LOST AND FOUND | Omeleto

A clumsy crochet dinosaur must unravel itself to save the love of its life.
LOST AND FOUND is used with permission from Andrew Goldsmith and Bradley Slabe. Learn more at lostandfound.film.
Two crocheted stuffed animals -- a Fox and a Dinosaur -- love and deeply care for one another, living together in a sushi restaurant after hours. But Fox finds itself in danger and in danger of drowning, and it's up to Dinosaur to rescue the day. But the Dinosaur hits a snag in the rescue effort and must make a difficult decision to save its loved one.
This short Australian animated film -- shortlisted for an Oscar nomination this year -- is an elemental, simple narrative. And with its dynamic, colorful visuals and vivid stop-motion, it's also visually stunning, with great attention to detail and beautifully fluid action. Each shot is precisely framed, giving the tale great clarity.
The story is essentially a classic rescue narrative, which gives directors Andrew Goldsmith and Bradley Slabe a chance to create a wide-scale and audacious action sequence that grabs attention and holds interest with expert craftsmanship.
But the creative pyrotechnics don't just work on the level of art. They're tied in with the strong, almost primal emotions in this story, which holds love, loyalty and the sacrifices we are willing to make for them at its core.
Amidst all the color and action, the storytelling and editing take great pains to delineate the emotions and connections between the two stuffed figures. The relationship between them is touching and sweet, both epic and intimate at once, which raises the stakes and our investment of the story. The film ends with notes of melancholy, sadness and just a bit of hope, making for a remarkably resonant story.
With its cozy-cute characters, LOST AND FOUND will catch the eyes of children with no problem. But its emotional and tragic depth makes it a deeply moving, heartfelt experience. Yes, the short is colorful and charming as many children's films, but with a genuine sense of loss and sorrow, its ending is guaranteed to linger well after viewing.

[@darkmoon_dawg]

I'm choosing to believe the dinosaur lives after the fox stitches him back together. Fox looked determined. Did not expect this to make me cry quite so fast. That last bit with the flashbacks and his head coming undone omg

[@samanthaharris3744]

😭😭😭

[@abigailackerman1525]

😭😭😰😰😁

[@terrygaitan]

Siskel me too ❤️

[@HVAC356]

To all u sensitive people who cry over such a video, which by the way i found it sad too, but if u really feel compassion maybe u should watch some real videos coming out of places like syria, We are so sensitive when we don't have to do anything about it, otherwise we all become just so heartless

[@herlinahalim2891]

Or maybe the humans are back that make both of them makes the dinosaur

[@ronikathind6716]

Putting a broken loved one back together is heartbreaking

[@ACCB710]

Worth it in the end

[@HollywoodAman]

💯💯💯

[@zzeerr16]

@@HollywoodAman you guys put them back together i just put them in my freezer.

[@AbdulSamad-ph1kl]

Then they aren't loved ones. Just targets of the serial killing cycle.@@zzeerr16

[@blessed9491]

@@ACCB710 absolutely😍Loved this short film .. Just proves that u can do ANYTHING for the one u love 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@lisaj2269]

To those who feel sad at the ending... It is okay! She will knit him back. He had consciousness even as just a piece of his head stitched together. And it is a story so bleak, it is almost not worth experiencing if that is the ending.... She is frustrated as she isn't the best at crotchet. But we know she won't give up. And as an expert on crocheted dinosaurs and foxes, I can assure everyone, he will be just fine and they will have a lovely story to tell afterwards.

[@Momita2030]

thanks for that! I needed it.

[@NDan05]

But where is it?? How do you know that??!

[@thedeepnotes]

Thanks 🙏

[@antimonyrocks3939]

@@NDan05 All you can do is hope in this world

[@jessicawall5801]

​@@NDan05we don't know. We have hope.

[@wagzz]

I NEED a sequel. With them playing together happily ever after. :)

[@communications2022]

Me 2

[@xbdger]

me 3

[@socksisters9505]

Yes

[@sumeetsarwade658]

Yes plz 🙏🏻

[@captainahab8327]

Even a short one would be nice.

