First Flight (2006)

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

Directors:

Cameron Hood, Kyle Jefferson

Writers:

Cameron Hood, Kyle Jefferson

Stars:

Jeanine Meyers, Jon Spinogatti

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Jeanine Meyers	...	Bird
Jon Spinogatti	...	Swift

Storyline

As the well-organised and disciplined businessman, Mr Swift, waits for the bus on a cloudless spring morning, out of the blue, arrives the most unexpected visitor in the shape of an innocent little blue bird. At first, the already late for work commuter wants to have nothing to do with the troublesome feathery creature; however, what if those two unlikely companions had a mutually beneficial alliance? Would it change their future?

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Plot Keywords:

bird | businessman | cgi animation | computer animation | cartoon bird | 

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Comedy | Family

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Certificate:

G

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

None

Release Date:

6 July 2006 (Germany)

Also Known As:

I Proti Ptisi

Company Credits

Production Co:

DreamWorks Animation

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Shown in advance of Over the Hedge (2006)

User Reviews

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.