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Today’s Oscar-qualified short is Student Academy Award-winner ‘A Sparrow’s Song’ from Tobias Eckerlin. The CG short follows a wartime widow who cares for an injured sparrow, who offers her just as much in return.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Today’s Oscar-qualified short is Student Academy Award-winner ‘A Sparrow’s Song’ from Tobias Eckerlin. The CG short follows a wartime widow who cares for an injured sparrow, who offers her just as much in return.
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/a-spa...
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/a-spa...
Today's Oscar-qualified short is 'Two Black Boys in Paradise,' a striking stop-motion film from director Baz Sells and One6th Animation Studio, exploring queer love, vulnerability, and self-acceptance.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Today's Oscar-qualified short is 'Two Black Boys in Paradise,' a striking stop-motion film from director Baz Sells and One6th Animation Studio, exploring queer love, vulnerability, and self-acceptance.
www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/two-b...
www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/two-b...
ATTN Filmakers. Annecy 2026 submissions are now open! You have until:
- 15th February 2026 at 23h59 (UTC+01:00) for the following categories: Short Films, Graduation Films, TV, Commissioned Films
- 15th March 2026 at 23h59 (UTC+01:00) for Feature Films
- 15th February 2026 at 23h59 (UTC+01:00) for the following categories: Short Films, Graduation Films, TV, Commissioned Films
- 15th March 2026 at 23h59 (UTC+01:00) for Feature Films
November 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
ATTN Filmakers. Annecy 2026 submissions are now open! You have until:
- 15th February 2026 at 23h59 (UTC+01:00) for the following categories: Short Films, Graduation Films, TV, Commissioned Films
- 15th March 2026 at 23h59 (UTC+01:00) for Feature Films
- 15th February 2026 at 23h59 (UTC+01:00) for the following categories: Short Films, Graduation Films, TV, Commissioned Films
- 15th March 2026 at 23h59 (UTC+01:00) for Feature Films
Exclusive Video: Today's Oscar-qualified short is Daniel Neiden's 'Whale 52,' a tender, magically real collaboration featuring Bill Plympton's unmistakable hand and one of the year's best reveals.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Exclusive Video: Today's Oscar-qualified short is Daniel Neiden's 'Whale 52,' a tender, magically real collaboration featuring Bill Plympton's unmistakable hand and one of the year's best reveals.
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/whale...
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/whale...
Today's Oscar-qualified short is 'Pow!' from director Joey Clift. The energetic story about a Native kid looking to charge his handheld at a powwow features 16-bit pixel art, 2D drawings (including rotoscope), and a unique sequence inspired by Plains ledger art.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Today's Oscar-qualified short is 'Pow!' from director Joey Clift. The energetic story about a Native kid looking to charge his handheld at a powwow features 16-bit pixel art, 2D drawings (including rotoscope), and a unique sequence inspired by Plains ledger art.
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/pow-a...
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/pow-a...
Director Alex Woo shows off exclusive artwork and explains the visual strategies that shaped 'In Your Dreams' wildly diverse dreamscapes while maintaining a coherent visual language with the film's grounded and emotionally resonant real-world scenes.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Director Alex Woo shows off exclusive artwork and explains the visual strategies that shaped 'In Your Dreams' wildly diverse dreamscapes while maintaining a coherent visual language with the film's grounded and emotionally resonant real-world scenes.
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
Today's Oscar-qualified short is 'Black Man, Black Man' from Frank Abney ('Across the Spider-Verse,' 'Coco,' 'Soul'). Adapted from an original poem, it meditates on what it means to navigate the world as a Black man while confronting the child within.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Today's Oscar-qualified short is 'Black Man, Black Man' from Frank Abney ('Across the Spider-Verse,' 'Coco,' 'Soul'). Adapted from an original poem, it meditates on what it means to navigate the world as a Black man while confronting the child within.
www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/black...
www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/black...
Advertising as art: Oslo-based, American animator James Martin’s high-speed Hyundai promo blends manga flair, bold design, and animation craft. We spoke to him about his work and how his family's impressive TV animation background inspired him.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Advertising as art: Oslo-based, American animator James Martin’s high-speed Hyundai promo blends manga flair, bold design, and animation craft. We spoke to him about his work and how his family's impressive TV animation background inspired him.
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EXCLUSIVE: 'Little Amélie' co-director Liane-Cho Han is developing an epic 2D animated series adaptation of Jean M. Auel’s prehistoric saga 'Earth’s Children.' Series details and tons of vis dev artwork here:
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www.cartoonbrew.com/series/liane...
November 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
EXCLUSIVE: 'Little Amélie' co-director Liane-Cho Han is developing an epic 2D animated series adaptation of Jean M. Auel’s prehistoric saga 'Earth’s Children.' Series details and tons of vis dev artwork here:
www.cartoonbrew.com/series/liane...
www.cartoonbrew.com/series/liane...
Today’s Oscar-qualified short is 'Wednesdays with Gramps,' a stylized, gaming-inspired tale of family connection from brothers Chris and Justin Copeland, produced by DreamWorks. We’ve also got exclusive access to the film's online trailer.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Today’s Oscar-qualified short is 'Wednesdays with Gramps,' a stylized, gaming-inspired tale of family connection from brothers Chris and Justin Copeland, produced by DreamWorks. We’ve also got exclusive access to the film's online trailer.
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/wedne...