[@GraysonJStedmanjr]

7 and a half minute animated story about two stuffed animals with absolutely no dialog or backstory makes you more emotional invested in the characters than most feature length Hollywood movies. So emotional, suspenseful, and moving. Both tried to sacrifice themselves to save the other. Great storytelling. Wish we knew if the fox succeeded. Also frak those damn onion ninjas. Also still a better love story than twilight.

[@TetaGama]

You are trying too hard.

[@WunderChancellor]

I swear I saw that exact comment somewhere 10 years ago

[@kittenkatt506]

Always a better love story than Twilight.

[@Chase-zi2zq]

They made a 7 minute video feel like a 1 minute video

[@antonypariona630]

hello, what is the name of the production company?

[@paperdrop7602]

The fox finishes putting the dinosaur back together and she has some left and they made a baby.

[@TheTrueXaver]

Yay •\___/•

[@kaevarohan241]

Yay

[@fana406]

That’s really gross!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@HollywoodAman]

I can see the spin off now THE ADVENTURES OF “Foxy Dino” 😂😂😂

[@GGTaino]

The good ending

[@theunnamedboog3197]

I was in an animation class with someone that worked on this project! He brought in the little dinosaur and showed us! Everyone loved him, he was so cute. He also showed us the start of the film! I couldn’t wait for it to come out, and here it is! I don’t have any evidence to prove that I was shown, but I figured I’d share.

[@amardadanovic7222]

The way u said this makes me believe u 100%

[@blackfootedferret]

I beleive you 🎉 cool story

[@ginat4570]

I believe you. I have seen this before today and I love it so much!

[@jakebalderrama7808]

That’s awesome

[@lyteyearz5810]

Um... I need you to contact said person because we want... no... we DEMAND a sequel! Pls? :)

[@Yokaisenn]

I like to think that the dinosaur unravels himself often because it seems the fox knows exactly how to put him back together.

[@jirokyoka4367]

Great thinking😭❤️

[@karensojourner8672]

You saved me from having a complete meltdown here at work. thank you.

[@larissagoodwin7642]

Feels quite the opposite , she is struggling to , but determined.

[@jaslotay87]

I'm clinging to this with everything I have, was not expecting to feel so emotionally destroyed with a cute animated short 😭

[@kimberlytpalmer]

Did the fox close the door so the dinosaur wouldn’t try and save her and get hurt?

[@AppleSpicerGames]

Why did you have to break my heart?

[@utkarshankit]

So that I can mold it back

[@pandaplayz3840]

Becuese Its By My To😭💔

[@jennafurr8701]

I'm sure he can fix him don't worry.

[@ralphlopez2677]

The price of love ... I am no scholar of the Bible but I know what it says love one another as I love you and There Is No Greater Love then to give one's life for another

[@at2omboy]

I get something in my eye everytime I watch it. Wierd right?

[@KAB2991]

This short film has done, what no current disney movie has been able to do in almost ten years. You ripped the heart right out of my chest. Thanks a lot.

[@aprioriontoast704]

What about disney pixar ?

[@jasminesouthers3159]

Are you being sarcastic

[@cbird4922]

WTF?!?! I wanted to watch a cute, cuddly feel-good story! Now I’m sitting here bawling my eyes out! I need to go hug my dog.

[@sheilar4309]

Reminds me of John 15:13, which reads, "No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his life in behalf of his friends."

[@miamiinfinity5625]

Watch inside out

[@chicouno8536]

My wife has been crying for the past 15 min because she’s not positive that the fox ever gets the Dino put back together. Damn you Omeleto for not showing him getting completed. Please for the love of god tell us that he gets finished.

[@user-tx9ku5nf8f]

ショートで流れてきて気になったから結末見にきたのに…😢

[@quietguy14]

he died to try and keep her from dying until he came apart, and so ultimately she tried to put him back together only for him to come apart again, but she didn't give up on him, so she tries again. true sacrifice and love, two things very hard for many people to do. well that was my interpretation at least.

[@sahara5125]

How can we know a relationship is worth sacrificing for? a sincere question

[@ktv9999]

@@sahara5125 if he doesnt compromise in loving you. ( answer will be different, if the same question asked by any others ) Answer is for questioner. Not for the question.

