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Mickey Mouse

Mickey Mouse is an cartoon character co-created in 1928 by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks.

Spider-Ham

Spider-Ham (Peter Porker) is a superhero appearing in Marvel Comics. The character is an anthropomorphic pig and is a parody version of Spider-Man. He was created by Larry Hama, Tom DeFalco, and Mark Armstrong.

KENEDA

Kaneda, the leader of a motorcycle gang in Katsuhiro Otomo’s classic anime feature AKIRA (1988).

Daffy Duck

Daffy Duck was created by Tex Avery for Leon Schlesinger Productions. He has appeared in cartoon series such as Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies, in which he is usually depicted as a foil for either Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, or Speedy Gonzales.

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

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

Avatar photoJackson 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: A Voyage Of Connection With “Two Ships”

INTERVIEW: A Voyage Of Connection With “Two Ships”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
November 25th, 2025
Director McKinley Benson, co-writer Mackenzie Benson and executive producer Jodi Benson (Disney Legend: the voice of Ariel) join me to discuss Two Ships... and a little bit on The Little Mermaid.
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INTERVIEW: The Beats Of “All Heart”

INTERVIEW: The Beats Of “All Heart”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
November 12th, 2025
Michael Govier and Will McCormack won the Best Animated Short Film Academy Award in 2021 for If Anything Happens, I Love You. They've re-teamed to direct a new animated short, All Heart, which is vying for awards consideration this season.
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INTERVIEW: “Mum Is Pouring Rain” Director Pours His Heart Out

One of this year’s Oscars Animated Short Film finalists is Mum Is Pouring Rain, from director Hugo De Faucompret. It’s a hand-drawn short about a girl named Jane who tries to find happiness and hope during the holidays as her mum is struggling with depression. De Faucompret discusses all aspects of his wholesome short in […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 19, 2022
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INTERVIEW: “Mum Is Pouring Rain” Director Pours His Heart Out

INTERVIEW: “Only A Child” Aims To Inspire Oscar Voters And The World

Director Simone Giampaolo has accomplished something few would even attempt: taking an iconic speech, using it as the foundation of an animated short, and assembling a large group of artists to animate different sequences. All the hard work has paid off, as Only a Child is one of the 15 Academy Awards Best Animated Short […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 18, 2022
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INTERVIEW: “Only A Child” Aims To Inspire Oscar Voters And The World

INTERVIEW: “The Musician” Duo On Short That’s Wow-ing Audiences

The Musician is directed by Reza Riahi and produced by Eleanor Coleman. It’s a dramatic animated short about an unexpected reunion between a man and a woman during the attack of the Mongols. This powerful story and stop-motion, paper cut-out techniques helped earn The Musician Best Animated Short Film honors at last year’s Tribeca Film […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 14, 2022
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INTERVIEW: “The Musician” Duo On Short That’s Wow-ing Audiences

INTERVIEW: Bastien Dubois Back On Oscar Shortlist With “Souvenir Souvenir”

Bastien Dubois received a Best Animated Short Film Academy Award nomination in 2011 for Madagascar, A Journey Diary. 11 years later, he could potentially score his second Oscar nom for his latest animated short, Souvenir Souvenir. It’s one of the 15 finalists in the category — and has already earned major honors from the Sundance […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 12, 2022
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INTERVIEW: Bastien Dubois Back On Oscar Shortlist With “Souvenir Souvenir”

INTERVIEW: Alberto Mielgo Asks “What Is Love?” With “The Windshield Wiper”

Director Alberto Mielgo’s painted animated short The Windshield Wiper is one of the 15 finalists for the upcoming Best Animated Short Film Academy Award. The Emmy and Annie Award winning Mielgo (of Love, Death & Robots and TRON: Uprising), explores the state of romantic relationships around the world in honest and visually striking ways. He […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 11, 2022
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INTERVIEW: Alberto Mielgo Asks “What Is Love?” With “The Windshield Wiper”

INTERVIEW: “Namoo” Director Erick Oh On Possible Return To The Oscars

Erick Oh was Oscar nominated last year for his enthralling animated short film Opera. He could be on the ballot again this year for his latest, personal animated short, Namoo, which is one of the category’s 15 finalists. I spoke with Oh over Zoom about this unique time in his life and what he hopes […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 10, 2022
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INTERVIEW: “Namoo” Director Erick Oh On Possible Return To The Oscars
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INTERVIEW: Chronicling The Journey Of “The Flying Sailor”

Wendy Tilby and Amanda Forbis are no strangers to the prestige of the Academy Awards. Tilbis was on the Best Animated Short Film ballot for 1991’s “Strings”. She and Forbis were nominated for 1999’s “When the Day Breaks” and 2011’s “Wild Life”. They’re in contention once again — on the 2023 Oscar shortlist for The […]