Anime is known for its long-running series and feature-length masterpieces, but sometimes the shortest stories leave the deepest impressions. In the last five years, a wave of visually stunning, ...

A review of the 2026 Oscar-nominated animated short films, exploring their themes, animation styles and emotional impact.

One of the Oscar winners has an emotional connection to South Florida. “All the Empty Rooms” won the Academy Award for Best ...

UCLA alumni are emphasizing the important effects cinema has on its youngest viewers. On May 11, the James Bridges Theater will host the annual Los Angeles International Children’s Film Festival, ...

Short films are a unique outlet for filmmakers to unleash their wildest ideas and full creativity. Not bogged down by the typical limitations and rules of a feature, a director can make a short film ...

Ahead of the Academy Awards, we’ve reviewed every short film in each category: Animation, Documentary, and Live Action. Below are the Best Animated Short nominees: Three brothers. One appointment. A ...

Meet Dev, an avid writer, cat lover, and anime enthusiast. He has a passion for storytelling, traveling, and new adventures. Anime stories span across various genres and styles. Among these, short ...

With the Toronto International Film Festival starting, there’s plenty to look forward to on the feature front. There’s also much room for discovery among Short Cuts, TIFF’s dedicated program of short ...