2021 Oscar Shorts: Animation

The Oscars 2021 Short Film (Animated) nominations have been announced! The nominees for Short Film (Animated) are:
BURROW, GENIUS LOCI, IF ANYTHING HAPPENS I LOVE YOU, OPERA, YES-PEOPLE.

BURROW
A young rabbit tries to build the burrow of her dreams, becoming embarrassed each time she accidentally digs into a neighbor's home.
Director(s): Madeline Sharafian and Michael Capbarat
USA
(G, 6 min.)


GENIUS LOCI
One night, Reine, a young loner, sees the urban chaos as a mystical oneness that seems alive, like some sort of guide.
Director(s): Adrien Mérigeau and Amaury Ovise
France
(NR, 16 min.)


IF ANYTHING HAPPENS I LOVE YOU
If Anything Happens I Love You is a beautifully illustrated animated short film that takes us on an extraordinary emotional journey of two parents struggling to overcome the hurt left by a tragic event that leaves their family changed forever. The film is a stunning tale that juxtaposes the excruciating pain one can feel as well as the resilience of the human spirit. If Anything Happens I Love You is a touching experience for anyone who has ever loved and lost.
Director(s): Will McCormack and Michael Govier
USA
(PG, 12 min.)


OPERA
Our society and history, which is filled with beauty and absurdity.
Director: Erick Oh
USA
(NR, 9 min.)


YES-PEOPLE
Já-Fólkið (original title)
One morning an eclectic mix of people face the everyday battle - such as work, school and dish-washing. As the day progresses, their relationships are tested and ultimately their capacity to cope.
Director(s): Gísli Darri Halldórsson and Arnar Gunnarsson
Iceland
(NR, 8 min.)

PLUS A SELECTION OF ADDITIONAL ANIMATED SHORTS (from the shortlist):

The Snail and the Whale (UK/Germany, 26 min.)

Kapaemahu (USA, 7 min.)

To Gerard (USA, 8 min.