We're kicking off our shortlist coverage with Disney legend Aaron Blaise, who reflects on his favorite shot in his Oscar-shortlisted animated short 'Snow Bear.' The director explains how subtle, restrained animation helped him capture the character's grief, acceptance, and inner life at the film's emotional turning point. Drawing from personal experience, Blaise reveals why this moment became the heart of the story and its environmental message: https://www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/aaron-blaise-sn