[@yvonnescholey8972]

@@sahara5125 you have to have faith 😌

[@martinwebb1681]

@@sahara5125 ... How can we be sure of anything in life? ... All we can do is what feels right in the moment and go with our heart.

[@owenthomas9863]

Nobody can know for sure if a person is worth sacrificing yourself. That's why it's a leap of faith and only the very brave can do.

[@jennhoff03]

One morning I woke up and the crocheted bird I had made years earlier was gone. I never figured out what happened to it. I'm now choosing to believe it sacrificed itself for one of my other possessions. ;)

[@Userfulpo]

Yes

[@EvonneLindiwe]

☺🙏🏿

[@jirokyoka4367]

Please crochet him/her again

[@attokunattokun]

キツネと恐竜の愛が確かにわかる本当に感度した…泣ける😢

[@caitybug8424]

We're all just our teary eyed inner child, praying the fox will be able to see its friend again. All my love to y'all, dry those tears ❤️

[@treestruest9649]

❤

[@nitroxxo8362]

Just seeing his head slowly come apart and the phone full of their memories dying and her putting him back together just for him to come apart again because of her determination is so touching. Had me in tears.

[@debbieallen2650]

Was that a broken pencil or crochet needles the fox is using to crochet the dinosaur back together?

[@Tominator2]

A broken chopstick I believe?

[@Bgdk]

Why would you assume it’s a heterosexual couple

[@lucifersonion9812]

​@@Bgdkcause in stories like this you can assume whatever you want. It's subjective to the viewer. Could be two dudes, two chick's, two transgender people, or any combo you want. Hell, it can even be two aliens or AI. It's art. Not everything has to have blatent identity politics in it for you to see it how you want to see it. A child assigns gender to their stuffed animals as they see fit, so we can assign gender to these characters as we see fit. To each their own.

[@Bgdk]

@@lucifersonion9812 that’s fair

[@thebearded4427]

This is one of the best examples that you dont have to have amazing actors or huge budgets to visualize stories that moves people. What you really need is passion, a vision and dedication.

[@sheilar4309]

Reminds me of John 15:13, which reads, "No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his life in behalf of his friends."

[@agent102max2]

I watched this as a little kid once and started to sob. My mom asked me what was wrong and I showed her the video, she made me the characters because she felt bad. Mom are so sweet! Call your mom today to make their day!

[@suzannefreeman8501]

That’s my daddy my whole life…when I couldn’t put him back together at 90, my whole life and being changed…he saved me through a husband’s suicide, my mom’s death and a child’s suicide…he died after he made sure that his baby was ok…I love that man more than I love anything!

[@yildizmuedin2310]

I am so sorry to hear you had to go through that. 💔

[@likeasambud9817]

I practise numbing my feelings watching these so i can be psychopathic enough to be able to move up corporate ladders and become ceo one day.

[@tietjen666]

Well said.

[@HD-fo2pm]

That's horrible, there are other ways.

[@pharaohavalon8566]

Like A Sambu D 😂🤣😭 I love this comment

[@pharaohavalon8566]

Sakura Kinomoto I’m pretty sure it was a joke but ok 👌🏾 you’re correct though

[@muhangifk4813]

u r horribly funny

[@TheBigLemons]

Damn this channel for yet again giving me the feels!

[@iwithinyoursoul]

Thanks so much for creating this beautiful love story❣️This totally represents the love story of my husband and I; only I am the dinosaur and he is the fox. This film was filled with so much symbolisms that represented all the challenges we faced. On the end, love conquers all. I am truly grateful that this short film was created 🎊 🎉❤

[@lyteyearz5810]

Pls share your story!

[@davee430]

In over 50 years of watching films I cant think of a more beautiful 7 minures of film .Masterpiece 20 stars

[@vsilligirlbestie3973]

I wanna know what happened to that Dinosaur :(

[@nabilzelmat6754]

@@timidsoul0794 how do u know?

[@billybob-np3qu]

He's gonna be ok

[@ishaquearthur3629]

Same

[@ishaquearthur3629]

billy bob hopefully

[@randomgames5393]

He ded

[@bencarter5563]

When my girlfriend first sent me this it had me crying in the middle of my family dining room in front of my parents. I reached the level of emotional devastation that the end of friendships and relationships incites.

