2026 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Il Burattino E La Balena’ Director Roberto Catani
The haunting Ottawa-winning short explores identity, autonomy, and the human world through the eyes of a puppet who, unlike Pinocchio, rejects transformation.
The haunting Ottawa-winning short explores identity, autonomy, and the human world through the eyes of a puppet who, unlike Pinocchio, rejects transformation.
Ushev’s 'The Wolf' is a stark, painterly short that delves into the primal tension between man and nature in a frozen, impressionistic wilderness.
Adult Swim unveils first-look images from 'The Elephant,' a novel three-act special created independently by the Cartoon Network legends.
Pixar, DreamWorks, Sony vet Frank Abney’s 'Black Man, Black Man' transforms a personal poem into a powerful visual meditation on identity and healing.
Take a closer look at the animation-focused programs planned for this year's DOK Leipzig, including the full international competition lineup.
Discover how The Line brought humanity, style, and mythic power to Supergiant Games’ 'Hades II' trailer, blending artistry with storytelling.
Prime Video premieres 'Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26' on Nov 7, an anime anthology adapting eight early stories from the 'Chainsaw Man' creator.
Jorge Gutiérrez shares how autism shapes his storytelling and why embracing neurodivergent artists leads to bolder, richer, and more original animation.
This year's fest received 2,850 submissions from 99 countries, with six features and 79 shorts selected for official competition.
Phil Mulloy, British animator and satirist, dies at 76.
The audience reportedly erupted into applause when Bulgarian-Canadian filmmaker Theo Ushev directed F-bombs at Putin, Trump, and Netanyahu.
A technical and visual explosion, this video is an unsteady zoom ride where we encounter an array of faces, objects, and scenarios.
As a filmmaker and producer, Verrall helped elevate animation to new heights and demonstrated its potential as a powerful tool for storytelling and education.
The awards will be presented later this month in Greece.
The winner will receive a year of mentorship from animation legend Andreas Deja.
The film is directed by the Polish duo Katarzyna Kijek and Przemysław Adamski.
Noyes made the Oscar-nominated short 'Clay or the Origin of Species' as an English undergrad at Harvard, launching an influential career in animation.
The nominees shared their favorite shots with us and explained what makes them special.
Animela is billed as India's first-ever international festival for animation, vfx, xr, video games, and comics.
In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year's Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.