"What would you say you dream about the most? Or what would you want to dream about - best case scenario?" Another entrancing, unique animated short film to enjoy watching here. The Dream Machine is a ...

Hello, and welcome to Sketch to Screen, a newsletter looking at the world of animation from yours truly, IndieWire Curation Editor Wilson Chapman. This is a space to celebrate all of animation, from ...

The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Up are among the best animated Disney movies under 90 minutes long.

"It took 7 days to create the world, it only took one to disrupt its balance." And let's be honest – it's all our fault. This mesmerizing animated short film is entirely worth a watch, especially if ...

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 ...

Oscars Best Animated Short Film Commentary (Updated March 9, 2026): It’s a tale as old as time: Oscar pools are won or lost in the shorts categories. And this year’s animated short race may be the ...

'Snow Bear.' Photo Credit: Aaron Blaise. 'Snow Bear.' Photo Credit: Aaron Blaise. “Snow Bear” is an animated short film by former Disney animator and Oscar-nominated animator Aaron Blaise (“Brother ...