CGI Animated Shorts : "The Alchemist's Letter" - by Pixel Veil Productions | TheCGBros

Watch this beautifully animated CGI animated short film written and directed by the talented Carlos Andre Stevens! Starring 2-time Academy Award® nominee John Hurt (Alien, Rob Roy, Hercules, Snow Piercer, V for Vendetta, The Elephant Man, Midnight Express) and up-and-coming star Eloise Webb (Cinderella, The Iron Lady). Directed by Student Academy Award® finalist Carlos Andre Stevens.
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When Veridian, an estranged young man, receives his late alchemist father Nicolas’ inheritance (voice of Academy Award® nominated John Hurt), he is exposed to the ill-fated reality that his father built a tumultuous gold making machine powered by his own memories. The film takes us on an enchanted journey through the vessels of the machine where we explore the contents of the alchemist’s most precious memories, all in an attempt to give his son one last life lesson and save him from following down the same fateful path.
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[@migwi17]

6 years ago and still my favorite animated short ever.

[@alyxice8191]

When you try to animate yourself, you see how hard it is. This animated short film was amazing and so much work was put into it. Everything fits so well, my huge respect for the creators and people who were involved in the process of making this animation.

[@greenlaw6503]

+Monica Martinez xcept the script.

[@abstracthope740]

I agree

[@kyliemanuel9789]

☝☝

[@Benjackalope]

+Vicious Cosmo Can't imagine myself ever disagreeing with Vicious Cosmo as such.

[@sunacchi9402]

For shame to the people who unsubscribed!

[@vsia18]

I have only ONE question. WHY does this video have so few views?! This is a masterpiece which should be shown to a much broader public than just youtube viewers!

[@mscath9425]

This is my favorite short film ever. I always go back to this and watch whenever I have a bad day. It calms me. I love this!

[@ramkam7786]

same, idk why but it makes me feel better

[@ryb3198]

I want this to be a movie so bad! I loved it! Beautiful work!

[@RobertDigitalArtist]

Rykken Beck Yeah, had the same, although this naturally seems like it would be the closing scene, after the son having traveled a long difficult journey to find this. Maybe it could also just pick up from here with the son and his daughter still trying to repair the machine while maybe some villain heard of it as well and is trying to beat them to it or so :P

[@pixitier4604]

Robert LC - Digital Artist I think if they were to try repairing it it would go against the moral of the tale. The journey plot would be a better option to me.

[@morpheoss]

Robert LC - Digital Artist ya i don't see any reason why they would need to repair it if they did the hole point of this video would be pointless. also i don't think i would like some villain being added it would be much better of a movie without some bad guy they need to get rid of.

[@CytheriaXylia]

Pixitier I agree. I think if it was ever a movie, it would be a whole lot more interesting if it was more about the journey. I think it would make this scene more powerful than it already is, and you'd gain more feelings for the son and gain more insight on what type of character he is.

[@vvwakamiya7818]

OMG same :D

[@jojothebard6687]

"Equivalent exchange... It is the way of the alchemist. All is one and one is all."

[@jojothebard6687]

Joseph Mayes God bless anyone who got that reference.

[@richeldelorenzo9947]

Not with the feels again haha! I swear once I'm over it, somebody else hints at it :P

[@yamooks2839]

Joseph Mayes Haha FMA XD

[@EyeGanGrowl]

Joseph Mayes i was about to write that, absolutely correct

[@MilaThePurpleOne]

Yes!

[@Starius2]

Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is Alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange.

[@Starius2]

***** satan

[@Digitize27]

***** The fact you offered up a duck at all intrinsically means you see it as less valuable than that of a human life. If you saw them as equally valuable, you would not go through with it in the first place.

[@hunterfindon1018]

***** Well I doubt the people accepting these exchanges can read your mind. So regardless of whether you feel it be worth less or more, it doesn't matter as long as you have... or lack the morals to do so.

