National Film Vault

FILM NOTES

DreamWorks Pictures released Shrek in May 2001, marking a turning point for computer-animated feature films and signaling a direct challenge to Disney's dominance in the genre. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, the film became a cultural phenomenon and launched one of animation's most successful franchises, earning the first-ever Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

This cell, confirmed as the Trailer End Card, captures three consecutive frames from the theatrical trailer's closing title card. Each frame presents the same composed image: two figures silhouetted against a large full moon on a rocky outcrop, accompanied by the "MAY 2001" release date, the www.SHREK.com web address, and DreamWorks Pictures branding. The repetition across frames reflects standard 35mm printing cadence for held title sequences.