[@sheilar4309]

Reminds me of John 15:13, which reads, "No one has love greater than this, that someone should surrender his life in behalf of his friends."

[@treestruest9649]

Same here. Same here.

[@jeremysametz1699]

The fox will never again give up.

[@Heyyydbksjhd]

I watched that scene of the dinosaur flinging itself toward the water and the flashbacks over and over again and omg my eyes were brewing with tears the first time and by the third time I was already sobbing my heart out. The purest thing I've ever seen in my life.

[@bobcatroar]

I think she knitted him together cause she looked like she was pretty confident

[@jemp4291]

Oh my god I'm in school and I'm crying over two stuffed animals, what the heck? Also great animation, it made me cry and now I want a fox and dino plushy of my own

[@jennhoff03]

Right?! They're called amigurumi. :) They're very sweet.

[@Zeusdiosdeolimpo]

Noooooooo, finish it! I'm a grown ass man and I refuse to cry, why am I crying! :(

[@junemaeven]

I’m genuinely crying my eyes out and cannot stop. But it’s so beautiful. If you’re emotionally gutted after watching, thank you. We need ppl who love fully and understand self sacrifice to another. ‘K. I gotta go hug my entire family now.

[@jdrawsshit4837]

This was sad,adorable and heartbreaking but mostly sad and heartbreaking I want a part two pllllllllls

[@SnorkyO]

She puts him back together

[@blessed9491]

Ditto😍

[@DanielRomero]

What a great animation! Stunning imagery :D

[@ladyfxllc]

The way this animation just made me cry. 😢

[@mikobutterfly199]

Totally not bawling like a baby >> 4 years later still causing pain. Definitely sweet, Dino will be okay

[@dkyelak]

This is the saddest thing I have seen in a long time. It is made more emphatic with cute stuffed characters. BRAVO!!!!

[@TypoHaven]

Part 2: Fox works all day and into the night trying so hard to fight the need to pass out after such an ordeal.. Fox cries tears onto each thread with a sweet memory attached to every single tear.. The next morning starts to dawn as the last stitch is placed.. Fox does not see any movement or breath of beloved dinosaur.. Fox tries to not panic,but it is building in the chest thinking that the efforts were all in vain and Fox must now accept that Dinosaur will have truly given the very last breath for them.. Fox sets Dinosaur down with a kiss on the fluffy cheek as they think of the very first meeting .. then a stir starts in Dinosaur.. OMG Fox leaps up with the last of their energy flooding through them seeing the hope of having another moment with their best friend!!!! Dinosaur smiles weakly and winks with a secret in their eyes knowing they could count on Fox always and forever to pull them back together ;)

[@lite6384]

He ded

[@blessed9491]

U can easily bcm a scriptwriter😊

[@CJ-dq9um]

Bestie thank u I did not want to cry today

[@deathymckill9707]

Probably the cutest thing I've ever seen. Such unconditional love, I'm inspired.

[@albyluchko6030]

Gah - this is the single most heart breaking soul crushing thing that’s ever been put to animation I think. It’s genius but I don’t recommend any one watch it unless they have a support system in place for the after math!! Well done storytellers. I hate how well you made this film!!!

[@rainetiger2427]

As an avid crocheter, I knew what was coming as soon as I saw the yarn get caught on the nail. Yet I stayed. I let my heart get broken over 2 amigurumi pieces. Why do I do this to myself??? Anyway this was a great story and my heart lite up when I saw the broken chopstick. Don't worry little fox, I will teach you how to crochet your friend back

[@debbieallen2650]

I wasn't sure what the broken piece was, at first it looked like a pencil but chopstick tracks better.❤

[@lizday8140]

I cried when the flashbacks started. That got me. I crochet Amigurumi and play with Kendamas, so, it hit doubly hard. The film is top-notch. Well done!

[@chrissuggs5031]

So apparently I need therapy because I’ve cried over a crochet dinosaur saving his friend and I’ve definitely felt the pain from both perspectives

[@JustPippaNY]

Crochet is a skill like any other. Skills takes time and practice. T-Rex will be back.

