– **The 97th Academy Awards® has induced a frenzy in the world of animation**: The much-anticipated cinematic event is just around the corner and VIEW Conference couldn’t just sit and twiddle its thumbs. It’s gearing up to host a FREE virtual panel featuring this year’s contenders for the Best Animated Short Film Oscar.

– **Animation enthusiasts, buckle up for a unique experience!**: The conference will provide you with a golden opportunity to hear the directors of all five nominated films regale the tales of their cinematic masterpieces. They will talk about their movies and answer your questions. Get those thinking caps on and your queries ready! It’s not every day you get to pick the brains of Oscar-nominated directors.

– **Don’t forget to register for this special online event**: Tickets are FREE but spots are limited. Don’t be that person who misses out because they were running on ‘manana time’. Get in there before they’re all snapped up!

– **This news comes courtesy of Skwigly Animation Magazine**: Keep your eyes on the SKWIGLY site for more juicy news and updates from the world of animation and beyond.

Hot Take

Animation: Where Oscars® and Accessibility Coalesce

Here’s the goss, animation fans: this year’s Oscars® are _planning_ to be more than just about pretty feathery outfits and over-practiced speeches. VIEW Conference is playing fairy godmother by bringing the magic of animated movies and their creators right to our screens.

And FREE? Pinch me, I’m dreaming. Just when we thought the world was all “Pay up, buddy,”, here’s an event that’s bringing us closer to our cinematic royalty without lightening our wallets. I hear you asking, “But what about the glamour?” Well, put on your best PJs, wrap yourself in the fanciest blanket, and crown yourself ‘Supreme Watcher of the Glorious Animated Universe’. Now, how’s that for glamour?

Note to Self

Register ASAP, don’t want to be left sobbing in the corner because of those ‘should’ve, could’ve, would’ve’ feelings. And don’t forget the popcorn, folks. It’s an Oscar® party in your living room!

So, folks, clear your schedules, polish your screens, and prepare for a night of unadulterated animation celebration. It’s the VIEW Conference here, bringing the Oscars® to you, one animated short at a time. Lights, camera, animation!

Get a Sneak Peek Behind the Curtain with the Oscar-Nominated Directors of 2025’s Best Animated Short Films at the VIEW Conference

Grab a seat at our exclusive virtual panel hosted by VIEW Conference, where we’ll be hosting the directors of all five animated short films nominated for this year’s Oscars. Take this opportunity for a Q&A and brush shoulders with some of the best minds in animation.

This lively one-hour session, moderated by renowned Animation World Network editor-in-chief Dan Sarto, will be an exciting mixture of entertainment, engaging discussion and insights drawn from top-shelf filmmaking talent. Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 9:00am PST / 5:00pm UK / 18:00 CET. Sign up free at the official VIEW Conference website:

Experience an Animated Journey with 2025 Oscar Nominated Directors – Register for Our Free Online Panel Now:

https://www.viewconference.it/article/1072/oscar-contenders-for-animated-short-2025

Join the discussion with the directors of the five best animated short films nominated this year:

“Beautiful Men” – A Narrative Triumph by Nicolas Keppens
“Wander to Wonder” – An Animated Masterpiece by Nina Gantz
“Yuck!” – A Visual Marvel by Loïc Espuche
“In The Shadow of the Cypress” – A Creative Splendor by Shirin Sohani and Hossein Molayemi
“Magic Candies” – An Artistic Miracle by Daisuke Nishio

Screen the Oscar-nominated Animation Shorts On-Demand via The Animation Showcase Platform:

https://link.animationshowcase.com/View_attendee

Instructions below:

“It’s a joy to be the mediator during the fervor of award season,” says our Conference Director, Dr. Maria Elena Gutierrez. “Hosting this unique panel of nominees for 2025’s Best Animated Short Film Oscar is a distinct honor. We’re thrilled to offer such exclusive access to the directors of these incredible films through our virtual platform.”

Don’t miss the 97th Academy Awards taking place at Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, on Sunday, March 2, 2025, paying tribute to films released in 2024.

Original article: https://www.skwigly.co.uk/view-conference-hosts-free-virtual-panel-with-contenders-for-best-animated-short-film-oscar/