Snow Bear
Best Short Animation
Aaron Blaise
United States,
Animation,
00:11:26
Snow Bear is a hand-drawn animated short by Aaron Blaise about a polar bear’s quest for connection in a changing world. Blending humor, heart, and stunning artistry, the film showcases Blaise’s decades of experience animating animals and tells a timeless story of friendship and resilience.

Film block:
ANIMATION / ON THE MAGIC IN THE DAY-TO-DAY
Screening:
Palace of Culture Pernik, Hall 1
- Language
- Country United States
- Genre Animation
- Scriptwriter Aaron Blaise & Nicholas Burch
- Producer Nicholas Burch
- Music Mark Manicna, Marlon Espino
- Editor Aaron Blaise
- Animation Aaron Blaise
- Year of creation 2024
- Duration 00:11:26

Aaron Blaise is a world renowned animator, character designer and director. He spent 21 years at Disney, where he helped create classics like The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Mulan. In 2003, he co-directed Brother Bear, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature. He was recently honored with the 2025 Winsor McCay Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the art of animation.
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