tiny nomad

A scorpion hating, scorpion killing mouse passes out and wakes up reliving in his child hood; but has he forgotten the lessons from his past?
Nominated for the 42nd Annie Awards for Best Student Film

[@thomasthetans]

why do all your films make me cry?

[@arnaudwurm-munoz1325]

Because that's the beauty of animation ; capture emotions; share them to us. That's what people do in Animation or graphic design and any kind of arts. With "a little tip".

[@bunnytriestoanimateyt]

@@BJ-sd7qv break*

[@Stedya]

Me too... every his films remind me how poor my animation skills right now...

[@MiniBazookka]

I cried in the part when he paints his cheeks with mud, takes the needle and... the sound of baby cries. A little one that wasn't prepared for the loss and filled the pain with blinding vengeance or hate.

[@Mangugat1295]

Similar, something stuck in my throat.

[@thebutler5188]

Just sweating....from my eyeballs...totally just sweat

[@0kJh7Uui33]

Mhm.. SUREEEEE.....

[@mikekazz5353]

Who put these tears on my pillow!?!

[@thebutler5188]

@@mikekazz5353 must've been the tooth fairy (

[@jacdhalina]

I... Love this so much? I mean I always love student films because of the animation style and the concept that "I could do this one day.." and just how much heart is put into them, honestly. They take you on such journeys that are so meaningful and each one presents a different slice of life that the creator is trying to reflect to you from their own almost They can tell entire stories in 5 minutes that are almost better than real full length movie stories And yours did exactly that.. All of that. Nothing really has ever really driven me to tears as fast as this just did and honestly I'm stunned and amazed. Thank you for making this. I hope that one day I'll be able to make something as beautiful as this and produce these same feelings in someone else like you have in me.

[@ant1659]

well said

[@doggodoggo3000]

i went to film school. I could never do this. I know all about how animation is done. Thats why it blows my freaking mind lol. animation is so underrated. Its magic made real.

[@johnenocdiez6792]

Such eye-catching art and amazing story! Great job! This story tells about forgiving and strength. Even though it's a 5-minute film, it's like it showed a huge heartfelt storyline! I'd like to see more of this :)

[@TonikoPantoja]

+A Random Commentator Thanks!

[@Rezyon]

I love the lesson being taught about fear and judgement vs listening and understanding, and the scorpion is so cute toward the end 💧

you animation is fantastic :)

[@0ArmoredSoul0]

IMNOT CRYINGBYOUR CRYING SHUT UP Seriously, though, I remember watching this FOREVER ago, but it still hits HARD in the feels. The body language is spot on, the cinematography is crisp and beautifully laid out, and the character designs are just so perfect. I will never fail to bawl my eyes out watching this, never ever.

[@plupeplupe]

THIS. THIS MASTERPIECE DESERVES MORE FEEDBACK. GREAT JOB DUDE!

[@ScorpionsFatality]

This was such a precious film. It was easy to understand even with no spoken words. The ending was beautiful yet sad.

[@18wolfspirit]

No audio but you can easily tell what's happening. The mouse's father loves his son dearly and enjoys picking with him while hunting to provide for his family, and his mother is loving housewife that tries to show him kindness is something we all beings need.

[@DemonicCylo555]

This is absolutely incredible, this animation is perfect in all ways possible!

[@ageebitoon285]

Why isn't youtube recommending this to everyone? This deserve a million views. Love your work so much ! New subscriber by the way. 1st👑

[@bradstoonz4703]

The youtube algorithm is fucked up. It only cares about bigger youtubers not talented ones

[@scanvil3766]

just wait 3 more years

[@dravtix6850]

​@@scanvil3766 Its already 3 years

[@sashimifeast]

I've watched three of your films in the last 3 years, and I loved them, I cried tears of happiness, it didn't matter how many times I hit the replay button. This one and Crayon Dragon were my favorites and still are. I didn't realize they were all your animations! Man I totally admire you! I want to start animating and someday become at least 1/3 of great as you. Keep up the good work, your films are masterpieces!

[@alobowithadhd6191]

You say that this is one of your least liked films, but it still tells a story in a language so beautiful, yet never utters a single word. A story so beautiful, those who observe it melt at someone who rights their wrongs, and learns to trust. All without a single word spoken, and in the span of under 10 minutes. You know you’re wrong. Don’t forget about the one at the heart of it. Where it all started. Without you, this wouldn’t have existed. But because it does, you can be certain that more like you will follow in your footsteps. Keep your passion, forget the deadlines. Ignore those who scold you, learn from your achievements, no matter how small. Fortune will follow those who are passionate about their craft. There is no need to put Fortune first.

