Three critics briefly consider the short films nominated for the 98th Academy Awards. By Jeannette Catsoulis Alissa Wilkinson and Ben Kenigsberg From dive-bar patrons to Regency paramours, ...

Oscars Best Animated Short Film Commentary (Updated Feb. 12, 2026): It’s a tale as old as time: you will win or lose your Oscar pools based on the shorts. And this year’s animated short race is a huge ...

Superbly demonstrated in an octet of animated films as part of this year’s 2026 Sundance short film program, a viewer should never underestimate the emotional power that can be expressed through ...

Dr. Clarence Jones appears in “The Baddest Speechwriter of All” by Ben Proudfoot and StephenCurry, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. The short film won the festival’s The Grand ...

A swimming film has been nominated for the 98th Academy Awards in the Animated Short Film category. “Butterfly” depicts the life of Jewish French swimmer Alfred Nakache, who competed in the 1936 ...

Three professors argue that animated Hollywood films promote White privilege and "racist cultural narratives," according to their new academic analysis. Natalie Khazaal, director of the Middle Eastern ...

'Snow Bear.' Photo Credit: Aaron Blaise. 'Snow Bear.' Photo Credit: Aaron Blaise. “Snow Bear” is an animated short film by former Disney animator and Oscar-nominated animator Aaron Blaise (“Brother ...

What’s happening with animation? In short: It’s evolving. The year 2025 showcased a blend of theatrical blockbusters and streaming must-see releases. Studios leaned into familiar franchises and book ...

"Our mission is to champion extraordinary cinema while creating a bridge for emerging filmmakers to enter the international distribution landscape,” says Mexican filmmaker Alejandro Vilpa. By Georg ...

Quinta’s Ghost, Retirement Plan, Ado and A Friend of Dorothy Illusorium Films/John Kelly/Screen Ireland/Filthy Gorgeous Productions The 2026 Oscars shortlists were revealed Tuesday, and the Live ...