Co Hoedeman

A Legacy in Motion: Remembering Animator Co Hoedeman The world of animation has lost a significant voice with the passing of Co Hoedeman, the celebrated Canadian filmmaker, at the age of 84 in Montreal. Hoedeman, renowned for his innovative stop-motion work, left an indelible mark on the art form over a career spanning nearly five … Read more

Oscar and BAFTA-winning Canadian stop-motion animator and filmmaker Co Hoedeman died yesterday in Montreal, Canada. He was 84. No cause of death was given. Among the dozens of awards he won for his much-beloved short The Sand Castle (1977), the film received the grand prix at Annecy and the Academy Award for best animated short. … Read more