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Liz Laine Reps, Inc. Liz Laine Reps specializes in the representation of animation companies and their directors.

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"The Sundance-winning documentary ‘Porcelain War‘, directed by Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev, has secured an Academ...
01/24/2025

"The Sundance-winning documentary ‘Porcelain War‘, directed by Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev, has secured an Academy awards nomination for Best Documentary Feature. A key element of the film’s storytelling lies in its breathtaking animated sequences, crafted by the Warsaw-based creative house, BluBlu Studios."

The Sundance-winning documentary ‘Porcelain War’, directed by Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev, has secured an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature. A key element of …

01/07/2025

I encourage my Chicago and Milwaukee friends to see this film. It is now playing at the MusicBox Theater in Chicago and The Oriental in Milwaukee. It will also be at AMC River East and Evanston AMC this weekend. With more showtimes and locations here: https://www.porcelainwar.com Studios

With BluBlu Studios’ Animations ‘Porcelain War’ Makes Oscar shortlistHow did we do it?   A behind-the scene of the anima...
12/20/2024

With BluBlu Studios’ Animations ‘Porcelain War’ Makes Oscar shortlist

How did we do it? A behind-the scene of the animation process from BluBlu Studios

"‘Porcelain War’ the acclaimed documentary featuring animated sequences by Warsaw-based BluBlu Studios, has been shortlisted for the Academy Award in the Best Documentary Feature category. The film, directed by Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev, which won the 2024 Sundance Film Festival’s U.S. Grand Jury Prize for Documentary, showcases the resilience of Ukrainian artists Anya Stasenko and Slava Leontyev amid conflict.

The documentary includes three two-minute vignettes where porcelain figures come to life with hand-painted animations created by BluBlu Studios. These animations provide a visual narrative that complements the artists’ experiences during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “Animation has been a part of this film since before we were even making a documentary,” said co-director Brendan Bellomo in an interview for Animation Magazine. “We knew animation would be the soul of this documentary.”

BluBlu Studios meticulously recreated the illustrations on the porcelain figurines, ensuring that the animation reflected the intricate details of Anya’s artwork. The team used high-resolution images and 3D scans to capture the essence of the original pieces, bringing them to life through subtle motion design. “We wanted the animation to feel like an extension of the narrative,” said Jędrzej Skrzypczyk, Executive Creative Director at BluBlu Studios. “Every motion and texture was designed to echo the fragility and resilience of the story.”

The recognition of ‘Porcelain War’ by the Academy underscores the evolving role of animation in documentary filmmaking. BluBlu Studios’ contribution highlights how animation can deepen storytelling, making complex narratives more accessible and emotionally impactful." - Motionographer

‘Porcelain War’ the acclaimed documentary featuring animated sequences by Warsaw-based BluBlu Studios, has been shortlisted for the Academy Award in the Best Documentary Feature categor…

Incredibly exciting news to end the year.  We are thrilled to be included in the 97th Academy Awards® shortlist for Best...
12/18/2024

Incredibly exciting news to end the year. We are thrilled to be included in the 97th Academy Awards® shortlist for Best Documentary Feature Film. This is an important film and BluBlu Studios and Liz Laine Reps, Inc. were honored to be invited to participate in creating the animation for this remarkable documentary.

Now showing in selected theater. And for my Chicago and Milwaukee friends, the film opens at The Music Box and the Oriental Theatre on Jan 3rd. For more information : https://www.porcelainwar.com/

So this was great news to wake up to..... Studios Film Mayfly is on the "very long list" of animation short award conten...
10/28/2024

So this was great news to wake up to..... Studios Film Mayfly is on the "very long list" of animation short award contenders for 2024 Oscars.

