First Flight (2006)

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Directors:

Cameron Hood
Kyle Jefferson

Writers:

Cameron Hood (writer)
Kyle Jefferson (writer)

Genre:

Animation | Short

Plot:

The story of a fastidiously organized businessman, whose perspective on life is forever changed through an unexpected encounter with a tiny fledgling bird. |

Plot Keywords:

Dreamworks | 3D Animation

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination

Cast

Jeanine Meyers	...	Bird
Jon Spinogatti	...	Swift

Runtime:

Canada:8 min

Country:

USA

Language:

None

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:G

Company:

DreamWorks Animation

Funny and Charming

This animated short tells the story of an obsessive neatnik waiting for his bus to work when an orphaned baby bird lands on the bench next to him. The man initially resists the attentions of the bird, but eventually becomes its surrogate mother, learning a valuable lesson from the bird. This is a very funny and charming short subject. It is co-produced by Dreamworks and Aardman Animations. The CGI is well done, giving the man and the bird very good facial expressions and mannerisms. There is not a lot of dialog, so the animation is what really carries the load of showing what's going on. This film is a treat for children and adults. I fully expect it will be a strong contender for next year's Academy Award for animated short.