What's getting nominated for best animated short?

There are 15 animated films to make the Oscar shortlist. What might make the final cut?
TheWrap

Inside the Unlikely Return of the Animated Short Film | Analysis

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 ...
Cartoon Brew

‘Great Films Are Harder To Find Because They’re Being Drowned Out’: Why Don Hertzfeldt Put Together The ‘Animation Mixtape’ Short Film Anthology

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 ...
The Film Stage

The 2025 Oscar-Nominated Animated Short Films, Reviewed

Ahead of the Academy Awards, we’ve reviewed every short film in each category: Animation, Documentary, and Live Action. Below are the Best Animated Short nominees: Three brothers. One appointment. A ...
Cartoon Brew

When Did Animated Shorts Get So Long? An Investigation Into The Uncomfortable Rise Of Long Shorts

In recent years, the landscape of short animated films has undergone a significant shift. Short animated films are increasingly stretching beyond the 20-minute mark. In fact, three of this year’s five ...
GeekTyrant

OGRE is a Haunting Animated Short That Turns Fear Into Survival

Ogre is a fantastic CGI 3D animated short from Zeilt Studio that drills straight into the raw nerve of fear, framing it ...
Screen Rant on MSN

Why aren't the Far Side animated shorts available to stream?

What happened to the lost Far Side films?
Los Angeles Times

Oscar-nominated animated shorts draw on a wide variety of themes, many involving kids

This year’s Oscar-nominated animated shorts tell compact tales about first kisses, sweets and an old-fashioned children’s TV show, along with more adult topics such as PTSD and hair transplants.
Variety

‘2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films: Animation’ Review: Diverse Mix Reflects the Medium’s Incredible Range

From a swoony French short about kids grossed out by kissing to an ultra-dark look behind the scenes of a canceled children's TV show, this year's noms run the gamut of styles and ideas. Next up, ...
Forbes

Oscar-Nominated Short Films Grab $1 Million In Box Office In First Weekend

In what’s become an awards-season tradition, the compilations of Oscar-nominated short films in live-action, animation and documentary categories are back in theaters ahead of the big night March 2, ...
Yahoo

Disney Animated Short Film ‘Versa’ Filmmaker On Expanding The Boundaries Of Grief Storytelling: “I Felt Like I Got Split Open”

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After experiencing a tremendous loss, some try to stay grounded in their community, while others turn to the stars for answers ...
Indiana Daily Student

COLUMN: The silent struggle of animated shorts at the Academy Awards

When you think about the animated short films nominated for the 97th annual Academy Awards, how many can you name? If you’re an average movie watcher, probably not many. If you think back to past ...