List of Pixar shorts

A comprehensive list of short films produced by Pixar Animation Studios

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Overview

Pixar Animation Studios, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is renowned for its feature films and short films. The studio has produced a variety of short films, often used as a platform for experimentation and innovation in animation techniques and storytelling. These shorts are typically released alongside Pixar's feature films in theaters, and many have been critically acclaimed, winning numerous awards including Academy Awards.

History

Pixar's tradition of creating short films dates back to its early days as a computer graphics research group. The first short film, The Adventures of André & Wally B., was released in 1984, showcasing the potential of computer animation. Over the years, Pixar has continued to produce shorts that push the boundaries of animation technology and narrative.

List of Pixar Shorts

Below is a list of notable Pixar shorts, along with their release years and a brief description:

• The Adventures of André & Wally B. (1984) - Directed by Alvy Ray Smith, this short features a playful chase between a man and a bee.
• Luxo Jr. (1986) - Directed by John Lasseter, this short introduced the iconic desk lamp that became Pixar's mascot.
• Red's Dream (1987) - A story about a unicycle dreaming of a better life.
• Tin Toy (1988) - This short won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film and inspired the creation of Toy Story.
• Knick Knack (1989) - A snowman trapped in a snow globe tries to escape to join a party.
• Geri's Game (1997) - An elderly man plays a game of chess against himself in a park.
• For the Birds (2000) - A group of small birds on a wire encounter a large, awkward bird.
• Boundin' (2003) - A story about a dancing sheep who learns to "bound" after being sheared.
• One Man Band (2005) - Two street performers compete for a little girl's coin.
• Lifted (2006) - A young alien attempts to abduct a sleeping human.
• Presto (2008) - A magician's rabbit seeks revenge for being denied a carrot.
• Partly Cloudy (2009) - A cloud and a stork work together to deliver babies.
• Day & Night (2010) - Two characters representing day and night discover each other's unique qualities.
• La Luna (2011) - A young boy learns the family trade of sweeping stars off the moon.
• The Blue Umbrella (2013) - A blue umbrella falls in love with a red umbrella in a rainy city.
• Lava (2014) - A musical love story between two volcanoes.
• Piper (2016) - A young sandpiper learns to overcome its fear of water.
• Bao (2018) - A Chinese-Canadian woman experiences motherhood through a dumpling.
• Loop (2020) - Two kids at a canoe camp connect in unexpected ways.

Also see

• Pixar Animation Studios
• List of Pixar films
• The Walt Disney Company
• Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film