Wings | Animated Short Film | SVA Thesis

In this story of kindness, friendship, and the fear of being left behind, a friendship takes flight as a mouse that wants to fly and an injured bird cross paths.
Final film from the School of Visual arts. I directed, background painted, animated, and did about half of the cleanup/coloring myself! The rest was handled by my awesome team in the credits. Thank you to Colin Andrew Grant for the fantastic score, and thanks to SVA for the two grants that helped me produce this film!
And thank you all so much for watching. This was a huge labor of love for me, and I'm so glad I finally get to share it!
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Art Tumblr: frogart.tumblr.com
Personal Tumblr: gothfrog.tumblr.com
Twitter: / caseyannemcd
Instagram: / gothfrog

[@Gothfrog]

comment answering some frequently asked questions!! - can I repost this? - NO. Unless you're doing some sort of analysis (reaction video, discussion video,) just posting a small clip, or we otherwise came to an agreement, I do not give permission for Wings to be reposted anywhere. the only "official" places Wings is posted are KZbin, Vimeo, and my personal facebook page. -what are their names/genders? the mouse is Nutmeg and the bird is Bluebell, and they're both girls :D - what program did you use? - TVPaint! - how long did this take? - about a year! It was my senior thesis film at SVA - how did a string end up wrapped around the bird's wing? - i dunno, it happens sometimes with fishing line

[@ChandraSekhar-no5ts]

Thanks for summarizing the FAQ.

[@noctiszacian259]

This is so cute

[@beckel3593]

I feel as if I watched a rough version way earlier? Like, hardly anything colored before this was uploaded? Did you ever upload a rough version?

[@mrsmiley5058]

This is amazing It looks like an old cartoon movie

[@Gothfrog]

@@beckel3593 there are a few rough shots in an end-of-year video from 2018!

[@jedder]

Does anyone else feel really happy whenever animators nail bird-head movements?

[@aredaamie2079]

So damn cute

[@Aliandrin]

I also feel really happy when they *don't* give the talking ones teeth just to get the mouth movements right.

[@jedder]

@@Aliandrin Yes! It's so beautiful!

[@aredaamie2079]

@PHOENIX VOLT YYYYYEEEEEE

[@ms.mo2cndad444]

Ofcourse

[@ktoon4725]

This was so cute and pure, like something from a children’s book Edit: it’s nice to see so many people agree, thank you.

[@moondreamy]

Yet something more than that, with so many deep messages 💖

[@ktoon4725]

Magical Mahnoor exactly

[@rosedawn8046]

Magical Mahnoor That’s what the ideal aim of a children’s book. Something more than what it seems. Something that will change a person’s perspective especially for an untainted mind.

[@moondreamy]

Right, thanks!

[@xxozziewolfxx9660]

Same

[@eggonbread7054]

This is beautiful! Makes me miss older shows. The style is quite nostalgic.

[@Los_HermanitosCruz]

Yes

[@coquette.coyote]

I have no idea why but the style makes me think of kikis delivery service

[@Rainbow__cookie]

I think this style was hand drawn by hand first

[@StarGazer3261997]

It made me think of little bear

[@aktan4ik]

Nostalgic? You are still a teen!

[@lory3771]

Somebody else said this, but this feels like an old Disney animated movie. Furthermore, that soundtrack. My gosh, that’s good stuff for only five minutes worth of animation. Beyond that, can we talk about how expressive this is? Amazing work.

[@voigPayne]

I agree 100 percent!! I wish they would make more movies like this. I also think it’s why studio ghibli movies are also popular

[@Clodsire_lover]

There actually is a Silly Symphony short like this. I can’t remember what it’s called, but it involves a mouse that wants to have wings and fly. Although it involves the mouse rescuing a fairy, not a bird

[@AdarshKumar-xh2gh]

Gguuu​@@voigPayne

[@AnimeFanBoy946-uo3ff]

This is like 1930s Disney if they had the technology advancements we have today

[@nonbinaryghost3694]

This should blow up like the spider and butterfly animation last year

[@metalmyhem2468]

I honestly kinda feel that this animator used the similar story line just from reading the description lol

[@purple_cacti]

Same!

[@DomojunoandBat]

I loved that one!!