"Figuring out the very long list of many shorts that will qualify to land on the shortlist for the Best Animated Short Film Academy Award each year is not an easy task! Nevertheless, we have compiled a list of the shorts that have won a qualifying prize at one of the world’s top film festivals or booked theatrical screening engagements to be considered by the Academy. (The official Oscar shortlist of 15 films will be announced on December 17.)
Congratulations to all the brilliant creators of these innovative, clever and artistic shorts for making it to this first round. Don’t forget that sometimes landing on the long list is an amazing achievement in its own right!" - Animation Magazine

Figuring out the very long list of many shorts that will qualify to land on the shortlist for the Best Animated Short Film Academy Award each year is not an e

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08/28/2024

LLR (end of) Summer Newsletter
News & New Animation
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Lolly, BOL, Masters & Savant, BluBlu and more...   Newsletter / Summer V.1 2024   LOLLY STUDIO / 'Step It Up" / 3D Character Animation & Live Action Lolly Studio & Immigrant team with FCB Chicago to c

Animation for the Holidays / LLR Newsletter
07/31/2024

Animation for the Holidays / LLR Newsletter

Animation for the Holidays   Newsletter / Christmas in July  Animation for the Holidays   TONIC DNA / "Mr. Beaver's Yule Log"" / 3D Character & Environment Charming characters, rich storylines and de

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07/30/2024

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Animation for the Holidays   Newsletter / Christmas in July  Animation for the Holidays   TONIC DNA / "Mr. Beaver's Yule Log"" / 3D Character & Environment Charming characters, rich storylines and de

Here is our latest Newsletter featuring new ANIMATION from Roof, BluBlu, Tonic, Mamba & etc.
07/10/2024

Here is our latest Newsletter featuring new ANIMATION from Roof, BluBlu, Tonic, Mamba & etc.

BluBlu Studios, Roof, Masters & Savant, Tonic DNA & Mamba   Newsletter / Summer V.1 2024   BLUBLU STUDIOS / 'Celebrating 90 Years' / 2D Frame x Frame Character Animation BluBlu created this story-driv

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06/12/2024

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ROOF Studio / New work, new signings and a new studio deck   Newsletter / Creative Spotlight ROOF STUDIO   ROOF STUDIO / 'A Beautiful Sight" / 3D character and environments ROOF created this heartwar

Hey New Yorkers....Excited to announce that The Mayfly, BluBlu Studios  animated short film written by Broadway star Bet...
06/12/2024

Hey New Yorkers....Excited to announce that The Mayfly, BluBlu Studios animated short film written by Broadway star Betty Buckley and directed by Emmy-nominee Sue Perrotto, is screening at Tribeca Festival 2024. Its NY premiere was Sat. June 8th but there are two more screenings at the festival:June 13th @ Village East by Angelika and the 15th AMC Loews 19th St. East 6
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04/15/2024

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LLR Welcomes Spring with New Animation from AIM, Tonic DNA and Lolly   Newsletter / Spring v.1 2024   AIM CREATIVE STUDIO / 'Clara" / 2D illustrative animation AIM Creative Studios takes a dive into n

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02/28/2024

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BluBlu Studios, Masters & Savant, Sundance Win and new studios on the roster   Newsletter / Winter 2024   BLUBLU STUDIOS / 'Love it or Lose it' / 2.5D illustrative animation BluBlu's longstanding part

And there is this!!!! We found out this am that we took the Grand Jury Prize for best documentary at Sundance Film Festi...
01/27/2024

And there is this!!!! We found out this am that we took the Grand Jury Prize for best documentary at Sundance Film Festival Incredible BluBlu Studios and Liz Laine Reps, Inc.!!!

BluBlu/ Liz Laine Reps, Inc. produced the animation for a documentary called "Porcelain War" that debuted at Sundance la...
01/23/2024

BluBlu/ Liz Laine Reps, Inc. produced the animation for a documentary called "Porcelain War" that debuted at Sundance last Sat and it is getting rave reviews, in addition to getting specific call outs on the animation. "As with most documentaries, this film is a feat of editing. Brendan Bellomo, Aniela Sidorska, and Kelly Cameron are all credited for efficient, comprehensive work. One cannot fathom the amount of footage (and the number of sources) from which this trio had to parse, organize, and form a narrative. That Porcelain War emerges as a taut, effective war documentary that also features compelling animated sequences within the beautiful artwork of its lead subjects makes it a stand-out piece of filmmaking. Its existence proves its own point: even in war, there must be life. Art sustains us and helps us survive." Dan Mecca - co-founder and managing editor of The Film Stage.Debut 1/20/24 at @ Sundance Film Festival 2024
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***And to top it off, Indie Wire is calling the film out for and Oscar nod for Best Documentary in 2025. https://www.indiewire.com/awards/industry/2024-sundance-oscar-contenders-1234947053/

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