Sam, the spirit of Halloween from Trick 'r Treat, returns in a new animated short, 30 years after his first cartoon short film. The post TRICK ‘R TREAT’s Sam Returns in Several New Halloween Shorts ...

A mutant mother seduces and devours men to save her child in the 'Night Bus' director’s macabre exploration of motherhood and ...

From death row and incest to war and more war, this year’s Oscar nominees for Best Animated Shorts are perhaps the bleakest—and worst—in recent memory. Although Pixar, which goes unrecognized this ...

Halloween can’t come fast enough. Apparently, Sam agrees. Michael Dougherty (Trick ’r Treat, Krampus) has released another ...

Splitting up the Short Films and Feature Animation branch into separate branches has been met primarily with enthusiasm. But there are concerns about their futures. The new Academy realignment that ...

"This is not another one of your toys!" Enjoy this fantastic animated short from Mexico titled Shimmer, originally known as Fulgores in Spanish. Made by talented indie Mexican animation filmmaker ...

The Animation Showcase, the free streaming platform for industry members and now students the opportunity to watch acclaimed indie films from around the world, has announced the release of its 2025 ...

"We were almost there... We were this close..." Don't miss the peloton when they come! Another delightfully entertaining ...

The Tribeca Festival has announced seven shorts that will be competing in its shorts competition this year. The festival, which takes place June 5-16, has put a growing emphasis on animated shorts ...

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 ...

A divorce on the board of AMPAS. The board of governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences voted Monday to make the Short Films and Feature Animation Branch two distinct branches: the ...