[@Digitize27]

Hunter Findon Wrong, Throughout the show (I'm talking Brotherhood here) We see Edward consistently offering things up to the creature beyond the gate in return for his brother. This only works when *Spoilers for FMA:B* He offers up his ability to use Alchemy, which is seen as just as valuable to him as his brother's body (and is therefore an equivocal exchange. Keep in mind this is just his brother's body, not his soul, he's still alive; but all the same a concept like 'Not being able to do Alchemy anymore' Is somehow worth this. If this creature cannot read minds then this is just using some arbitrary measure; obviously it has some means of deeming personal worth on the things it is offered as exchange.

[@hunterfindon1018]

***** Well then, if that is the case where they somehow know the worth of something, then alright. Honestly, I know very little about this anime, so I'll take your word on that.

[@ajmasagca]

"Humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. That is alchemy's first law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only truth." - Alphonse Elric, Full Metal Alchemist

[@DeM0nicStaRZ]

THIS DESERVES TO BE A MOVIE. THIS DESERVES TO BE RECOGNIZED ALL OVER THE WORLD. BEAUTIFUL

[@amandanies3174]

I wholeheartedly agree with you.

[@kat-ymoop4128]

ikr!!!! this is a beautiful story very beautiful

[@abirrached609]

DeM0nicStaRZ. yes ikr i love it ❤❤

[@ksndazed2551]

DeM0nicStaRZ I AGREEEEEEE!

[@dikawanangsari469]

Galaxy Wolf Lover

[@mitchellwhite9920]

I've been saying it for years. Only love matters. Music, food, walks, humor, talking..EVERYTHING takes on a certain glow. And of course strife and struggles as well as grieving are so much more bearable when shared with any one you trust and love the most. It can often be the easiest thing to discover for some or the single most difficult thing to achieve..but so worth at least trying and ONLY works when reciprocated.

[@gailfattori6518]

This is probably one of the most beautiful short films that I have ever seen. It left my in tears. So beautiful.

[@jerk1921]

John Hurt's voice work is a huge part of what makes this great. His voice is so awesome.

[@pikachupussie644]

wow I'm blown away I wonder why mind blowing shorts films like this never make it to the big screen when we have so many BS movies going mainstream all the time !! this is absolutely superb

[@juanitamaeparish2116]

Like frozen........ugh......this beats frozen a million times more and its ten times shorter.

[@thatboringone7851]

Everyone has their preferences, bud. Try not to put down other's to raise your own.

[@tylerdurden4408]

they only make movies that make money that's why there's so many shit movies like Remakes! If I had the money there would be a lot of better movies and pornos lmao

[@Putokii]

ThatBoringOne Saying that you dont like a movie or that you prefer something else doesn't mean putting down hun. That's his prefence and you just put his down. Contradicted yourself there.

[@thatboringone7851]

Haruka Tsukiyama My point was more that he didn't have to go "this short is a million times better than this other completely unrelated movie. Ugh, that unrelated movie" to explain how he likes the short. Stating simple dislike or preference is a little different from that, or at least it is when you've had to babysit twins who like fighting over the damn movie until they're too tired not to. I didn't put his preferences down. If he doesn't like Frozen and likes this short, that's fine. TL;DR It's the way he put his like of this short into words by saying "this other thing is much worse" that I was focusing on.

[@adamwatson2914]

John Hurt has such a wonderful voice for this type of thing.

[@JayrB]

Beautiful Short Film, just took the golden watch that his father made and not the rest of the gold so greed wont take over him like what happened to his father.

[@danterobles4819]

it of remind you Fullmetal Alchemist

[@JayrB]

+Dante Robles i seen that anime, but its been awhile. i might go try check it out again! thanks.

[@danterobles4819]

+Felipe De Villeres you're welcome

[@alexhurlbut]

But what about the daughter/little sister the son sent out to the sea?

[@leereon1244]

She's the narrator, I think she wasn't abandoned.

[@danabana8121]

Beautiful. John Hurt has a perfect voice for everything he does. Well done.

[@whiskywizz]

I like the machine that told story from the scence to the scence. It's like Pensieve in Harry Potter.

