Animatus News

What's the buzz? We'll tell you what's happening.

House of Guitars Beer with a nod to Animatus Studio

The new 60th Anniversary House of Guitars Beer from Three Heads celebrates with a nod to Animatus Studio’s classic Christmas ad! Will Cleveland wrote about the collab on his Substack: https://clevelandprost.substack.com/p/iconic-house-of-guitars-celebrated *** Here’s the story from WROC: ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Three Heads Brewing is teaming up with the House of Guitars for a new […]

Animatus eclipse animation opens RPO show

Animatus was pleased to contribute animation to the “RPO Eclipse Spectacular: A Symphonic Celebration,” which played to an audience of 7500 at Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena. In addition to music from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the show featured performances from the Rochester City Ballet, Troupe Vertigo, Madrigalia Festival Chorus, and PUSH Physical Theatre. The RPO […]

Animation Spotlight on DeLon R. Warren

In our next several posts, we’re going to feature former workshop students and Animatus artists who’ve gone on to careers in animation. DeLon Warren attended the Animation Workshop for several years, making some of the most ambitious cartoons as a student! After graduating from the University of Southern California in 2018, DeLon storyboarded for the 93rd Academy […]

Former Workshop student DeLon Warren honored with Academy Award

Congratulations to DeLon Warren, who was part of the storyboard team on “If Anything Happens, I love You,” which won this year’s Academy Award for best animated short! “If Anything Happens, I Love You” tells the story of two grieving parents as they mourn the loss of their child. The 13-minute short is streaming now on Netflix. […]

13 WHAM visits Animatus

On Monday, January 14th, Ashley Doerzbacher of Good Day Rochester 13WHAM TV broadcast from Animatus Studio live!There were five short segments throughout the morning broadcast. Cheers to 30 Years! The first segment was bright and early at 6:35 AM! Marvel at Fred’s choice of headgear. The Animatus saga continued at 7:05 AM. That’s early! At 7:30 […]

City Newspaper Names Animatus Best Resource for Aspiring Filmmakers

Animatus and the Animation Workshop were singled out by City Newspaper’s Adam Lubitow as the best local resource for Rochesterians looking to further their filmmaking knowledge. Thanks, Adam! It’s quite an honor! Critic’s Pick: Best Resource for Aspiring Filmmakers, Animatus Studio In a building tucked back slightly from the road at 34 Winthrop Street in […]

Next Page »