Hot Summer Shorts

Hot Summer Shorts is an online art challenge for 2D animators and story artists during the month of July.

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Coming soon! Hot Summer Shorts is an online challenge for 2D animated shorts and animatics.

#artchallenge #animator #storyboard #2Danimation

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Congratulations to the winners of the first ever Hot Summer Shorts challenge! There were so many awesome shorts submitted. Can’t wait to see even more next year!
#Artchallenge #2danimation

[NoParking Berry (COMMISSIONS OPEN!) @dj_berry11]

My Milton Stripes character stars in an #animatic skit I created for the @HotSummerShorts art challenge under the "Beach Day" prompt! Likes & RTs appreciated!
#DJBerryArt #originalcharacters #indieanimation
#2Danimation

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Story Artist Moroni Taylor Interview https://t.co/374xeJIars via @YouTube

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@stevehatguy Director Stephen Anderson Interview https://t.co/16z6t06WJ0 via @YouTube

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@g3ntendo Ryan Martin Interview | Character Designer https://t.co/gyAo3nZMQ0 via @YouTube

[Don Bluth @DonBluth]

How do artists stay inspired when Ai is threatening them? Here are my thoughts on Ai. Thank you Nostalgiac Media for the video. - Don

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to issues with setting up a live stream for the Moroni Taylor interview tomorrow, this interview will be pre-recorded and posted to social media no later than 11am (MST). If you have questions for Moroni, feel free to drop them in the comments!

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*Interview will be on the Hot Summer Shorts Instagram page

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Get ready to tune in to my chat with story artist and animation industry veteran Moroni Taylor on Thursday July 2nd at 10 a.m. (MST). Can’t watch the live stream? Don’t stress! The interview will also be available to watch afterwards.

#storyartist #storyboard #animation

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Sticker Giveaway! Follow this page, @stevehatguy @G3ntendo here in X and tag an animator who needs to join the Hot Summer Shorts challenge! 3 winners will be chosen July 15th.

#artchallenge #animator #2Danimation

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Prize and sponsor announcement! A huge thank you to @Blick_Art and @stevehatguy for donating great prizes to this event! Other prizes donated by @HLedbetter_Art
#artchallenge #artsupplies #2danimation

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Here is the official prompt list for the 2026 Hot Summer Shorts challenge!

@animatedshort #artchallenge #2Danimation

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Super excited to announce my Q&A guests and judges for the @HotSummerShorts challenge!
#Artchallenge #promptlist