Gold Derby

The ‘Whale 52’ creative team reveals how they made an animated short with ‘real heart’

Bill Plympton, Bruce Vilanch, Daniel Neiden, and Edward Jordon describe how the short film came together.
Yahoo

Creators of the best animation Oscar contenders reveal the creative tricks and techniques behind their films

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Deadline.com

Disney Animated Short Film ‘Versa’ Filmmaker On Expanding The Boundaries Of Grief Storytelling: “I Felt Like I Got Split Open”

After experiencing a tremendous loss, some try to stay grounded in their community, while others turn to the stars for answers about life’s grand design. In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ artistic ...
Variety

Apple Original Films Making Animated Adaptation of Children’s Book ‘Little Santa,’ ‘Flight of the Conchords’ Star Bret McKenzie Will Write Songs

Apple Original Films will make an animated feature adaptation of the popular children’s book “Little Santa.” The project will be directed by Peter Baynton, who recently landed an Academy Award for ...
Rolling Stone

Sean Ono Lennon Breaks Down His Oscar-Winning Short Film: ‘I Want to Make People Cry’

When Sean Ono Lennon teamed up with filmmaker Dave Mullins to create the short film War Is Over!, winning an Academy Award was the last thing on his mind. His focus was taking the anti-war anthem ...