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/wedne...
EXCLUSIVE: After his Annecy-winning comedy 'Christo the Civilized Barbarian,' Shaddy Safadi returns with 'Diaboli,' a dark animated short premiering today on Cartoon Brew. A perfect watch for Halloween. The full short can be found here:
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/diabo...
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/diabo...
October 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
EXCLUSIVE: After his Annecy-winning comedy 'Christo the Civilized Barbarian,' Shaddy Safadi returns with 'Diaboli,' a dark animated short premiering today on Cartoon Brew. A perfect watch for Halloween. The full short can be found here:
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/diabo...
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/diabo...
A sneak peek at a few of the images Johnson shared with us. More in the article!
October 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A sneak peek at a few of the images Johnson shared with us. More in the article!
Today's Oscar-qualified short is 'Autokar,' from director Sylwia Szkiłądź. The storybook 2D fantasy tale sees a young girl’s unsupervised migration from Poland to Belgium become a magical-realist journey of courage and self-discovery. Interview and BTS art here: www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/autok...
October 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Today's Oscar-qualified short is 'Autokar,' from director Sylwia Szkiłądź. The storybook 2D fantasy tale sees a young girl’s unsupervised migration from Poland to Belgium become a magical-realist journey of courage and self-discovery. Interview and BTS art here: www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/autok...
Exclusive: Uli Meyer, the animator behind Roger Rabbit, channels AI anxiety in 'Tricky & The Cereal Killers,' a hand-drawn, 35mm hybrid where '90s cereal mascots become LLM-possessed monsters. Check out the full trailer here:
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October 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Exclusive: Uli Meyer, the animator behind Roger Rabbit, channels AI anxiety in 'Tricky & The Cereal Killers,' a hand-drawn, 35mm hybrid where '90s cereal mascots become LLM-possessed monsters. Check out the full trailer here:
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
Today's Oscar-qualified short film profile is 'Two Ships,' a poetic, hand-drawn story about the love and connection between two people occupying the same space but with opposing schedules.
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www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/two-s...
October 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Today's Oscar-qualified short film profile is 'Two Ships,' a poetic, hand-drawn story about the love and connection between two people occupying the same space but with opposing schedules.
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/two-s...
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/two-s...
Director Steve Hudson brings theatrical flair and emotional depth to his first animated feature, 'Stitch Head,' a European co-production blending gothic style, humor, and heart that stands out among its continental peers. Interview and TONS more BTS artwork here:
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www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
October 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Director Steve Hudson brings theatrical flair and emotional depth to his first animated feature, 'Stitch Head,' a European co-production blending gothic style, humor, and heart that stands out among its continental peers. Interview and TONS more BTS artwork here:
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...
Breaking: Glitch Productions is partnering with Lackadaisy creators Tracy J. Butler and Fable Siegel for a full series release. Glitch continues to cement its place as a leading force in indie animation.
October 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Breaking: Glitch Productions is partnering with Lackadaisy creators Tracy J. Butler and Fable Siegel for a full series release. Glitch continues to cement its place as a leading force in indie animation.
Today's Oscar-qualified short is Cartoon Saloon's 'Éiru,' a visually lush Celtic myth about courage, nature, and divine balance. It's directed by Giovanna Ferrari and produced by Nora Twomey.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today's Oscar-qualified short is Cartoon Saloon's 'Éiru,' a visually lush Celtic myth about courage, nature, and divine balance. It's directed by Giovanna Ferrari and produced by Nora Twomey.
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/eiru-...
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/eiru-...
October 10, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Today's Oscar-qualified short is Cynthia Calvi’s 'Gigi,' a poetic tale about a transgender woman’s journey of transformation.
“I wanted to create a portrait of a woman who had to sacrifice a lot to flourish, but who ultimately has a happy ending.”
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“I wanted to create a portrait of a woman who had to sacrifice a lot to flourish, but who ultimately has a happy ending.”
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/2026-...
October 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Today's Oscar-qualified short is Cynthia Calvi’s 'Gigi,' a poetic tale about a transgender woman’s journey of transformation.
“I wanted to create a portrait of a woman who had to sacrifice a lot to flourish, but who ultimately has a happy ending.”
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/2026-...
“I wanted to create a portrait of a woman who had to sacrifice a lot to flourish, but who ultimately has a happy ending.”
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/2026-...
The show's first images are lovely.
October 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The show's first images are lovely.
Today’s Oscar-shortlist spotlight may be the most unsettling of the year. Matteo Burani’s 'Playing God,' a clay-animated body horror about creation and belonging, was seven years in the making, built from fragile clay and real tears and saliva.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today’s Oscar-shortlist spotlight may be the most unsettling of the year. Matteo Burani’s 'Playing God,' a clay-animated body horror about creation and belonging, was seven years in the making, built from fragile clay and real tears and saliva.
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/2026-...
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/2026-...
Each October, we start spotlighting the animated shorts vying for the Oscars. Kicking off our 2026 series: Disney veteran Aaron Blaise's 'Snow Bear,' a hand-drawn gem that screened at Annecy and Tribeca this summer.
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www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/2026-...
October 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Each October, we start spotlighting the animated shorts vying for the Oscars. Kicking off our 2026 series: Disney veteran Aaron Blaise's 'Snow Bear,' a hand-drawn gem that screened at Annecy and Tribeca this summer.
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/2026-...
www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/2026-...