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And Then There Were 10 A final look at this year’s top Animated Short Oscar contenders
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ongrats to the 10 animated shorts that made the Academy Awards’ shortlist. Ninety-six shorts originally qualified in this category. Members of the Short Films and Feature Animation Branch vote to determine the shortlist and the nominees. The nominations will be announced on March 15. This year’s virtual Academy Awards will take place on April 25.
The films, listed in alphabetical order by title, are: Hamer, Joe Wilson; animation director Daniel Sousa Produced by: Hamer, Wilson, Wong-Kalu Synopsis: Kapaemahu reveals the healing power of four mysterious stones on Waikiki Beach— and the legendary transgender spirits within them. Website: kapaemahu.com
Burrow
Burrow (U.S.)
Directed by: Madeline Sharafian Produced by: Mike Capbarat Synopsis: A young rabbit sets out to dig the burrow of her dreams — despite not having a clue about what she’s doing. She gets by with a little help from her neighbors. Website: pixar.com/sparkshorts
Opera (U.S.)
If Anything Happens I Love You (U.S.)
Directed by: Michael Govier and Will McCormack Produced by: Gary Gilbert, Gerald Chamales Synopsis: This powerful, minimalistic short charts the emotional journey of two parents struggling to overcome the hurt left by the loss of their child in a school shooting. Website: netflix.com
Genius Loci (France)
Directed by: Adrien Merigeau Produced by: Amaury Ovise Synopsis: One night, a young loner named Reine sees the urban chaos as a mystical oneness that seems alive, like some sort of a guide. Website: adrienmerigeau.com/genius-loci
Directed by: Erick Oh Produced by: Beasts and Natives Alike Synopsis: This ambitious 8K size animation installation project portrays human society and history, filled with beauty and absurdity as a never-ending cycle of achievements, wars, servitude and hierarchies. Website: erickoh.com/film#/opera
Out (U.S.)
Kapaemahu (U.S.)
Directed by: Steven Clay Hunter Produced by: Max Sachar Synopsis: Things taken an unexpected turn when a young gay man who has not come out to his parents swaps brains with his helpful dog. Website: pixar.com/sparkshorts
Directed by: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean www.animationmagazine.net 26
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