2018 Oscar Nominated Shorts: Animation
Dir.: Glen KeaneUSA 20175 minutes
A winning collaboration between basketball superstar Koby Bryant, legendary composer John Williams, and animator Glen Keane that chronicles Koby’s career, from his youthful dreams to his retirement from the NBA, in captivating hand-drawn animation.
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Dir.: Florian Babikian, Vincent Bayoux, Victor Caire, Theophile Dufresne, Gabriel Grapperon, Lucas NavarroFrance 20167 minutes
Two amphibians are the only ones left in a deserted rich house: frogs who showcase their animal instincts. This journey between land and water demonstrates the power of digital animation to mimic reality and highlight its magic.
Dir.: Dave MullinsUSA 20177 minutes
An amusing and charming film that takes place in the epitomal domain of children: the playground. A little thug, a serial toy thief, threatens to ruin the party, and the “lost and found” box comes to the rescue.
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Dir.: Ru Kuwahata, Max PorterFrance 20175 minutes
Sam’s father is rarely at home. He travels for business but keeps up his relationship with Sam by giving him lessons in suitcase packing. This is an aesthetically hypnotizing delight based on stop-motion technique, dolls, and sets.
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Dir.: Jan Lachauer, Jakob Schuh, Bin-Han ToUK 201629 minutes
A short film based on Roald Dahl’s versions of famous fairytales, with brilliant and surprising twists and endings. For all who have missed (and dare to admit it) Snow White, The Three Little Pigs, magic mirrors, and grand palaces.
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