40 animated shorts to see before you die

For our redesign issue, we asked ten leading animators to name the shorts every 3D artist should see at least once in their life. Read the full list of 40 here

Think that animation history begins with Luxo, Jr? Think again. In issue 117, we asked ten leading animators, ranging from triple Oscar winner Richard Williams to Ren and Stimpy creator John Kricfalusi, to name their own personal favourites.

The results form a cross-section of animation history, from classic Disney cel animation to the modern avant-garde. You can read the the final shortlist in the magazine itself, along with our contributors‘ reasons for choosing them.

But we thought that you might also be interested in our orignal long list: the ones that got away, as it were, and a fascinating selection in their own right. Below, you can find 40 animated shorts that every 3D artists should see.

Where possible, we‘ve included links to view the shorts online. As ever with online videos, please be aware that some may no longer be available when you come to view this page.