List of Walt Disney Animation Studios short films


This is a list of animated short films produced by Walt Disney and Walt Disney Animation Studios from [|1921] to the present.
This includes films produced at the Laugh-O-Gram Studio which Disney founded in 1921 as well as the animation studio now owned by The Walt Disney Company, previously called the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, The Walt Disney Studio, Walt Disney Productions, and Walt Disney Feature Animation.
This list does not include:
Note: A gold star indicates an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, while a silver star indicates a nomination.
Contents:
1920s: 192119221923192419251926192719281929
1930s: 1930193119321933193419351936193719381939
1940s: 1940194119421943194419451946194719481949
1950s: 1950195119521953195419551956195719581959
1960s'1970s'1980s'1990s'2000s2010s
Non-theatrical shortsMiscellaneous shorts
See alsoExternal sources

1920s

1921

1922

1923

1924

1925

1926

1927

1928

1929

1930s

1930

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1932

1933

1934

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1936

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1939

1940s

1940

1941

[|1942]

[|1943]

1944

[|1945]

[|1946]

1947

1948

1949

1950s

1950

[|1951]

1952

1953

1954

1955

1956

1957–1959

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

Note: some of the short films might be listed below in [|Direct-to-video shorts] under [|Non-theatrical shorts].

2010s

Note: some of the short films might be listed below in Direct-to-video shorts under Non-theatrical shorts.

Non-theatrical shorts

Note: Includes direct-to-video shorts, which have been released as bonus content on VHS/DVD/Blu-ray/HD Digital releases of Disney features. This list also includes educational shorts, theme park attractions featuring well known characters. The list also includes TV specials, produced by Disney studio and screened by ABC.

Educational shorts

Theme park shorts

Direct-to-video shorts

TV specials

Internet shorts

Disney internship program shorts

The project is under Walt Disney Animation summer internship program, where a group of animation and computer graphics students collaborate and make shorts within two months, under the guidance of Disney animators. The shorts are around 1 minutes.
TitleRelease dateRelease format
Ventana2017Computer Animation
Voilà2018Computer Animation
Maestro2019Computer Animation

Short Circuit

Short Circuit is a series of animated short films produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios filmmakers and artists. It consists of independent shorts in duration of 1 to 2 minutes, accompany with short behind-the-scenes production interview before the film starts, making the whole shorts around 3 minutes. Similar to its sister series SparkShorts from Pixar, it is meant to "take risks in both visual style and story", and showcase new talent from within the industry.
The first 14 shorts premiered on Disney+ on January 24, 2020.
FilmRelease DateStreaming DateDirectorNotes
CyclesJeff GibsonVirtual Reality
Screened at SIGGRAPH
Just a ThoughtBrian MenzDebuted at Annecy International Animated Film Festival
Jing HuaJerry HuynhDebuted at Annecy International Animated Film Festival
Exchange StudentNatalie NourigatDebuted at Annecy International Animated Film Festival
A Kite's TaleBruce WrightVirtual Reality
Screened at SIGGRAPH
Lightning in a BottleVirgilio John AquinoDebuted at D23 Expo
PuddlesZach A. ParrishDebuted at D23 Expo
Elephant in the RoomBrian ScottDebuted at D23 Expo
ZenithJennifer StrattonDebuted at D23 Expo
DropTrent CorreyDebuted at Ottawa International Animation Festival
FetchMitch CounsellDebuted at Ottawa International Animation Festival
DowntownKendra Vander Vliet
Hair-JitsuBrian Estrada
Lucky ToupeeNikki Mull
The RaceTerry Moews
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Miscellaneous shorts

