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Pixar's 18 Short Films

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Pixar Animation Studios' Short Films

While Pixar creates its beloved feature films, it simultaneously tests computer animation and story telling techniques by producing short films. These short films are the training ground for the artists and the technology wizards at Pixar to test the new medium.

The eighteen (18) short films created by Pixar Animation Studios which are showcased on this lens are a testament to the creativity and commitment of the people who work at Pixar.

Watch the YouTube videos of the short films, read about them, and fall in love all over again with Pixar.

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The 18 Pixar Short Films

Here are the 18 Pixar short films Pixar has made so far:

Luxo Jr. (1986)
Geri's Game (1997)
For the Birds (2000)
Mike's New Car (2002)
Jack-Jack Attack (2005)
Mater and the Ghostlight (2006)
Partly Cloudy (2009)
Dug's Special Mission (2009)

The Adventures of André and Wally B.

Lucasfilm Computer Graphics Project

The short film "The Adventures of André and Wally B." was created at the Lucasfilm Computer Graphics Project, which later spun off Pixar Animation Studios.

Luxo Jr. (1986)

In this Pixar short film you'll meet Pixar's logo "Luxo" and his son "Luxo Jr."

This short film consists of two lamps--a baby lamp and it's dad--playing with a ball. Somehow the people at Pixar manage to bring two lamps to life.

Luxo Jr. was the first film produced by Pixar Animation Studios, following its establishment as an independent film studio. It's the source of the small hopping desk lamp included in Pixar's corporate logo.

Luxo Jr: by v3ctor211 | video info

821 ratings | 498,614 views

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Pixar Tidbit #1

When John Lasseter was learning to make models he chose the nearest object to work on: the architect's lamp sitting on his desk.

He started moving it around and the lamp became the star of another short film by Pixar that was nominated for an Academy Award.

Red's Dream

Pixar Tidbit #2

Some of the challenges faced by Pixar while creating "Red's Dream" were the following:

It was a nighttime scene.
They added raindrops.
There's juggling in the film.
Pixar's first "organic" character appears in this shortfilm: Lumpy the Clown.

Toy Story

Join Woody and Buzz Lightyear for lots of fun and adventure.

What do toys do when they're not being played with? They come to life and go on all sorts of adventures, of course!

Important!

Knick Knack

Meet the following tourist souvenirs:

- A blond from Miami beckons from the pool
- A Death Valley skeleton
- A pink flamingo
- An Egyptian pyramid wearing sunglasses
- A snowman trying to escape his snow dome to join the fun

Pixar Tidbit #3

The Pixar short film Knick Knack won the Best Short Film award at the Seattle International Film Festival in 1990.

In 2001 Terry Gilliam selected it as one of the ten best animated films of all time.

The Pixar short film "Gerri's Game" won an Oscar for best animated short film of 1997.

Geri's Game (1997)

'''Geris Game''' was written and directed by Jan Pinkava.

The film is set in an empty park during the Fall. Geri is an elderly man who plays a game of chess against himself, "becoming" each of the players by moving to the other side of the chessboard, where he changes his personality and either puts on or takes off his glasses to show which character he's playing.

The first Pixar production to have a human main character, Geri's Game was produced with the goal to perfect human animation.

Geri's game: P.I.X.A.R Animation studios: by mrlooney234 | video info

204 ratings | 401,616 views

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“The first four small birds to land on the power line are named Bully, Chipper, Snob and Neurotic.”

For the Birds (2000)

This Pixar short film won an Oscar for best animated short film of 2001.

A group of small birds land on a telephone wire. When a much larger, goofy-looking bird arrives and lands on the telephone pole, the smaller birds begin to make fun of him. The larger bird moves from the pole to the wire, crowding the small birds together, much to their dismay. When the small birds try to shove the larger bird off the wire they pay the price for forgetting the laws of physics.

For the birds: by alej223 | video info

6,155 ratings | 3,593,502 views

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The Art of Pixar Shortfilms

The Art of Pixar Short Films

by: Amid Amidi

Amazon Price: $21.90 (as of 02/17/2012)

"N]one of the art-of Pixar books to date have taken us behind the creative process, and deeper into the history of the company, the men and women who made the company the juggernaut it is today. That has changed with Mr. Amidi's terrific The Art of Pixar Short Films. A lovingly packaged and in-depth look at not only the films themselves, but also a de-facto history of Pixar, and their critical importance in the development of digital animation in general."