[@miroloya9784]

When the mouse was riding a bird and the bird was like: I can show you the world!

[@hanac5586]

SHINING SHIMMERING SPLENDID

[@randylianabella4861]

Aint gon ruin the 69 likes

[@zaburoh.3157]

Yeap, and then a road roller and circle distortion appears while one of the animals screams "Za Warudooo", would've been a 10/10 short film

[@carterwicker4731]

😂😂😂😂

[@billthecatgrim]

I love that the animators showed that recovery takes time is not some sudden thing. You slowly get better

[@gonuljilani9312]

BillTheCat grim congradulation for his lovely short👏🏽👍❤️

[@wisdomarsenal]

@Give u merald then that is another story, you can create a story with that too

[@scavorthespacecowboy2096]

@Haha TNT Go brrr you get prosthetics

[@Jesus_Resurrection_and_Life]

@Epic Sword We could lift you up in a chair, that has wings, we could even put a holder for your drink within the chair, so you can enjoy a good flight 🕊🌸

[@armeenfatima1006]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fn-9omuFrc9lqs0feature=shared Best cartoon Please support this channel

[@Dontstealmyidentity]

Weird to see so many people say that this looks like a disney animation when it is very visually distinct and is honestly 10 times better

[@woodykrska9947]

Probably the sound design. It gives it the *feel* of a Disney movie.

[@khadzak7496]

Very European - akin to Miss Potter

[@satishpandit3916]

I feel likr i was watching an old, simple and beautiful cartoon. Just simple and beautiful. Great efforts and nice moral just so relaxing and nice to watch

[@dassweta100]

Exactly and it was more enjoyable than any of today's cartoons.

[@naghma6153]

Yeah it was really ❤️ touching video...♥️♥️

[@redricblue8790]

The good ol Disney

[@Schnee51513]

i can already tell by the trailer that this is going to be amazing! edit: ok there are too many replies so im just gonna leave an explanation here this is NOT a trailer there was a trailer FOR this animated short film in the description of that trailer there was a link to the premier of this short film

[@lumi5012]

_ Schnee _ Wa... KZbin be glitching. It says you wrote this a week ago?!

[@CR4SH_K1D]

Rose Animates bro is that even possible

[@CR4SH_K1D]

irusu-days ooooooh thanks for informing me :0

[@fksi342]

@@kiteathan but...it was premeired 21 hours ago not a week ago HUHH

[@PonkaPleen]

Rose Animates no this was probably made private and then the link was sent to a few special individuals

[@adelmashyakhy1967]

I think the best description of this short film is, if a mouse had wings, it wouldn't be able to save the bird. So always, look at what you have, not what other people have.Thank you and I love this short film so much ♥️

[@haurinori]

When you finally realise, that your dreams are impossible, then you watch another person working at the same dream but... Has some scope of fulfilling it, don't pull his leg. Help him. Cuz, He might fulfill yours too.

[@revitalizeme8190]

Wow... That was deep 👍

[@haurinori]

@kryptonal games It's justy way of thinking 😆

[@natcl9974]

Loved this

[@bijalbaxi]

Nice comment!! It is correct also.

[@cheatseychespin2792]

@@haurinori your friend needs ya, lol

[@danielwilliams2611]

I don't remember the last time an animation made me cry. This piece was so pure that it brought me to tears. Manly tears, of course.

[@firstnamelastname3402]

👏👏👏

[@As0ciality]

👏👏👏

[@admironth]

👏👏👏

[@amya831]

👏👏👏

[@ryan-ie1nb]

👏👏👏

[@ssadpeach7666]

I immediately went “aww” when I saw the scarf on the mouse 😊

[@yakarotsennin3115]

ssadpeach Look into “Transformice” You’ll probably find it just as cute

[@yakarotsennin3115]

桜 😋

[@Remyfox819]

It's really sad when not even Disney can come up with something as good as this.

[@陳癸佑]

Really😢

[@matthewjones6786]

Have you seen Burrow? I don't even bring it up to claim that one is better than the other, but they are similar and are both stunning in their own ways. I don't get the modern day assertion that the entirety of Disney is somehow artistically bereft.

