So it is strange that the games would borrow so much from an animated short film, especially without involving Hibon or anyone else on the project.

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Alan Smith and Adam Foulkes are the directors of the animated short film nominee "This Way Up, " and they're soaking up the spotlight at the Academy's Shorts!

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The short film categories -- animated and live-action -- are among those Oscar slots that rarely garner attention, such as makeup or sound mixing.

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The film festival showcases 47 short animated films from the artists, animators and performers who work on the long-time Children's Television Workshop program, making it both educational and entertaining.

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Highlights include The Incredibly Short Film Festival on 31 May (each of the 30-second GIF or animated loop films are sourced from artists, animators and illustrators from around the globe) and The Making of a Blockbuster Game on 4 June (US game designer Ricky Cambier will take gaming enthusiasts behind the scenes on making and marketing a smash hit).

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