“Steakhouse”, a drama from director Spela Cadez, is one of the 15 finalists for this year’s Best Animated Short Film Oscar. It was also nominated for an Annie Award last year. Here’s my “Steakhouse” Animation Scoop Q&A. —————————– Lights Camera Jackson (a.k.a. Jackson Murphy) began his career as a film critic/entertainment reporter in 2006 at […]
This Animation Scoop Q&A Oscars Shortlist animated short film spotlight is on “The Debutante”, from director Elizabeth Hobbs. —————————— 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 […]
2023 Oscars short finalist “New Moon” comes from the team of Colman Domingo, Raul Domingo, Jeremie Balais and Jeff Le Bars. Here’s my Animation Scoop Q&A with them. —————————- 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 […]
“Sierra” is one of the 15 finalists for Best Animated Short Film at the 2023 Oscars. It’s directed by Estonian filmmaker Sander Joon. Here’s my “Sierra” 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 […]
On February 25th, the Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films presentation will be back in theaters nationwide thanks to SHORTS TV. The combined length of the five nominees is 93 minutes — one of the longest combined runtimes EVER for this group. The craftsmanship on display is exceptional. I’ve had the chance to interview the directors […]
Hugo de Faucompret is the director of “Mum Is Pouring Rain”. It’s one of the 15 Best Animated Short Film 2022 Oscars finalists. I discuss “Mum Is Pouring Rain” with de Faucompret for 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 […]
Oscars Animated Short Film contender “Only a Child” is directed by Simone Giampaolo. Here’s 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 more […]
The directors of Oscars Animated Short Film finalist “Traces” join me for 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 more than 1,500 […]
Max Lang and Daniel Snaddon have made some of the most beloved animated short films and specials of the last 15 years, including The Gruffalo, Stick Man and Albert. Now they’re co-directors of a new short that’s vying for Oscar and Annie Awards consideration, The Snail and the Whale. They discuss the book to screen […]