[@daisi4925]

This needs to be a movie! This was fantastic

[@martangelo2507]

Sometimes i wonder how much effort and money they put into a such wonderful animation like this.. Thank you for this..

[@jamesrw2004]

It just astounds me how the memories twist and change into different elements to fit the story!!! TOP notch voice acting and an awesome storyline. This should be a film and I thank the creator and his team for making this beautiful piece of work.

[@ksndazed2551]

This deserves an AWARD!!! A PRECIOUS GOLDEN MEDAL TO BE PRECISE!

[@whit2642]

It is getting one. Look at the reception it has had. Alchemy is also story tellers who create thought and imagination into others. :)

[@shi_eesh1713]

Engene 🥺 Suddenly get so proud as soon as I see an enhypen stan omg!🥺🥺💜 And trueeee this animation does deserve an awardddd

[@robvious5804]

This... This just needs to be a full length movie. It NEEDS to be. Absolutely amazing. Great job CGBros.

[@haydenstuart1945]

John Hurt rest in peace. One of the best voices to be recorded.

[@rahulgeorge2409]

this film had such a deep message to send across. Kudos to the developers, script writers and all on board the ship who boiled their precious blood to see this work through ☺👍

[@ravenstrankman6434]

Every time I watch this short film, I fall in love the story & the music. It is absolutely beautiful.

[@nahlanahla3364]

I don't know how many times I have re-watch this. I always coke back to this video from time to time. There is something about it that makes you feel good. ❤

[@zayn09radz]

Oh my god. I was thinking about how the Alchemist sounded a lot like John Hurt. Turns out it really is him! I love him so much he adds magnificence and magic to everything. This short was so, so lovely. I hope we get more stuff that's as beautiful as this! ✨💖

[@digipicartist]

So beautiful and true. Most tend to forget that the greatest treasure... isnt made of silver nor gold... nor diamonds nor pearls... It comes from the heart... the purest of them all... the one that most take forgranted... Love.

[@iindu11]

This short movie is "PURE GOLD" movie. ..... :) Thanks You so so much

[@melanieskala7348]

Wow, this is GORGEOUSLY animated! The details and the process of the story were so captivating. WOW! I can't say that enough!I hope that the artists and his team have a great and blessed day!

[@loyal2thesoil57]

I still watch this every few years. It is one of the best!

[@aliammadrafiq745]

John Hurt is the reason which makes this animation so powerful. Rest in Peace you Legend

[@FlorenzRyanSotelo]

this is why one should never venture to seek gold alone... precious memories can be created infinitely together.

[@kaig6135]

Really wishing the music would be released independently, it's absolutely beautiful and is incredibly captivating. This entire short brings chills through every part of me.

[@SeeInThree]

Very powerfull, well written and performed with detail. Even though it was pretty short, it took me on a emotional rollercoaster. (a bit like the beginning of "up") Thanks for creating this gem.

[@carolg413]

Thanks for a wonderful work.

[@margietalk]

gorgeous glass work here! beautiful storytelling and animation.

[@p_eabean]

My memories won't be able to power shit hahahaa... :(

[@willsarkarpongase1510]

hahaha this burst me into laughter

[@lucid2969]

I've literally been trying to find this video for years I can't believe I finally found it it would only play when I was like 5 to 6 hours into a trip when I was starting to come down it's honestly one of the best animations I've ever seen. My search has finally ended. ☺️

[@designmessini6329]

Beautiful story and animation. This animated short should of been awarded !

[@isaacschneller7504]

That was simply extraordinary.

[@skellington8090]

This is AWESOME! We need a feature-length film about this!

[@fakinell9630]

absolutely stunning

[@aestheticlife2042]

absolutely beautiful

[@katiamartins4374]

One of the Most beautiful Book 👍🎆🕊✨🕊🎇🕊♥️ Thank you so much 🙇‍♀️🌹

[@whit2642]

This is BEAUTIFUL

[@eraddication]

This was soooo beautiful that Sir John Hurt voiced the alchemist... R. I. P. Sir John Hurt...

