A cartoon child stands on a tall ramp with a skateboard, while another child with open arms stands below, appearing to encourage or support them in a suburban neighborhood—reminiscent of the playful spirit found in The Close animated short film by Ant Blades & Birdbox Studio for BBC. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Ant Blades & Birdbox Studio Venture into “The Close”

Posted on July 27, 2026

Very few animated short films actually make you laugh out loud, but this new film from UK character comedy master Ant Blades and Birdbox Studio in London, does it so often the 10-minute running time just seems to fly by. [Watch]

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