Oscar Predictions: Animated Short — Race Pits Two Self-Distributed Films Against Two Studios and Canada’s NFB
Variety • 2/12/2026
Summary
The Oscar predictions for the Animated Short category feature a competition between two self-distributed films, two studio films, and Canada’s National Film Board (NFB). The predictions are curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis and are part of the Variety Awards Circuit section, which covers awards news throughout the year.
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Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1232/48)
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Age: 51 days - proven survivor
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