Category: Animation Short

Animation Short, Film Review, Short Film, SXSW

John Kelly’s RETIREMENT PLAN – A Delicate Animated Short Blending Humour and Heartfelt Depth

Co-written by John Kelly and Tara Lawall, Retirement Plan offers a quiet and bittersweet reflection on the transition to retirement. Narrated with gentle restraint by Domhnall Gleeson, the film serves as an ode to the complex relationship we have with time. Whilst time is the keeper of our most precious memories, it is also the force that steals our ambitions and wears down our bodies. … Continue reading John Kelly’s RETIREMENT PLAN – A Delicate Animated Short Blending Humour and Heartfelt Depth

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Academy Awards, Animation Short, BAFTA, Oscars

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Delicate Sublime of SPIRIT OF PLACE directed by Jack Cooper Stimpson

Jack Cooper Stimpson’s Spirit of Place is a stunning short film that immerses its audience in a world where nature and identity collide, and where the natural world holds the power to unearth the deepest truths about ourselves. In this lyrical meditation on self-discovery, Spirit of Place gracefully examines the intimate relationship between humans and the environments they inhabit, and what happens when that connection is disrupted or altered. … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: The Delicate Sublime of SPIRIT OF PLACE directed by Jack Cooper Stimpson

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Academy Awards, Animation Short, Filmmaker Spotlight

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Colin Racicot director of WHERE RABBITS COME FROM

In this interview, director Colin Ludvic Racicot discusses his heartfelt animated short Where Rabbits Come From, a poignant tale of love, loss, and resilience. Where Rabbits Come From is a deeply emotional story told without dialogue. What was your thought process behind making this a silent film, and how did you approach communicating such strong emotions through visual storytelling alone? The decision to make the film … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Colin Racicot director of WHERE RABBITS COME FROM

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Academy Awards, Animation Short, Filmmaker Interview, Films, Short Film

OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Aryasb Feiz Director of TOMORROW

TOMORROW is an Oscar®-qualifying animated short from director Aryasb Feiz, set in 1970s Shiraz, Iran. The film follows a young boy who forms an unlikely bond with a stray dog, discovering resilience and friendship amid life’s hardships. With over 15 festival nominations and a win at the Foyle Film Festival, TOMORROW is a poignant exploration of human connection in dark times. Feiz, known for his viral hit MR. INDIFFERENT, … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Aryasb Feiz Director of TOMORROW

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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Hossein Molayemi & Shirin Sohani Directors of IN THE SHADOW OF THE CYPRESS

The short animated film In the Shadow of the Cypress written and directed by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani has received many international awards so far, including four Oscar-qualifying Best Animation prizes from Tribeca, Animayo, LA Shorts, and Spark Animation. What inspired the story of In the Shadow of the Cypress? Was there a particular experience or moment that led you to explore the theme of PTSD in such a personal and intimate way? In fact, … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Hossein Molayemi & Shirin Sohani Directors of IN THE SHADOW OF THE CYPRESS

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