A block of the films nominated for Best Short Film (Animated) at this year's Academy Awards, along with three additional films.
Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts
Dear Basketball - Glen Keane and Kobe Bryant, USA, 5 minutes
On the eve of his retirement from basketball, NBA legend Kobe Bryant describes his love for the game, which began when he was a young child. From his youthful dreams of glory to his 20-year career, Bryant describes how he and basketball have given each other all they have.
Negative Space - Max Porter and Ru Kuwahata, France, 5 minutes
Based on a 150-word poem by Ron Koertge, “Negative Space" is a short animated film that depicts a father-and-son relationship through the art of packing a suitcase.
Lou - Dave Mullins and Dana Murray, USA, 7 minutes
Lou, the guardian of the lost and found box at an elementary school, tries to teach young bully J.J. that giving to the other kids will make him feel better than stealing from them.
Revolting Rhymes - Jakob Schuh and Jan Lachauer, UK, 29 minutes
Based on Roald Dahl’s mischievous retelling of classic fairy tales, Revolting Rhymes tells the story of two daring young women – Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White — who defy convention and find their own way to a happy ending.
Garden Party - Victor Caire and Gabriel Grapperon, France, 7 minutes
A luxurious villa and its grounds have become home to amorous, hungry and accident-prone frogs and toads. While they enjoy the bounties on offer, including caviar and macaroons, the amphibians uncover the whereabouts of the villa's owner.
Additional Films
Lost Property Office - Daniel Agdag, Australia, 10 min
Sometimes people can get lost in their work.
Weeds - Kevin Hudson, US, 3 min
A film about empathy, and the struggle and distance someone may have to travel--against all odds--to find a better life.
Achoo - ESMA, France, 17 min
In ancient China, a little dragon who can't breath fire will fight to overcome his weakness in order to take part in the New Year's celebration.