Stop-Mot'ai'n? ...I think not.
- Kerrupt Stop-Motion
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Recent trends towards using AI for anything from writing copy, generating quick social images and ...take a deep breath ...animation, have fuelled an idea the industry is dying. I can't speak for our 2D and 3D colleauges, but it doesn't seem to be impacting stop-motion. The art with the 'fingerprints included' seems to be fluishing.
🎬 Stop-Motion’s Renaissance: What’s Shaping the Industry in 2025
Once considered a nostalgic niche, stop-motion animation is experiencing a thrilling revival in 2025—fueled by visionary creators, global investment, and a renewed appetite for handcrafted storytelling.
🏗️ New Studios, New Energy
Guillermo del Toro and Netflix have announced a groundbreaking stop-motion studio at France’s prestigious Gobelins school. More than a production hub, it’s designed as a “living laboratory” for experimentation, honoring the legacy of Mark Gustafson and empowering the next generation of animators.
🎓 Education Meets Innovation
France’s MoPA (Motion Pictures in Arles) launched a dedicated stop-motion program this year, responding to the medium’s growing cultural relevance. With Oscar-nominated titles like Mémoires d’un escargot and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, the art form is proving its staying power.
🤖 The AI Debate
While AI is transforming animation workflows across the board, stop-motion remains a bastion of tactile creativity. Del Toro recently remarked, “The idea that AI will out-imagine things and humans is pretty unlikely,” reinforcing the value of human-led artistry in this space. Let's hope he's right!
🌍 Global Recognition
From festival circuits to streaming platforms, stop-motion is being embraced for its emotional depth and visual charm. As studios invest in hybrid techniques and new talent, the medium seems poised to evolve without losing its soul.
Stop-motion isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving. Thoughts y'all?
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