[@Remyfox819]

It's primarily due to Disney's current obsessiveness over political pandering. Rather than focusing on good stories, characters and ideas, Disney is completely focused on identity politics, diversity and anything that fits the narrative of Twitter users. Pandering to these people has resulted in their films bombing again and again and losing money tremendously in the process. I haven't seen this Burrow, but I will look it up later.

[@matthewjones6786]

@@Remyfox819 Ah, that makes sense, and I often agree! I don't defend the company, its business practices, or its ethics, I just find myself defending their artists. I dunno, I guess it seems a shame to write off Disney when there's so much passionate work and meaningful art even beneath the politics or an overall bad product. Anyway, Burrow and a lot of the other Disney shorts are pretty cool, the artists seem to have more freedom to experiment. Also highly recommend Loop, which I feel is a great instance of inclusivity done right. :)

[@Nat-oj2uc]

Ikr they are so caught up in money making that they lost the plot lol

[@cortitosdeanemona503]

I don't know why this short has such a nostalgic vibe, it makes me feel emotional every time I watch it.

[@fizzy69o.0]

True i cried a little when the bird was about to go but then she offered the mouse to fly with her. Its such a beatiful scene

[@cortitosdeanemona503]

@@fizzy69o.0 I agree, it's a very touching scene! 😊

[@graaceie]

It reminds me a lot of the Peter rabbit books.

[@CodeKirby]

little bear

[@bintangaimee9069]

Reminds me of the time wwhen i was a child where i used to wake up at 6.00am just to see my fav cartoon. Most of the cartoon have this vibe

[@weirdzard3523]

"You don't need a plane to fly........ All you need is friendship" - SpongeBob square pants

[@timyours3964]

Ah.. I love spongbob🥰🥰🥰

[@Ems-b7l]

Ah beautiful words XD

[@almaperales2469]

@kae Luna lol ikr

[@conan_774]

"Sharing is caring." -Carl Marks

[@EXPLORER-hq1us]

THEN WHAT SHOULD INTROVERTS DO BECAUSE WE CAN NOT MAKE FRIENDS.

[@Jackylification]

It’s beautiful. I love the water colour background, I miss them in films

[@Redd0w]

I love this so much, it feels like seeing the kids books I used to read but it’s been given more life as an animation.

[@rachel-in-the-208]

Yes, that was my thought too! It was so reminiscent of the old picture books … so touching and beautiful. My favorite scene from this short was when the mouse wanted to comfort the bird by cuddling with her while reading a story.

[@alkatheri-pk4hc]

"Allah! There is no god but He - the Living, The Self-subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize Him Nor Sleep. His are all things In the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede In His presence except As he permitteth? He knoweth What (appeareth to His creatures As) Before or After or Behind them. Nor shall they encompass Aught of his knowledge Except as He willeth. His throne doth extend Over the heavens And on earth, and He feeleth No fatigue in guarding And preserving them, For He is the Most High. The Supreme (in glory)." [Surah al-Baqarah 2: 255]

[@Dimonds456]

Gosh I love this so much- I especially liked the movement and expressions. They were both really emotive and you could tell exactly what was going through their minds at any given scene, which is super important. The designs are adorable and yet simple, and I hecking LOVE the backgrounds. All in all, AMAZING job! :D -also I’m a sucker for the sound effects, they’re so cute-

[@somethingbehindyouu]

I honestly couldn’t put it better myself, great work dude!

[@akatzmeow]

Yes this reminds me of the animations I used to see as a little kid

[@hateme5238]

The mouse’s squeak is the cutest thing I’ve heard in a Long time

[@wolfiechan3776]

..I cried 😭 I lost my hamster a few months ago but I still love and remember him 😭😭😭😭😭❤❤❤❤🐁🐭🐹🐦

[@laurachidley3127]

Dimonds 456 I agree with you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😸😸😽😽😸😽😸

[@sakura_kreuz]

This is what kindness means... despite of their differences, because of the humble heart by a mouse, helping someone in need without expecting in return, becoming friends , it creates an enjoyable life... hoping we humans can get some moral lessons on this simple yet adorable animation 💜

[@Dinoranger432]

sakura kreuze now those are words of wisdom. Thank you

[@aushuiro566]

sakura kreuze u smart owo

[@tod4849]

Hey, wanna hear something cursed. The mouse that size would have been a prey to that bird, it would just swallow that mouse whole.

