Oscars 2019: Who Should Win Every Award (And Who Actually Will)

14. Animated Short Film

Bao Pixar
Pixar

Nominees: Animal Behaviour, Bao, Late Afternoon, One Small Step, Weekends

Who Should Win

Bao

These shorts are all lovely in their own right, but there's a reason Pixar remains the king. Sure, they also have more money to spend, but the end product in Bao's case is another example of what they do so well: a gorgeous, moving story that packages an adult theme (in these case, letting go of children) into a short film that's appeal is universal.

Who Will Win

Bao

Disney and Pixar's grip on this award isn't quite iron - Lou surprisingly lost out last year to Dear Basketball - but this year it should revert back to type. It's the easy choice that will have been seen the most, and the rightful winner to boot.

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