Short Films

LA Shorts Fest

Begins: July 24, 2014

The 18th Annual LA Shorts Fest is accepting film submissions. Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences accredited. We are the only film festival with seven award categories recognized by the Academy. In the past, 44 films have received Oscar nominations with 13 winning the coveted Oscar statue. The Festival annually attracts more than 7,000 moviegoers, filmmakers and entertainment professionals looking for the hottest new talent.

Submit online www.LAshortsFest.com

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Voting Opens for 2013 Ursa Major Awards

Voting is now open for the 2013 Ursa Major Awards for the Best Anthropomorphic Literature and Arts of the 2013 calendar year.

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Chris Landreth Headline News

Oscar Winner Chris Landreth Unveils Fine Art Auction

Two recent works of art by Oscar-winning filmmaker and animator Chris Landreth are up for auction through Toronto-based Consignor Canadian Fine Art.

In Art, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

OIAF Headline News

Ottawa International Animation Festival Issues Call For Entries

The 2014 Ottawa International Animation Festival, taking place this year September 17-21, announces its worldwide call for entries.

In Call for Entries, Cartoons, Festival, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Geographic Region: North America

Hornet Headline News

Hornet Directors Headed to Annecy 2014

Five short films from directors at award-winning mixed media production company Hornet Inc. are set to screen at Annecy.

In Festival, People, Places, Short Films | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe

Annecy Headline News

Annecy Festival Unveils 2014 Poster

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival selects Franck Dion to create the poster for 2014.

In Art, Festival, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: Annecy | Geographic Region: Europe

HAFFTube Headline News

'Little Freak' Wins International HAFFTube Competition

Edwin Schapp’s short film about a disfigured boy who performs as a freak in a circus, Little Freak, is the winner of the international web competition HAFFTube.

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ITFS Headline News

ITFS Announces 2014 Animation Production Day Program

Thirty-four animation projects from 10 countries -- including 14 series and 14 feature films -- are selected to participate in this year's Animation Production Day.

In Cartoons, Event, Festival, Films, Games, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Blogs: Animated Travels | Special Events: FMX, ITFS | Geographic Region: Europe

Dreamworks Animation Headline News

DreamWorks Animation Releases New Short, ‘Almost Home’

20th Century Fox and DreamWorks Animation release a brand new short film, Almost Home, in anticipation of the studio’s upcoming feature, Home.

In Cartoons, CG, Films, Short Films, Voice Acting | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

National Film Board of Canada Headline News

NFB Launches StopMo Studio App for iPad

The NFB launches StopMo Studio, a redesigned stop-motion animation application for iPad that offers casual and experienced users a richer and easier creative experience.

In Interactive, Mobile and Wireless, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

The Illuminated Film Company Headline News

Kaleidoscope to Take ‘On Angel Wings’ To MIP-TV

Ahead of MIP-TV, Kaleidoscope Film Distribution acquires worldwide rights to The Illuminated Film Company’s On Angel Wings, a 30-minute animated special based on the book by Michael Morpurgo.

In Business, Cartoons, Event, People, Places, Short Films, Television | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Special Events: MIP-TV | Geographic Region: Europe

Short Films Blogs

Caleb Wood's Plumb

Very nice installation-y type piece from US indie and former RISD student, Caleb Wood (Bird Shit).

In People, Short Films | Blog Post | Blogs: Chew On This

TIFF Announces 'Pink Panther' 50th Anniversary Showcase

TIFF Kids International Film Festival announces short films for small cinephiles with 14 programs including a collection of newly restored shorts celebrating The Pink Panther 50th Anniversary.

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Leftchannel Headline News

Leftchannel’s Show Open for Motion 2013 Announced SXSW Finalist

Leftchannel announces their Motion 2013 show open has been selected as a Finalist at SXSW’s Film Design Awards.

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They Both Explode Headline News

‘They Both Explode’ Now Streaming on Vimeo

Matthew Stephenson’s short hallucinatory tale of a puckish heron and a frog with inviting eyes, They Both Explode, is now available for free streaming on Vimeo.

In CG, Interactive, People, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

BAA Headline News

‘Peppa Pig,’ ‘Gumball’ Top 2014 British Animation Awards

Morwenna Banks, Peppa Pig, BBC Olympics, The Amazing World of Gumball and an ad for Talk Talk are among the winners at the tenth British Animation Awards held Friday, March 7th, at the BFI Southbank.

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th1ng Headline News

th1ng Director Sylvain Chomet Creates New ‘Simpsons’ Couch Gag

Director/animator Sylvain Chomet receives a personal request from Simpsons creator Matt Groening to create his own take on the “couch gag” that culminates each week’s opening credits.

In 2D, Cartoons, People, Places, Short Films, Television | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe, North America

Mirada Headline News

Mirada Creates ‘Dark Horse’ World for Katy Perry

Katy Perry's latest music video for the hip hop-infused #1 hit single "Dark Horse" is a bold, Egyptian-themed cinematic epic created by storytelling studio Mirada.

In CG, Music and Sound, Short Films, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America

Short Films Blogs

The Chaperone

You will see The Chaperone at an animation festival near or far from you. Here's the trailer...

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The Brothers McLeod Release ‘365’ Short on Vimeo

The BAFTA and Webby award-winning Brothers McLeod release 365, a short film made up of one second a day of animation that “charts the comings and goings of the year, real and imagined.”

In 2D, People, Places, Short Films | Headline News | Geographic Region: Europe

Montreal Stop Motion Film Festival Headline News

Montreal Stop Motion Fest Issues 2014 Call for Entries

The deadline for film entries to the 2014 edition of the Montreal Stop Motion Film Festival -- taking place this year September 26-28 -- is June 20, 2014.

In Call for Entries, Festival, Films, People, Places, Short Films, Stop-Motion | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News | Geographic Region: North America

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Backstage at the Oscars

Gravity, Frozen, and Mr. Hublot were the big winners for VFX and animation at Sunday night's 86^th Academy Awards. Here's a snapshot of the backstage comments.

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Holland Animation Film Festival Blogs

Andreas Hykade's HAFF Festival Trailer

Check out Andreas Hykade's festival trailer for the upcoming Holland Animation Film Festival...

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Oscars Headline News

‘Frozen,’ ‘Mr. Hublot’ Win Animation Oscars

Disney Animation’s Frozen wins the Oscar for best animated feature at the 86th Academy Awards; Mr. Hublot, directed by Laurent Witz and Alexandre Espigares, wins the award for best animated short.