[@genesisbeyond4256]

@@tod4849 That's not cursed, that's just life.

[@sunilksingh210]

In India we have proverb "Do good and forget"

[@lucyicanel]

Why the heck would someone dislike this. This is the cutest thing!

[@chayzen-kolomonakassebeer3508]

thats what i was replying on and people think this is hentai... i mean like... pfffff... OwO UwU god i hate but i love that im a furry

[@kenocken]

There will always be haters. They make the likers shine.

[@Crinkleat]

The haters are probably just jealous -w-

[@kvvrt6869]

They are the rats wanted to fly too but never met a bird

[@shermilatk5038]

They didn't have any commence

[@ImmaSayKOOHWIP]

God when she tipped her wing for Nutmeg I immediately started crying. This is such an incredible short film.

[@thiccstar795]

10 years later this will be on everyone's recommendations.

[@JANEEDISTURBED]

Like it already is, only sooner?

[@dustsans9859]

Just wait.

[@weird0141]

It was in mines

[@ashedraisin3189]

Fool, i got recommended this 3 months later

[@ayudaastefano361]

Damn that's true

[@kareem-ji8uw]

we miss old cartoon ... was all like this when i was kid :'(

[@mithi2477]

Ikr... unlike all the useless cartoons these days

[@ishan_karma2794]

Like Dragon Tales, Dexter's laboratory....yeah I feel you man

[@djinniplays]

Winnie the Pooh, that hit me hard 🥺

[@user-on6db4rf4s]

@@mithi2477 oh wow. Way to invalidate all the hard-working animators and storytellers in the industry today. Even if 3D animation wasn't your thing, it takes a lot of hard work and effort to create, and there are genuinely good stories being told through the medium. And anime also exists, and good stories are also being told through the medium as well.

[@sadrick1639]

@@mithi2477 They fucked Ben 10 dude.. I watched all the episodes

[@DominicGo]

oh no he’s so smol, look at his tiny scarf and I’m getting teary eyed 😭

[@tarankaur5701]

Dominic Go yeah thats like the one cindrella made, also the window of his house remind me of some cartoon i used to watch that I can’t remember, this animation style is nostalgic

[@DominicGo]

sachin uchiha very smol, the smollest 😭😭

[@shirahime23]

I love Nutmeg and Bluebell's friendship. I teared up when Bluebell offered her wing so that Nutmeg could get on and experience what it means to fly. This is so sweet, touching, and heartwarming. Thank you for sharing your thesis with us, Casey. I wish there were movie-length projects like this for us viewers to consume. Your project symbolizes a return to simpler, happier, gentler times.

[@RedHatClub]

Such vivid expressions and fluid movements, you're an amazing animator and I wish you all the best in this field. ✨

[@thebestsexygachatubreverrr8791]

100th like! :D

[@possum2620]

200th like!

[@aru-YT]

If you notice the tiny details like when the bird’s frightened it puts it’s feathers up a bit and back down when it’s calm

[@nejaroshani202]

1,000th like!!!

[@dreamgalaxy7703]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3yxf3agmqdph8k

[@shahinbadsha8509]

Such films should be shown to children and help them develop love for all living beings

[@yukiiii692]

ESSPECIALY teenagers they Show NO respect to birds.

[@MlleSallyBrown]

Yet I'm betting you eat meat

[@souvikchakraborty1019]

@@MlleSallyBrown wut wut?

[@okayokey]

@@yukiiii692 excuse me, I’m a teen, and we are not all alike. You are saying “all teens are angsty and distant” while it’s not true. I admit, some of my classmate have less respect, but it’s usually because sometimes they are having a bad day. Maybe it’s family issues, relationships.

[@yukiiii692]

@@okayokey Uhhhhh sorry i didnt mean to be rude but, you know what nvm i have nothing to say anyway 😐

[@robertlee8400]

Absolutely cute nice story line , it should be turned into a children’s book .

[@LytzyBitzySpider]

As soon as possible too!!

