"Paperman" (2012) - Directed by John Kahrs, this Disney short combines traditional hand-drawn animation with computer-generated techniques. It tells a heartwarming love story set in mid-20th century New York City.
"Piper" (2016) - Directed by Alan Barillaro, this Pixar short follows a baby sandpiper learning to overcome fear and forage for food on the beach. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2017.
"La Maison en Petits Cubes" (2008) - Directed by Kunio Katō, this Japanese short film is a poignant tale about an old man who reminisces about his life as he watches his home sink into the water. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2009.
"The Lost Thing" (2010) - Directed by Shaun Tan and Andrew Ruhemann, this Australian short film is based on Shaun Tan's illustrated book. It follows a boy who discovers a peculiar creature and embarks on a journey to find its rightful place.
"Feast" (2014) - Directed by Patrick Osborne, this Disney short revolves around a Boston Terrier named Winston and his relationship with his owner, as seen through the food he consumes. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2015.
"Father and Daughter" (2000) - Directed by Michaël Dudok de Wit, this Dutch-British short film explores the emotional bond between a father and his daughter over the years. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2001.
"Bao" (2018) - Directed by Domee Shi, this Pixar short tells the story of a Chinese-Canadian woman who forms a unique bond with a homemade dumpling that comes to life. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2019.
"The Danish Poet" (2006) - Directed by Torill Kove, this Canadian-Norwegian short film weaves together the stories of a poet from Denmark and a woman from Norway. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2007.
"The Red Turtle" (2016) - Directed by Michael Dudok de Wit, this French-Belgian-Japanese co-production is a dialogue-free animated film that tells the story of a man shipwrecked on a deserted island. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2017.