Fox Fires - Animated Short Film

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Graduation film from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, Scotland.
Note from the director:
I pitched this idea in February 2018 and had the privilege of working with a number of my classmates and 3rd-year assistants. They each brought so much talent and enthusiasm to telling this story and I couldn't have been more fortunate to have them as my team. Please stay for the credits and look them up!
Fox Fires is inspired by the Finnish folk tale of the aurora borealis. The film blends 2D and 3D animation together.
Thank you so much to my composer, Denny Schneidemesser, for all of his help in bringing the film together and for scoring the work so beautifully. I've admired Denny's work since I first watched animated shorts on KZbin and decided to pursue animation myself, having him on board was a dream come true.
More beautiful work on his KZbin channel:
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Keep an eye out for the Making of Fox Fires book, available for preorder soon! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram to keep up to date. linktr.ee/keilidh
Enquiries: [e-mail]
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DIRECTED AND WRITTEN BY: Keilidh Bradley
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PRODUCER: Lin Sharkie
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COMPOSER: Denny Schneidemesser
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SOUND DESIGN: Dirk Kluesing, Denny Schneidemesser
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CONCEPT ART: Tessa Bentley, Keilidh Bradley
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CHARACTER DESIGN: Keilidh Bradley
STORYBOARDS: Dionne Burgess, Keilidh Bradley, Lin Sharkie
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3D MODELLING: Michael Birk, Philip Cooper, Lia Onesti
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RIGGING: Michael Birk, Philip Cooper
RENDERING: Michael Birk, Lia Onesti
BACKGROUNDS: Tessa Bentley
ANIMATION: Michael Birk, Keilidh Bradley, Dionne Burgess, Lauren Kirkwood, Lia Onesti, Lin Sharkie, Melissa Stoakes
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COMPOSITING AND VFX: Tessa Bentley, Keilidh Bradley, Lin Sharkie
ASSISTANTS: Sophia Austin, Deborah Barker, Gonzalo Fraguas Bringas, Eamonn Grady, Molly-May Lockhart, Liz Massarou, Aaron Green, Fraser Robertson, Zoe Stewart

[@shiftingpalac3]

"Well...who ever said you only could become a star?" IM CRYING

[@idkd9083]

• Sweetfang • SAME

[@ILoveChristinHarper]

same

[@GacktSe7en]

🌛🦊🌌 ✋😭

[@v.4mp]

genuinely

[@MaryJimenezUniversalProfile]

me too

[@Northflowo]

I spent half of this thing crying, it's just so pretty. As someone Finnish who was obsessed with our folk tales as a child I find this really touching.

[@Ash-uv2ck]

This is a Folk tale!? Finland has amazed me once again. It is a beautiful story. Love from Ireland.

[@wyrmmmm]

: 0 I didn't expect you to be here north! I do agree though, this is beautiful

[@pricklythepear4900]

Northflower IKR?!?!

[@pricklythepear4900]

I didn’t know you’d be here lol 😆

[@DigiVixen]

As someone who is deeply connected with vulpine lore at the core of my soul, this short just really spoke to me, ya'know? It's even greater knowing it is Finnish.

[@Goofy_goober_101]

The fox being the only creature that didn’t speak in grunts,squeaks,etc and also being the only one who couldn’t become a star is just very smart to me

[@kaysrandomchannel4618]

Nice pfp.

[@Goofy_goober_101]

@@kaysrandomchannel4618 thanks

[@annalynnwaddy9940]

Y’all this six minute short film made me feel more genuine and visible emotion than most 2-hour movies. Huge kudos to everyone who worked on this!! I don’t know how these people do it tbh

[@moopig_]

i agree, this story had meaning, backstory, lore to our world, creativity, emotion, and so much more. many movies can't compare to this 6 minute animated youtube video

[@MrOrcshaman]

A well written, well thought and emotional story, can be given to us in a short space of time, a message. That's the gift of a good storyteller.

[@evelynguzman5825]

I came here because I played the most beautiful game ever called Spirit of the North. Based on this Finnish folklore tale of Tulikettu. Play it!!

[@kidwhositsinthecorner8171]

I dont know why, but realizing that the fox tried so hard to be a star, but instead became unique and special makes me feel happy and confident in myself.

[@conner3548]

*Confident I'm sorry, but you are correct and it was something I haven't considered until you just mentioned it, it's really poetic as it is beautiful and it is VERY beautiful. I loved this animation and I loved your comment.

[@spectrumstars_]

I Just Saw This After I Made A Similar(But Longer) Comment! But I'm Glad Somebody Else Also Got The Same Idea. It Is Amazing How They Portray It In The Animatic Though.

[@yolo9050]

Out of curiosity, why does something have to be different to be considered special?

[@conner3548]

@@yolo9050 It's the unique factor of it, the more rare it is the more valuable it is. I'm not saying I agree with it but that's the psychology I read from that seeing that factor. If it's any consolation the other animals were still cool.

[@julietf3360]

Maybe you are the fox in a world of wolves

[@donuko]

aurora borealis? in this time of year, at this time of day, on this part of youtube, localized entirely in your animation? keby- ...yes.

[@Nala15-Artist]

May I see it?

[@donuko]

No.

[@JuliannacatPlays]

A beauty if I do say so myself

[@Otter_shock]

THE SKYS ON FIREEE

[@Nala15-Artist]

No, mother, it's just the northern fox lights.

[@Ninjewdi]

Years later and the swell of music when the fox begins to run through the sky still makes me tear up.

[@ssoltau9318]

Same. This was done right. So simple yet so epic at the same time. Music alone was so beautiful. Years after I've seen this I'm still tearing up.

[@Flammifleure]

Yeah.

[@quietcdaisy7898]

I reversed the fox's dialogue, and I was able to clearly hear what the voice actor said: "I _do_ wanna help light up the sky!! I don't understand, I've tried so hard to be a star, like everyone else..." She has such a cute, sad voice, it's just perfect! (I guess now we finally know what does the fox say)

[@xAeriesxniGt3]

I tried it too it was beautiful ❤

[@RiverstreamWcueGrace]

Ikr she's so cute and has a sweetest voice ever

[@radityabagusanantachannel1196]

Hoa do you reverse the audio??

[@naustikk_]

Oof I usually don’t get sappy but when the fox just wanted to be a star like them and he couldn’t......... that hit me. Good ending.

[@_KERP]

Shine bright like a diamond :3

[@BitFireStudio]

Remove that first word.

[@jackthehacker05]

"What star sign are you?" "Firefox web browser"

[@djamiaradnan9342]

XD

[@lidianatalidini9600]

Funny

[@dummyrblx66]

Uh oh

[@pvppummeluf7341]

Me too 🦊

[@nataliawintersparrow8315]

Lol

[@JootjeJ]

Every once in a while I come back to this lovely little film. It truly is one of the best creations I have ever seen on KZbin.

[@RockruffCheeburgrr]

Indeed

[@brangwen_therien]

Watch Wolf walkers, you will regret that.

[@Rubywing4]

This is like the third or fourth time I've seen this, and now I find myself crying. The music is beautiful, the animation is beautiful, the story is beautiful, and the line "Whoever said you could only become a star?" really got me. This film is a freaking masterpiece. TvT

[@ureshiiiiii]

I still remember the first time I watched this video - I was utterly blown away by the visuals, storytelling, music and how immersed and emotional it all made me feel. The same can be said even now as I return to enjoy this beautiful work of art. ❤️

[@Keilidh]

Thank you so much!

[@SmileyBozoo]

XD

[@IDK098]

Ikr

[@gyongyverpearl1306]

Same. It seems so long ago...

[@tellmethesongoftherain6534]

@@Keilidh I died watching this. My mind was just in awe, the beauty of the forest, the drawing, the color, the style, _the animation itself._

[@TheRibottoStudios]

3:48 OH MY GOD why is no one talking about this nice little detail?! This is how foxes hunt in the winter-they listen for prey and jump and straight down into the snow! That was so cute

[@laonagrouchini]

Just noticed and oml so cute

[@prettyfox1413]

Yes, I noticed! I love it.

[@zer0w0lf94]

I noticed right away and loved it. 🦊☺️

[@arowwhead8490]

I know its adorable

[@kltwilit9326]

I noticed too so adorable 😍 when he jumped

[@smallfry3906]

The music when the fox is bounding through the sky always makes me tear up, even if I watch this video back to back. It’s so incredibly beautiful and powerful

[@CatShak]

i watched this in night-time while the stars and moon were up, literally the most beautiful and perfect time i've watched this, i always get goosebumps everytime i watch this

[@CatShak]

Wow it's already been a year...

[@ann-vl4eh]

Science teacher: so how are northern lights formed in the sky? Me: by a fox spirit duh

[@onthegreenbike1584]

Teacher: uh, I dont th- Me : No! 😠😑 that is EXACTLY how it happened. Period! Teacher : oh, um, ok. Lets talk about something different.

[@edrichalzate1142]

Me to

[@sparkthecatt]

トキティキャッ ît was a joke-

[@lemonlyx6882]

トキティキャッ umm they just said that to make a joke so idk what ur talki-😑

[@torik7043]

@トキティキャッ I feel like you r/wooooshed everyone if you're saying this as a joke

[@eflat_music]

I like how the animals were animated in 2D, but the moon and the star animals were in 3D animation.

[@milorca4412]

Yeah, it really makes it seem like they’re from another world/dimension.

[@jessirose]

Yes, like a dimension we cannot comprehend

[@friednot]

The amazing world of animals

[@alisaowl2577]

Yep, I noticed it too

[@magickitty77]

batata frita 75 the amazing world of anime

[@normvw4053]

Growing up on the Navajo and Zuni Indian Reservations, I loved the legends about how the animals taught the humans life lessons. I read these stories from Indigenous people's from all over the world and loved them all. As my dad told us, my brother and sisters, these stories have a distinctly human sound to them. I think that he knew exactly what he was telling us as he relayed these stories over a campfire.

[@normvw4053]

I just found out that this story is from the Finnish Zodiac, fantastic.

[@tinydragonofart]

I've seen this animation when it first came out, and yet, even now, it still makes my skin prickle with amazement and joy. It's so beautiful.

[@arkuos8361]

Something about how the Moon is animated in such a way that it feels computer generated (maybe it is) makes it feel truly alien, as though its not supposed to be on the planet. The animals all have a hand drawn aesthetic, giving them a more natural feel. Its amazing

[@JANEEDISTURBED]

Maybe they meant for it all to be that way intentionally, for those very reasons?

[@kalecgos700]

It makes sense making the moon appear supernatural considering it's a celestial body after all

[@owololcat]

i personally think the animals got the same animation style upon becoming constellations.

[@Koijestic]

they... they are? it's pretty obvious

[@durdleduc8520]

The animals became 3d animated when they turned into their constellation form. The fox never did, though, at least I don’t think.

[@SagaLopeta]

In Finland we call The Northern Lights: "Revontulet" witch means The Fox Fires. I was shocked when I heard that they're "The Northern Lights" in English! It means comeplitely different thing!

[@wowlevcandraw3783]

Hailey yeah, it’s really cool to learn how in different cultures things can be different, it’s one of my favorite things to learn about

[@Gildragil70]

In English Foxfire is something completely different. It's the bio luminescent fungi that only glows in curtain conditions! I have seen it and it's really cool.

[@saramarshall5364]

that was an interesting fact! wow, never knew that!. . .that makes so much more sense, calling it "the fox fires" because there are constellations, that are the shapes of animals

[@Foxtrot369]

Interestingly enough, the English name is borrowed from the French, who were the first to call them the _"Northern Lights"._ Though the words _"Aurora Borealis"_ originate from the Roman deities - Aurora: Goddess of Dawn & Borealis: God of the North Wind - hence "Lights from the North" or "Northern Lights". - Though I quite like _"The Fox Fires"_ in Latin too - _"Vulpes Ignes"_

[@couldntthinkofachannelname9316]

What do you call the southern lights?

[@Robinrulez]

I love your character design! In my opinion the fox is cutest. It was creative to make the fox Aurora Borealis

[@Veronica-pz4gw]

It’s not their idea. This is a real story from Finnland

[@CharlesHuse]

I can honestly hear my distant ancestors from many thousand of years in the past telling this story at night as they are gathered around the fire.

[@BlackfootFerret]

"Who said you could only become a star?" I teared up at this line :)

[@kawaiibpanda6575]

When I realized that the fox was gonna turn into that I said omg out loud loool :')

[@imbigtom.lifeisanamazingjo2602]

@@kawaiibpanda6575 what about Orion

[@faithalvarez2670]

bruh I straight up sobbed

[@RedstoneMiner18]

_And he then went on to become one of the worlds most famous browsers_ *Firefox*

[@temptedbyartjewelry5892]

ATAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHAHAHAHA he rolled around on the sun to become red first and turn his tail into a fire- uh meow

[@GaudyGabriev02]

Nevertheless, It's still my favorite

[@Panda0fRed]

Welp the Firefox isn't a fox.

[@dalahom3244]

And the browser got its name from an old Finnish tale. This is how the ancient Finns explained the Aurora Borealis. To them it was the tail of the Firefox in the sky.

[@ginniegill1026]

Pffff

[@eman7553]

i remember seeing this in 7th grade, coming back to see it 4 years later is so magical

[@ember-fire7583]

Even years later this is still so pretty and awestriking to watch!! The designs are so beautiful, the look of everything and music composition is great, and the story that ties it all together is so sweet and very well done.

[@Grey.01-]

Famous quote: *Well,whoever said you could only become a star?*

[@Wobbe89]

Inspiring

[@juliadraws6912]

DUN DUN DUUU!

[@juliadraws6912]

@meowgamer :3 lol

[@luvxoxundertalehazbinhotel1835]

@meowgamer :3 the famous quote called gibberish. What? U haven't heard of that saying?

[@kayevogus8354]

XGhostlyBonniiX when your can be the northern lights or just yourself!

[@zoenelson3340]

"I tried so hard but I cant become a star like everyone else" That line hit me way too hard I didn't ask to cry today 😭

[@SuperVendetta9]

Like your comment. However, the little foxes...

[@ravynenevermore9906]

I cried as well

[@lemondrop8203]

Idk how y'all crying.

[@Todd-vy7iz]

Second time I see this, and I cried again. Why does it get me every time ?? Is it the music or the cute fox ??

[@Obsessive_cartoon_drawer]

Gives me major brother bear and Hilda vibes, I love it

[@luthien368]

I watch this so often, and cry every time out of happiness... I wish I could give a like every single time

[@HarrietBeaumont]

In Finnish the northern lights are called revontulet, which means fox's fires :)

[@janmarkbernales4374]

Wow thanks for that knowledge!

[@vladislavunderoak4323]

So cool, thx

[@kaumira7849]

wait foxes are also called revon? i didnt know that :O

[@blurredwolf2339]

Yeah, foxfires look so cool in here, Its rare tho (at last for me, I do t ever see anything interesting lol)

[@HarrietBeaumont]

@@kaumira7849 In Finnish fox is repo but it becomes revon in genitive (possessive) form :)

[@wrenwhite8402]

I love how the animals speak enchanting table

[@EllinikiDimokratia]

Fox's voice is backwards

[@sidereum-05]

D𝙹 ||𝙹⚍ ᓭ!¡ᒷᔑꖌ eリᓵ⍑ᔑリℸ ̣ ᒲᒷリℸ ̣ tᔑʖꖎᒷ?

[@LuanGarcia123]

Hwhqhqhhqhqhqhqhhqhqhqh sorry i dont know enchanting table language D’:^

[@soulfurr1125]

Underrated comment ngl LMAOO

[@partayfoxfox8660]

Lol yes!

[@rolandtarczali4883]

This had a better story and graphic's than a freaking 2 hour long movie from disney or pixar, good job to you all! I loved it alot.

[@Koreleine]

I love this little movie and it‘s saved on my watchlist for years now. My daughter loves this little movie as well. I have to show her this so often. ❤️

[@calebmoull6081]

The fox wanted to be a star just like everyone else, when something much greater was in store for her. If something doesn't happen the way you want it to, do not despair. There could be something so much better than you could have ever imagined possible waiting for you. Don't limit yourself to what everyone else can do. Be true to yourself and you may find a purpose greater than what you were striving for.

[@kevinpuerto7715]

Most underrated comment in the entirety of mankind, kind of sad if you think about it.

[@calebmoull6081]

@@kevinpuerto7715 This comment was just posted, so it's not really a surprise it hasn't gotten too much attention yet when people have posted comments closer to when the video was posted.

[@kevinpuerto7715]

@@calebmoull6081 oh

[@Seppy0522]

Why is everyone acting like a fricken philosopher?

[@calebmoull6081]

@@Seppy0522 I was just analyzing the video and its possible meaning and giving my thoughts on the matter. I was also trying to provide inspiration for those who may need it. I apologize if this bothers you in any way, shape or form.

[@wolfilton3406]

Fox in this: Speaks in backwards Foxes in real life: HHhehehehHEHEHEhehe

[@Panda-Gaming-123]

I-😂😂

[@jazzhands8183]

hEeE

[@muffinman_4]

Micheal Jackson

[@fembeden]

sCrEeE

[@williehopkins3436]

Thx me later I gave u 300 likes

[@Chloe__Plays]

I loved this little story not just because I like astronomy but also because my favourite animal is the red fox and this video mixed them all up and it was amazing.Can you plz do something similar to this …

[@lilalino]

I found this years ago and it still makes me cry every single time i watch it.

[@zookeeperchris]

Can I just say that I think the choice to make the animals and moon spirit not speak english was a genius idea

[@canesusieemmy7367]

zookeeperchris ikr

[@littlelizomaniac1615]

Reminds me of Okami HD or The Legend of Zelda :3

[@cohlalexrichmond143]

Yes I was a perfect touch that made it complete!

[@herequeer.1592]

@@littlelizomaniac1615 hell yea

[@jasminefoxj]

I think it’s Finnish, this story is derived from Finnish folklore

[@kitsunespirit8368]

Dude this make me feels safe cause its like all the animals in here are spirits and its watching over us and I like the fox better

[@lodgimoss]

Same, because I’m obsessed with foxes so I guess if these “Spirit Animals” were our Spirit Guardians, mine would probably be The Aurora/Northen Lights Fox

[@bencarmine9978]

Bruh I love foxes

[@akra6912]

I love foxes but why don’t y’all give credit to the other animals? In this case, the Ox/Wildebeest was my fav

[@lodgimoss]

•A•k•r•a• if the Fox wasn’t in this, then my favourite animal in this would be the Lynx or Wolf

[@akra6912]

That One Lonely Duskit :3 My point is, is that everyone chooses animals that look pretty, but not liking the other animals as much, if you know what I mean.

[@foxclawz9722]

This created my love of foxes and art I just want to say thank you for making this amazing animated video the way they talk reminds me of the most beautiful game ori the animation and story does the same so thank you for creating this

[@animalcrossinghermit3590]

And the different coloured nothern lights are more foxes, beautiful.

[@AJmaow]

That fox was so much more then just a star 😭😭

[@crazedhen7363]

Yea it was the northern lights.

[@MrWeirdFox]

O

[@snipertube7088]

I love foxes they favorite animal

[@jannapitts3188]

I love how the fox wanted to help and instead of being a star he became the fire for the northern lights~

[@egret2029]

Vulpecula....

[@cc9870]

wow, you watched the video. good job

[@Eclipse._.nuggets-]

I watched this years ago... im still watchin it

[@AkeenaDragon]

i used to love this short when i was younger so glad i just re-discovered it

[@EphemeralMoth]

Keby, you and your team did a fabulous job. This story was not only so original buy so creative and heart warming. This video actually brought me to tears because of how heartwarming it is, The animation was so smooth, and the use of 3D and 2D animation was very creative and clever! I especially Love the way the characters spoke, I've never seen anything like it! I honestly thought this could be a movie or an episode of some epic tv show! Everything was so touching and beautiful and your team, did a stunning job! Please, all of you keep up the stunning work! 💙❤💙

[@Da1X_Builds]

MoodleDoodle I couldn’t have said it any better, that animation was amazing and beautiful. I was moved to tears as well from this, well done and congratulations to the whole team.

[@breezytheanimator1386]

Yes. It was very unique.

[@wild.berryz]

This is a peace of art

[@justahrandomgalondainterne8631]

Ssme

[@jjju3]

The way the characters spoke kinda reminds me of my favorite game rn, Smile For me (in a totally good way!!! Its nice to listen to. An interesting coincidence.)

[@kennywagoner5315]

As soon as i saw the fox step on the lights and fail o become a star I got real sad- Then the rest of the movie happens. Inxjamemdm BEAUTIFUL MESSAGE

[@SankaJonesCreations]

My best friend sent me this back a few years ago when this first came out, and to this day, I still can't get through the ending with dry eyes. Absolutely beautiful production!

[@Charlottes_world.offical]

Finally, someone else doing a fox-like animation.

[@Vampviz]

This is absolutely breathtaking, I was entertained the whole way through, incredible work to everyone involved.

[@MynnieMonster]

Heyyyy I know you from somewhere

[@krsynx]

No, YOU'RE breathtaking!

[@krealyesitisbeta5642]

“You’re breathtaking!”

[@katcloud]

*you are breathtaking*

[@snackfrufulli7097]

no you’re breathtaking

[@Keilidh]

Ah sorry I don't know why the chat is closed! Thank you so so much to everyone who joined for the premiere, I'm completely blown away by the response, thank you! ;o; You've made all the hard work worth it! Please be sure to read the description to see who else worked on the film if you're interested, my team were so wonderful to work with and I couldn't have done it without them. They believed in me and the film when I didn't and pushed beyond what we were told we'd be able to do. I love them very much!

[@bludst]

you are so talented. you have to work at Pixar! I'm serious your amazing at doing this! the northern lights, the stars, the beautiful moon, REALLY!? THATS WHAT I CALL TALENT.

[@facelessfigure7985]

Oh my stars, this is one of the best animations I have seen. And that SCORE! Holy hell, props to your team!

[@randomoninternet3146]

Wowowowowowowowowwoooowowowooowowowowoweow It was amazing holy moly

[@drhollyums8348]

you guys did amazing! its so amazing!!!

[@Zer0toHer0]

This is breathtaking! Best of luck for the future to you and all your team.

[@DelectableSeedHive]

Ahhh it's giving spirit of the north vibes And I'm ALL for it

[@MysticWolfPaws]

His smile ad he turned into a northen light at the end was beautiful

[@AppleProtest]

When he said: hhhhhhhbububububuh, I felt that

[@ThatRandomDude123]

I love that part too

[@susanandherhuskiesk827]

Fwdfdwrfedfvrrfrrvfvfvfcfvrvrfffrfrfrfrffrffrftffrf

[@denisekoh33]

Hafafafafififfhfif

[@cheesyweezyslay]

1:03 huhwoouu

[@Shiniiie.]

Kakudgaiiiagtgghgggggghhhhhh

[@graykraken4300]

At first when he's like "I wanna be a star" and the moon was like how bout this, the entire time I was like "he better become a comet or something or I'll cry" and then he became the Aurora borealis and that was mega dope.

[@PoinsettiaPuppets2.0]

Beautiful animation! 🌌

[@skippycat505]

this makes me cry its so sad she couldnt become a star but she become a much better one it was so good

[@DukeTheGamerWolf]

is the fox a girl?

[@kimmykuma]

I have no idea WHY but i literally started crying when I realized the fox was going to become an aurora borealis! this was so beautiful in an indescribable way. Love love love

[@jovialjesterofjupiter]

Big same dude! No shame in crying for something beautiful

[@ferrous719]

Oh good it's not just me

[@Cheebz0502]

Same. I have a soft spot for foxes though.

[@Spookdog]

SAME I thought I was just being a big baby c': high empathy squad

[@Spookdog]

@@turtlewarrior7946 ur a scaley bc ur pfp is a lizard eye, also ha I WANT to die so who's the real winner here

[@IristheVix]

WHO IS CUTTING ONIONS NEXT TO MY EYES?!

[@furrytrash44]

-looks at you dead in the eyes- I am so what?

[@imaginautdragon]

IM NOT CRYING, YOU’RE CRYING!!

[@starblaze1608]

Stupid onion ninjas!

[@barbaracollins3015]

It got me too. Such a sweet film.

[@JANEEDISTURBED]

Eyes are just sweating. It happens

[@Brandon_-nr1dw]

This is a great time to watch this short film for both fall and winter season

[@quins.puppets1515]

The two major reasons I love this ( not the only reasons ) where one, it shows how you can be alone sometimes as like a third wheel when they are doing their own things, but you find independence and fun in your self with help. Two, in old legends Auroras were said to be fox fires. Have a good day!

[@chrisspiegel2183]

No matter how many times I watch this, it never ceases to make me cry. This animation is just gorgeous. That fox is so much more than a star.

[@krustyadam4811]

what is sad about this I dont really understand?

[@nafsify6567]

@@krustyadam4811 it makes you emotional nor sad in specific cause it makes yiu ou a bit touched by the doc and all...

[@krustyadam4811]

@@nafsify6567 oh ok?

[@Theveszelboy]

XxHollyARTxX ITS AN AUROA! 😂😂😂😂😂 *I dunno what it’s called ;w;*

[@chrisspiegel2183]

Eddie Star, it's not sad. Their happy tears.

[@eDrIClImOAnCo]

Stars that rage the distant night, Up above they form the light. To each define a shape given form, To tell the tale on how were born. Yet there but one did not belong, To be among the stars of song. For it shall serve a kind to see, The tail that glow for eternity.

[@bellabruns275]

Beautiful

[@eDrIClImOAnCo]

@@bellabruns275 :)

[@roberthunter6122]

Nice. Very very nice!

[@eDrIClImOAnCo]

@@roberthunter6122 Thank-Thanks.

[@Melissa-sf6fb]

Deep duuuude

[@kela8766]

i feel like this is actuly an old folk tale,great work👌👍

[@MeribelNova]

Watched this back when it first came out. Just came back to watch again, and I actually cried. Spectacular job to everyone who worked on this project! It's pieces of art like this that have inspired me to major in animation. Super surreal since college is mere months away now versus how far-off it felt when I first saw this film.

[@iTs_A_mE0207]

What makes this even more genius is that the Finnish myth for the Northern Lights is that they’re formed by foxes running across the night sky. Don’t know if that was intentional or not, but the animation is still brilliant.

[@ikitsunebi]

Indeed ^^ foxes in Finland are actually a sacred spirit of the forest... we foxes the best :P :wiggle wiggle:

[@pietasofia5756]

I’m from Finland 🖤🖤 and yes, it is the Finnish myth

[@kity1081]

revontulet (the northern lights) = literally fox fires

[@pietasofia5756]

Dr. W.D Gaster Yep

[@aerism.5325]

Yes, it was intentional. It's in the description box

[@kimtrotter1611]

When the fox was self-doubting itself, that hit hard because I been there many times.

[@ellybell8356]

Stay strong. Life is beautiful, even on the rainy days. Kim you are beautiful too. Love, health and happiness for the magic year 2020.

[@Swashbuckler9x]

@@ellybell8356 you are heroic.

[@fiercedritten]

Press a to say same. Me:presses a

[@spacebunny9116]

Because everyone has been a fox who is sad because all their friends are constellations (JK me too)

[@warriorsclaws1943]

Kim Trotter I felt that.

