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How Independent Animation Underdogs Like ‘Flow' And ‘Memoir Of A Snail' Are Disrupting The Awards Race: There's "Never Been A Better Time"

In the animated film space, two things naturally come to mind: stories for children and big-budget, formulaic projects. The former idea is something directors have been fighting for years, a recent ...
Variety

Baltic Animation Still in Full ‘Flow’: ‘Smallness Can Be a Superpower’

Oscar-winning “Flow” by Latvia’s Gints Zilbalodis brought Baltic animation to new heights. Now, local creators are figuring out how to benefit from the aftermath of its success. “Sometimes, big fate ...
Wall Street Journal

‘Flow’ Wins Best Animated Feature Film

Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis accepts the award for best animated feature film for ‘Flow.’AFP via Getty Images “Flow,” the underdog entry from Latvia about a group of animals who band together to ...
Christian Science Monitor

Five-star ‘Flow’ and chatty ‘Moana 2’ offer eye-widening animated delights

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Independent Movie ’Flow’ Wins Best Animated Feature in Upset

‘Inside Out 2’ and ‘The Wild Robot’ from powerhouses Disney and DreamWorks were also nominated in the category. By Mia Galuppo Film Writer ...
Cartoon Brew

‘Flow’ Director Gints Zilbalodis Sets Next Film ‘Limbo’ for 2028

Following the Oscar-winning success of Flow, Latvian filmmaker Gints Zilbalodis is currently developing his next animated feature, Limbo. Producer and co-writer Matīss Kaža recently told The Hollywood ...