[@yannixu5704]

it is possible that this was already a book but not by the same person

[@xxozziewolfxx9660]

Yaeh

[@tilted.fountain]

It's so flipping cute that tears can come out about right now! :3

[@orlandogumbs4703]

Just write it on Wattpad

[@Nicole-bj4dv]

All the beautiful feathers the little mouse collected to decorate his house was such a perfect touch.

[@ibarelymakecontent6446]

Notice when he is up there how his ears are flapping like wings.🐦🐁

[@pyrateruby]

*what if I told you,* *wind exists?*

[@dae3742]

*What if I told you,* *Eyes exist?*

[@sirgumpern3639]

this has a higher entertainment value than every disney remake 10/10 this is pixar

[@Akefia]

This is adorable! The story isn't really original or surprising, but it's cute and works. What I like most about this is that you understand everything without a word being said. Recently I heard when the viewer understands what's going one and the emotions while watching an animation without sound it's a sign that it's pretty good. That works well here. I like the drawings, too. Reminds me of old cartoons. Feels warm

[@Insert_Creativity_Here]

Took the words right out of my mouth.

[@Jroobelucios]

How is it not original?!?!

[@KalinTheZola]

@@Jroobelucios They mean that it's a story that's been done quite a lot and doesn't deviate from that kind of story in any noticeable way. You pretty much know beat for beat what's going to happen in the story. That's not to say it's bad by any means and I highly doubt that's what Akefia is suggesting. Things do not have to be original to be good.

[@Jroobelucios]

@@KalinTheZola Okay

[@ernovincze2900]

@@Jroobelucios It's the classic "one good turn deserves another" story. One character does something kind to the other, and the other character returns the kindness. It's a simple moral, but a good one.

[@Swifty-y1o]

Netflix don't know what they are doing when they see this awesome tale! The animation is so neat, well done!

[@jocelynecupcake]

This short film is ADORABLE! I love the characters and it's such a cute happy story. It's the exact thing I like too. It's simple but beautiful and gives off happy vibes.

[@otilialefey8514]

I can't find the happy here. His home looked so cozy and warm in the winter. Does this friendship will last forever? It is a cute story, but the reality is not here

[@walterkoziol3822]

@@otilialefey8514 then what were you watching? It's about courage, bravery, kindness, friendship, gratitude, wishing, joy and happiness. You must be very young and nieve. Don't know if you ever heard the Aesop's story about "The Lion & the Mouse". The animation's overall concept is like that Aesop's story. As for friendships lasting forever is an extremely rare thing. As you age the friends you made makes new friends and so do you. This process is always ongoing which is a part of life. In the animation I'm sure their friendship will last until something ends it like no food for one of them so one has to leave to find food or water. Distance is usually a real killer to end friendships and relationships. The other variable to end a friendship is death. So the reality here is very real.

[@Freemassageproject]

it's what it's all about! the subtle emotional qualities of true compassion - everpresent inbthe heart of the wild spirit

[@otilialefey8514]

@@walterkoziol3822 maybe you are right. I just said what I thought. Maybe is wrong. Maybe

[@lex_cat11]

This is both absolutely adorable and extremely pretty! The characters are so cute and you gave them so much expression and life! I love how you kept the whole animal thing with the bird cocking it’s head but also the scarf and book. The animation is so smooth and the backgrounds are beautiful. I adore this so much ❤️ it came out AMAZING

[@Gothfrog]

Thank you!!! I tried really hard to keep them moving like real animals do ;v;

[@lex_cat11]

Gothfrog You’re welcome! And you did an amazing job with doing that!

[@adammiller6299]

@@Gothfrog You succeeded!

[@blackstyle28]

Well said

[@sorinricardo2684]

Ye well said…

[@JollyJustice]

the art: 100 the story: 100 the animation: 100 the characters: 100

[@ih82r8]

A perfect 400

[@spacepheonix471]

@That One Kid ya meant bad or good?

[@spacepheonix471]

@That One Kid VIBE CHECC PASSED :}

[@silversnake6498]

Likes on your comment: 201

[@tigerpaws9610]

More like 9999999 for all of them

[@matthewjones6786]

Aside from the art being beautiful in its own right, this is the kind of down-to-earth nature theming that helps me appreciate the real world's beauty in a new way. The power of animation, man. Keep up the wonderful work, and may you never be interpolated by AI at 60 fps! :)

[@hotpileofshit]

this showed up randomly in my recommendations but I don't regret clicking it. ❤️

[@Dominika-ex6lt]

Same, I'm so happy it did.

