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Go Behind the Scenes of ‘American Gods’ Stunning Animation Sequence
The Starz TV adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s widely acclaimed modern myth recently featured a haunting animated take on Atsula’s “Coming to America” tale (produced by Tendril in Canada) — and Nerdist has got a backstage pass.

VIDEO: Kelly Gallagher’s Animation Reel
Experimental collage animator, filmmaker and educator Gallagher (Pen Up the Pigs, The Coup’s “Long Island Iced Tea, Neat”) has a funky new reel for your viewing pleasure.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Festival Stop Motion Montreal 2017
The ninth edition of the dedicated stop-motion fest is open for submissions of films less than 30 minutes long (produced after Jan. 1, 2015) now through June 30. The event is set or September 15-17, offering competition screenings, conferences, and workshops for all ages.

DEADLINE EXTENDED: animago AWARD 2017
Submissions of 3D animation & still art, VFX, visualization and design in 11 CGI categories are welcome until Monday, June 19, to be reviewed by a jury of industry experts. This year’s conference will take place Sept. 7-8 in Munich.

Registration Opens for Summer Courses at Gnomon
The VFX, games and animation school is offering both on-campus and online courses covering fine arts skills, story development, and the latest technology.