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animatemaine.bsky.social
@animatemaine.bsky.social
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Animation Studio & Digital Arts Education in South Portland, Maine.
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simonscatofficial.bsky.social
Abandoning the kitties...😼
September 29, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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drooker.bsky.social
A week from today, on 9/11, I’ll give a slide lecture in Lower Manhattan—reflections on growing up here, how the city has changed, and where it’s headed.
Hundreds of images, projected large, with live music.

Friday, September 11 · 6:00 PM
Grace Church School
46 Cooper Square
New York City
September 4, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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ani-obsessive.bsky.social
Scott Wills paints a background for the first run of Samurai Jack (2001–2004), created by Genndy Tartakovsky, Cartoon Network Studios
September 8, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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Saturday, August 22 4pm
The Mill, Minsk, Maine (2026) Director Mike Stuttman, 12 minutes

Meet the characters of The Mill in this short film by Vacationland Animation.
The Mill, Minsk, Maine (2026) Director Mike Stuttman, 12 minutes On a river. Processed trees, rocks, earth and sweat into other stuƯ. Built in the late 19th century. Continuously operated until 1981 when it was sold then mothballed. While mysterious pockets of industry persist, the site is now mostly abandoned. Preservationists covet The Mill, but it is littered with over a century of industrial junk and toxic waste. The pace is much slower than when it ran continuously on three shifts, but there’s almost always something still going on at the Mill.... Meet the characters of The Mill in this short film by Vacationland Animation.
August 21, 2026 at 10:56 AM
animatemaine.bsky.social
The Mill is screening at the Vacationland Film Festival vacationlandfilmfestival.com/2026-festival/ on Sat, Aug 22 at the glorious City Theater in Biddeford, Maine, USA.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_rV...
#indieanimationday #animation #mainearts #indieanimation
2026 Festival – Vacationland Film Festival
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August 16, 2026 at 9:45 PM
animatemaine.bsky.social
Abolish ICE
#maine #biddeford #vacationland #portlandME #animation
www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3q1...
The Mill | Minsk, ME --- Season 2 / Episode1
YouTube video by Vacationland Animation
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July 13, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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The Mill | Minsk, ME is screening at RPM in Motion 26.
New England Filmmakers Program
Sunday, March 29 @ 7PM
CAM Lab, Harvard University
FREE with RSVP
#MaineFilm #Animation #MaineArts #Animation #blender #RPMinMotion #CAMlab #RPMFestival
revolutionsperminutefest.org/2026inmotion...
26 in Motion New England
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March 4, 2026 at 1:15 AM
animatemaine.bsky.social
The Mill | Minsk, ME is screening at RPM in Motion 26.
New England Filmmakers Program
Sunday, March 29 @ 7PM
CAM Lab, Harvard University
FREE with RSVP
#MaineFilm #Animation #MaineArts #Animation #blender #RPMinMotion #CAMlab #RPMFestival
revolutionsperminutefest.org/2026inmotion...
26 in Motion New England
revolutionsperminutefest.org
March 4, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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scratchyderose.bsky.social
The very fact they actually used real animation cels for this short film in 2026 is absolutely insane and awesome. Probably the best music video I’ve seen in a LONG as time. Pure artistic eye candy.

youtu.be/ucRulNQsuYQ
Gorillaz - The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God
YouTube video by Gorillaz
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February 28, 2026 at 5:43 AM
animatemaine.bsky.social
Magnet Fishing at The Mill with Jim V. More to come this Spring. #AnimatedFilm #MaineAnimation #MaineFilm #IndieAnimation #FilmInMaine #AnimationArt #FilmFestivalMaine #TheMill #Maine #Animation #blender #CharacterAnimation #2DAnimation #3DAnimation
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The Mill | Minsk, ME - Magnet Fishing with Jim V
YouTube video by Vacationland Animation
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February 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
animatemaine.bsky.social
Season 2 of The Mill | Minsk, ME launches today with Episode 1 - PAINT DRYING a little ditty set to Sail Away Lady by Uncle Bunt Stephens. youtu.be/N3q1Bczdf9g
#AnimatedFilm #MaineAnimation #MaineFilm #IndieAnimation #FilmInMaine #AnimationArt #FilmFestivalMaine #TheMill #Maine #Animation
The Mill | Minsk, ME --- Season 2 / Episode1
YouTube video by Vacationland Animation
youtu.be
February 27, 2026 at 6:12 PM
animatemaine.bsky.social
The world premier of The Mill | Minsk, Maine is screening tonight at the DC Independent Film Festival.

