We asked the filmmakers of all 15 shortlisted shorts to send us the first piece of artwork they created for their films and to explain what inspired the look. Here are the results: www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/oscar...

From rolling on the kitchen floor to pan-frying polystyrene balls: how live action reference was used to brief the animators on Retirement Plan. youtu.be/AGh8ImlXeik?...

ICYMI: Disney+ has picked up @johnkelly-jnr.bsky.social’s Oscar shortlisted short film Retirement Plan – and Domhnall Gleeson, who narrates the film, has come on board as an executive producer. 👀 Find out more on @deadline.com: 👇

Behind the scene (design) for Retirement Plan 🖼️🔨 youtu.be/8X2U35oJHbM?...

Retirement Plan is on Disney Plus in UK/Europe ✨ With subtitles in 15 languages 🪄 #plandejubilación

How we animated "Retirement Plan" www.youtube.com/watch?v=czWL...

In John Kelly’s animated short film, narrated by Domhnall Gleeson, nothing’s off limits when it comes to thinking about the future—particularly when there’s so much left to do. Watch it here. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/dSCTX3