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‘In The Shallows’ Is A Visceral Collage Film That Confronts The Chaos Of Digital Life
Arash Akhgari’s film combines collage with ink-and-paint animation to explore the fragmented, overstimulated nature of today’s media environment.
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Emily Pelstring’s New Film Brings To Life The Erotic Visions Of A Medieval Nun
Stepping into Pelstring’s world feels like entering a warped, psychedelic time capsule from the 1970s.
10 Shorts You Don’t Want To Miss At Annecy 2025
We take a look at ten new shorts screening at this year’s Annecy Festival.
Cannes 2025 Interview: Eva Lusbaronian On Her Short ‘Death Of The Fish’ (Exclusive Trailer)
The 14-minute short was one of two animated films in the Directors’ Fortnight sidebar at Cannes.
Chu-Chieh Lee’s ‘Minus Plus Multiply’ Is A Graphic Feast That Explores The Complexities Of Identity
The British student film played at dozens of festivals including Annecy and Zagreb.
‘Small Town Madness’ Is A Wild And Hallucinogenic Music Video By Sujin Kim
In the video for the band Kiwi Hug, icky green snail creatures try to devour the band members.
Cartoon Brew Pick: Winston Hacking & Phillippe Tardif’s ‘Listen2Me’ Music Video
A technical and visual explosion, this video is an unsteady zoom ride where we encounter an array of faces, objects, and scenarios.
Cartoon Brew Pick: ‘Is That All There Is?’ By Josh O’Caoimh
The mixed-media music video combines drawn animation, cg, and rotoscope for Irish singer Mary Coughlan’s take on the classic song ‘Is That All There Is?’
‘No Leaders, Please’ Is An Exploration Of The Fluid And Shapeshifting Nature Of Identity
Oscar-winning animator Joan Gratz’s short is a punk-ish manifesto urging us to seize control of our choices and our paths.
The Oscar-Shortlisted Film ‘Eeva’ Has Debuted Online
A fast-paced darkly comic take on grief and guilt.
Anatola Howard’s ‘The Meaning of Bunny’s Dream’ Is A Vividly Illustrated Coming Out Tale
The short film is a playful celebration of being true to yourself and embracing who you are.
‘I’m Late’ Is A Poignant And Often Funny Documentary About Menstruation
Beneath its seemingly lighthearted surface, the film delves into issues related to gender, healthcare, pregnancy, parenting, and adulthood.
From Teeny Little Super Guys To Animated Dogs: Paul Fierlinger Dies At 89
Fierlinger carved out a singular path in animation — one marked by a distinct visual voice, a relentless work ethic, and a deep emotional honesty.
Tom Brown’s Stylish Queer Sea Adventure ‘Christopher At Sea’ Premieres Online
With a playful touch and subtle double entendres, the film explores the exhilaration of travel, masculinity, self-discovery, and an unexpected sexual awakening.
‘The Legend Of Arana’ Is An Entertaining Short From India’s Studio Eeksaurus
The quirky and comedic folklore tale is based on a recorded conversation between the film’s creative director, Suresh Eriyat, and his father.
Andreas Hykade’s New Short Mixes David Bowie With AI
The new film is a collaboration with the band The Sound of Money and AI artist Isabel Kohlhagen.
Osman Cerfon’s ‘Aaaah!’ Is A Spot-On Depiction Of Youth
The film hilariously and precisely captures the relentless seesaw of youthful emotion.
‘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.
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.
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