‘Olive Place’ Is A Surreal Cartoon Set In A Hotel With Bizarre Guests
Jarrod Prince’s ‘Olive Place’ is a lo-fi technical kaleidoscope that blends puppetry, live action, pixilation, stop motion, and hand-drawn animation.
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The Creator Of ‘Courage The Cowardly Dog’ Dissects His New Comedic Horror Short ‘Howl If You Love Me’
John Dilworth analyzes the inspiration and creative processes of his short werewolf comedy ‘Howl If You Love Me.’
In ‘Snooze Quest,’ The Online World, The Subconscious, And Reality Blur Together
This hypnotic and surreal new short by Victoria Vincent was produced for Adult Swim’s Smalls program.
Ted Wiggin’s ‘MIMT’ Is A Visually Rich And Conceptually Daring Minimalist Wonder
The film offers an inventive and hypnotic narrative following a cat, a butterfly, and a snake.
The Mini-Documentary ‘Soft Skin’ Profiles Palestinian Children Creating Animated Films
The film takes viewers inside Palestinian tents where children are taught cut-out animation as a vital means of processing and expressing their experiences through storytelling.
Tod Polson’s ‘The 21’ Is A Hauntingly Powerful Film About An Infamous Event
‘The 21’ is a visually striking and profoundly moving film about resilience, conviction, and the triumph of spirit over brutality.
‘David’ Tells The Story Of A Former Football Star Who Finds Himself In Freefall
The film, says director Patrick Ward, is “inspired by those moments when life takes an unexpected turn and forces us to adapt.”
‘Conej Steps Out’ Is A Charming, Exuberant Homage To The Golden Age Of American Animation
The short was created by a team of students in Spain.
‘Ormur’ Is A Raw, Rough, And Utterly Blunt Depiction Of Never-Ending Cycles Of Violence
Einar Baldvin’s hand-drawn horror will have you thinking — and perhaps even crawling under the bedsheets.
Atsushi Wada’s Deadpan And Engimatic ‘Bird In The Peninsula’ Premieres Online
The film won grand prizes at both Fantoche and Ottawa animation festivals.
Haunting Canadian Short ‘Return To Hairy Hill,’ Made With Experimental Production Techniques, Debuts Online
The film blends traditional and digital methods to achieve its unique stop-motion inspired aesthetic.
‘Horny’ Is A Deceptively Simple Story About Sexuality, Identity, And Friendship
The student film was made by Zhangir Botabekov at Laguna College of Art and Design.
‘The Pioneers’ Is A Tribute To The Forgotten And Overlooked Pioneers Of Space Travel
Based on historical records, this unique documentary rhythmically depicts 59 test rocket launches, each carrying an animal, before humans were eventually sent into space.
Unconventional Historical And Experimental Themes Enliven Thomas Renoldner’s Short ‘Stampfer Dreams’
A new animated short delves into the life and work of one of the earliest practitioners of animated images.
French Student Short ‘Layla’ Offers A Refreshingly Different Take On Teen Sexuality
In this Gobelins student short, a trio of tough-talking preteens purchase a sex robot so they can lose their virginity.
When Did Animated Shorts Get So Long? An Investigation Into The Uncomfortable Rise Of Long Shorts
As animation directors explore longer film formats, the trend is causing headaches for producers, distributors, festival programmers, and educators.
In ‘Freelance,’ A Weary Knight Deals With A Fickle Client
This fast-paced, minimalist animated comedy pays homage to classic cartoons while tackling a topic that will resonate with anyone who has ever dealt with indecisive clients.
Robert Verrall, National Film Board Of Canada Animation Pioneer, Has Died
As a filmmaker and producer, Verrall helped elevate animation to new heights and demonstrated its potential as a powerful tool for storytelling and education.
Ferri Caicedo’s ‘Wind Whisperer’ Is A Hauntingly Poetic Ode To Life’s Impermanence
Created with handmade textiles, the film explores an acceptance — or at least a deeper understanding — of life’s transformative and fragile beauty.
Flóra Anna Buda’s Palme d’Or Winning Short Film ’27’ Arrives Online
Alice lives at her parents’ place at the age of 27 with no private life or a relationship. It takes a bicycle accident and a short coma to make her realize that it’s time to move out.