Disney director's loss of son inspired new wordless animated film 'Versa'

Disney's "Versa" artistic director Malcon Pierce reveals how losing his son Cooper inspired the emotional short film about ...
Variety

How Disney’s Animated Short ‘Versa’ Tells a Story of Loss, Grief and Hope Through Dance and Music

Long-time Walt Disney animator Malcon Pierce’s animated short “Versa” is a deeply personal story. The animated short, playing at the Animation Is Film Festival this weekend, follows a young couple ...
AZFamily

Reviewing the 2025 Best Animated Short Film Nominees

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The Oscars wrapped up on Sunday, but that doesn’t mean I’m fully done with my coverage! The same day I attended a screening of the five nominees for Best Live Action Short Film, I ...
TheWrap

Inside the Unlikely Return of the Animated Short Film | Analysis

When Netflix released its “engagement report,” a chart that details the streaming giant’s top performing content from July to December 2024, on the film list, just past word-of-mouth sensations like ...
BroadwayWorld

CRACKED, An Animated Short By Jessica Rizk to Premiere At Dances With Films: NY

“Cracked”, an animated short by filmmaker Jessica Rizk, will make its North America Premiere at the Dances With Films: New ...