebrated on April 22. In honour of Earth Day’s mission to promote sustainability, this month’s animation is Air! a short about the importance of having clean, breathable air.
This month’s biography is the Dutch-Canadian animator Paul Driessen!
The Toronto Animation Arts Festival runs from April 8th-12th at the TIFF Lightbox. The festival features programs of shorts and feature films alongside industry events.
This article by Michelle Connoly covers the issue of creating sustainable practices in the world of animation. It provides an overview of what issues of sustainability exist in the animation industry, where some areas could be improved, and ongoing issues that persist with creating eco-conscious animation.