18th Animation Show of Shows

The ANIMATION SHOW OF SHOW returns for its second year in theaters with 13 charming films. Highlights include Disney/Pixar’s ACADEMY AWARD WINNING “Piper,” the latest in 360º storytelling in Google’s touching father-and daughter-journey the Oscar nominated “PEARL” by Academy Award winner Patrick Osborne and “About a Mother,” a new folktale with echoes of Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree.” Featuring techniques ranging from hand-drawn to stop-motion to the latest computer-generated imagery, the 17 extraordinary films in this program were created by animators from Belgium, Canada, France, Israel, Korea, Latvia, Norway, Russia, Scotland, the U.K., and the U.S. Their themes range from gay issues and civil rights, to deeply felt personal stories, to the wacky humor that animation does so well. Many have garnered awards from prestigious festivals around the world. These films are not rated and may include mature content