Jackson Murphy

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Jackson Murphy is an Emmy-winning film critic, content producer, and author, who has also served as Animation Scoop reporter since 2016. He is the creator of the website Lights-Camera-Jackson.com, and has made numerous appearances on television and radio over the past 20 years.

Articles By Jackson Murphy

Viva Kids
Shea Wageman, President and CEO of ICON Creative Studio, is also the director of new animated feature Charlie the Wonderdog. Wageman discusses the superhero comedy adventure.
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Short Film Showcase
A sculptor is in his workshop. His clay creations are on the table. The drama unfolds. The creators of "Playing God", director Matteo Burani and animator/producer Arianna Gheller, discuss the shortlisted film.
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Short Film Showcase
Stop-motion The Girl Who Cried Pearls, from Academy Award nominated directors Chris Lavis and Maciek Szczerbowski (Madame Tutli-Putli) is one of the 15 finalists for the upcoming Best Animated Short Film Oscar. This is the Animation Scoop Interview.
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Short Film Showcase
On the 98th Oscars shortlist in the Best Animated Short Film group is The Night Boots, from director Pierre-Luc Granjon. Jackson Murphy speaks with the director.
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Animation Scoop begins its interview coverage with the filmmakers of this year's 15 shortlisted Best Animated Short Film Oscars finalists. Director Aaron Blaise (Academy Award nominee for Disney feature Brother Bear), shares what went into creating the heartwarming Snow Bear, about a polar bear seeking a companion.
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