‘Across My Jaw’ Music Video Is An Audiovisual Feast For The Senses
Through a mix of drawn animation and physical objects, the visuals echo the surreal style of Ralph Bakshi and the dreamlike aesthetic of ‘Fantastic Planet.’
Cartoon Brew Pick
Adventurous, innovative, and thought-provoking animation projects from around the world.
British Rapper Shao Dow Releases ‘Blue Lock’-Inspired Music Video ‘Striker’
“‘Blue Lock’ is all about the mentality of becoming the very best, and that’s the mindset I’ve always had in music,” said Shao Dow of the video’s message.
Jeff Scher Gives Animated Treatment To Unreleased Tom Petty Track
Scher brings a vivid and emotionally resonant interpretation to Petty’s themes of longing, lost love, and the struggle to move forward.
Jenny Jokela’s ‘Sweet Like Lemons’ Is A Bittersweet Exploration Of A Toxic Relationship
In ‘Sweet Like Lemons,’ a woman attempts to craft an email message to a former lover, urging him to leave her life for good.
Joe Loftus’ ‘Still Up There’ Is A Haunting Cosmic Horror Story
A mortally wounded astronaut awakens in the upper atmosphere after a catastrophic event.
‘Under The Thicket’ Is A Reflective Exploration Of Nature And The Transience Of Life
A ghost goes for a walk in the woods.
Gobelins Graduation Film ‘The Story Of Three Sisters’ Resonates With A Gentle Yet Profound Message
The film was written and directed by a team of seven students at the famed French animation school.
Tomoyuki Niho Animated ‘Taxi To The Moon’ Music Video In His Distinctively Minimal Style
His style complements the whimsical narrative of a woman taking an unconventional cab ride to the moon.
‘Over The Garden Wall’ Receives A 10th Anniversary Stop-Motion Makeover By Mikey Please And Dan Ojari
Featuring intricately crafted wooden-style puppets with hand-drawn eyes and mouths, the short serves as a fitting coda to McHale’s masterpiece.
Rules Were Meant To Be Broken In Jeanette Jeanenne’s Short ‘Rules’
‘Rules’ humorously examines the consequences — or lack thereof — of ignoring spoken and unspoken societal norms.
‘Jump Cut’ Is A Mind-Blowing Collage Music Video By Winston Hacking
‘Jump Cut’ features a rhythmic collision of ephemeral videos and images that seamlessly morph into one another, enhancing the title song rather than merely complementing it.
Takeshi Murata And Christopher Rutledge’s ‘Larry’ Lets The Dogs Out (To Play Basketball)
‘Larry’ is everything you want and rarely get in animation: an absurd, hilarious, philosophical work that ignores all manner of reality and physics.
A Baby’s Late-Night Wandering Causes Parental Stress In The Surreal And Haunting ‘World To Roam’
Parents will relate to the struggle of balancing their own protective instincts with a child’s innate desire for independence.
Pixar Artist Matt Nolte Directed This Indie Music Video ‘Hell Or High Water’
The lo-fi visual aesthetic — built from cardboard and various handmade cut-out materials — elegantly mirrors the uncertain, winding journey of the video’s flawed and troubled characters.
‘Beantown: Trial By Fire’ Is A Twisted Comic Take On The Minimum-Wage Service Industry
The short was created by Mike Manor for Adult Swim’s ‘Smalls’ initiative.
Japanese Student Film ‘Yapolaponky’ Is Playful, Thought-Provoking, And Emotionally Resonant
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‘Above The Clouds’ Playfully Explores The Excitement And Fear Of Falling In Love Again
After a strong festival run, Vivien Hárshegyi’s award-winning student film has debuted online.
Short Pick Of The Day: ‘Intermission’ By Réka Bucsi
Departing from her usual lush, almost neon-like visuals and serene dreamscapes, award-winning filmmaker Réka Bucsi shifts gears with this minimalist, abstract exploration of line, image, and sound.
Minneapolis Studio Make Dives Into A Neon-Noir World With Music Vid ‘Alone In The Darkness’
The video was made for Argentine indie band Siamés.
Pat Smith’s ‘Broken’ Challenges The Rigid Binaries Of Society
Says Smith, “In many ways, this animation reflects my belief that what we often perceive as beautiful or perfect can harbor darkness, while what we consider ‘broken’ or unworthy can hold true goodness.”
