Google Spotlight Stories' latest VR animated short film, Age of Sail is one of ten films shortlisted in this year's 91st Academy Award race. The film, by Oscar-winning director, John Kahrs, was selected from 81 qualifying films, and sits alongside other amazing shorts including Pixar's Bao and two Dreamworks films, Bilby and Bird Karma. Official nominees will be announced on January 22nd. Good luck to the Spotlight Stories team! #AgeofSail #Oscar #shortlist #GoogleSpotlightSt

Great news, everybody! The 2019 Annie Awards announced their nominees and, Google Spotlight Stories' film, 'Age of Sail,' is up for four awards! Other nominees that could factor in this year’s Oscar race include Age of Sail, directed by Academy Award winner John Kahrs (Paperman). Produced by Google Spotlight Stories, this virtual reality narrative (which also had a flat version made for Oscar consideration) earned four Annie nominations. As we mentioned last month, the film h

Yesterday, Google Spotlight Stories officially released the Theatrical version of their latest short animated film, Age of Sail on YouTube! Set on the open ocean in 1900, Age of Sail is the story of William Avery (voiced by Ian McShane), an old sailor adrift and alone in the North Atlantic. When Avery reluctantly rescues Lara, who has mysteriously fallen overboard, he finds redemption and hope in his darkest hours. Directed by ACADEMY AWARD-winning filmmaker John Kahrs. Produ