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The Oscar Shortlist Interviews: How To Improve Short Film Distribution
We asked the directors of this year’s 15 shortlisted shorts about how they would improve animated short distribution and viewing.
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The Oscar Shortlist Interviews: How The Films Were Visually Developed
We asked the directors of this year’s 15 shortlisted shorts how they came up with their styles and techniques.
The Oscar Shortlist Interviews: How To Craft A Story For A Short Film
We asked the directors of this year’s 15 shortlisted shorts how they developed their narratives.
Oscar Shorts 2022: The Year’s Most Innovative And Provocative Contenders
These highlights of the year show that animation can tackle any subject, from sexual assault to Chile’s military dictatorship.
Don Hertzfeldt’s ‘World of Tomorrow’ Selected Best Animated Short of 2015
Don Hertzfeldt comes out on top in a survey of international animation experts.
Claude Cloutier: The Challenges of Making Cars Sing in ‘Carface’
Claude Cloutier explains the challenges of animating inanimate objects and shares never-before-seen drawings from throughout the filmmaking process.
‘Now I Hate to Draw Cars:’ An Interview with ‘Carface’ Director Claude Cloutier
“The car is a tool of freedom, but it’s also destroying the planet,” says Claude Cloutier about the subject matter of his new animated short.
A Major Exhibit “Frame x Frame” Celebrates The NFB’s 75th Anniversary
Any reason to celebrate the National Film Board of Canada is a good one; the NFB is a model for government-funded arts organizations, both in the freedom granted its filmmakers and its long string of successes.