Completing a trilogy of interviews with some of this year’s Best Animated Short Oscar nominees, including winner Torill Kove (The Danish Poet) and Chris Renaud (No Time for Nuts), Animated Views presents a conversation with acclaimed writer and director Roger Allers. The main topic at hand is The Little Matchgirl. Specifically, the discussion touches on the film’s creation, from its start as a part of a third Fantasia to the handling of the tale’s bittersweet end. In addition, Allers provides his thoughts on traditional animation, while also lending advice to aspiring animators.