[@alcremiesweetnessplayz4477]

Same :D

[@GCAmazingBR]

Rare moments when the KZbin algorithm does something right

[@elmae1881]

Same goes to me..

[@moonnpie]

-FINALLY, youtube stayed home ronight-

[@pathologicaldisfigurement]

You hear that? *Its the sound of Disney animators crying.*

[@Foxtrotwolf]

THOSE PEOPLE CANNOT BE CALLED ANIMATORS ANYMORE SPECIALLY BY THE MONSTRUOSITY THAT THE LION KING IS AND THE ONE THE LADY AND THE TRAMP WILL BE

[@dizzyplaza1453]

Foxtrot I’m guessing they’re referencing the classic Disney animators since Disney doesn’t even really make animations anymore. That’s all Pixar.

[@Foxtrotwolf]

@DizzyPlaza OH, YEAH.... THAT MAKES MORE SENSE

[@thisishell5462]

DizzyPlaza bruh ikr

[@Hannah-dm2jy]

@@dizzyplaza1453 facts

[@Raptopanthera]

I love that the robin's voice was actually the calls and sounds of an American Robin and not just generic "bird". In particular, the alarmed chirping when the mouse jumps on the wing to remove the string. That's actually the sound a robin makes when something has spooked it.

[@mrcleeves7106]

Yea that is rlly neat

[@naly202]

Thanks for the info. I didn't know. Cool!

[@hungrytroodontid]

I loved that part, too! Sounded just like the robin I accidentally spooked yesterday!

[@SobirShukurov]

@@hungrytroodontid ф9

[@kotovaite]

my cat even tried to find this singing bird hiding in my laptop

[@mooshkie3731]

2.3K likes and only one dislike... Well obviously they were blinded by their tears and missed the like button

[@JediWolfDude]

Quit right...😏

[@mothicduh]

Added 7 more Teary* eyed dislikes to the video I can't spell

[@JediWolfDude]

@@mothicduh yep

[@cleothestraycat2571]

True

[@pugofcrowbar6242]

I am amazed

[@Brightberrystudios12345]

This is so emotional and sweet. The animation is so animal like, it captures the characters the way they're real self would move. Friendship is such a great thing, and I bet nobody would expect a mouse and a bird to become friends! ❤

[@alkatheri-pk4hc]

"Allah! There is no god but He - the Living, The Self-subsisting, Eternal. No slumber can seize Him Nor Sleep. His are all things In the heavens and on earth. Who is there can intercede In His presence except As he permitteth? He knoweth What (appeareth to His creatures As) Before or After or Behind them. Nor shall they encompass Aught of his knowledge Except as He willeth. His throne doth extend Over the heavens And on earth, and He feeleth No fatigue in guarding And preserving them, For He is the Most High. The Supreme (in glory)." [Surah al-Baqarah 2: 255]

[@shashanktripathi9346]

"How to train your dragon(bird)" in few minutes .

[@hoangluu2132]

That really makes sense bro. °¬°

[@ikimono7382]

@@hoangluu2132 °¬° °~°

[@darkavocado-gacha9404]

Yea, it is really like it sometimes

[@SwaggerJoyce]

Lmao I laughed way too hard at that comment

[@techmarksph]

Moral of the story: "A good heart can make a mouse fly."

[@parvinakter5527]

Why am I laughing?

[@steauanoptii4792]

@@parvinakter5527 idk but Lets laugh together

[@sarojverma7501]

THATS RIDICULOUS

[@willowsparks8965]

@@parvinakter5527 bats must have good hearts then

[@_somebody_from_somewhere]

Willow Sparks they do

[@lutube7897]

Aw, this is so cute!!! (And I’m gonna nickname it “How to Train your Robin”)

[@veerlevanmerwijk7862]

If there'll be a part two, that should be the title of it.😂

[@katierenee5699]

This is excellent. I want this to be true. XD

[@cryojaxc]

XD

[@compassmeby7255]

But, just like how to train your dragon, they are both friends and they love each other

[@spacenerd1340]

*G E N I U S*

[@woodykrska9947]

My god, the facial expressions! You can tell exactly what they’re feeling at ever moment!

