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2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Playing God’ Director Matteo Burani
'Playing God,' a skin-crawling stop-motion short where abandoned clay figures fight for identity and belonging, earned qualification by winning the grand jury award at Animayo.
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2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Retirement Plan’ Director John Kelly
John Kelly’s 'Retirement Plan,' narrated by Domhnall Gleeson, has qualified for the 2026 Oscars after winning several major festival awards.
Weird Market 2025 Spotlights Original And Top Global IPs, Awards Emerging Animation And Game Creators
The 17th Weird Market honored 13 standout projects in animation, video games, and short films, spotlighting global talent and original IPs.
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Butterfly Kiss’ Director Zohar Dvir
Zohar Dvir’s 'Butterfly Kiss' turns fear of commitment into eerie body horror as a couple faces love, change, and metamorphosis.
‘Loving Vincent’ Filmmakers Next Project Is A Goya-Inspired Horror Feature Titled ‘Cave Of Dreams’
From the creators of 'Loving Vincent,' 'Cave of Dreams' is a hand-painted horror film diving into Francisco de Goya’s haunting late-life Black Paintings.
2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Snow Bear’ Director Aaron Blaise
Aaron Blaise’s heartfelt, hand-drawn short 'Snow Bear' is a moving Arctic tale of loss, hope, and love, now qualified for the 2026 Oscars.
Exclusive Preview: Richard Williams’ Life And Legacy Chronicled In ‘Adventures In Animation,’ Available Now
Explore Richard Williams’ legendary life and career in the new book 'Adventures in Animation,' featuring exclusive artwork and untold stories.
Inside Hothouse 15: How A 12-Week Sprint Keeps Canadian Animation Fresh
Discover Hothouse 15, the NFB’s 12-week animation mentorship where six new films explore creativity, collaboration, and storytelling in Canada.
Every Frame A Carving: Exclusive Clip From The Handcrafted Short ‘Forevergreen’ From Disney Vets Nathan Engelhardt, Jeremy Spears
Engelhardt, Spears, and a team of 200 volunteers spent five years working in their free time to create the short, including its lush, wood carved aesthetic.
Pete Docter Joins The 24 Hours Animation Contest For Students, Kicking Off Oct. 3
Pixar’s Pete Docter will reveal the theme at the 2025 24 Hours Animation Contest, where students worldwide race to create films in just one day.
To Gaza With Love: A Global Anijam To Release Over 300 Shorts From 50+ Countries On Sept. 21
Over 300 short films from 50+ countries premiere in To Gaza with Love: A Global Anijam, uniting animators in solidarity with Gaza.
Netflix, ‘Ted,’ And SpindleHorse Workers Join TAG In A Huge Week For Animation Labor Rights
Netflix, NBCUniversal's ’ 'Ted,' and indie studio SpindleHorse workers unite with The Animation Guild in a landmark week for animation labor rights.
‘Scarlet,’ ‘Arco,’ ‘Little Amélie’ Headline 2025 Animation Is Film Lineup
Animation Is Film 2025 runs Oct 17–19 in Hollywood, featuring global and U.S. premieres, industry panels, and a diverse selection of shorts.
“I’m Tired Of Films That Try To Be Clear To Everyone”: Mykyta Lyskov Speaks To Ukrainians First In ‘Kyiv Cake’
Mykyta Lyskov’s 'Kyiv Cake' layers humor, tragedy, and surreal imagery to capture Ukraine’s resilience and defiance during war.
Powwow Dance And Animation Unite In Indigenous Enterprise’s ‘Still Here’
Indigenous Enterprise marks 10 years with Still Here at The Joyce Theater in New York, blending powwow dance and animation in a groundbreaking performance.
Bill Plympton, Signe Baumane To Host Made In New York: Best Of NYC Indie Animation This Weekend
Metrograph will host the one-night-only showcase celebrating the humor, grit, and artistic individuality of the city's indie animation scene.
Blending 2D Draftsmanship And CG Craftsmanship: Behind The Animation Of Emmy-Winning ‘400 Boys’ (EXCLUSIVE VIDEO)
Go behind the making of Robert Valley’s '400 Boys' with a new behind-the-scenes video from Passion Pictures and Netflix's 'Love, Death + Robots.'
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Alongs Sell Out As Film Reclaims Netflix’s Weekly Top Spot, Nears All-Time Record
Netflix and Sony’s musical phenomenon reclaims weekly No. 1 globally, nears all-time record, and sells out sing-alongs ahead this weekend's theatrical release.
That’s Not All, Folks: Nearly 800 Classic Looney Tunes Shorts Land On Tubi
Tubi has added nearly 800 Looney Tunes classics, giving fans free access to Bugs, Daffy, Porky, and more from animation’s Golden Age.
Toronto Introduces Best Animated Short Award, Unveils 10-Title Slate
TIFF 2025 debuts a best animated short award and reveals 10 animated title lineup, joining feature showcases from Mamoru Hosoda and Takahide Hori.
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