Traditional Animation

Pearson English: “One”

Although the script is a bit on the dry side, this explainer video from Territory kept my attention with its whimsical cel work and cheerful… Read more

Stas Santimov: The Collector

Described as “an experimental hybrid of animation and illustration,” Stas Santimov’s “The Collector” uses looping vignettes of a creepy character to tell its surreal story.… Read more

CRCR: Lendemain de cuite

CRCR’s short and insane “Lendemain de cuite” features excellent sound design from Kouz. (The spot was created for an undisclosed client.) Submitted by Jrcanest via… Read more

Steve Scott: Time’s the Charm

The talented Steve Scott returns with this elegantly crafted film for John Lobb via Not To Scale.  Steve’s charming illustrations capture the subtle tones of… Read more

Jon Boutin: Apple Trees

Made by Jon Boutin. Music by The Eels.

Rauch Bros.: “A Good Man”

A brand-new StoryCorp short, A Good Man, from Rauch Bros. Animation for LGBT Pride Month

Tom Rosenthal, Two Great Music Videos and Two Vimeo Staff Picks

I was first introduced to Tom Rosenthal’s music through Rosanna Wan’s animated music video for his song “I Like It When You’re Gone”. I was immediately impressed. Through simple… Read more

Liars Need Good Memory

In “Liars Need Good Memory,” Ringling College of Art and Design student James Heredia creates a visual poem about identity, belonging and lying. The collaged… Read more

Le Cube: 2014 Reel

Check it out the fantastic reel of Le Cube. Setting the bar really high for a reel intro!

How Beer Goggles Work

Leftchannel busts out its traditional animation chops in “How Beer Goggles Work,” a chuckle-worthy visual essay for Men’s Health magazine.

Celyn: Vitra “Map Table”

With a charming jewel tone palete and lovingly wrought 2D animation, designer/director Celyn (Nexus Productions) shows how simplicity and complexity can coexist in “Map Table.”… Read more

Conor Finnegan: Candice Gordon “Sound of Horns”

After the brilliant “Fear of Flying“, Conor Finnegan is back with the new music video for Candice Gordon – “Sound of Horns”. Make sure to… Read more

Gobelin: Sweatness

Gobelins students flex their animation muscles in this ode to getting ripped, “Sweatness.”

12 Days of Elves

Some devilish minds (who wish to remain anonymous) have whipped up a dozen gruesome but chuckle-worthy animations, 12 Days of Elves. EDITOR’S NOTE: At the… Read more

Nicolas Ménard: Somewhere

Director/Animator Nicolas Ménard brings us his new film: Somewhere. With a unique style combined with the amazing music/sound design by Rich Vreeland, Somewhere takes us to… Read more

Mathieu Labaye : Orgesticulanismus

Orgesticulanismus is a brilliant animated short film by director Mathieu Labaye, in tribute to his father.

Trunk Animation: Gelato Go Home

Oh… those ice cream vans, who would have thought? Gelato Go Home is a charming animation from Trunk Studios and directed by Alasdair + Jock.… Read more

[NSFW] Griff & Scott Garrett: Wish List

WISH LIST is an animated film, directed and animated by UK based Andrew Griffin (aka GRIFF) with illustrations from Scott Garrett. The amazing humour, the… Read more

Plenty: NICK ID’s

New stuff from Plenty! With these ID’s for NICK, they have created a nice “handmade look” combining frame-by-frame animation and 3D. You can check out more… Read more

“Home” by Luiz Stockler

The talented Luiz Stockler just finished his new animated short, ‘Home’. A bit NSFW… but awesome regardless!

Nicolas Menard: Micromachines

Cute minimalistic animation by Nicolas Menard, made with crayons!

Alexander Pettersson: “Legs” & “Cuckoo”

Check out the outstanding sense of animation and great illustrations in Sweden-based Alexander Pettersson‘s work (↬ Bran).

Meet Dr. Brock

Vanessa Tam meets a difficult lifestyle choice through a nagging metaphorical subconscious, Dr. Brock, in her Senior Year Thesis at Sheridan College.  Also, check out… Read more