Welcome to the Animation Monday segment! Each week here on Geek Alabama, Animation Monday will feature stuff from the animation and cartoon worlds. Animation has become an extremely popular format in today’s media driven world. And we here at Geek Alabama love to feature animation content!
One of Bill Plympton’s most recognizable shorts and characters, Guard Dog, was inspired by a simple walk in the park. This endearing icon has stolen the hearts of many all around the world, leading to a tidal wave of recognition including:
Oscar Nomination – Best Animated Short Film (Ceremony 2005)
Best in Show – ASIFA-East (2004)
Special Prize – Hiroshima International Animation Festival (2004)
Nominee Best Narrative Short – Tribeca Film Festival (2005)
Audience Award – Uppsala International Short Film Festival, Sweden (2005)
Just to name a few!
It screened before “Hair High” – Another whacky, comedic, hand-drawn feature by Bill, and then went on tour in The Animation Show. Roughly ten years later, the short was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2015.
Please enjoy this phenomenal show of artistry and silliness for free on YouTube with thanks to all of our supporters globally who make it possible for us to keep producing the cartoons you love!
Categories: Animation Talk Stuff