[@nandnibachani1765]

Mouse's house is more asthetic than many of us...lol😂

[@nazmussadat5832]

😂😂😂😂

[@daminishah9611]

😅😅

[@bigglesavril8987]

I thought us much 😩😩😂😂

[@sweedra7899]

@orbit r/whoosh

[@salsabil437]

😂👍🏻

[@IlyaLavendae]

Everyone needs a friend No matter what size What species As long as it’s a good friend You deserve them

[@orianaarapi6366]

Trie

[@orianaarapi6366]

True

[@IlyaLavendae]

@Amit Kumar Singh Then I’ll be your friend

[@Etchethera]

@@thedivyanshii please stop sending links for your stupid videos

[@glowstickqueen7139]

that's why dogs are such good friends

[@callmecoco9199]

This looks like it could've been an old Disney short, I love it

[@foolishmacaroni3320]

Coco Pops I actually thought that when I saw it

[@zihanquita8936]

It kinda looks like a ghibli movie ngl

[@bigt3832]

Not even close.

[@Waffles4903]

The level of detail and depth in this film is astounding! Combined with beautiful animations and a heartwarming story, this is the best film I’ve seen in a while!

[@Laylabelle97]

i love the traditoinal aesthetic and the way they move like real animals

[@tamaraa.b7928]

I do not understand why people dislike this

[@alpha6549]

They cried so much they missed the like button

[@Voldearag]

Edginess, it's an early teenage way of life.

[@inazumaakaushi3796]

Vì Họ Óc Chó và Gato :v

[@tomnook7232]

Yeah..

[@ze-facts6196]

@@alpha6549 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍😛😛😛😛😛

[@draconicgremlin7484]

This would be a beautiful children’s book, as it is a gorgeous animation. Short and simple. But it is very expressive and you can tell EXACTLY what is going on within the film without a single word being spoken. Absolutely stunning.

[@eduardorpg64]

that was so freaking ADORABLE! I loved the mouse's scarf! I love animals wearing scarves! The animation was super fluid!

[@saniyajha.6088]

He cannot fly, so he helps the bird to fly, he fulfil his dream by doing so. But at last he feels the joy of fly.... 😍😍😍😍... Jb sapno me jaan hoti h toh bina pankh waale bhi udd skte h...

[@huna5923]

Ji

[@hfathimathriza68]

Well said😊👍

[@smritiswar9989]

What a line..... Jb sapno me jaan hoti h toh bina pankh waale bhi udd skte h👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️

[@sadhanamaurya4695]

Waah 👌👌👌

[@shreyabanerjee5019]

Last line❤

[@KruCorn]

Instead of choosing the wings that can make us fly in the blue sky, We choose an arms that can protect and help others

[@KruCorn]

@@Kettedoll yea it doesn't make sense to me i wonder why

[@donaldkhawbung6517]

@@KruCorn 🤣🤣🤣

[@parthrawat1794]

I bet you all had a smile on your face while watching it.

[@Ladyblue7620]

Actually, it was a tear. 🥺

[@moonichu8072]

Parth Rawat - yup, a smile as i cry ;-;

[@alwayzsleepy8749]

I had tears. This is just beautiful!

[@chelseyowens7709]

I teared up and squealed through the entire last part

[@arch3mi_22]

Yeah...

[@codaboi138]

I like the very mild anime undertones. The way the birds mouth gets all squiggly, many of the gestures and moments, the whole aesthetics of the characters. It's just got those small quirks you see in Japanese animation that's great for conveying small cute moments and stuff. Very pleasing to the eye.

[@animalfinatic9366]

oh

[@Victoria-_]

Me too!

[@ItzFericalorResta]

AAAA Can’t wait to watch it ;0

[@Tsitsiki_here]

I have a HUGE soft spot for animals (hope everyone has) so when I saw the bird stuck , injured, and his other bird friends ignore them I just.... teared up, going "awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww , noooo, someone help, Mouse dude, help them"

[@thedivyanshii]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHjUiIZ6oLiHgrc ........

