There is some discussion regarding some similarities in the storyline and concept of '' Paperman '' and Patrick Hughes ' 2008 short film , '' Signs '' . But Hughes himself dismissed the idea of copying , saying " There are similarities , but I really admire the short , I think it 's beautiful . Every piece of work I 've ever done , I 've had someone say the same things about me . " '' Paperman '' was nominated and won both an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 85th Academy Awards and the Annie Award for Best Animated Short Subject at the 40th Annie Awards . It was the first Disney short to win an Oscar in that category since 1969
85th Academy Awards
85th Academy Awards
Paperman