By Valerie Milano
Hollywood, CA (The Hollywood Times) 7/22/26 – Pigeons, directed by Amos Sussigan and featuring the voice of Andy Serkis, is among the animated highlights screening at the 2026 HollyShorts Film Festival.
With its imaginative premise, expressive animation, and playful personality, Pigeons transforms an everyday urban bird into the center of an entertaining cinematic world. Sussigan finds humor and humanity in characters that most people barely notice, inviting audiences to reconsider the surprisingly complex lives unfolding above city streets and sidewalks.
Andy Serkis brings his celebrated vocal versatility to the film, giving its animated world additional character and emotional texture. His performance complements the filmmakers’ vibrant visual storytelling without overwhelming it.
Funny, clever, and visually engaging, Pigeons demonstrates how animation can find fresh stories in the most familiar places. The film is a charming HollyShorts selection that proves even the most ordinary creatures can become memorable screen characters.
