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INTERVIEW: Stepping Into “The Night Boots”

December 30th, 2025

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.

INTERVIEW: The Glow Of “Snow Bear”

Jackson Murphy|

December 29th, 2025

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.

INTERVIEW: Ninja Turtles Holiday Power In “Chrome Alone 2”

Jackson Murphy|

December 1st, 2025

Kent Seki, the cinematographer of 2023 animated feature Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, has directed the new holiday short Chrome Alone 2 — Lost in New Jersey. Seki dives into the making of the short, which is Oscar qualified and will screen in theaters nationwide with The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants starting December 19th.

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INTERVIEW: “Passenger” Director Takes Us On Life-Changing Train Ride

On the Oscar shortlist for the upcoming Best Animated Short Film category is Passenger (“Pasajero”), from director Juan Pablo Zaramella. A man boards a train and discovers a lot more about himself and society. This is a short about behavior, rewards, consequences and much more, as Zaramella explains. (This Animation Scoop interview was conducted as […]

Jackson Murphy|December 29, 2022

INTERVIEW: “Sierra” Director On Oscar Shortlist For Auto Racing Short

Start Your Engines! The Oscar shortlist has been unveiled — 15 animated short films vying for five spots on the Academy Awards ballot. Voting takes place in mid-January, with the nominations announcement coming Jan. 24. One of the shorts in contention is Sierra, from director Sander Joon, who’s based in Estonia. It’s the story of […]

Jackson Murphy|December 28, 2022

INTERVIEW: “The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse” From Page To Screen

On Christmas Day, you can experience the new short film version of author Charlie Mackesy’s beloved book The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse on AppleTV+. Mackesy and Peter Baynton are the co-directors. Cara Speller serves as producer. They share what makes the deep story and gorgeous animation so special and how this […]

Jackson Murphy|December 16, 2022

INTERVIEW: ShortsTV CEO On 2022 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts

Carter Pilcher is the founder and CEO of ShortsTV — the premiere outlet for short film content. I’m a frequent viewer of the popular TV channel, and since 2009, I’ve gone to a local movie theater to see the Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films on the big screen. Each year, ShortsTV presents the Animated, Live-Action […]

Jackson Murphy|February 28, 2022

VIEW Conference Presents a Conversation With the Filmmakers Behind “Namoo”

VIEW Conference, in partnership with Baobab Studios and OGR, is pleased to present a virtual live screening, presentation and conversation with the filmmakers behind the acclaimed Annie Award-nominated animated short film, Namoo, on Friday, February 11th at 10am PST / 6pm GMT / 7pm CET. The speakers will include writer/director Erick Oh, producer and CEO/co-founder […]

Jerry Beck|February 2, 2022

INTERVIEW: An Exploration Into “Angakusajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice”

Zacharias Kunuk is the director of stop-motion Angakusajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice. It’s one of 15 animated short films vying for the 2022 Oscar prize. Kunuk details some of the key visual and story strengths for Animation Scoop. (This interview was conducted as an Email Q&A.) Jackson Murphy: The film shows a strong, unique relationship between […]

Jackson Murphy|January 25, 2022

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INTERVIEW: The Chills And Thrills Of “Ice Merchants”