And the Oscar goes to... Blender
Briefly

Gints Zilbalodis' animated film 'Flow' won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature at this year's Academy Awards, a remarkable feat for a film made outside major studios. Produced with a modest budget of 3.5 million euros, 'Flow' tells the charming story of a cat and its companions in a world of apocalyptic flooding, vastly outshining competitors like 'Inside Out 2' and 'The Wild Robot'. Zilbalodis credits his effective workflow and speed, particularly through his use of Blender, which empowered him to bring his creative vision to life successfully.
Gints Zilbalodis' 'Flow' won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, demonstrating that a great story and creativity can triumph over big budgets.
Zilbalodis created 'Flow' with a budget of 3.5 million euros, overshadowing competitors like 'Inside Out 2' which had a budget of $200 million.
In an interview, Zilbalodis highlighted the importance of speed in rendering and file management, emphasizing his advanced workflow with Blender.
Zilbalodis' victory marks a significant achievement for independent filmmakers, as 'Flow' is the first animated feature outside major studios to win an Oscar.
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