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Aleksandr Petrov
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Aleksandr Petrov's career is marked by a singular achievement: winning the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, a feat that places him among the elite of animation. His film The Old Man and the Sea was not only the first animated feature in IMAX but also a technical and artistic triumph. His subsequent nomination for My Love further cemented his reputation as a master of his craft. His work continues to be celebrated in animation festivals and retrospectives worldwide.

Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Academy Award
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences·2000
Best Animated Short Film for The Old Man and the Sea
Records & Feats
First animated film released in IMAX
Historic First·1999
The Old Man and the Sea (1999) was the first animated film to be presented in IMAX format.