[@zktoons8740]

Damn it, almost made me cry. Great story and animation.

[@princessthyemis]

oh my gosh this was incredible!!!! I LOVED the animation and the protagonist was sooo cute! The theme of loneliness and food were conveyed so well!

[@primitivecg]

I love the deep meaningful content of your animation, such great talent truly served its purpose.

[@marial.n.b.1262]

STANDING OVATION there's honestly not much I can say besides I literally had tears by the end. very well done 🤩

[@karltoontv]

Oh wow. another amazing piece of animation. 😁

[@anonuser8259]

I cried at the ending loved this

[@toonyfatninjas]

this clearly shows your passion! and if they(as in a big animated studios [as a job!] ) can't see that, then it's there lost!

[@crisxcis]

Everything I've seen from you is amazing, but this is truly one of the best animation short films I've ever seen, You are my greatest inspiration and I hope you keep expanding your works!

[@ni-dirus]

I was trying to remember how to find this video for weeks! It's so beautiful to revisit

[@LittleGameDev]

My eyes man MY EYES! That part at the end really made me tear up. You did an amazing Job with the story

[@shaunm6383]

This should be its own series. Six seasons and a movie.

[@intense_orange283]

who's cutting onions,,,love the animation style, this deserves more views!!

[@esparzacartoons2050]

Just hearing his grunt cracks me up....that is until the ending.

[@elijahlulla947]

Gorgeous!

[@littletravelblog7589]

That is totally outstanding 👏👏👏

[@Basteal]

'Those were some cute scorpions.' is a sentence I never expected to type.

[@rangefromtblt4047]

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL. 😭💖

[@paulacolors254]

Your work is amazing

[@alanissophia332]

gosh i absolutely enjoyed this!

[@MiniBazookka]

I admire your work, I appreciate you share your stories and knowledge with others. I've seen your tutorials and are the best!

[@artisticdreamer2429]

Doggonit, I got dust in my eye.

[@felipooooo5]

Congratulations. This was lovely

[@NataliiaShydlovska]

Wow, this story is incredible💖♥️! And also looks so beautiful it with the great taste!

[@TheCodeOfArt]

the best as always. haven't found anyone better

[@DiegoSilva-bp9if]

beatiful.....great....I do not know what to write. Thank you so much for thrilling me.

[@highteenx3508]

Most underrated channel

[@Reyluvrt]

Absolutely beautiful and amazing, couldn't stop my tears anyway, and i know y'all were the same

[@animeislove2963]

this is amazing you deserve more views

[@try7589]

I love your film and I'm crying ㅠㅠ

[@artbyshea7585]

Beautiful film Sir 😢😢😢😢😁❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@captivated_.dealer]

That ending tho👏😭

[@pineju]

Very Nice, I cried !

[@binyaminbass]

We see here, as in his other works, Toniko is a master of the storytelling rule: Don't tell me, show me.

[@tjxbk_seo]

This makes me cry

[@briannas.6741]

That was really really good!!

[@theoddcrow9382]

Alright who is cutting onions in here? 😭♡

[@opossumstuff3864]

Plz tell me there is another channel where u uploaded this and has more likes ;;___;; Man, your art is so precious, why this doesn't has more views!!!???

[@user-io5je8re6g]

I'm so happy i found your channel :') even though i dont do animation i can really see the hard work nd passion that was put into this and all your videos.. Keep it up man

[@Nick-wz6tz]

Truly beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@studiokaru9368]

This is really awesome!!

[@nawfpawz]

I just focusing on that scene and I want to cry

[@thatoneeggplant]

TEARS?! WHAT TEARS?! PSSHHH!! THESE AREN'T TEARS!!

[@chaeyoungvideos5742]

great film!

[@criticalwillow6055]

This man is need more views,bcuz he deserve :) Thx for all tutorial

[@tulun112]

You earn yourself a subscriber.

[@xavierelhifny6939]

That really gave me a life lesson.

[@Rodrigoag14]

Truly beautiful :,) Imnotcryingshutupbilly!!

