Crushed - LGBT Animated Short Film

“Crushed” - animated short film by Emily McShane
On Alyvia’s first day of school she is nervous and lonely until a girl sits down next to her. It’s just a crush.
Writer, Director, Animator - Emily McShane
Original Music - Sam Falls
Script Editor - Gabby Gaona
Alyvia - Saxon Mosley
Taiwo - Gaby Calle
Gabby - Matt Shaw
August - Layo Isaacs-Sodeye
Mom - Siu Wong
Teacher - John McShane

[@Soy_Milkk]

“I want there to be an us, I hope we can try that out.” “Come on I don’t think either of us want that..” Got be crying

[@Acorn905]

True! I'm not even mad she doesn't like her back but being told "Nah you don't mean that" sounds so belittling and awkward TvT

[@madgoofy7404]

SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP just like some of the last lines of good omens "We could be..an us"

[@FruitManxSmolBean]

bro the last "im sorry" may just be the end of me

[@Sirr3t]

IN SHAMBLES LITERALLY CRYING i thought ut was gonna be cute and lovey dovey but it was Fr just the most relatable thing ever

[@mitsu_zuki09]

dazai pfp unite🔥🔥

[@Cranberries4Crows]

I'm so used to a happy ending. I'm...so so surprised that it just..ended that way. This short film has truly crushed me.

[@randomchannel1184]

I do not wanna live in a world where these two don’t stay friends at the end.

[@miomango]

"I'm sorry... I'm sorry" OH MY GOD I'M LEGIT CRYING NOW WHY THE BAD ENDING WAHHHH :'(((

[@alexr2520]

This is off topic but I feel like most "shy/introverted" people (including me)really do feel like Olivia at the start of the school trying to act like a normal person, in my case I didn't try what Olivia did by talking with others and became a loner. I just want to really thank you because idk I have an idea now what people really do and how it's not nerve racking thing to actually talk and make friends, like that. Thanks for reading this random blurt thought I had while watching this!

[@soupstar2088]

The tiny little “Shit” at 2:10 made me smile and I’m unsure why ☺️ Also this is great

[@lucye339]

This is so relatable. I have a crush on this girl in my class, we like the same things, we hang out a lot, and she's one of the first friends I've had since I moved that seems to genuinely like me. But of she's taken.

[@nitzanshu4695]

Same but with straight instead of taken :(

[@volumemaximum]

@@nitzanshu4695oop

[@Slaythedayaway456]

THIS IS AMAZINGGGGG!!!! It literally had me in tears because this exact thing had happened to me before, and honestly the appearances of the characters share an eerie resemblance to the people in my life who were part of my similar situation💀thank you for this beautiful work of art❤️

[@anubis9139]

I was in this scenario once, but I was in the position of the straight friend. He didn't tell me he liked me as much as he just tried to kiss me. I just told him that I really wasn't into dudes, but Unlike this video, I didn't make it weird. It was a bit awkward, but I did like him as a friend. He never tried to make a move on me after that. We remained good friends, but eventually, I moved away and we lost contact.

[@JeMiyah_was_here.]

MAN I didn't think this would be sad That end hurt so bad thoo

[@ziggapoopstainpixbee3859]

Half way through watching: love how shy Olivia is at the beginning ☺️ Finished watching: OMI GOSH this is the definition of PAINNN I almost cried

[@eclipsaarmy5240]

Stop why is true? I’m pan 😭

[@dazzlestarcannon9728]

That was so sad yet so good! As a straight woman, i feel Taiwo didnt do the best job rejecting Alyvia, and as long as Alyvia were respectful, i think a friendship couldve worked between the two.

[@Mommy_mary]

Shut up

[@Acorn905]

Same, i mean if you don't like someone thats fine but her acting like them being together is weird and impossible hurt TvT

[@scarletweb2106]

Same here

[@dazzlestarcannon9728]

@Acorn905 Honestly even if the person being asked out were another lesbian who didn't feel a spark, no good comes from mincing someone's feelings. Regardless of how identities compare, when someone asks someone out, they put their dignity on the line, so being nice (the first time) is plain decency.

[@GoofyAmongus3000]

BRO YOU DIDNT HAVE TO MAKE ME CRY I WASNT READYY

[@ziggapoopstainpixbee3859]

Same ❤️

[@Riverlovesraccoons]

Noooooooo. E neither

[@cheesy_potatoes234]

The symbolism with the rain!

[@user-pl4bt3jt6h]

bro you can't make me cry on the toiled at 2 am

[@midloran]

Cry somewhere else then

[@matthewpaul6904]

It hurts so much, so relatable 😢

[@InkyMEDIC4728]

"Why don't you ask out your crush? Worst she can say is no." This. This is the thing they don't think about. What comes after rejection. They might lose something else.

[@ineedumonstataclobbadatder4499]

Very cute! I love how real the dialogue felt, especially at the convention scene. It did a great job of establishing the relationship in a short amount of time. Great work!!

[@lynx_lolz]

*w h a t* IM NOT CRYING MY EYES R JUST COSPLAYING WATERFALLS.

[@Sabrinandstuff]

This is honestly so relatable, it makes me sad

[@PaliBugthing]

im crying right now, "im sorry" hurts so bad :(

[@elisalanaoficial]

Man this is perfect!!! I loved!! It's a little sad too, but, it's perfect

[@TreeThings]

Bro I kept getting jump scared whenever they said Alyvia's name. I have the same one but it's spelled Olivia, lol

[@Youracholicfather]

YOU GUYS CANT BE DOING THIS TO ME IM CRYING

[@EclipseMaiya]

this is underrated aff

[@MushromVR]

WE NEED A PT 2

[@Ex_Skyla]

IM WAS SO HAPPY UNTIL THE END 😭

[@artemisday]

Really felt this, amazing animation

[@cryptidstew7051]

DONT FUCKING RIP MY HEART OUT LIKE THAT

[@blanketanimated]

i regret wacthing thiss ;-;;; IT WAS SO SAD AT THE END. THATS WHY ;-; jeez... (it was amazing tho 100/10 aniamtion to)

[@laranjaavermelhada]

Ah cara Eu estava com medo desse final, eu tinha razão....

[@skunkaroonie]

Had this happen to me and it hurt, takes me back, feels reassuring this isn't an experience I have alone though

[@user-qz4bl5be6u]

Omg love the art style, and the perspective was amazing! Really awsome

[@LuLuIrene]

I’m so glad I found this short film.

[@crepe-chips]

the art is amazing!! i am devastated

[@in_be_sdd]

It's so good !

[@Mothmanistheman]

wow this is so good!

[@bjt_bjt]

WHEN IT ENDED AND THE CREDITS ROLLED MY HEART SANK EVEN DEEPER NOOOO

[@Stolasupremecy]

3:26 Dont mind me leaving a little mark for me to rewatch 50 times

[@rainewhispers4666]

I didn't want to cryyyyy, I thought it would be just wholesome 😭

[@scarletweb2106]

So amazing but sad 💔 💔 Good job!

[@chanmey7202]

This is so awesome and cool ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@LeenaOfKetterdam]

no that's bullying you can't end it like that :(

[@ConfusedOnion1]

I’m not crying you are!

[@rachierach510]

this is so real

[@chill_orange8374]

Damn, didn't think it would end in such a way

[@Mommy_mary]

I understand these animations...

[@ourv9603]

I had in my head my ideal GF. She would have long straight dark hair & dark eyes & be real short, but, the woman I fell for was tall, short blonde hair & blue eyes. My point is we really dont get to choose, our heart does the choosing and all we can do is follow it or be miserable. Oh, we just celebrated our 49th together. Follow your heart. !

[@vivi_needssleep]

YOU DID *NOT* JUST END IT LIKE THAT DUUDEE NOOOO

[@NOPEME]

Wow man!!

[@OppossumPaws]

Ouch. That made me cry 🥲

[@Aarna30]

I’m going to lighten the mood a little bit I got recommended this after that one scene in GOB 10 if you know what I’m talking about-

[@nazeehaletsplay4366]

This shit hurt me to the core 😭 that's talent right there 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Ducky_Fox]

AHHH NOOOOOO THEY WERE SO CUTE 😭😭😭

[@IcyWerewolf-kf8kz]

This was amazing but why did I somehow want her to slip and fall off the roof.

[@KeeperofLegends]

This exactly like my freshman year. I felt this so hard 😭

[@soiboi4497]

We need a sequel

[@Someperson103]

i literally just said "wtf" out loud when it ended... so good but i need a happy ending for the love of god 😭

[@valorinthename366]

why do you keep inventing lesbians that break my heart i love it

[@adhdbrainsilly]

WHY COULDNT IT BE A HAPPY ENDING 😭

[@randomguy5821]

I hate how true this is

[@cherrystarburst]

I feel whatever our queen Olivia is feeling right now ☹️

[@Mooshmashlps]

AWWHHH SSSTOOPP

[@RandomCriticalRocket]

OMG I LOVE DIS ITS SO WELL WRITTEN!! BUT THE ENDING AAAAAA WHYYYYY on a side note: WHO WAS THE ARCHITECT WHO DESIGNED THIS SCHOOL? CAFETERIA ON THE 3RD STORY?? BIG NO NO

[@emilluu]

maybe im not such a good writer after all

[@RandomCriticalRocket]

⁠@@emilluuNO NO NU NU UR A GOOD WRITER THIS MADE ME CRY!!!

[@Elonor_Valley]

…all i felt was pain at the end :’(

[@jacoanimationstudio-di7hi]

Man I did not expect to almost cry that’s sad…

[@emilyl.2836]

The story of my life

[@brendamendoza9559]

Oh uh, the ending is so sad but this animation is pretty and a histry sad and pretty, mmh This is not Part of the story but, I AM ASEXUAL AND I HAVE STOPPED LIKE RELATIONSHIPS, I have felt attracted to many boys and very rarely, like one or two girls, but I developed it when I was 10 years old,And so it was until I stopped feeling affection after 5 years and then when I started second year of high school I started to stop feeling that same feeling as when I was a child and then I realized that I don't need someone like to be complete and also that when you grow you discover more about yourself, sorry if it bothers you but I just wanted to share this beautiful experience that I had and I hope you are well and can fulfill your dreams GOODBYE

[@bloomcontroller]

MY HEART.

[@rowan404]

Why are there so many surprised commenters? Do they not know the meaning of “crushed”? I spent the entire video bracing myself.

[@Quads_with_Chaos]

I need one with the good ending because I am crying.

[@falkon1877]

i feel that pain

[@Rainfromthemoon]

I think we’ve all been there😭😭 (In Olivia’s shoes I mean)

[@minasan6337]

THEY LOOK JUST LIKE ME AND MY PARTNER(im like the taller girl)

[@midloran]

Which the taller?

[@anxious_artist.]

She shouldn't apologize for her feelings!

[@Kat_go_silly]

Crying a ocean rn 😀

[@JeeCabb]

I CANT CRY RN BC IM IN SCHOOL BUT DAMN😢

[@ClayDress]

No! You're bot allowed to do us like that 😭😭😭

[@Eager_The_slay_one]

NO WHY YOU END IT LIKE THAT

[@venti2569]

3:47 OMG TOSTONES RAHHHH

[@ari12.0]

YOU CANT LEAVE ME ON THAT CLIFF HANGER😭

[@Ash_dragons9]

I had a life like this I was crushed

[@ansiemarais2886]

Brooo no way that’s literally me literally happened to me. I literally didn’t went on the roof but I was like outside and I told my girl - friend that I loved her And she said, are you joking I don’t like you like that DAMN I WANTED TO CRYY IF I WAS IN THIS Animation I would take THE WHITE GIRL she’s so sweet 🥹 and I love her

[@Acorn905]

Wait is the roof placement weird? •3•

[@carolinecheney]

Must really suck to get regected, especially if you're gay/les. Had a few tears wanting to come out at the end when she got regected.

[@zombathinlostleghackercat5233]

They should talk about it.

[@zombathinlostleghackercat5233]

When is part 2.

[@charlydance1777]

Dude my schol is literally stalking me ive watched this at school 💀

[@venti2569]

This is what im scared of lmao

[@randomstuff7934]

When it ended I said NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@user-sr8hc5fk1w]

Half way through watching: love how black Olivia is at the kfc ☺ Finished watching: OMI GOSH this is the definition of chicken I almost stole a car

[@sock_man302]

NOOOOO EMNDINGGMNGNGNG GRRRRR AMKE THEM HGAPPYYYY :[

[@imo_va]

How did you describe my nightmare between me and my crush??

[@scp..8798]

Очень жизненная ситуация:(

[@scp..8798]

❤

[@KrisTheBirdDemon]

Sooooo, when’s the next part coming out. Please?

[@isadora4031]

Ouch.....

[@dragonfestus]

I’m really sad now 😞 I hope this eventually has an happy/ok ending…

[@Nelsonanimationss]

IS THAT ELLIE FROM TLOU