[@daveconlan]

This one was heartbreaking and yet I loved it. This is easily one of the best I've seen on the channel. Part of me wants a prequel or sequel or something!

[@adventure_skaut]

he literally disemboweled himself to save her now thats some dedication

[@EvonneLindiwe]

One of my all time faves that absolutely broke my heart. Very touching and a timely reminder on how we should be as human beings. 🙏🏿💗

[@mimingcat9219]

We all know she isn't giving up. He'll be back.

[@HarshitBhadauriya]

Dino comes back to life.. But doesn't has memories of fox and him togather.. Fox makes her fall in love again...

[@quintondevault6842]

This amazing short video brought me to tears. It's made me feel so many emotions. It's so amazing that they were both willing to sacrifice themselves for one another. To the creators of this video I just want to thank them. This has made me feel emotions I haven't in such a long time. I'm a 47 year old male, I'm not ashamed to admit it made me cry. The only way I can describe this short video is BEAUTIFUL!

[@shydebhar]

"Three things will last forever-faith, hope, and love-and the greatest of these is love." To have loved and be loved. It is a universal language. That's why without words it still resonates.

[@808sandheartbreak2]

The way I am sobbing right now is crazy. This is beautifully done.

[@imLust]

I cried in bed watching this omg please tell me fox made him alive again

[@SnorkyO]

He gets put back together and they hug

[@Justusson]

This is better than anything Pixar has done the last ten years or so. Damn, it really made me cry. It was spot on,.. 😢❤️‍🩹

[@chrismeeks7707]

I’ve never read a comment section in KZbin that didn’t have at least a few people trying to troll or nitpick the most minute details in an attempt to discredit or upset the specific person behind the project. But all of the comments are genuine and encouraging… to me, that is the biggest overall compliment about this short film. I couldn’t agree more with a lot of the things that have been said. It’s a great story that just about anybody can identify with. It’s a simple story, but also relays complex feelings and experiences that come along with truly loving someone. Awesome work!

[@doncox2294]

This is amazing emotional art. I saw the edited version set to the song rescue you and was moved to tears. I sought out the full version and was even more touched by the powerful feelings generated with no words. Thank you to all involved. This is powerful on so many levels.

[@rebornreflex9256]

I said to myself this dinosaur save his life just to save it’s love this had me in tears idk why 😭 that’s what I call true love

[@vickyyadav4041]

Thanks for such a beautiful story.😭😭😭

[@tilleternity]

Watched this on 3 August 2022 12:48pm and will stay forever in my heart. In tears, so much. It's an inexplicable feeling.

[@BoiFluffyFurry21]

Wow this story is so beautiful, and it mesmerized me. I never thought someone would make an animation film based on a Trex, and a Fox that have a relationship. Its really unique and I've seen nothing like this. I love so much, kudos to the creator that made this.

[@emmaisaac3144]

This is the saddest/sweetest animation ever!! Right in the feels...... I have mascara down my face now :-/ xx

[@luiscavalcanti3431]

This is extremely emotional, lovable and unpredictable. How sensitive must have the producers been to get their message across to the public, somehow, in a unusual way. It is really fair a 2nd part. It shouldn’t stay and live all alone. It deserves a second chance to repair the love of its life.. Just saying

[@laurenaganderton332]

Well this made me cry my eyes out 😭 I was so upset my partner had to come and comfort me 😂 this is so simplistically beautiful and emotional, they did an amazing job

[@shamitzu581]

This was the most beautiful love story ever told in such a short time. To know the Dinosaur didn’t even think twice about sacrificing itself for the Fox and the Fox wanted to save the Dinosaur. A true rendition of what unconditional love is and how a moment can change so much. An absolute beautiful short movie, Bravo to all who worked on this short film. A true tear jerker but so beautifully told. 😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤

[@italorro]

It doesn't matter if it would cost his life, he just wanted to save her and he did it :,)

[@sarahmudder6766]

I love the story overall and the film almost made me cry. Bravo. Excellent work!😭

[@Bruhbruhbruhbruhb]

I’m 8 years old and I’m still watching these videos and this one made me cry so much and I still like it

[@alphamaleVi]

I've been away from my family for past 3 years and been through a breakup but this made me cry. The last scene was.just too much. I can't even believe myself that a short film like this can do this.

