The Animation Show of Shows
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The Animation Show of Shows

July 10, 2026

This collection of wondrous, poignant and very funny animated shorts from around the world is back by popular demand.

The 18th Animation Show of Shows Trailer

 

The Hop has brought several showcases from the Animation Show of Shows, but the 18th edition got by us and features an array of highly creative, thought-provoking and moving works that reflect the filmmakers' unique perspectives. A delight for both families and adult fans of the art form, highlights include Disney/Pixar's Piper, the latest in 360º storytelling in Google's touching father-and daughter-journey the Oscar-nominated PEARL and About a Mother, a new folktale with echoes of Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree, the show also features a late-night bonus of four provocative shorts exclusively for mature audiences.

Featuring techniques ranging from hand-drawn to stop-motion to the latest computer-generated imagery, the 17 extraordinary films in this program were created by animators from Belgium, Canada, France, Israel, Korea, Latvia, Norway, Russia, Scotland, the UK and the U.S. Their themes range from gay issues and civil rights, to deeply felt personal stories, to the wacky humor that animation does so well. 

Total runtime: 1h42m

Learn more about the lineup here.

Note: There will be a short break for children to leave before the final four films, which are for adults only.

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