Snow Bear is a hand-drawn animated short film by Oscar-nominated director Aaron Blaise. Featuring over 11,000 traditional drawings, the film blends classic 2D animation with a modern cinematic story. Many viewers have described the film as nostalgic—capturing the warmth, craftsmanship, and emotional storytelling of classic hand-drawn animation. That feeling is intentional. Snow Bear was created one drawing at a time in the spirit of the Disney Renaissance era.
Snow Bear: The Card Game — NOW LIVE on Kickstarter We are excited to announce the official launch of Snow Bear: The Card Game , a fast-paced, beautifully illustrated game inspired by the characters and world of the film. The Kickstarter runs for 30 days , with special early-backer bonuses. About the Film: When a lonely polar bear can’t find a friend… he makes one.
Created with more than 11,000 Drawings , animated over 3 years , and crafted entirely by 1 artist , Oscar-nominated director and Disney veteran Aaron Blaise (Brother Bear, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast).
The independent animated film has gone on to win nearly 40 international awards to date including Oscar-qualifying honors. 🏆 Awards include: • Best Animated Short – Santa Fe International Film Festival, Boston Film Festival, Three Rivers • Audience Choice Awards – Florida Film Festival, Cleveland Film Festival, Nantucket & More! • Best Family Film – Zagreb Animation Festival, Cordillera • Planet in Crisis Award – Jackson Wild Film Festival • Jury Award for Environmental Impact – SCAD Savannah Film Festival • Best International Short – Animation Dingle • Grand Prize – Toronto Animation Arts Festival Intentional (TAAFI) • And many more from festivals worldwide… It was also an Official selection in competition at Annecy, Tribeca, San Francisco, Chicago and many more. We are so happy to share it with all of you!