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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.

Short Film

INTERVIEW: Stepping Into “The Night Boots”

INTERVIEW: Stepping Into “The Night Boots”

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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.
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INTERVIEW: The Glow Of “Snow Bear”

INTERVIEW: The Glow Of “Snow Bear”

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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. 
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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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Latest in Category: Short Film

Director Daria Kashcheeva on her Oscar Nominated Short “Daughter”

One of this year’s Best Animated Short Film Oscar nominees has already won an Oscar. In September, Daria Kashcheeva won a Student Academy Award for Best International Animated Short Film for her stop-motion drama (Dcera) Daughter. Now, she’s heading back to Los Angeles for the 92nd Oscars ceremony on Feb. 9. Jackson Murphy: You made […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 29, 2020
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Director Daria Kashcheeva on her Oscar Nominated Short “Daughter”

Director Bruno Collet on His “Memorable” Short

Memorable, from director Bruno Collet, is one of this year’s prime contenders for the Best Animated Short Film Oscar. It’s a powerful, complex story of an older couple dealing with the effects of dementia, paired with an artistic vision. Jackson Murphy: How does it feel to be nominated for the Best Animated Short Film Academy […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 28, 2020
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Director Bruno Collet on His “Memorable” Short

INTERVIEW: Siqi Song on her Stop-Motion “Sister”

CalArts graduate and Annie Awards nominee Siqi Song’s stop-motion “Sister” is one of the 10 finalists for this year’s Best Animated Short Film Oscar. Song is humbled by the honor for her moving, powerful film. Siqi Song: It’s definitely surreal to me. “Sister” is my first professional film. I could not imagine when I was […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 3, 2020
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INTERVIEW: Siqi Song on her Stop-Motion “Sister”

Max Lang and Daniel Snaddon on How They Created “Zog”

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of fairytales? Most people may say a Disney movie but how about the film company Magic Light Pictures? This film production company creates a variety of fantasy films that are meant to teach both young and old important lessons about life all […]
Julissa Padilla|December 19, 2019
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Max Lang and Daniel Snaddon on How They Created “Zog”

INTERVIEW: Bruce Smith on his Sony Short “Hair Love”

Bruce W. Smith is the co-director of Sony Pictures Animation’s heartwarming short Hair Love. It screened theatrically with The Angry Birds Movie 2 this summer and is now available to watch for free on SPA’s YouTube channel. Smith is also the creator of Disney’s beloved animated series The Proud Family, which is returning with new […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|December 12, 2019
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INTERVIEW: Bruce Smith on his Sony Short “Hair Love”

INTERVIEW: Directors Lisa LaBracio and Anna Samo on “The Opposites Game”

One of the most prolific issues that has been affecting our generation has been school shootings. People have been protesting and showing their part to fight against gun violence. Many people believe the only way to fight an important issue is through art and parody. Sometimes even a simple poem can be just as powerful. […]
Julissa Padilla|December 11, 2019
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INTERVIEW: Directors Lisa LaBracio and Anna Samo on “The Opposites Game”
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INTERVIEW: In This Corner: Oscar Short Contender “BoxBallet”

BoxBallet is a hand-drawn short that’s one of the 15 finalists for the upcoming Best Animated Short Film Academy Award. It’s about an unconventional relationship between a ballerina and a boxer. Will they fall in love and stay together amidst the pressures of their professions? Director Anton Dyakov explains why he had to tell this […]