Snow Bear

Absolutely incredible. Somehow this brand new short already feels nostalgic, like a lost classic Disney film. The animation is gorgeous, truly the kind of hand drawn style I’ve really missed, and you can instantly feel the influence of its co-director from Brother Bear in the best possible way. The story is surprisingly deep, tackling loneliness and the simple ache of wanting a friend with so much heart. It’s both incredibly warm and unbelievably sad. Even without a single word spoken, every emotion the polar bear feels is crystal clear through the animation alone. Stunning work, and one of the best shorts I’ve seen.