After experiencing a tremendous loss, some try to stay grounded in their community, while others turn to the stars for answers about life’s grand design. In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ artistic ...

Cardboard is the story of an overhwhelmed, single dad pig who moves his piglets into a rundown trailer park, fearing he’s failed his family. The gently comedic short, based on Vine’s own experiences ...

Because of their brevity, as well as lower cost and profile, short films offer directors room to explore and experiment with what they show and how they show it. As such, shorts are often viewed as ...

"The clockwork heart had changed the boy. He became cold, and driven by ambition." Netflix has revealed a 2-minute animated short film created by Tim Burton which is part of the next Season 2 of the ...

When Netflix released its “engagement report,” a chart that details the streaming giant’s top performing content from July to December 2024, on the film list, just past word-of-mouth sensations like ...

"There will come soft rains & the smell of the ground, and swallows circling with their shimmering sound." An eerie, ominous ...

Quinta’s Ghost, Retirement Plan, Ado and A Friend of Dorothy Illusorium Films/John Kelly/Screen Ireland/Filthy Gorgeous Productions The 2026 Oscars shortlists were revealed Tuesday, and the Live ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

Exclusive: Hertzfeldt spoke to IndieWire about the state of the animation industry and his new project, a curated program of his favorite short films that will play theaters only. Growing up, Don ...

Two-time Academy Award nominee and Sundance grand jury prize winner Don Hertzfeldt has long been recognized as one of the most influential voices in independent animation. His iconic early-internet ...

Born with Autism (formerly classified as Asperger syndrome), Tyler B. Searle has been obsessed with storytelling since he was old enough to speak. He gravitated towards fairy tales, mythology, the ...

Plus, festival director Matt Kaszanek speaks to IndieWire about the festival's growth and the state of animation today. Animation Is Film, the Los Angeles-based film festival dedicated to spotlighting ...