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

INTERVIEW: Tracing The Origins Of Oscars Finalist Short “Traces”

As the Oscar race heats-up, the directors of animated short film Traces are hoping for a nomination. Sophie Tavert Macian and Hugo Frassetto are thrilled their film is one of the 10 finalists in the category. They describe the making of this intense, visually intricate short in this Animation Scoop Email Q&A. This interview was […]

INTERVIEW: Adrien Merigeau Is Oscars Finalist with Short “Genius Loci”

Academy members will vote for the nominees of the 93rd Oscars beginning next Friday March 5th. One of the 10 shorts vying for a spot in the Best Animated Short Film category is Genius Loci. The official synopsis: “One night, Reine, a young loner, sees among the urban chaos a moving oneness that seems alive, […]

INTERVIEW: Erick Oh On His Oscars Short Finalist “Opera”

Erick Oh is the director of Opera, an animated short with a major wow-factor. It’s no surprise that it’s one of the 10 finalists for this year’s Best Animated Short Film Academy Award. Oh, an Annie Awards nominee for his character animation on Pixar’s Finding Dory, goes into the process of making Opera in this […]

INTERVIEW: Director Tim Story On His New Hybrid “Tom & Jerry” Movie

Tim Story has directed big studio films starring A-listers Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Ice Cube, Queen Latifah, Jimmy Fallon and Jessica Alba. But Story’s latest movie may have the two biggest stars of his career: Tom & Jerry. Warner Bros.’ new live-action/animated family comedy debuts in theaters and on HBO Max this Friday February […]

INTERVIEW: Yonfan Welcomes You To Unforgettable “No. 7 Cherry Lane”

Renowned filmmaker Yonfan’s No. 7 Cherry Lane is an epic, beautiful and emotional romantic drama. It’s also Oscar qualified for this year’s Best Animated Feature prize. In this Email Q&A, Yonfan explains how the first animated film of his career came to life. YONFAN: I am not an art dealer but I was gifted with […]

Jackson Murphy

Editor

Articles By Jackson Murphy

INTERVIEW: Tracing The Origins Of Oscars Finalist Short “Traces”

INTERVIEW: Adrien Merigeau Is Oscars Finalist with Short “Genius Loci”

INTERVIEW: Erick Oh On His Oscars Short Finalist “Opera”

INTERVIEW: Director Tim Story On His New Hybrid “Tom & Jerry” Movie

INTERVIEW: Yonfan Welcomes You To Unforgettable “No. 7 Cherry Lane”

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