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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: Amos Sussigan On “Pigeons” And “The Cat In The Hat”

INTERVIEW: Amos Sussigan On “Pigeons” And “The Cat In The Hat”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
October 14th, 2026
Amos Sussigan is the talented director of new animated short film Pigeons, which is vying for awards consideration. Narrated by Andy Serkis, it's a drama chronicling major life events for these creatures, while also serving as a commentary on humanity and AI.
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SHORT: “The Worm’s Eye View Of The Bird” To Make Southern California Premiere at Dances With Films in June

SHORT: “The Worm’s Eye View Of The Bird” To Make Southern California Premiere at Dances With Films in June

Avatar photoJerry Beck|
May 28th, 2026
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.
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INTERVIEW: Stepping Into “The Night Boots”

INTERVIEW: Stepping Into “The Night Boots”

Avatar photoJackson Murphy|
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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Latest in Category: Short Film

VIEW Conference Presents a Conversation With the Filmmakers Behind “Namoo”

VIEW Conference, in partnership with Baobab Studios and OGR, is pleased to present a virtual live screening, presentation and conversation with the filmmakers behind the acclaimed Annie Award-nominated animated short film, Namoo, on Friday, February 11th at 10am PST / 6pm GMT / 7pm CET. The speakers will include writer/director Erick Oh, producer and CEO/co-founder […]
Avatar photoJerry Beck|February 2, 2022
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VIEW Conference Presents a Conversation With the Filmmakers Behind “Namoo”

INTERVIEW: An Exploration Into “Angakusajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice”

Zacharias Kunuk is the director of stop-motion Angakusajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice. It’s one of 15 animated short films vying for the 2022 Oscar prize. Kunuk details some of the key visual and story strengths for Animation Scoop. (This interview was conducted as an Email Q&A.) Jackson Murphy: The film shows a strong, unique relationship between […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 25, 2022
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INTERVIEW: An Exploration Into “Angakusajaujuq: The Shaman’s Apprentice”

INTERVIEW: “Bad Seeds” — From The Ground Up

In a year filled with unique shorts vying for the Best Animated Short Film Academy Award, director Claude Cloutier’s Bad Seeds is certainly unforgettable. In this Email Q&A, Cloutier describes what went into making his Oscar shortlisted entry. Jackson Murphy: How did you come up with the concept? Claude Cloutier: The concept for Bad Seeds […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 21, 2022
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INTERVIEW: “Bad Seeds” — From The Ground Up

Highlighting The 2022 Sundance Film Festival Animated Shorts

The Sundance Film Festival is back, and it’s once again showcasing incredible animation talent from around the globe. The 15 animated shorts selected for the 2022 Virtual Fest are filled with intricately bold visuals and just as unique and interesting stories covering a wide range of topics. Here’s an Animation Scoop EXCLUSIVE Quote from Sundance’s […]
Avatar photoJackson Murphy|January 20, 2022
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Highlighting The 2022 Sundance Film Festival Animated Shorts

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

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INTERVIEW: Preparing For The “Black Slide”

Uri Lotan is the director of Black Slide, one of the 15 finalists for this year’s Best Animated Short Film Academy Award. It’s based on true events from his childhood. A boy named Eviah is nervous about going down a massive, black slide at a water park. But there’s more that’s on his mind. Lotan […]