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Weekends is a 2017 animated short film written and directed by Trevor Jimenez. Drawing on the filmmaker's childhood experiences, it follows a boy who regularly travels between the contrasting homes of his divorced parents in Toronto and Hamilton during the 1980s. The largely dialogue-free narrative uses hand-drawn animation, recurring dreams, and shifts in domestic atmosphere to present separation from a child's perspective. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film.

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Is the short film Weekends based on a true story?

Yes, the film is highly autobiographical, heavily based on writer-director Trevor Jimenez's own childhood experiences. It explores his parents' divorce and the emotional reality of splitting time between two different homes.

Did Weekends win an Academy Award?

While it was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2018, it ultimately did not win the Oscar. The award that year went to Pixar's 'Bao.'

How long is the animated short Weekends?

The short film has a total runtime of approximately 15 minutes. It was produced over several years while Jimenez was working as a storyboard artist at Pixar and Disney.

Where can I watch Weekends by Trevor Jimenez?

Since its Oscar-qualifying run, the short has been officially uploaded to Vimeo and is available for free viewing. It is often featured in animation festival showcases online.

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