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Animation Scoop: ‘Percebes’ Q&A

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This Animation Scoop Q&A with 2025 Oscars shortlisted animated short filmmakers is about “Percebes”, from directors Alexandra Ramires and Laura Goncalves. ——————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Wander to Wonder’ Q&A

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“Wander to Wonder” director Nina Gantz describes her 2025 Oscars shortlisted animated short film in this Animation Scoop Q&A. ————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he has seen […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Yuck!’ Q&A

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“Yuck!” is a 2025 Oscars shortlisted animated short film directed by Loic Espuche. Here’s our Animation Scoop Q&A. —————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. And altogether he has seen more […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘A Bear Named Wojtek’ Q&A

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A Bear Named Wojtek is a new dramatic, hand-drawn animated short vying for awards consideration this year. It’s inspired by the life of a real, large, Syrian brown bear, who was adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II. His significant, remarkable accomplishments and lasting impact are chronicled in the film, from director Iain Gardner. […]
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2024 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts Q&A Rundown

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ShortsTV will once again showcase the Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films in theaters nationwide. The The 2024 nominees hitting the big screen starting February 16th are “Letter to a Pig”, “Ninety-Five Senses”, “Our Uniform”, “Pachyderme” and “WAR IS OVER! Inspired by the Music of John and Yoko”. This is a serious — and seriously good […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘BOOM’ Q&A

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The five-director team of ‘BOOM’ has already won a Student Academy Award. Now this animated short film is one of the 15 finalists for the 2024 Oscar. Here’s my ‘BOOM’ Animation Scoop Q&A. ———————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Pachyderme’ Q&A

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Stephanie Clement directs the new animated short drama “Pachyderme”, which is one of the 15 finalists for the 2024 Oscar. Here’s the “Pachyderme” Animation Scoop Q&A. —————————- Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Letter to a Pig’ Q&A

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Tal Kantor is the director of one of the 15 finalists for this year’s Best Animated Short Film Oscar. Here’s our “Letter to a Pig” Animation Scoop Q&A. ———————— Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Eeva’ Q&A

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Estonia’s “Eeva”, from directors Lucija Mrzljak and Morten Tsinakov, is one of the 15 finalists for the 2024 Best Animated Short Film Academy Award. Here’s the “Eeva” Animation Scoop Q&A. ————————- Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written […]
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Animation Scoop: ‘Awakening: The First Day’ Q&A

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The directors of stunning new animated short “Awakening: The First Day” describe taking this presentation from stage to screen in this Animation Scoop Q&A. ———————- Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at the age of 7. Jackson has written over 1,000 reviews of new releases. […]
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