Now out on all major VOD platforms, the Disney Legend’s 28-minute hand-drawn animated short, nearly a decade in the making, tells the heartwarming story of a young Ukrainian girl who must decide to save or leave in the wild an orphaned Siberian tiger cub she discovers.
Enter the free raffle to snag your spot at the upcoming gathering in Burbank celebrating the global VOD release of the iconic Disney legend’s directorial debut – and win a day pass to CTNX 2026 as well.
Writer/director McKinley Benson, writer/producer Mackenzie Benson, and EP Jodi Benson talk about the beauty of the ordinary, like sticky notes left on a refrigerator, and how little moments between two people take on such special meaning in their award winning 2D film about how a couple working opposite schedules tries to maintain their connection through fleeting encounters.
The Disney Legend’s 28-minute hand-drawn animated short, nearly a decade in the making, tells the heartwarming story of a young Ukrainian girl who must decide to save or leave in the wild an orphaned Siberian tiger cub she discovers; coming to all major global VOD platforms.
Combining rotoscoped public domain footage from the 1962 cult classic ‘The Brain That Wouldn’t Die’ with original 2D/3D animation, the music video presents a surreal meditation on psychological concealment.
Go behind-the-scenes with writer/director McKinley Benson and writer/producer Mackenzie Benson as they detail the production process, from development to sound design, of their award winning 2D film about how a couple working opposite schedules tries to maintain their connection through fleeting encounters.
How artist-driven AI is rewriting the economics of animation.
Seattle’s newest animation festival returns for its second edition February 27-28, 2026.
The Quickdraw Animation Society’s annual event is back for its 21st year with the best independent and experimental animation from around the world.
AWN’s latest short film survey remembers the raw, minimalist, and ferociously satirical work of the legendary indie filmmaker, who passed away this July.
One Pixel Brush founder, award-winning concept artist Shaddy Safadi, talks about his Annecy Cristal-winning 3DCG short comedy, years in the making, which he wrote, directed, voiced all characters for, and self-financed, that’s set in 400 AD, when decency, decorum and cleanliness were not high priorities.
AWN’s latest survey spotlights a selection of under-the-radar animated shorts currently making waves on the festival circuit — or freshly available online.
Revered for his unflinching films that skewered politics, religion, and human nature with cutting humor and minimalist style, the filmmaker died last Thursday at the age of 76.
Hitch a ride with the mutant dinos on the Intergalactic Piranha as they traverse space and time, defend the galaxy, befriend sentient alien beings, and rip the ultimate synthwave mixtape.
Dave Gallagher and his son Noah Gallagher discuss their AnimSchool Studios’ 3DCG series, set in an alternate Old West filled with mistreated robots, where the compassion of an offbeat young woman, Pearl for a curiously intelligent ‘mech’ named Six brings a new outlook to her town.
AWN’s latest survey highlights a selection of under-the-radar animated shorts currently making their way through the festival circuit — or newly available online.
Yes, he’s back, at least for one sardonic, sarcastic, but prescient look at some of the highlights – and lowlights – from the upcoming festival by the lake!
AWN’s latest survey highlights a selection of under-the-radar animated shorts currently making their way through the festival circuit - or newly available online.
AWN’s latest survey highlights under-the-radar animated shorts that are currently making their way through the festival circuit - or are newly available for online viewing.
AWN’s latest survey highlights under-the-radar animated shorts that are currently making their way through the festival circuit—or are newly available for online viewing.
Ujwal Nair and his wife Indou Theagrajan discuss their first musical, a self-funded 2D animated short about a loyal dog dreaming of reuniting with his owner, who left him behind when she moved from India to Canada with her cat.
From indie animator Jim Lujan, the LA noir film follows private eye Chino Diamond on a search for a missing piece of music; debuts March 21.
AWN’s latest survey highlights under-the-radar animated shorts that are currently making their way through the festival circuit — or are newly available for online viewing.
The two-time Oscar nominee and Annie Award Lifetime Achievement winner returns to the classroom for an eight-week course, to be held at his studio in Chelsea, NYC from March 10-April 28; a remote option is also available.
The legendary animator’s new crowdfunding effort offers 3 tiers of special content and exclusive perks; a special screening of his new film, which tells the tale of a mythical cowboy showdown with eco-villains, is coming to MOMI March 9.