[@robertjv]

Amazing

[@brucewright3008]

Well done

[@cruzpanchanaam3349]

Idk but, I'm crying

[@madisonc1588]

Poor guy just wants some food!

[@nabongs_makes_me_weak8329]

Me being scared cus I'm only at 3:00 and Im not crying yet even though all the comments are talking about it:

[@WangYue1995]

love, love it!

[@Scroteydada]

Toothless

[@aztro.99]

good shit this moved me

[@purpledragaon4177]

Wow i cried

[@mishiimashuu2035]

That was so sweet I’ve got cavity’s why must they be so cute

[@AnimatedTdot]

Awesome!!

[@isaanimates5355]

im in a public library stahp makin me cryyyyy

[@hi-ug3jp]

😭😭😭😭

[@alanissophia332]

how long did it take to complete from start to finish?

[@SRCreativeStudios]

This is excellent, did you use Adobe Animate?

[@nenidetic]

probably not, he usually uses TVPaint

[@danicajanevlogs474]

Hi....Because of you... I want to be an artist and animator💓💓💓💓💓💓

[@CaptainWizard3000]

Am I the only one who heard a reference to the Hercules soundtrack when he was trying to get food?

[@Puppetdragon090]

Poor rodents have like no armor out in this world 😢 well most-

[@jpshowtyme6585]

Great work nice . I'm check out of your some video i want do stuff like this beautiful

[@princesslegarreta913]

Eso fue hermoso. 😿

[@juvinosport]

good job!!!

[@muhammadrehan9505]

Who realize that the weapon the mouses used is a pin needle

[@candlebaby3172]

ITS LOBSTER TOOTHLESS!!!!!!

[@BF3_Gamer]

spend time 2-3 monts? Or less?

[@TheFancyPantsAdventures]

Brad borne watched

[@atapeworm]

At the scorpion part I was like; "EWWWWWW" Lol

[@darthv7778]

Cool

[@FrancisR420]

yeah I don't get it, the mom the same character in both timelines was the death in the flashback a metaphor for the current timeline which is why he's alone at the end, because the second time, but also the first time. how does he get separated from the group at Large? also you kind of ripped off How to Train Your Dragon two with the big mean Scorpion and the mom doing the whole thing then her ostensibly dying when the dad comes to attack. that's the plot of how to train drain your dragon two, that's like the exact scene beat for Beat.

[@flordepiel9]

oH MY GOD WHY

[@Paz_Leigh]

35,770 view as of 18.6.2020 I think you've been scammed sir. Now for the actual comment. Extraordinary. I'm honestly at a loss for words.

[@normalperson8723]

do you work at disney

[@kylecarr9294]

Your parents death was not your fault... it was your father's.

[@Floopsydabunny]

i think ive seen this before on someone elses channel...are you okay w that?

[@TonikoPantoja]

+Kirstendabunny All my stuff has been in someone else's channel because I refused to upload my film years ago! I'm pretty bummed out that its had to happen that way, but I do need their uploads there due to visa reasons (They have higher views, so it can look good for my visa application if I apply for the temporary worker's permit in the US) so I guess I'm alright with it for now!

[@Floopsydabunny]

Ahh that sucks. I wonder if if you contacted the channels who had it uploaded, they would be willing to credit you and direct traffic to your channel at least? I'd think so, and it's worth a shot.

[@TonikoPantoja]

I tried to on one of them - but he hasnt responded and it has like over a million views. Its hard because I need that thing up to be online for visa reasons - but it sucks that someone is monetizing my work like that. Oh well!

[@Floopsydabunny]

live and learn I guess? Well, I'm at least gonna share your channel to my aspiring animator friends! that series you have going is mega helpful!! i know it's not much, but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@Fomincev]

Я нихрена не понял что там происходит.

[@ginogatash4030]

The animation is nice, but I don't get what happend.

[@ThePalatineHill]

i can't say that this animation worked for me, the message in it seemed a bit hamstrung especially considering how it pit being kind as a morality verses hunger/starvation and fear (if you're starving and alone in the wild all morality goes out the window for good reason - you die otherwise especially if you give away your food in the process). plus some of the animations were over the top (the scorpion at the end showed way too much emotion, would have been more poignant if the scorpion ran away the moment it spotted the mouse and lead to the mouse following it back into a burrow or something to give it food)

[@gisa6594]

:')