The films GKids is pushing for Animated Feature this year include a broad array of titles.

The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales

Oscar Chances: Unknown: I don’t have enough information about this film to know if it should be competing or not. So far, it doesn’t sound like the kind of film that does.

Bird Boy

Oscar Chances: Unknown: There isn’t enough info about this film to know its chances, but it’s not likely to be a contender.

The Breadwinner

Oscar Chances: Likely: This is a title that has been on everyone’s (or almost everyone’s) lists for months. It’s got the critical acclaim to be a major contender for a nomination. The only problem is that the Animated Feature category has been opened up to general membership voting, which means smaller films will struggle to find their audience.

The Girl Without Hands

Oscar Chances: Unknown: I’ve heard a little about this film and if anyone can sell it to Oscar voters, it’s GKids, but there isn’t a lot of wiggle room for this to make it in alongside The Breadwinner.

Mary and the Witch’s Flower

Oscar Chances: Unknown: This is another title that hasn’t quite come up in a lot of conversations and as such probably isn’t much of a contender.

My Entire High School Is Sinking Into the Sea

Oscar Chances: Unknown: I saw the trailer for this months ago and it didn’t really impress then and while the title is clever and the animation solid, it doesn’t seem like the kind of film Academy voters typically recognize.

Napping Princess

Oscar Chances: Unknown: A major Japanese export that has received a solid response and could be in play for a nomination…if there were much room for it.