'' Paperman '' is a 2012 American black-and-white computer-cel animated romantic comedy short film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and directed by John Kahrs . The short blends traditional and computer animation , and won both the 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 . '' Paperman '' was the first animated short film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios to win an Academy Award since '' It 's Tough to Be a Bird '' in 1970
40th Annie Awards
40th Annie Awards
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