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Student

Minus Plus Multiply Minus Plus Multiply

Chu-Chieh Lee’s ‘Minus Plus Multiply’ Is A Graphic Feast That Explores The Complexities Of Identity

The British student film played at dozens of festivals including Annecy and Zagreb.

By Chris Robinson | 2 months ago

Conej Steps Out Conej Steps Out

‘Conej Steps Out’ Is A Charming, Exuberant Homage To The Golden Age Of American Animation

The short was created by a team of students in Spain.

By Chris Robinson | 5 months ago

Horny

‘Horny’ Is A Deceptively Simple Story About Sexuality, Identity, And Friendship

The student film was made by Zhangir Botabekov at Laguna College of Art and Design.

By Chris Robinson | 5 months ago

Layla

French Student Short ‘Layla’ Offers A Refreshingly Different Take On Teen Sexuality

In this Gobelins student short, a trio of tough-talking preteens purchase a sex robot so they can lose their virginity.

By Chris Robinson | 6 months ago

Wind Whisperer

Ferri Caicedo’s ‘Wind Whisperer’ Is A Hauntingly Poetic Ode To Life’s Impermanence

Created with handmade textiles, the film explores an acceptance — or at least a deeper understanding — of life’s transformative and fragile beauty.

By Chris Robinson | 6 months ago

Au Revoir mon Monde

Oscar Shortlist Interviews: Director Florian Maurice Shares His Favorite Shot From ‘Au Revoir Mon Monde’ (Exclusive)

In this exclusive series, the filmmakers behind each of this year’s Oscar-shortlisted shorts reveal their favorite shots.

By Kévin Giraud | 6 months ago

Curiosa

2025 Oscars Short Film Contenders: ‘Curiosa’ Director Tessa Moult-Milewska

‘Curiosa’ explores the question of how much we should know about our romantic partners, and how much is too much.

By Kévin Giraud | 8 months ago

Story of the Three Sisters

Gobelins Graduation Film ‘The Story Of Three Sisters’ Resonates With A Gentle Yet Profound Message

The film was written and directed by a team of seven students at the famed French animation school.

By Chris Robinson | 8 months ago

Yapolaponky

Japanese Student Film ‘Yapolaponky’ Is Playful, Thought-Provoking, And Emotionally Resonant

Watch our Short Pick of the Day.

By Chris Robinson | 10 months ago

Above the Clouds

‘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.

By Chris Robinson | 10 months ago

Ottawa 2024 selections

Ottawa Int’l Animation Festival 2024 Lineup Announced – Full List

A total of 124 were selected from 2,308 entries.

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

Calarts Producers' Show

5 Terrific Student Films From The 2024 Calarts Producers’ Show

Calarts students are pushing in exciting and new directions. Can the commercial industry keep up?

By Amid Amidi | 1 year ago

CEE Animation Forum

CEE Animation Forum Awards Central And Eastern Europe’s Top Animated Projects

Prizes were awarded in four categories: feature film, short film, tv series or special, and student film.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

24 Hours Animation Content Unveils 2023 Winners From Around The World

What could you animate in one day? These students found out at this year’s 24 Hours animation contest.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

2023 Student Academy Award Winners

Academy Unveils 2023 Student Academy Award Winners

Two French films and one from the U.K. won awards and earned qualification to the next edition of the Oscars.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

CEE Animation Forum 2023

CEE Animation Forum Unveils Its 2023 Project Pitching Lineup

The Forum also revealed a new program called the Market, created to showcase animated projects that are still seeking partners

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Apocalypse YASSS: Two Girls, One Rapture

Amy Hewett’s ‘Apocalypse YASSS: Two Girls, One Rapture’ Highlights The Perils Of Living Life Online

Hewett’s third-year Calarts films is full of acerbic commentary on people whose view of the world has become warped from spending too much time online.

By Amid Amidi | 2 years ago

Mano

Two Brothers Against The World In Toke Madsen’s Bittersweet Student Film ‘Mano’

The film, made at Denmarks’s Animation Workshop, debuted online today.

By Jamie Lang | 2 years ago

Annie Nominees 2023

‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Turning Red,’ ‘ The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse’ Lead Annie Award Nominations

After earning 51 nominations and 20 wins last year, Netflix again leads the pack with 50 nominations.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

Student Short Oscars

Eight Student Shorts Vying For Best Animated Short At Oscars 2023

These shorts have impressed at festivals around the world, and three have already scored Student Academy Awards.

By Jamie Lang | 3 years ago

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