[@karlasolano4477]

Hay personas que están dispuestas a hacer cosas que no cualquiera haría, esas personas valen tenerlas siempre en nuestras vidas.

[@sierrad8476]

WHY YOU DO THIS TO ME!!!? QAQ That dinosaur!!! Such a good boi! I hope the fox manages to put him back together!

[@SnorkyO]

He does and they hug

[@jordantinucci3509]

This was beautiful and very emotional, I'm glad he survives in the end.

[@dranweshanandi7347]

This tore me up.a7 and half minutes of sheer brilliance.If there is one way to put what love is this is it,where you give every fibre of your being for that person and they give everything to put you back together..

[@eturcios1984]

Damn this stuff was in my feels 😭😫😖 Dinosaur 🦖 come back!

[@michellemitinger9621]

I’m going to believe that it was all a dream and they wake up together and live happily ever after❤️

[@user-ky1dw7wy3r]

日本の物がたくさんあって嬉しいです。 素敵な動画をありがとうございます。

[@roycerammadhan7208]

This was so worth my time. It reminds us about what human beings go through for love. Thank you.

[@laceylamar9840]

I’m so angry and in love with this at the same time. How dare you do this to me?? I need closure, please make another one where they are reunited!!😂

[@yuu__0710__]

頑張れキツネちゃん、きっと帰ってきてくれるよ、

[@mitchpol1432]

Love is amazing when you fall apart and they know you well enough to be patient to help put you back in each stitch.

[@Primitiveinstinct9273]

This has to be the best thing I have ever seen. Thank you for the time it took to make this beautiful masterpiece.

[@monicasosa1425]

Lloré al segundo de verlo. Cuando uno siente el amor verdadero en el corazón y ama hasta alma...sabe lo que siente este pequeño dinosaurio. 😢

[@SopTop23]

I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO CROCHET THIS LITTLE DINOSAUR. OK MAYBE I SHOULD TRY TO MAKE THE PATTERN MY MYSELF. It's a beautiful Video and Story btw. Such a cute animation and Stop motion. I Love it. So saad.

[@georgiablue1130]

In my head I have added another attempt at putting dinosaur back together again and this time it’s successful

[@aubreymmaria]

This makes me so sad! The filming illustration is the absolute best.

[@syndicatesenpai9973]

Y'all should make a part 2 for this it was sad at the end

[@bloom6568]

This made me cry more than anything I’ve ever watched and I am firmly choosing to believe that he managed to stitch him back up.

[@robertcloyd4076]

I’m sitting in my living room crying uncontrollably. What a powerful film.

[@themediaboutiqueglobal9071]

This made me cry .. beautifully done .. I wish it finished with a happier ending ..

[@user-qs6sh4iv1c]

TikTokのコメ欄でまた会えるんですって見たから見に来たのに😢

[@matsu_chan]

ほんとそれなです

[@pundekko]

I come from instagram

[@sonulohar9191]

Same

[@GAMER_HD45]

I know the video was 4 years ago but please make a sequel where the fox sews the dino back together please I'm crying😭🙏🏼

[@andreaastolfi5941]

A great wonderful movie!!!! These clips should be collected and shown in the cinema! Better than many many movies!!

[@thatartchic_]

My heart broke I’m demanding a part 2 🥺💔❤️

[@kaitlynmoore5751]

This is so beautiful❤ Made me cry🙏

[@KriskitArms]

I never thought I would cry over a video with no dialogue but here we are.

[@nicolesiegemund3478]

you make me cry , please bring them back together 🙏 Great Work!!!

[@fiedel]

My hat goes off to the makers of this short. Really a rare masterpiece.

[@ShadoWolf43]

When the old Iphone finally ran out of battery, AH MY HEART!!!

[@blessed9491]

@ELMOO SEE didn't get the joke . Please explain

[@fercho3689]

I will learn how to stitch and recreate these two characters to make them happy forever!