As I mentioned in a previous article posted today about the Oscar noms for the year 2009, there are two picks that you really must check out.  The first of these two is “Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty”, an animated short film out of Ireland nominated for “Best Animated Short”.

Here’s the low-down on this Granny:

Inspired by a character in Irish writer Kathleen O’Rourke‘s stand-up comedy show, “Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty” first came to the screen in a 5min short film directed by Nicky Phelan and produced by Brown Bag Films in 2008. Currently zimmer-framing her way around the international film festival circuit, ‘Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty’ has already collected a number of audience awards at film festivals in Ireland, America and Australia. The short film will have an Irish theatrical release through Paramount Pictures this year and will receive its television debut on Ireland’s public service broadcaster, RTE.

Check out the entire short below.

“Granny O’Grimm’s Sleeping Beauty” (full short film):

AWARDS FOR GRANNY O’GRIMM’S SLEEPING BEAUTY

GALWAY FILM FLEADH- Ireland:  Best Irish Animation

PALM SPRINGS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL- USA: Audience Award, Best Animation (Runner Up)

DENVER STARZ FESTIVAL – USA: People’s Choice, Best Short

IRISH FILM & TELEVISION AWARD – Ireland: Best Animation

DAM SHORT FILM FESTIVAL- USA: Best Animation (Runner Up)

OMAHA FILM FESTIVAL – USA:  Audience Choice, Best Short

HEART OF GOLD FILM FESTIVAL, AUSTRALIA – Australia: Best Comedy

CHICAGO IRISH FILM FESTIVAL –USA: Audience Award, Best Short (2nd Place)

CINEGAEL MONTREAL- Canada: Audience Award, Best Short

NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL- USA: Outstanding Achievement in Short Filmmaking Animation

CINANIMA SHORT FILM FESTIVAL – Portugal: Special Mention, Best Animated Film

[Commentary]

I got three words for you on this short: bouncing fairy boobs. I never thought I’d see bouncing fairy boobs in an Oscar-nominated film. This short is humorous in a I’m-scared-of-Grandma sort of way! I think Jesus might even want to get out of that bedroom!

[Source] Granny O’Grimm