THE OSCAR NOMINATED SHORT FILMS 2021 - ANIMATION
30.6. 2021
After the forced break, iShorts returns to your cinemas! The new season opens with glamour – Oscar glamour. As in previous seasons, we’re presenting all eight Academy Award nominees in the short film category. Of course, including the winners: Two Distant Strangers (live action) and animated If Anything Happens I Love You (animation). Get carried away by this two-part selection of Oscar selection finally on the silver screen again!
Burrow (USA)
Director: Madeline Sharafian | Producer: Michael Capbart |
Year: 2020 | Length: 6 min | Animation |
In Disney and Pixar’s new short film BURROW, a young rabbit embarks on a journey to dig the burrow of her dreams, despite not having a clue what she’s doing. Rather than reveal to her neighbors her imperfections, she digs herself deeper and deeper into trouble. After hitting (bed) rock bottom, she learns there is no shame in asking for help. Directed by Madeline Sharafian and produced by Mike Capbarat, BURROW is part of Pixar Animation Studios’ SparkShorts program.
Genius Loci (France)
Director: Adrien Merigeau | Producer: Amaury Ovise|
Star: Nadia Moussa, Georgia Cusack, Jina Djemba |
Year: 2019 | Length: 16 min | Animation |
One night, Reine, a young loner, sees among the urban chaos a moving oneness that seems alive, like some sort of guide.
Opera (South Korea)
Director: Eric Oh | Producer: Beasts And Native Alike |
Year: 2020 | Length: 9 min | Animation |
"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" – George Santayana
If Anything Happens I Love You (USA) - THE OSCAR WINNER
Directors: Michael Govier, Will McCormack | Producers: Maryann Garger, Gary Gilbert, Gerald Chamales, Michael Govier |
Year: 2020 | Length: 13 min | Animation |
Grieving parents struggle with the loss of their daughter after a school shooting. An elegy on grief.
Yes-People (Island)
Director: Gísli Darri Halldórsson | Producers: Arnar Gunnarsson, Gísli Darri Halldórsson |
Star: Helga Braga Jónsdóttir, Jón Gnarr, Thor Kristjansson |
Year: 2020 | Length: 9 min | Animation |
One morning an eclectic mix of people face the everyday battle, such as work, school and dish-washing. As the day progresses, their relationships are tested and ultimately their capacity to cope.
additional shorts
Kapaemahu (USA)
Directors: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson | Producers: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson |
Star: Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu |
Year: 2020 | Length: 8 min | Animation |
Long ago, four extraordinary beings of dual male and female spirit brought the healing arts to Hawaii and imbued their powers in four giant boulders. The stones still stand on Waikiki Beach, but their true story has been hidden - until now.
The Snail And The Whale (UK)
Directors: Max Lang, Daniel Snaddon | Producers: Martin Pope, Michael Rose |
Star: Diana Rigg, Sally Hawkins, Rob Brydon, Cariad Lloyd, Max Lang |
Year: 2019 | Length: 27 min | Animation |
A tiny snail goes on an amazing journey by hitching a ride on the tail of a huge humpback whale. Based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.
To: Gerard (USA)
Director: Taylor Meacham | Producers: Jeff Hermann |
Star: Piotr Michael |
Year: 2020 | Length: 7 min | Animation |
A sprightly elderly man brightens the day of a little girl through magic.
Total length of the screening 99 min. In original language with Czech and English subtitles.
