Directing a Great Animated Short

Directing a Great Animated Short is a hands-on workshop for intermediate creators, led by director Doug Sweetland. Drawing on his experience with Pixar’s Academy Award-nominated short film “Presto,” Sweetland explores how an original idea evolves into a compelling animated short, with a focus on visual storytelling and character-driven humor.

Key points include shaping story through visual choices, refining character performance and comic timing, and addressing creative problem-solving in animation. By the end of this workshop, participants will gain practical insights and techniques for developing their own author-driven short films.