The 35th annual Aspen Shortsfest kicks off Tuesday with 61 short films from 25 different countries. Documentaries, narrative films and animated films are all on the slate.

What’s happening with animation? In short: It’s evolving. The year 2025 showcased a blend of theatrical blockbusters and streaming must-see releases. Studios leaned into familiar franchises and book ...

Ahead of the Academy Awards, we’ve reviewed every short film in each category: Animation, Documentary, and Live Action. Below are the Best Documentary Short nominees: As we learn at the end of seventy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hello, and welcome to Sketch to Screen, a newsletter looking at the world of animation from yours truly, IndieWire Curation Editor ...

Animation has never been afraid to break the rules '€” but some films take that to a whole new level. Join us as we count ...

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 ...