News
Oscar Animated Shorts Preview
The final 10 animations in the running for the upcoming Oscar nominations have officially been announced. Check out the previews of each film below.
Sci‑Fi
Fede Alvarez
Panic Attack
Vengeful robots pummel downtown Montevideo in this early short film from director Fede Alvarez
Article
Review of the Crowdsourced Short "Live Music"
Live Music is a short animation that has been buzzed about in creative and traditional media circles for several months now based primarily on its unique production history. Mass Animation, a company specializing in "crowdsourcing"the process of enlisting the time and expertise of a volunteer force, managed to put together a large creative community to work on the film via a custom Facebook app.
Documentary
Jesse Epstein
34x25x36
An examination of beauty as seen through the eyes of mannequin manufacturers.
SOTW
Welcome El Vez
El Veza guest writer on past film picksis joining the Short of the Week staff as a regular writer. So if you've enjoyed To Build A Home, Jojo In The Stars, Red Rabbit, there's more to come.
Fantasy
Eddie White & Ari Gibson
The Cat Piano
A dark, animated fantasy pulled off with style and panache. The Musicians of this cat-town have disappeared, sacrificed to the infernal Cat Piano. Our world-weary hero must fight to get them back.
Romance
Yvan Attal
Kisses From Paris
Two lovers share a memorable day in Paris in this film sponsored by the city itself.
News
Vimeo Arrives on iPhone
Life is grand for iphone users. Vimeo, video host of choice for the artsy crowd, is now available on the mobile phone.
Adventure
Brice Chevillard
& 3 Others
Un Tour de Manége
This ethereal animation from Gobelins tells a familiar story of losing one's innocence
