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This Way Up

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This Way Up is a 2008 British animated short film created by Smith and Foulkes at the animation studio Nexus Studios. The dark comedy follows a father-and-son team of undertakers who face a series of absurd, surreal obstacles while attempting to transport a coffin to a cemetery. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 81st Academy Awards. The film is characterized by its macabre humor, dialogue-free storytelling, and distinct 3D animation style.

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Who made the animated short This Way Up?

It was created by the British directing duo Smith & Foulkes at London-based Nexus Studios and released in 2008. The pair are also known in the UK for their award-winning commercials.

What is This Way Up about?

It's a dark comedy about a father-and-son team of undertakers trying to transport a coffin to a cemetery. Their journey is derailed by a chain of increasingly surreal disasters that keep the burial from going as planned.

Did This Way Up win an Oscar?

It was nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 81st Academy Awards in 2009, but lost to Kunio Kato's La Maison en Petits Cubes. The nomination remains the film's best-known accolade.

How long is This Way Up and where can I watch it?

It runs only about nine minutes, typical for an animated short. It has circulated widely online since its festival run, including on platforms associated with Nexus Studios.

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