Despite its relatively small budget, Flow has been delighting audiences around the world and garnering accolades since its release in October. It's now a contender for the best animation Oscar 2025, and it's Latvia's first shot at Best International Feature.
Many are surprised to learn that the beautifully animated film, which follows the mystical journey of a dark grey cat and his companions, was made entirely in the free 3D modelling software Blender. But how do you make a such a powerful piece of animation in free software? The writer and director Gints Zilbalodis has shared some of his experience (also see our collection of blender tutorials).
