Lou (2017 film)

Lou
Lou
Directed by	Dave Mullins
Written by	Dave Mullins
Produced by	Dana Murray
Music by	Christophe Beck
Production; company	Pixar Animation Studios
Distributed by	Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Release date	June; 16, 2017 (US)
Running time	6 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

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Lou is a 2017 American computer-animated short film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The film was directed by Dave Mullins and produced by Dana Murray. The music for the film was composed by Christophe Beck. Lou was released on June 16, 2017, alongside Pixar's feature film Cars 3.

Plot[edit | edit source]

The story of Lou revolves around a mysterious creature named Lou, who lives in a lost and found box on a school playground. Lou is composed of various lost items such as sweatshirts, baseballs, and backpacks. Lou's primary mission is to return lost items to their rightful owners. The film's central conflict arises when a bully named J.J. starts stealing toys from other children. Lou intervenes and teaches J.J. a valuable lesson about empathy and kindness.

Production[edit | edit source]

Lou was directed by Dave Mullins, who also wrote the screenplay. The film was produced by Dana Murray and features music composed by Christophe Beck. The short film was created using computer animation, a hallmark of Pixar Animation Studios.

Release[edit | edit source]

Lou premiered on June 16, 2017, in theaters as a prelude to Pixar's feature film Cars 3. The short film received positive reviews for its heartwarming story and innovative animation.

Reception[edit | edit source]

Lou was well-received by audiences and critics alike. The film was praised for its emotional depth, animation quality, and the important message it conveyed about kindness and empathy. Lou was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 90th Academy Awards.