International Animation Day

Yesterday marks the 13th annual International Animation Day, as in 2002, ASIFA proclaimed October 28th as the day to globally celebrate the art of animation. The day also commemorates the first public performance of Emile Reynaud's Theatre Optique at the Grevin Museum in Paris in 1892. The global event has gained a lot of popularity over the years as it is now observed in more than 40 countries. And for the first time ever, countries such as Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Mozambique and Poland have participated. It is definitely a great celebration that is rapidly growing.  To celebrate, the blog KQED has selected 6 animated shorts to watch and enjoy. Here are they are below:

1.) Little Favour

2.) Dia de los Muertos

3.) Steadfast Stanley

4.) Will

5.) Owl and Mouse

6.) Last Day of Freedom