The shift from to short-form digital video shows that our fascination with animals is constant. While we still love the narrative arcs of a 90-minute movie, the accessibility of popular videos on smartphones allows for a daily connection with the animal kingdom.
: Short-form videos documenting the rehabilitation of stray animals often go viral for their emotional payoff.
: The live-action/CGI hybrid showcased how far digital animal rendering has come. The shift from to short-form digital video shows
: A modern fable that uses a fictional animal to critique the industrial food complex .
: A sweeping epic that captures the historical role of animals in human conflict. : The live-action/CGI hybrid showcased how far digital
: A technical marvel that used CGI to create a stunningly realistic Bengal tiger.
: Short, narratively-driven videos about animal friendships that dominate Facebook and Instagram feeds. The Evolution of the Genre : A technical marvel that used CGI to
: This documentary turned the struggle of Emperor penguins into a global cinematic event.
: A groundbreaking film that used a mix of real animals and animatronics to tell the story of a pig who wants to be a sheepdog.