[@Charlie-kk7sp]

I legitimately cried. This is really good.

[@Whyistomatoafruit]

He becomes the Northern Lights…so beautiful.

[@purple_cacti]

*Disney just called. He wants his animators back*

[@hazukichanx408]

Tell him to get back in his grave, dammit! And no more crazy capitalist utopias... we're just lucky he didn't live long enough to literally build the city from BioShock at Disney World.

[@Iputtheunctionalinfunctional]

@@hazukichanx408 wowwww calm downnn

[@weedwacker7822]

That one moment you give the hundredth like.

[@Milongui123]

Isis Cardot-Delhomme it was a joke-

[@snufkin5496]

@@hazukichanx408 Lol I agree

[@phoenixwillington7329]

When I seen the part where the fox felt that he failed, that hit me hard. I know that feeling, the feeling where you feel like you’re not good enough and everything that you try fails. But the part where the moon turned him into the northern lights just wow.

[@hearto_smarto]

I agree a whole lot with your statement. I know that feeling too, believe me, I do. What I got out of the story was that if you try your very hardest but do not succeed the first, second or even third time, it's probably not because you're not good enough, but because you're trying in a way that's not good enough for you. You observe others and how they succeed in their own sort of way, and in turn, try to do it yourself. The problem with that is that it isn't always guaranteed to work. What's best for others isn't necessarily the best for you. Most goals are achieved in a different way and most of the time in an unexpected way. That's only my opinion of it, of course.

[@clockballer3000]

I agree! I sometimes feel like I’m just a follower when I’m with my friends, but I manage to hide it! This is very true :) (I don’t know what else to say :| )

[@txrafafy]

I know that feeling...I hate it,I can’t really *remember* a time when that feeling hit me like a bullet,But,I can feel and sense that I’ve experienced it.

[@txrafafy]

Wolfie Lizzy ‘(I don’t know what else to say :| )’ *relatable*. Don’t you HATE when your talking to somebody and then there’s this awkward silence because you have *not a CLUE* of what to say and it’s like: ‘uhhhhh...So...Uh,AcK! How waaaaas your day...?...’

[@runewolf77]

It was a very inspiring message 😭😊😃

[@ChuckFinelyForever]

This had no right to be this touching

[@oliviadouglas7352]

I love foxes, so to see how this fox became such a beautiful thing even though it was already pretty makes my heart burst.

[@SebastienDrac]

*Well, whoever said you could only become a star?* Amazing job, I really loved it! 💙

[@ghastt__]

1 K likes!

[@kirara2516]

That part was so amazing.

[@jamesel8624]

Goosebumps tho.🙂

[@TheUnseenArsonist]

@@jamesel8624 Right?

[@Austin_Hammy]

Ok KZbin recommendations, I'll finally watch this... *watches it* ...I'm not crying, i swear!

[@cheesequaked]

LITERALLY, SAME

[@RosyMiche]

Why you gotta call me out 😂😭

[@zeoalexander]

*also crying* This is fine, everything is ok

[@flame1949]

Me either 😭😭😭😭

[@bg4284]

Same here, it was popping in my recommendations for over a week and I was like "No, I know how this will end, it will be moving, and I will cry and I don't want to"... Watched it eventually, crying of course. Worth it though :)

[@kaydirling]

I share this every year and each time I watch it I cry like a baby. I'm not sure why but it's so damn moving.

[@ThreeMoons-ib6ji]

This never gets old. The animations are just perfection, and the story is *chef’s kiss*

[@brendabuchanan294]

I cried when he got turned into the northern lights, that's so precious!

[@norshelissantiago4267]

Me tooo,!!! i burst in tears!!! loved itttt

[@Nothin2seehere-e4z]

I was happy for her too.

[@axolotl4032]

fox :is sad me: crying also me: HAPPENS EVERY TIME I WATCH THIS

[@zer0_ne0]

thank god im not the only one who cries whenever i watch this its just so beautiful :')

[@galaxygamer4923]

YES! This happens to me too!

[@tendayidingani7356]

this happens to all the time

[@user-hy9wg7uy6n]

😀

[@FlyingRaccoon907]

My old best friend introduced me to this years ago and I love seeing it again

[@MelancholyMoondancer]

I really like how the moon's "face" looks like a yin yang. Why am I crying? ❤

[@tillyfoxes8778]

See the word fox: *sighs* how can I resist...

[@techno-was-a-legend3681]

Same here I saw the word fox I'm like I have to

[@Fabulous_foxes]

Same! I’ve watched this several times!

