The list includes theatrical, television, and direct-to-video films with less than 40 minutes runtime. For a list of films with over 40 minutes of runtime, see List of animated films.

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This playlist contains all popular cartoon short films and videos curated by some of the world's best storytellers and animators.

But there are many illustrators who’ve manage to cram an entire film’s worth of ideas into a brief runtime – and you’ll find many of them on this list of the best animated short films ever ...

Sep 9, 2025 · Animated Short Films have such a small time to establish their world, but these 10 make a mark nonetheless.

Sep 8, 2025 · This list covers the top 12 animated short films that everyone should watch. From Academy Award winners and cult classics, to hidden gems any animation lover needs to have …

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Feb 14, 2025 · Ahead of the Academy Awards, we’ve reviewed every short film in each category: Animation, Documentary, and Live Action. Below are the Best Animated Short nominees:

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