In this Oscar-nominated short, an underground badger struggles for some peaceful sleep amidst obnoxious crows and secret missile launches. Without hitting audiences over the head, Badgered manages to slip in a subtle environmental message—knowing very well that the first step to spreading your message is getting others to listen to it.

With a minimalist approach to animation, Scotish animator, Sharon Colman, is capable of saying much with very little. She explains her process: “I always wanted to approach animation from a traditional illustrative angle,” she says. “I’m amused by the peculiar and absurdity of human nature, and developed an interest in character and their physiological makeup.” (Source: NFTS)