Short Film Showcase

SHORT: “The Worm’s Eye View Of The Bird” To Make Southern California Premiere at Dances With Films in June
An animated short by Karen Zipor, will make its SoCal Premiere on Monday June 22ndat the 28th edition of Dances With Films at 4:15 pm at the TCL Chinese 6 in Hollywood.  Here's a sneak peek.
INTERVIEW: The Rhythm Of “The Three Sisters”

INTERVIEW: The Rhythm Of “The Three Sisters”

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February 4th, 2026
In this Animation Scoop Q&A, Bronzit describes all aspects of making The Three Sisters and how he would feel about winning an Oscar on March 15th.
INTERVIEW: The Outgoing Nature Of “The Shyness Of Trees”

INTERVIEW: The Outgoing Nature Of “The Shyness Of Trees”

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January 19th, 2026
The Shyness of Trees is on the 98th Academy Awards Best Animated Short Film shortlist. This Animation Scoop Interview is with the seven-person directing team of Sofiia Chuikovska, Loick Du Plessis D'Argentre, Lina Han, Simin He, Jiaxin Huang, Maud Le Bras and Bingqing Shu.

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INTERVIEW: The Glow Of “Snow Bear”

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. 
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|December 29, 2025
INTERVIEW: The Glow Of “Snow Bear”

INTERVIEW: A Voyage Of Connection With “Two Ships”

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.
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|November 25, 2025
INTERVIEW: A Voyage Of Connection With “Two Ships”

INTERVIEW: The Energy Of “Éiru”

Cartoon Saloon is back in the Animated Short conversation — on the 2026 Academy Awards shortlist for director Giovanna Ferrari's Éiru, about a girl in a warrior clan who seeks to find missing water and may discover much, much more.