Short Film

INTERVIEW: Stepping Into “The Night Boots”
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”

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

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

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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 Taste Of “Magic Candies”

One of this year’s 15 Best Animated Short Film Oscars finalists is Magic Candies, directed by Daisuke Nishio. A boy puts colorful pieces of candy in his mouth, and suddenly he can communicate with others like never before. The original story is based on Heena Baek’s picture book. This Animation Scoop Interview with Magic Candies […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 9, 2025
INTERVIEW: A Taste Of “Magic Candies”

INTERVIEW: The Meaning Of “Percebes”

One of the 15 Best Animated Short Film finalists for the 97th Annual Academy Awards is Percebes. This hand-drawn short from directors Alexandra Ramires and Laura Goncalves is about the life of goose barnacles… and much more. (This Animation Scoop Interview was conducted as an Email Q&A and was edited for length and clarity.) Q: […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 8, 2025
INTERVIEW: The Meaning Of “Percebes”

INTERVIEW: Taking A Trip With “Beautiful Men”

Director Nicolas Keppens’ stop-motion Beautiful Men is on the 2025 Academy Awards Best Animated Short Film shortlist. Three brothers, who happen to be bald, go to Istanbul for hair transplants. What will they discover, will they get along, and will they feel happy with their decisions? Keppens dissects it all in this Animation Scoop Q&A. […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 7, 2025
INTERVIEW: Taking A Trip With “Beautiful Men”

INTERVIEW: Turning On “Wander To Wonder”

The miniature performers in a children’s TV show must figure out what to do when their human creator dies. Wander to Wonder goes down unexpected paths. Director Nina Gantz explains how she arrived at making her 2025 Oscars shortlisted animated short. (This Animation Scoop Interview was conducted as an Email Q&A and was edited for […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 3, 2025
INTERVIEW: Turning On “Wander To Wonder”

INTERVIEW: A Kiss And A Lot To Tell About “Yuck!”

A first kiss between two kids is the subject of director Loic Espuche’s charming comedy Yuck! (Beurk!), which is one of the 15 finalists for the 2025 Best Animated Short Film Oscar. (This interview was conducted as an Animation Scoop Email Q&A and was edited for length and clarity. Images Credit: IKKI Films) Jackson Murphy: […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 2, 2025
INTERVIEW: A Kiss And A Lot To Tell About “Yuck!”

INTERVIEW: Rolling Out “The Wild-Tempered Clavier”

15 shorts will be narrowed down to five early on in 2025 for the latest Best Animated Short Film Academy Awards category. One of the hopefuls is The Wild-Tempered Clavier, from director Anna Samo. She pays tribute to the music of Bach and the art of filmmaking with this unique presentation. (This Animation Scoop Interview […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|December 30, 2024
INTERVIEW: Rolling Out “The Wild-Tempered Clavier”

“Flower of the Dawn” Premieres at Soho International Film Festival

On October 11, 2025 is the premiere of Flower of the Dawn, from M.Y.R.A. Entertainment. The 39-minute animated short feature will screen at Regal Union Square Theater, followed by a live Q&A with selected cast and creative team.