[@girlygirlisme2003]

LOL me toooooooooo

[@MJ-zf9vb]

Fox Girl same xDD

[@ComChiefRadFox]

And the Video certainly didnt Disapoint! I got here via Spirit of the North, a whole computer game based on the legend, where you get to play as a Red Fox who helps the vixen(Spirit of the North) save it from a corruption(Reminicent of 'Alice: Madness Returns'), gradually being embued with her spirit powers to solve puzzles. It's about £10 on Playstation Store, and enchanting to play as it is to watch this movie!!

[@boomerbotyaoi]

"I tried so hard, and still can't become a star like the others." "Who said you can only become a star?" edit : [insert basic thankyou for 1k likes]

[@rinakimberly3859]

Its better to be an aurora.

[@crystalplayzgames3424]

That line was the best

[@rinakimberly3859]

Wait....

[@boomerbotyaoi]

@@crystalplayzgames3424 def.

[@user-ro1cc8tz6d]

Moon: Lemme ionize you

[@Pbotsfordslayer5]

every time I watch this I just break into tears it just drags you into the story and you develop a connection with these animals because you know the importance of the roles they serve to light up the night sky as stars and constellations, while the fox feels left out the foxes curiosity reflects our own curiosity and it just shows so much emotion when the fox feels left out because they too wanted to help light up the night sky and felt left out cause they didn't feel like they were able to help when in revelation just as the other animals are important the fox is the spiritual guide to those living on the earth in the north and the south, and to those who visit the fox is the guide to the spirits and the ancestors and what they left behind for us to discover.

[@randomgirly-girlsav1506]

The best six minutes and nine seconds of my life, besides other precious moments of my life too❤

[@holycrusader3119]

Favorite line: "Well... Whoever said you could only be a star?"

[@holycrusader3119]

doesn't mean there couldn't have been other favorite lines, mortal.

[@sorrowfulflower]

Same this animation gives me goosebumps

[@_tv_leo_2316]

Hi Siren Head

[@error4412]

Also the part where I cried XD

[@AlterBoi01]

“Well whoever said you can only be a star” I feel like this is sending a message to the people who feel like they can only be one specific thing because everyone else is that thing

[@CyoNearYou]

Its called SUPPORT

[@ZeCrazyAngel]

Sometime when I rewatch this, I kinda feel like I can relate to the little fox when feeling you can't get where everyone else does and this sends the message that you can be worth something else xD Like I always have that little ball in my throat every damn time.

[@lisagleaton9361]

This is amazing, I absolutely love it. I almost cried when I saw the fox become the northern lights💙

[@alexisrosalind3350]

I love their voices so much, especially the moon's, this is amazing!

[@guytorie]

The Moon's character design and animation made this particularly special.

[@usagi_the_bunny_chan3240]

Me too

[@garbielle]

Do you feel that? *its* *the* *shaking* *of* *Disney's* *little* *feet* Edit: ACK ACK THanks for the likes

[@notspecificjustartistic7531]

They better be scared! This is amazing!

[@troypascoe4916]

Someone:"likes a comment" xX - Jade Playz - Xx's brain: *Fire the ACK ACK GUNS*

[@TheyluvElgato]

Hi

[@grinandferret]

Truly, a hauntingly beautiful story.. The emotional resonance I felt never once weakened over the full duration of the film. The animation is visually stunning in its style, flow, and delivery methods.. The musical score is positively stirring, and evokes all of the right emotions at exactly the right time. Need I say more? This film is a true masterpiece!

[@braeburnhilliard8340]

I watched thus again tonight. It hold even more meaning to me now that my Mom had made the Great Transition.

[@platanitoxd]

My teacher gave me homework to watch this video for an exam and now I watch it because I liked it XD

[@picklerick9079]

Northern lights in finnish = revontulet. Repo is a old name for fox in Finland so directly translated revontulet means fox fires 🦊:3

[@picklerick9079]

@Crystal The ugly yeah, the old tales are pretty cool and magical ✨❤️:)

[@Valecian]

Thank you for putting Finland on the map 💙 Torille 💜

[@Valecian]

@@picklerick9079 Ai mut eihän sinne pääse tänää prkl

[@Coatch247]

am I the only one who like low-key cried when the Fox turned into northern lights

[@auneerie8375]

N o p e

[@WhyAreWeHereJustToSuffer69]

Coatch 247 I hear ya brother

[@honeybee11106]

I did too😍😍

[@musicalsaber6433]

I always cry

[@Coatch247]

I just rewatched this video and cried AGAIN

[@unknownartist689]

The first hesitates, but trusts, than feels sure, and gradually he is followed, others come.

[@RagnarsArts]

The animals got stars, yet the little fox got the best part: the beauty of the northern lights!