She also found inspiration in the 1971 animated film “The Point!” directed by Fred Wolf and the 1973 animated movie “Fantastic Planet” from René Laloux. She admires the films of animator Maureen ...

There are 15 animated films to make the Oscar shortlist. What might make the final cut?

The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the creation of two separate branches, dividing the Short Films and Feature Animation Branch into two distinct ...

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The animation branch, to which approximately 700 Academy members will belong, will be represented by two governors, and the short films branch, to which some 200 members will belong, will be ...

“Snow Bear” is an animated short film by former Disney animator and Oscar-nominated animator Aaron Blaise (“Brother Bear”). Aside from “Brother Bear,” Blaise is known for his work in such Disney films ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Oscars wrapped up on Sunday, but that doesn’t mean I’m fully done with my coverage! The same day I attended a screening of the five nominees for Best Live Action Short Film, I ...

"Excuse me lady, have you seen my sock?" What strange creation is this? And where is that sock? A peculiar animated short film titled The Bleacher has arrived online. Created by filmmaking duo Nicole ...

Splitting up the Short Films and Feature Animation branch into separate branches has been met primarily with enthusiasm. But there are concerns about their futures. The new Academy realignment that ...

Walt Disney Animation Studios got off to an auspicious start with their first 10 feature films, but which of the official canon movies is the best?