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The Violinist is set to become Singapore's next animated feature film. The historical drama is a co-production with Taiwan and Japan. Credit: Robot Playground Media

Robot Playground Media's The Violinist is a historical drama and co-production with Taiwan, Japan and Spain. It is set to release in 2026.

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SINGAPORE – There may not be a worse time to be an animator than 2024.

The global animation industry is experiencing a “bloodbath” of layoffs and cutbacks, and Singapore’s nascent animation sector has not been spared, according to animators who spoke to The Straits Times.

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