Ahead of the Academy Awards, we’ve reviewed every short film in each category: Animation, Documentary, and Live Action. Below are the Best Documentary Short nominees: As we learn at the end of seventy ...

In This Corner of the World, Cat City, and The Adventures of Prince Achmed are breathtaking animated movies that you probably haven't even heard of.

Hello, and welcome to Sketch to Screen, a newsletter looking at the world of animation from yours truly, IndieWire Curation Editor Wilson Chapman. This is a space to celebrate all of animation, from ...

"What would you say you dream about the most? Or what would you want to dream about - best case scenario?" Another entrancing, unique animated short film to enjoy watching here. The Dream Machine is a ...

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 ...

"It took 7 days to create the world, it only took one to disrupt its balance." And let's be honest – it's all our fault. This mesmerizing animated short film is entirely worth a watch, especially if ...

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 ...