Oscar Predictions: Animated Short — Race Pits Two Self-Distributed Films Against Two Studios and Canada’s NFB

Oscars best animated short nominees are "The Girl Who Cried Pearls," "Butterfly," "Retirement Plan," "Forevergreen" and "The Three Sisters." ...
Cartoon Brew

Seville Film Festival Adds New Short Film Section And Its First Dedicated Animation Award

The Seville European Film Festival is increasing its animation focus this year, introducing its first dedicated award for Best Animated Short Film in its 22-year history. Running November 7–15, the ...
High Times

ICYMI: Watch the Award-Winning Animated Short Stoned for Christmas

Not the glossy, department-store version, but the one where the week before Christmas is a blur of errands, travel texts, family politics, and one too many “How are you, really?” conversations that ...
Gold Derby

Best Animated Short Oscar cheat sheet: How to watch ‘Retirement Plan,’ ‘The Shyness of Trees,’ and the rest of the shortlisted contenders

Predicting who will get nominated in the three short-film categories at the Oscars is a challenge, even for the most seasoned pundits. But fear not, dear reader! Below are all 15 short films that made ...
Cartoon Brew

Shortlists Unveiled For 98th Academy Awards, Including Animated Short And VFX Categories

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced shortlists in 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards, including best animated short film and best visual effects. Among the animated ...