This book examines the state of the animation industry within the Nordic countries. It looks at the success of popular brands such as Moomins and The Angry Birds, studios such as Anima Vitae and Qvisten, and individuals from the Nordics who have made their mark on the global animation industry.
This book begins with some historical findings, before moving to recount stories of some of the most well-known Nordic animation brands. A section on Nordic animation studios examines the international success of these companies and its impact on the global animation industry. This book is forward-thinking in scope and places these stories within the context of what the future holds for the Nordic animation industry.
This book will be of great interest to those in the fields of animation and film studies, as well as those with a general interest in Nordic animation.
Author(s): Liisa Vähäkylä
Series: Focus Animation
Publisher: CRC Press
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 232
City: Boca Raton
Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1 Historical Findings
Nordic Art Scene Redefined
Political Cartoonists Pioneering with Early Animation
Chapter 2 Brands and Industry Beginners
Moomin Animations – Made in Japan, Poland and the Uk
Danish Animation Boosted by Lego, and a Famous Writer
Norwegian Curiosities – From Ivo Caprino to his Inheritors
Chapter 3 Studio Stories
Making it Rough and Edgy: Happy Life Animation
Anima Vitae—3D Virtuosos from Finland
Iceland: Two Studios and 2,000 Years of Sagas
Chapter 4 Beyond Games: Tech-Savvy Myths
The Case of Sweden—From Metropia to Nostalgia
Not all Birds Are Angry—Rovio and Its Successors
Valhalla Goes VFX – The Gamified Kalevala?
Chapter 5 Making New Heroes
Mosvold Goes International
Qvisten Follows
New School Viborg: Nørlum and Danish Documentary Animation
From Filmtecknarna to Lee Film and the Ape Star
Thinking Big from the Beginning: Gigglebug Entertainment
Closing the Circle—Titina
Epilogue
Appendix A: Nomad Stories: Virpi Kettu in the UK and Canada
Appendix B: Nomad Years: Rölli in Russia and Lisa Limone in Estonia
Appendix C: Nomad Stories: Veronica Wallenberg – a Cosmopolitan
Appendix D: Nomad Years: Antonia Ringbom and “Tjejmafian”
Appendix E: Nomad Stories: Veronica Lassenius and Pikkukala
References
Index
