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The Oscar Shortlist Interviews: How The Films Were Visually Developed

We asked the directors of this year’s 15 shortlisted shorts how they came up with their styles and techniques.

With subtle colors and rich imagery, the film tells a tale of love and separation in the wake of the Vietnam War.

We asked the directors of this year’s 15 shortlisted shorts how they developed their narratives.

Key contenders that made the short shortlist include “Affairs of the Art,” “Robin Robin,” “Souvenir Souvenir,” and “Windshield Wiper.”

We’ve picked films that we think stand the best chance of being shortlisted.

These highlights of the year show that animation can tackle any subject, from sexual assault to Chile’s military dictatorship.

These films struck us with their beauty and ambition. Will Academy voters agree?

They include some of the year’s most acclaimed films. But do they stand a chance against Hollywood?

The Academy hasn’t shown much interest in anime that isn’t from Studio Ghibli. Could that change this year?

Favorites like “Encanto” and “Flee” are jostling against smaller films such as “The Spine of Night” and “The Ape Star.”

The stop-motion feature has won prizes at Annecy and Ottawa.

Extraterrestrial love, wartime trauma, the pains of becoming an adult: what will catch voters’ attention?

Check out the artwork of five filmmakers whose animated shorts have qualified for the Oscar.

Check out the list of qualified shorts along with their trailers.

No animated film has been nominated in the international feature film category since “Waltz with Bashir” in 2009.

The film could campaign this season for animated, documentary, or international feature categories.

The streaming platform hosts some of the most high-profile animated shorts of the year. Sign up here.

These films could have a big impact on the Oscar race.

From documentaries to crime dramas, exotic birds to reggaeton superstars, these six films cover a lot of bases.

But the number of women invited to join these branches remains well below average.

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