Saba Qualifies for 2027 Oscars, Wins at Woodstock
Liron Topaz's hand-drawn short, animated in one continuous shot of around 14,000 frames, earned Oscar eligibility through a theatrical run.
Liron Topaz's hand-drawn short film Saba has qualified for 2027 Oscar consideration through a theatrical run, according to cartoonbrew.com. The film also recently won Best Animated Short at the Woodstock Film Festival.
Saba was produced by Lirit Rosenzweig Topaz. It is told in one continuous shot of around 14,000 frames, with an animation team that includes James Baxter, Tim Watts, Matt Williames, Maël Gourmelen and Sandro Cleuzo.
The story follows a boy and his grandfather in a world where living things stay grounded while everything else floats upward.
From DreamWorks veteran to independent short
Topaz is a DreamWorks veteran. In earlier comments on the project, the film was described as inspired by his relationship with his own grandfather.
The short's craft credits place it alongside work influenced by animators such as Michael Dudok de Wit and Mark Baker.
Quick answers
Did Saba qualify for the Oscars?
Yes. Saba qualified for 2027 Oscar consideration through a theatrical run.
What award did Saba win at the Woodstock Film Festival?
It won Best Animated Short.
Who directed Saba?
Liron Topaz directed the film, and Lirit Rosenzweig Topaz produced it.