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This Year’s Oscar Shortlisted Filmmakers Discuss Their Visual Approach To Storytelling
Shortlisted directors describe their visual development approach and how they adjusted the style or techniques they'd used on previous work.
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Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Stéphanie Clément Shares Her Favorite Shot From ‘Pachyderme’ (Exclusive)
In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year's Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.
Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Priit Tender Shares His Favorite Shot From ‘Dog Apartment’ (Exclusive)
In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year's Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.
‘Suzume’ Director Makoto Shinkai Talks About Writing And Storyboarding His Own Films
Shinkai opened up about his unique (mostly) solitary process of writing and developing films.
Seven Animated Features Academy Voters Shouldn’t Overlook This Awards Season
With so many quality qualified films in this year's animated feature race, voters will have a tough time picking the five best.
10 Standout Animated Series That Defined 2023
These are the series we think audiences and artists will be talking about for years to come.
‘Migration’ Reviews Roundup: Standard Feathery Fun For The Kids
Critics have been generally receptive, and have found plenty to admire both visually and narratively, while acknowledging that the film hews close to well-worn American animation formulas.
Why ‘Migration’ Director Benjamin Renner Nearly Turned Down Illumination’s Offer To Direct, And What Changed His Mind
The director joined us to discuss why animals make the best protagonists and the importance of a good score.
A U.K. Tower Block Reflects On Life In The City In ‘The Secret Diary Of A High Rise’
Stephen Ong’s animated short is now available online, having recently screened at several key British animation festivals.
A Record 33 Animated Features Are In This Year’s Oscar Race
Oscar nominations will be announced on January 23, 2024.
‘Wish’ Reviews Roundup: Disney’s Latest Falls Flat With Critics
Disney's 'Wish' hits theaters this Thanksgiving holiday weekend, but critics have found little to be thankful for in the studio's latest musical feature.
The Multiple Lives Of ‘Ghee Happy’: A New Youtube Series With A Daring Approach To CG
Created by Oscar-nominated director Sanjay Patel, the series follows baby Hindu deities as they learn to use their powers at a divine daycare.
‘Misaligned’ Director Marta Magnuska Shares An Exclusive BTS Look At Her Oscar-Qualified Short
The 2d charcoal-drawn short is one of the year's top animated shorts and won the Golden Dove at DOK Leipzig.
PBS Kids Reveals ‘Carl The Collector,’ Its First Show Featuring A Cast Of Characters On The Autism Spectrum
The series was created by New York Times Bestselling illustrator and author Zachariah OHora.
2024 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Home Of The Heart’ Director Sarah Saidan
Saidan deeply personal short earned its Oscars qualification by winning the jury award at the New York International Children's Film Festival.
‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ Creator Gooseworx On Developing The Internet’s Hottest Animated Pilot
The episode has been watched more than 33 million times since coming out two weeks ago.
The Philippines Submits ‘The Missing’ For Best International Feature Oscar Race
The film blends rotoscope and 2d hand-drawn animation to tell a story close to director Carl Joseph Papa's heart.
2024 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Carne De Dios’ Director Patricio Plaza
The 2d horror-thriller unspools in colonial Mexico where a Spanish priest must seek healing from the natives he once condemned.
How ‘Eventizing’ Distribution Can Change The Game For Independent Filmmakers
Signe Baumane’s Animation Rock Tour for 'My Love Affair With Marriage' offers a hopeful strategy to avoid the pitfalls of traditional distribution.
2024 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Miserable Miracle’ Director Ryo Orikasa
'Miserable Miracle' earned Oscars qualification by winning Ottawa's grand prize for an animated short.
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