Brett Warnock/Hey Bartender!

Mike's New Car

Mike's New Car (2002)

In this Pixar short film we see Mike and Sully, two of the characters we know and love from "Monsters, Inc.".

Mike is obsessed with his new six-wheel drive car, and insists on showing it off to his friend Sulley. However, everything that can go wrong does go wrong.

Mike's New Car: by prfranco | video info

104 ratings | 223,231 views

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Monsters, Inc.

“In this world of ups and downs, it's so nice to know there are jackalopes around.”

Pixar Short Films Collection - Volume 1

Amazon Price: $14.55 (as of 02/17/2012)

Includes the following 13 Pixar short films:

The Adventures of Andre & Wally B. (1984)
Luxo Jr. (1986)
Red's Dream (1987)
Tin Toy (1988)
Knick Knack (1989)
Geri's Game (1997)
For the Birds (2000)
Mike's New Car (2002)
Boundin' (2003)
Jack-Jack Attack (2005)
One Man Band (2005)
Mater and the Ghostlight (2006)
Lifted (2006)

Plus never-before-seen footage.

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Jack-Jack Attack (2005)

This short film is about the youngest member of "The Incredibles".

"Jack-Jack Attack" shows us what's going on at home with Jack-Jack and the hapless baby-sitter while the Incredibles were off fighting crime.

EXPLODING BABY: Live!: by dakilangduca | video info

1,042 ratings | 806,812 views

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The Incredibles

The Incredibles (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

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Here are some memorable quotes from "The Incredibles":

Mr. Incredible: "No matter how many times you save the world, it always manages to get back in jeopardy again. Sometimes I just want it to stay saved! You know, for a little bit? I feel like the maid; I just cleaned up this mess! Can we keep it clean for... for ten minutes!"

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Helen: "I think your father is in trouble."

Violet: "If you haven't noticed, Mom, we're not doin' so hot either."

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Mr. Incredible: "Of course I have a secret identity. I don't know a single superhero who doesn't. Who wants the pressure of being super all the time?"

Important!

The Incredibles

Mr. Incredible: "I've been meaning to ask you. Of all places to settle down, why..."

Mirage: "A volcano? My employer is atracted to power. As am I. It's a weakness we both share."

Mr. Incredible: "Seems a little... unstable."

Mirage: "I prefer to think of it as misunderstood."

Mr. Incredible: "Aren't we all?"

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Contents at a Glance

Contents at a Glance

List of Pixar Short Films

The 18 Pixar Short Films

Lucasfilm Computer Graphics Project

Luxo Jr. (1986)

In this Pixar short film you'll meet Pixar's logo "Luxo" and his son "Luxo Jr."

Pixar Tidbit #1

Pixar Tidbit #2

Toy Story

Join Woody and Buzz Lightyear for lots of fun and adventure.

Knick Knack

Pixar Tidbit #3

Geri's Game (1997)

'''Geris Game''' was written and directed by Jan Pinkava.

“The first four small birds to land on the power line are named Bully, Chipper, Snob and Neurotic.”

For the Birds (2000)

This Pixar short film won an Oscar for best animated short film of 2001.

The Art of Pixar Shortfilms

Mike's New Car

Mike's New Car (2002)

In this Pixar short film we see Mike and Sully, two of the characters we know and love from "Monsters, Inc.".

Monsters, Inc.

“In this world of ups and downs, it's so nice to know there are jackalopes around.”

Pixar Short Films Collection - Volume 1

More Lenses By Me

Jack-Jack Attack (2005)

This short film is about the youngest member of "The Incredibles".

The Incredibles

The Incredibles

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Which is your favorite Pixar short film?

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Tin Toy

2

Knick Knack

3

For the Birds

4

One Man Band

5

Presto

6

The Adventures of André and Wally B.

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Luxo Jr.

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Mike's New Car

9

Jack-Jack Attack

10

Mater and the Ghostlight

11

Lifted

12

Partly Cloudy

13

Red's Dream

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Geri's Game

15

Boundin'

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Mater and the Ghostlight (2006)

This Pixar short film stars the characters from "Cars".

Mater and the Ghost Light (Little Golden Book)

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“Meet the young alien trainee Stu and his instructor Mr. B.”

Lifted

Pixar Tidbit #4

Presto

Presto! (Little Golden Book)