The Independent Spirit of Calf1 min read
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe past decade has seen the rise of a new generation of independent animators in Japan.
In opposition to the dominant anime style associated with the country, innovative young artists are practising a wide range of animation techniques
These includes stop motion, collaborative animation, installation art, charcoal animation and other experimental styles.
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Their rise has been so meteoric that international film and art critics have hardly begun to evaluate the cultural significance of their work.
This is partly due to a lack of availability of the films overseas. Animated shorts tend to make a tour of the festival circuit, but then are not seen abroad again for years.