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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.
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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.
Big Screen, Bigger Sparkle: How DreamWorks Animation Gave ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ A Cinematic Makeover
Discover how DreamWorks reimagined 'Gabby’s Dollhouse' with richer textures, tactile details, smart scaling, and feature-level animation.
Why ‘Zootopia 2’ Had To Grow Bigger Without Losing Its Heart
'Zootopia 2' grew bigger as directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard stayed “free to fail,” taking risks to push story and world-building while keeping its heart.
Behind The Scenes Of ‘The Simpsons’ Fashion-Forward Season 37 Premiere
Writer and producer Jessica Conrad and director Gabriel DeFrancesco explain what goes into making an episode of TV's most iconic animated sitcom.
Aesop Reimagined: A First Look At The Stunning Hand-Drawn Special ‘Crickhopper The Musician’
Rasoul T. Zarrin's hand-drawn holiday special, 'Crickhopper the Musician,' pitches this weekend at the Festival of Animation Berlin.
Crafting A Dream World: How Alexander Woo And Steve Pilcher Built Netflix’s Original Feature ‘In Your Dreams’
Netflix dropped a new trailer for its upcoming original 'In Your Dreams,' so we sat down with Pilcher to find out how his team created the film's dreamscapes.
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.
‘Superman’ VFX: Framestore Delivers 590 Shots Including A Keyframed Fortress And A Super-Powered Pup
Framestore’s VFX team brought Krypto the Superdog and Superman’s Fortress of Solitude to life, contributing over 590 shots.
‘Smurfs’ Marks Cinesite’s First End-To-End Animation And VFX Production, And A Return To The Classic Peyo Aesthetic
Cinesite takes on its first full animation and VFX feature with 'Smurfs,' now streaming on Paramount+, blending Peyo’s style with hybrid magic.
From Mexico to Miyazaki: Ugo Bienvenu’s Global ‘Arco’ Influences And Why Natalie Portman Produced Her First Animated Feature
At Toronto, Ugo Bienvenu discusses the global influences behind 'Arco,' while Natalie Portman reflects on producing her first animated film.
The aBakening: Director Isabel Garrett Dishes On ‘The Great British Baking Show’s’ Sugary Stop-Motion Opener
Discover how Isabel Garrett and BlinkInk crafted 'Bake Off’s' new cosmic title sequence, blending stop-motion, 2D, CG, and VFX magic.
‘Great Films Are Harder To Find Because They’re Being Drowned Out’: Why Don Hertzfeldt Put Together The ‘Animation Mixtape’ Short Film Anthology
Don Hertzfeldt-curated 'Animation Mixtape' premieres at IFC Center tonight, reviving the big-screen experience for short films before touring nationwide.
‘I Never Want To Just Repeat’: Lisa Hanawalt On Crafting A New Look For ‘Long Story Short’ – Exclusive Artwork
'Tuca & Bertie' Lisa Hanawalt discusses shaping the look of 'BoJack Horseman' and reinventing her style for 'Long Story Short' with Raphael Bob-Waksberg.
Hit Indie Pilot ‘Plinko and Mark’ Combines DIY Spirit With Saturday Morning Nostalgia
The indie pilot 'Plinko and Mark' blends contemporary humor with nostalgic '90s cartoon vibes, earning nearly 300k views since its July 31 debut.
Go Behind The Scenes Of ‘Love, Death + Robots’ S4 In An Exclusive Video And Conversation With ‘Spider Rose’ Director Jennifer Yuh Nelson
'Spider Rose' director Jennifer Yuh Nelson on returning to favorite stories, designing an 'ugly cute' creature, and why U.S. sci-fi sticks to short form.
‘Like Watching Mozart Compose’: The Harmony Of Storyboards And Score In ‘The Glassworker’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Usman Riaz shares his drawings and storyboards, explaining how music and attention to detail shaped 'The Glassworker,' Pakistan’s 2D hand-drawn milestone.
‘If This Opens The Right Doors, I’m Stepping Through’: Genndy Tartakovsky On ‘Fixed’ And The Future
Genndy Tartakovsky discusses the long road to his R-rated 2D comedy, from high school inspirations to a roaring Annecy premiere and upcoming Netflix debut.
Piderman Homecoming: After 10 Years, ‘Baman Piderman’ Creators Reclaim Streaming Rights, Plan New Episodes To Conclude The Series
After a 10 year distribution nightmare, internet cult favorite 'Baman Piderman' returns to its owner's channel on Aug. 1 with new episodes planned.
Annecy’s Animation Du Monde Winner ‘Sun Chasers’ Opens New Opportunities For Philippine-Based Animation
Bobby Pontillas and Bernard Badion blend Filipino mythology and modern storytelling in their development award-winning 'Sun Chasers,' inspiring young Filipino artists.
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