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‘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.

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‘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.

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Atsushi Wada’s Deadpan And Engimatic ‘Bird In The Peninsula’ Premieres Online

The film won grand prizes at both Fantoche and Ottawa animation festivals.

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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.

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‘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.

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‘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.

Experimental

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.

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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.

Distribution

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.

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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.

RIP

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.

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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.

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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.

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Sander Joon’s Short ‘Sierra,’ Winner Of Over 40 Awards, Debuts Online

The film is a poignant exploration of the relationship between parents and children, particularly the often misguided attempts of parents to impose their passions and interests on their kids.

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‘Across My Jaw’ Music Video Is An Audiovisual Feast For The Senses

Through a mix of drawn animation and physical objects, the visuals echo the surreal style of Ralph Bakshi and the dreamlike aesthetic of ‘Fantastic Planet.’

Anime

British Rapper Shao Dow Releases ‘Blue Lock’-Inspired Music Video ‘Striker’

“‘Blue Lock’ is all about the mentality of becoming the very best, and that’s the mindset I’ve always had in music,” said Shao Dow of the video’s message.