Various, documentaries, educational and propaganda shorts that don't generally fit in with other Disney shorts as they don't feature any well known Disney characters.
SeriesTitleDirectorRelease DateDVD ReleaseNotes
N/AFood Will Win the WarJuly 21, 1942"On the Front Lines"Non-theatrical government - war short
Produced for U.S. Department of Agriculture
N/AStop That Tank!
Ub Iwerks?.?.1942"Walt Disney Treasures: Wave Three"War propaganda short produced for the National Film Board of Canada
N/AThe Grain That Built a HemisphereBill RobertsJanuary 4, 1943"On the Front Lines"*Non-theatrical Government - war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Received an Academy Award Nomination in the Documentary category.
N/AWater, Friend or EnemyClyde GeronimiApril 6, 1943N/A*Non-theatrical Government - war short
Sponsored by Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs.
N/ADefense Against InvasionAugust 11, 1943"On the Front Lines"Non-theaterical Government - war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Produced on higher budget than most other shorts produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs.
A Few Quick Facts*Voting for Service Men overseas?.?.1944N/ANon-theatrical government - war short
Produced for US Army
A Few Quick Facts*Venereal Disease?.?.1944N/ANon-theatrical government - war short
produced for US Army
Lost film*
N/AThe Right Spark Plug in the Right PlaceFebruary 12, 1945N/ANon-theatrical industrial short
Produced for Electric Auto-Lite Company.
A Few Quick FactsAnother Change?.?.1945N/ANon-theatrical government shorts
produced for US Army
N/APrevention and Control of Distortion in Arc WeldingApril 12, 1945N/ANon-theatrical industrial short
Produced for Lincoln Electric Company
N/AThe Dawn of Better LivingMay 28, 1945N/ANon-theatrical industrial short
Produced for Westinghouse Electric
N/ASomething You Didn't EatJune 11, 1945N/ANon-theatrical industrial short
Produced for Cereal Institute
Health for the AmericasHookwormJune 30, 1945N/ANon-theatrical government - war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Health for the AmericasInsects as Carriers of DiseaseJune 30, 1945N/ANon-theatrical government war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Health for the AmericasCleanliness Brings HealthJune 30, 1945""Non-theatrical Government - war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Health for the AmericasInfant Care and FeedingJuly 31, 1945N/ANon-theatrical government war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
N/AHold Your HorsepowerAugust 8, 1945N/ANon-theatrical industrial short
Produced for The Texans Company
Health for the AmericasThe Human BodyAugust 13, 1945N/ANon-theatrical government- war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Health for the AmericasWhat Is Disease? August 13, 1945N/ANon-theatrical government - war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Health for the AmericasTuberculosisAugust 13, 1945N/ANon-theatrical government - war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
alternative version is known to exist.
Health for the AmericasHow Disease TravelsAugust 22, 1945N/ANon-theatrical government war short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
N/ALight Is What You Make ItDecember 3, 1945N/ANon-theatrical Industrial short
Produced for National Better Light Better Sight Bureau
N/AThe ABC of Hand ToolsFebruary 5, 1946N/ANon-theatrical industrial short
Produced for General Motors
N/AThe Building of a TireFebruary 14, 1946N/ANon-theatrical industrial short
Produced for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
N/ABathing Time For BabyMarch 12, 1946N/ANon-theatrical industrial short
produced for Johnson & Johnson
Health for the AmericasPlanning For Good EatingApril 3, 1946""Non-theatrical governmental short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
Health for the AmericasEnvironmental SanitationApril 3, 1946N/ANon-theatrical governmental short
Produced for Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs
N/ATreasure from the SeaSeptember 30, 1946N/ANon-theatrical industrial short
produced for Dow Chemical Company
Lost Film
N/AThe Story of MenstruationOctober 18, 1946N/ANon-theatrical industrial short
produced for Kimberly-Clark and International Cellu-Cotton Company
N/AHow to Catch a ColdAugust 1, 1951N/ACommercial short
Produced for Kleenex Tissue
Despite being titled "How to.." Goofy does not appear.
Upjohn's Triangle of HealthSteps Toward Maturity and HealthLes ClarkJune 1968N/ACreated by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
Upjohn's Triangle of HealthUnderstanding Stresses and StrainsLes ClarkJune 1968N/ACreated by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
Upjohn's Triangle of HealthPhysical Fitness and Good Health†Les ClarkAugust 1969N/ACreated by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
Upjohn's Triangle of HealthThe Social Side of Health†Les ClarkAugust 1969N/ACreated by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
What Should I Do?The Fight†Les ClarkAugust 1969N/ACreated by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
What Should I Do?The Game†Les ClarkDecember 1969N/ACreated by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
What Should I Do?The New GirlLes ClarkMarch 1970N/ACreated by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
What Should I Do?The Lunch MoneyLes ClarkJuly 1970N/ACreated by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
What Should I Do?The ProjectLes ClarkDecember 1970N/ACreated by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
EducationalThe Great Search: Man's Need for Power and EnergyLes ClarkDecember 1971N/ACreated by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools. Last short released during Roy Disney's lifetime
EducationalGet the MessageLes ClarkJuly 1972N/ACreated by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
EducationalVD Attack PlanLes ClarkJanuary 1973N/ACreated by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
EducationalUnderstanding Alcohol Use and AbuseJohn EwingSeptember 1979N/ACreated by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools
EducationalJohn EwingSeptember 1981N/ACreated for Walt Disney Educational by Sunwest Production and distributed to Schools
EducationalFoods and Fun: A Nutrition AdventureRick ReinertSeptember 1980N/AFeaturing the Orange Bird. Created for Walt Disney Educational by Rick Reinert Studio and distributed to Schools
EducationalHarold And His Amazing Green PlantsBob KurtzAugust 1984**N/ACreated for Walt Disney Educational by Kurtz & Friends and distributed to Schools
EducationalHow to Exercise?March 1984N/ACreated for Walt Disney Educational by Sunwest Production and distributed to Schools
EducationalWhat Is Fitness Exercise?March 1984N/ACreated for Walt Disney Educational by Sunwest Production and distributed to Schools
EducationalWhy Exercise?March 1984N/ACreated for Walt Disney Educational by Sunwest Production and distributed to Schools
EducationalAdvice on Lice1985N/ACreated for by Walt Disney Educational
EducationalThe Animated Atlas of the World1986N/AProduced for Epcot Educational program.
EducationalSuited for the Sea1986N/AProduced for Epcot Educational program.
EducationalRecycle RexHoward E. BakerFebruary 5, 1993 Dinosaur Created by Walt Disney Educational and distributed to Schools. Animation produced by Klasky Csupo.

Intersecting lists of shorts