Every year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominates films for awards in various categories, and this year is no different. Some of those categories are for short films, and one of ...

“Butterfly” is more than an animated short — it’s an intimate act of remembrance. Through hand-painted frames that feel like individual works of art, the film honors and retells the life story of ...

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 ...

Oscars Best Animated Short Film Commentary (Updated March 9, 2026): It’s a tale as old as time: Oscar pools are won or lost in the shorts categories. And this year’s animated short race may be the ...