Short Films

ParaNorman, Wreck-It Ralph and Frankenweenie lead Oscar Nominations

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The race for Oscar gold is on as the 2013 nominations are announced.

Spike & Mike's Animation Fest Turns 30

Posted In | News Categories: Cartoons, Events, People, Places, Short Films | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Cartoons, Events, People, Places, Short Films
The 30th anniversary celebration of Spike & Mike's Festival of Animation runs February 9 through March 30 at the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla, California.

ASIFA Egypt Organizes LAFF Workshop

Posted In | News Categories: Call for Entries, Education and Training, Events, Places, Short Films | Geographic Region: Africa | Site Categories: Call for Entries, Education and Training, Events, Places, Short Films
ASIFA Egypt organizes a workshop for African animators during the second edition of the Luxor African Film Festival, to be held March 15-24, 2013.

Pixar Unveils New Blue Umbrella Short

Posted In | News Categories: CG, Films, People, Short Films, Technology | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: CG, Films, People, Short Films, Technology
Pixar unveils footage for its newest short film, “The Blue Umbrella,” set to hit theaters in June, ahead of CG animated feature “Monsters University.”

Submissions Open for 10th Annual Animation Block Party

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The tenth annual Animation Block Party is now open for festival submissions.

AniMazSpot Issues Call for Entries

Posted In | News Categories: Call for Entries, People, Short Films | Geographic Region: North America | Site Categories: Call for Entries, Cartoons, People, Short Films
AniMazSpot 2013/14 announces its Call for Entries beginning on January 1, 2013, along with the appointment of Festival Director Jim Keeshen.

Holland Animation Film Fest Calls for Submissions

Posted In | News Categories: Call for Entries, CG, Events, Films, Places, Short Films, Visual Effects | Geographic Region: Europe | Site Categories: Call for Entries, CG, Events, Films, Places, Short Films, Visual Effects
The deadline for submissions to the Holland Animation Film Festival is January 1, 2013.

Animation Show of Shows Vol. 7-9 Now Available

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Acme Filmworks releases a third set of award-winning animated shorts as part of its “Animation Show of Shows” DVD collection.

Animated Shorts Head to Sundance

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The Sundance Institute announces eight animated shorts as part of the program of short films selected to screen at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival, January 17-27 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.

iheed Announces New Winter Animation Competition

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The iheed Institute announces a new winter animation competition, “The Signs of Meningitis,” for its online animation platform, iheedCrowd.