Program: Amazing Animation Shorts Program 2
Saturday, February 14 · 8:45 pm - 11:15 pm, Regal Gallery Place
#DCIFF #animation #blender #maine
dciff-indie.org#2026-program
DCIFF Annual Forum 2026
THE 2026 DCIFF Annual FORUM Wednesday, February 11th - Monday, February 16thWelcome to the 2026 DCIFF Annual Forum! This year's festival will run from Wednesday, February 11, to Monday, February 16. W...
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February 14, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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dcindiefilmfest.bsky.social
Seminars, clinics, special events, shorts, features, animation, oh my🙀 Day 3 is jam-packed with events you don't want to miss. It's not too late to grab your tickets!🙂‍↕️😎🎟️
#dontmissout #TicketsAvailable #screening

See our website to learn more about today's events: dciff-indie.org/2026-annual-...
February 13, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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The deal isn't over yet for some films! Take advantage of this deal and buy yourself some tickets to the rest of the festival!👍🎟️🎥
#2for1 #deal #tickets #buynow

Check out the deal here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/2026-4796...
February 14, 2026 at 1:58 AM
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Today is the day! Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! It's not too late to get your tickets! Contact Tracing Movie😷😊

#covid #films #valentine

www.eventbrite.com/e/contact-tr...
February 14, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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owillis.bsky.social
Incrementalism doesn’t work. I used to be an advocate for it. That was wrong. We can’t chip away at the rot in hopes of laying the ground work for big change later. We have to go in blasting now.

Abolish ICE. Raze his ballroom. Defund all his shit. Jail the crooks. Restore America.
January 13, 2026 at 1:03 PM
animatemaine.bsky.social
Happy to announce that The Mill | Minsk, Maine is an official selection of the DC Independent Film Festival! Link to trailer and FF below- #DCIFF #AnimatedFilm #MaineAnimation #MaineFilm #IndieAnimation #FilmInMaine #AnimationArt #FilmFestivalMaine
dciff-indie.org
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January 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM
animatemaine.bsky.social
How Hard Is It To Oppose Murder? - defector.com/how-hard-is-...
How Hard Is It To Oppose Murder? | Defector
By now you’ve almost certainly seen the video for yourself, or read about it: an ICE agent shooting a Minneapolis woman, Renee Nicole Good, in the head from point-blank range, killing her as she attem...
defector.com
January 8, 2026 at 10:58 PM
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I interviewed @pkuper.bsky.social, one of my favorite political cartoonists, about his two new environmental graphic novels. @therevelator.org @wwnorton.com @fantagraphics.bsky.social therevelator.org/peter-kuper-...
A Cartoonist Finds Hope Amid the Apocalypse(s) • The Revelator
In two powerful new graphic novels, Peter Kuper tackles climate change, disappearing insects, and other tough environmental topics — but gives us reasons to avoid despair.
therevelator.org
November 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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alexdecampi.bsky.social
This is AMAZING, watch it
moonjam.com AJ Jefferies @moonjam.com · Nov 13
Hey, did you know you can watch John Kelly's *incredible*, Oscar qualifying animated short film 'Retirement Plan', right now!?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Mqa...
The Dream of Finishing One’s To-Do List | “Retirement Plan” | The New Yorker
YouTube video by The New Yorker
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November 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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amandamarcotte.bsky.social
The Democratic establishment's ugly reaction to Zohran Mamdani reveals an unpleasant truth.

They would rather lose elections than change.

The addiction to rich donors and consultants is killing the party. But Mamdani shows a path out. An analysis.

www.salon.com/2025/11/03/z...
Zohran Mamdani knows how to win
Not just in New York — Mamdani's campaign shows how to inspire voters nationwide
www.salon.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
animatemaine.bsky.social
Check out Childish Things, an incredible movie by the Cassidy Brothers. Now available to stream on their own website. Please show them some love for this great film and proudly independent production. #cassidybrothers #childishthings #mainefilm #indieroadtrip #southportland
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Watch Childish Things (2025) | An Indie Roadtrip Movie
Childish Things is the indie roadtrip comedy-drama from Nick and Cash Cassidy, shot on the road between South Portland, ME and Los Angeles. Watch it now.
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November 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
animatemaine.bsky.social
The Mill - Coming to a Theater near you this Winter! #animation #blender #comics #digitalart #maine #portlandme #art #grahamformaine
October 19, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
Some of those people are currently on the staff of elected Republicans, in fact. They’re part of the present of the GOP.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Oct 14
Q: Politico reported on a group chat of young Republicans. Does this just reflect some bad apples?

HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.
October 14, 2025 at 11:02 PM
animatemaine.bsky.social
Cancel Amazon Prime - it's a total scam/ripoff. Most online retailer offers fast/cheap shipping. Cancelling may not save the world, but will save you money and soothe your soul:
#cancelamazon #primeday #amazon
www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Way past its prime: how did Amazon get so rubbish?
Sick of scrolling through junk results, AI-generated ads and links to lookalike products? The author and activist behind the term ‘enshittification’ explains what’s gone wrong with the internet – and ...
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM