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Obsessed with film, the internet and WordPress, Directors Notes is the place Rob gets to brings all his interests together and really geek out. When not writing for DN he can be found on Short of the Week or Vimeo.

Animation, Music Video

Unknown Mortal Orchestra: Swim and Sleep (Like A Shark)

Having already showcased their skills as part of the THIS IS IT collective on the insanely inventive Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared, creative duo Becky

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Animation

RGB XYZ

Finally released online, after years in the animation wilderness, David OReilly’s 2007 animation RGB XYZ is an experimental short that still feels

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Music Video

Biting Elbows: Bad Motherfucker

Filmmaker and self-proclaimed videogame addict Ilya Naishuller combines intense (and slightly nauseating) POV shots, action-packed stunts and blood-soaked

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Animation

Not About Us

Having screened at animation festivals all over the world in 2012, 2013 sees Swiss animator Michael Frei launch striking animation Not About Us online for us

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Live Action

The Ellington Kid

Blending dark comedy with moments of violent drama, Dan Sully’s first venture into narrative shorts, The Ellington Kid, carries on the impressive

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Late-night-work-club

Animation

TheyAreAnimators #9: Late Night Work Club

If you’re a fan of animated shorts, then you’ve probably already heard rumblings of a super collective of talented animators operating under the

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Animation

ABCinema – Take 2

Evan Seitz completes his 5-part series of animated quizzes, by returning to where it all began, with ABCinema – Take 2.

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Animation, Music Video

Fight For Everyone

Brighton based animation trio Persistent Peril teamed up with fellow filmmakers Mark Billington and Emma Wakley to create laugh-out loud music promo Fight For

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Animation, Live Action

Party Time

Ever been to a party and felt like the odd one out? Keith Schofield’s inventive short Party Time takes this feeling of isolation to a new level with a

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palmipedarium-jeremy-clapin

Animation

TheyAreAnimators #8: Jeremy Clapin

When I think back to the films that kickstarted my fascination with the animated short, Jeremy Clapin’s Skhizein is one that instantly springs to mind.

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Animation

A Liar’s Autobiography – Epistle to the New Zealanders

Regular visitors to DN will already be familiar with the names of Daniel Chester (The Moth Collective & Mad Dogs and Englishmen) and Beakus Animation

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Animation, Awards

Oscars 2013 – Best Animated Short

Whilst the majority of the world’s press was focused on the wins by Argo (‘Best Picture’), Ang Lee (‘Best Director’), Jennifer

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