It was, as all films were then, silent. Telling stories without words became a staple of animation, with early shorts like Max Fleischer’s Out of the Inkwell series and Walt Disney’s Silly ...

When you think about the animated short films nominated for the 97th annual Academy Awards, how many can you name? If you’re an average movie watcher, probably not many. If you think back to past ...

Festival Napa Valley, in collaboration with the Jarvis Conservatory, presents (not so) Silent Films and Animated Cartoon Classics. This family-friendly program brings silent films and early ...