‘Beantown: Trial By Fire’ Is A Twisted Comic Take On The Minimum-Wage Service Industry
The short was created by Mike Manor for Adult Swim’s ‘Smalls’ initiative.
Cartoon Brew Pick
Adventurous, innovative, and thought-provoking animation projects from around the world.
Japanese Student Film ‘Yapolaponky’ Is Playful, Thought-Provoking, And Emotionally Resonant
Watch our Short Pick of the Day.
‘Above The Clouds’ Playfully Explores The Excitement And Fear Of Falling In Love Again
After a strong festival run, Vivien Hárshegyi’s award-winning student film has debuted online.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Intermission’ By Réka Bucsi
Departing from her usual lush, almost neon-like visuals and serene dreamscapes, award-winning filmmaker Réka Bucsi shifts gears with this minimalist, abstract exploration of line, image, and sound.
Minneapolis Studio Make Dives Into A Neon-Noir World With Music Vid ‘Alone In The Darkness’
The video was made for Argentine indie band Siamés.
Pat Smith’s ‘Broken’ Challenges The Rigid Binaries Of Society
Says Smith, “In many ways, this animation reflects my belief that what we often perceive as beautiful or perfect can harbor darkness, while what we consider ‘broken’ or unworthy can hold true goodness.”
Rodrigo Goulão de Sousa’s Short ‘Uncanny Alley’ Finds Horror In The Mundane Moments Of Daily Life
The short was created for Adult Swim’s shorts program ‘Smalls.’
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Hai Yorokonde’ by Kazuya Kanehisa
In just under three months the retro-style music video ‘Hai Yorokonde’ has amassed over 67 million views.
Trippy And Hypnotic, Music Video ‘Au Coeur Du Son’ Is A Feast For The Senses
One of the most refreshingly odd music videos, if it can even be called a music video, “Au Coeur du Son” is a hallucinogenic piece of psychedelia that will leave the viewer simultaneously mesmerized, terrified, and blissfully confused.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Funny Fish Finger Friends Lose Money’ By Swatpaz
One of the Fish Finger Friends is convinced that he’s been robbed, but who took his coins?
After Playing In 200 Festivals, ‘Luce And The Rock’ Has Debuted Online
This beautifully designed fable, dominated by sea blue, red, and yellow hues, is a story about compassion, friends, and overcoming misguided fears.
‘JJ’ Music Video By Vernon Chatman And Lilfuchs Is A Dreamy And Serene Animated Journey
The ultimate beauty of this hypnotic video is that you sit back and read it anyway you choose.
‘Spooky Loops’ Unearths The Laden Horrors Of Modern Life
Stas Santimov’s series of micro-shorts take on addiction, the occult, mass media, technology, education, propaganda, and the dangerous and deadly effects they have on humanity.
‘Slow Light,’ A Potent Story About The Dangers Of Living In The Past
The film is directed by the Polish duo Katarzyna Kijek and Przemysław Adamski.
‘Washing Machine,’ A Sly Commentary On Relationships, Debuts Online
‘Washing Machine’ is a visually scrumptious and hilarious piece of domestic appliance erotica that finally arrives online for your viewing pleasure.
‘Check’ Is An Elegant Abstract Representation Of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Directed by London-based animation director Anita Gill, ‘Check’ uses an assortment of shapes, lines, and textures to capture the chaotic and repetitive nature of OCD.
Lola Lefèvre’s ‘Ye Kou Si Kuo’ Is A Super Fun Music Video About Friendship
From turning inanimate objects into characters to a Dayglo rave palette, Lefèvre is committed to packing in as much fun as possible.
A Deep Dive Into 3D Animation Production With ‘Ink’ Directors Joost Van Den Bosch And Erik Verkerk
A 2d version of the charming aquatic short ‘Ink’ is now available online.
If Aardman Made ‘The Office,’ It Would Probably Look A Lot Like Michael Please And Dan Ojari’s Latest Short, ‘Alan The Infinite’
The Oscar-nominated ‘Robin Robin’ directors joined us to share behind-the-scenes stories and artwork from their indie project.
Spider-Man Faces His Most Relatable Foe Yet In ‘The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story,’ Now Free To Watch On Youtube
In the short, Miles Morales suffers a panic attack when the anxiety of his many responsibilities become too much for the young man.
