Mickey Mouse and Disney square off with independents in animated shorts Oscar race

Posted by · 12:36 pm · January 24th, 2014

HitFix’s Kristopher Tapley analyzes this year’s crop of Best Animated Short Film nominees. From hand-drawn independent productions to high-gloss corporate-backed endeavors, there is a lot to consider, but the charm of one unassuming entry might make it the one to beat.

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Oscar Guide 2011: Best Short Film (Animated)

Posted by · 9:41 am · January 30th, 2012

US audiences will get a chance to see the Oscar-nominated shorts again this year as Shorts International (via ShortsHD) and Magnolia Pictures will be launching its popular program for the seventh-straight year. The nominees for animation, live action and documentaries will hit theaters for a limited time on February 16. But this year’s crop of contenders in the animated field is a bit thin compared to years past, I feel.

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