Animation fans received a digital gift monday with the YouTube debut of A for Angel, the frist short from the newest iteration of Cartoon Network Studios’ Cartoon Cartoons program. The 2D short is currently available to view on the Warner Bros. TV channel.
Synopsis: Clementine, despite possessing horns, fangs, and a pointed tail, has never quite felt like a devil. When an unexpected prospect to change her fate arises, she eagerly accepts-but will need the assistance (and potential disruption) of a similarly mismatched angel.
A for Angel was created by Chime Merra, a TV animation artist, comics creator, and illustrator who playfully describes themself as “a type of line-and-color-secreting organism (likely mammal).”
The latest phase of Cartoon Cartoons was announced in 2021, marking the return of the animated shorts program after a hiatus of more than ten years. The initiative aims to foster innovation in animated storytelling, amplify diverse narratives, discover emerging talent, and mentor the next generation of animators.
overseeing the artist-driven program is a Creative Council comprised of Pete Browngardt (Looney Tunes Cartoons, Uncle Grandpa), Manny Hernandez (We Baby Bears), Katie Rice (animaniacs), and Aminder Dhaliwal (Woman World). Cartoon Cartoons has also partnered with organizations like Black Women Animate and extraordinary minds to champion inclusivity and diverse representation within the animation industry.
While previous short films from the current Cartoon Cartoons program have been showcased at film festivals and events such as San Diego Comic-con, A for Angel signals the beginning of their wider release to audiences.
