This year, the battle for the Oscars is raging not only among the Academy members, but also on the Internet. Many filmmakers are still hesitant to put their film on YouTube, but the nominees for short animation are fighting for priority. The five contenders for the Oscar for short animation can all be viewed online. Classical animation techniques dominate, in films that tell stories about recovering love and unbreakable bonds of friendship without a trace of cynicism.

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