[@morticialatex]

Wonderful piece, John Hurt's voice was a terrific addition.

[@ConfuzzledOwO]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@justmarss16]

this will forever be my fav short film 🥹

[@asmapatel234]

I keep coming back here whenever I'm upset 😪....this is truly an amazing work. Thank you all the creators 👍🏼💓❤

[@TalkativeDomo]

wow, the voice of the narrator + the music, it made it all so very touching. good work

[@loominjeanie3391]

Beautiful, truly beautiful.

[@adamdelay2874]

Very much one of my favorites.

[@suecondon1685]

Oh God, how beautiful!

[@chiquitahoward7343]

BEAUTIFUL

[@jamiepatterson1214]

Simply charming, with lots of truth.

Just... Beautiful

[@sophiabeatty3270]

Love this. Thank you for wonderful work.

[@QueenSheba24]

This was beautiful!

[@rachelangzuer]

This is really beautiful!

[@nightingale3563]

Brilliant and beautiful work.

[@catalinalbini8028]

The best animated video so far♥♥♥

[@DrachenGothik666]

This was a *gorgeous* little short... RIP John Hurt.

[@DESYNCHRONIZED]

this is so beautiful!

[@meikoichihara3944]

Amazing! Very beautiful!!

[@marcelinaazzuro2432]

This is unbelievably beautiful

[@snowymoon7269]

Wow this is just soooo beautiful!

[@nikisadlowska2224]

Its so amazing!! Its got a True message that gold is not worth more than love!! PLEASE this shud be a real long movie!!!!

[@teaairawagner4999]

This was so beautiful

[@vampy1985]

Magnificent and touching. I've cried at the end...

[@josephinenorah6908]

This is so beautiful...

[@MattSoares42]

absolutely beautiful, congratulations

[@Zachary3D]

I couldn't look away... This was so beautiful and well created. AWESOME work.

[@FilmiSeriesAdventures]

Beautiful!

[@GreenDragon11]

Gorgeous!

[@durangolouwood872]

Beautifully done, and so true!!

[@NatashaHilliker]

That was absolutely captivating

[@kaseydavidleboeuf2761]

This was gorgeous! I loved it so much! Thanks!

[@snjezanagrbavac7661]

I have seen the film for the first time, i love it. The point is the most precious memories give the best gold. Our memories and our experience make us who we are, even the bad ones.

[@sonyajones2082]

I loved every second it. much love and respect to animators

[@everythingfangirl4532]

This is incredible! I cried, I'm not gonna lie. My only complaint is that it's too short!!! Sir John Hurt is wonderful yet again

[@lylylululalala]

This is so beautiful

[@Xmariposa61]

Short film with a powerful message! Just magnificent!!!

[@zar1802]

So beautiful!! Both the graphics and the plot!

[@RW-ik6ij]

Beautiful.

[@astghikkhachatrian7734]

Oh my God!!! What a beautiful film!

[@lh776]

This one hit my heart.

[@percabethfangirl334]

this is so beautiful

[@timmytiger4035]

this was great

[@marthagillespie14]

Such a wonderful story and the graphics are gorgeous. This movie is perfection in everything.

[@feliperibeiro4152]

The CGBros, your works is PERFECT!!!

[@Bezanie]

That was amazing!

[@aishafazal4104]

magnificent work ! powerful voice

[@Marie-qs7kr]

It's beautiful!!

[@devinatalia8272]

this is beautiful

[@LaurenMakai]

Excellent ! Truly amazing !

[@trevormccullum2122]

INCREDIBLE

[@adiwindardi4369]

i was watching these video first on 9gag, and watching it again, i never regret it, because how much detail it put onto this animation... beatiful... i dont had many word to say...

[@sharonolsen6579]

Beautiful story.. ! The creativity and artistic execution of the animation is beyond stunning !! An amazing work of art. To all those involved in creating this film... I commend your brilliant effort.