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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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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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OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: IN THE SHADOW OF THE CYPRESS – A Journey Through PTSD in Animation

In the Shadow of the Cypress is a powerful and emotionally charged animated short film that explores the delicate intersection between trauma and healing through the lens of a father-daughter relationship. Directed by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani, this Oscar-qualified short offers a poignant narrative about a former captain living in isolation by the sea with his daughter, struggling to cope with the heavy burden of … Continue reading OSCAR SPOTLIGHT: IN THE SHADOW OF THE CYPRESS – A Journey Through PTSD in Animation

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OSCAR Spotlight: LUKI & THE LIGHTS, a bittersweet animated short from director Toby Cochran

Luki & The Lights has qualified to be considered for the 2025 Oscars, it is directed by Toby Cochran. LUKI is a lively, energetic robot, living his best life, but when his arm starts to malfunction during a soccer game he is faced with a life-altering diagnosis. LUKI & THE LIGHTS is a bittersweet animated short from director Toby Cochran, inspired by the true-life story of … Continue reading OSCAR Spotlight: LUKI & THE LIGHTS, a bittersweet animated short from director Toby Cochran

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