[@lolodeej7386]

Let me tell you that birds do help their companions as much as they can but the true fact is that once a bird damages its wing there's almost zero possibilities he will sur vive. But let me tell you something el se. When a bird is caught by an animal all kind of birds go down and put their life in danger to help him. The next day they will still be angry and sad and you can observe how they keep yelling at the predator or stay nearby maybe waiting for their friend to show up. They' ll keep doing this for who knows how much time. The whole scene is heartbreaking.

[@lolodeej7386]

Let me tell you that birds do help their companions as much as they can but the true fact is that once a bird damages its wing there's almost zero possibilities he will sur vive. But let me tell you something el se. When a bird is caught by an animal all kind of birds go down and put their life in danger to help him. The next day they will still be angry and sad and you can observe how they keep yelling at the predator or stay nearby maybe waiting for their friend to show up. They' ll keep doing this for who knows how much time. The whole scene is heartbreaking.

[@beautyintakes]

It reminds me of childhood, when I used to see such beautiful cartoons 😍

[@beautyintakes]

@Kim higo I watch thriller these days 😂

[@beautyintakes]

@pavan saga 😃😃

[@trublgrl]

Oh, the first frame blew me away! Color is so well done in this film!

[@supermom-nocape9831]

And almost 5 years later, it's still making people's hearts smile. 😊

[@LyehtOfficial]

Breaking news: a robin was spotted carrying a tiny mouse with a green scarf on their back Everyone liked that

[@mightypurplelicious1625]

*it’s a miracle.*

[@HeulenderWolfe]

yes, we did

[@Marco-xc3hq]

we really did

[@Cute3lla]

Im telling ya, we did

[@HM-ye1sz]

And we thought that it wasn’t possible

[@littlesavage8073]

I didn’t cry I didn’t cry I didn’t cry- DANG IT

[@tilted.fountain]

*I almost cried*

[@DinosaurNick]

I had tears dripping from my eyes when the bird offered its wing for the mouse to climb on

[@mahaliaannes7483]

Okay

[@obliviousfafnir01]

I cried tears of happiness :,)

[@learnerdecuriousqueen3320]

I'm so you!

[@Poisontree1758]

The 7 dislikes are the birds that didn’t get to be friends with the mouse

[@kiberKBAnt]

Это. Очень. Мило! 🩷🩷🩷 Восхитительная анимация, спокойная и плавная, она будто перетекает в следующий кадр, а краски такие яркие и персонажи настолько милые, что всё вместе вызывает абсолютный восторг!!! Я так рада, что это прекрасное и очень милое видео попалось мне в рекомендациях🥰💕

[@3Authoress]

When the mouse had that little, shaky, teary smile at the end before fading to white, I absolutely started crying. While at work. I watched this at work and now I’m crying.

[@mintycatxox_1607]

120 like

[@izabelaR]

I'm on a train tearing up, trying not to let them spill over & run down my cheek.

[@laz2782]

I’m probably just a big nerd for birds but aaaa I nearly cried omg :’)))))

[@MrMinticuz]

this is the cutest thing I seen in 2019, epic.

[@Len__9]

Yup same

[@RainyStormzzz]

Yeah man....this is so wholesome that it’s surprising to me

[@tsunami2563]

@@RainyStormzzz wow, I know right?

[@ravenprches5209]

I love the simple but yet beautiful and valuable lesson that is taught here, if you give the more you will get. Always treat others with kindness even if that person does not because you still feel happy to know you did something good instead of something bad.

[@kailynholt8102]

At first I got scared they would have mouse bird babies! Lol. Thank god no, their just friends! (Phew)

[@Mossyangel]

Night Light Fury Animator! Wouldn’t mouse bird babies be cute though?

[@goose3276]

That happens when furies enter the chat

[@pbmultiverse543]

little lamb You ever seen cloudy with a chance of meatballs boy?

[@frosted-bird8740]

Ever heard of Leo the Lion

[@manekinekomata2657]

those are called bats

[@rinco1532]

I'm not crying... IT'S THOSE DAMN ONION CUTTING NINJAS

[@Corey-gv1be]

DAMN THEM

[@confusedsophie]

Lolololololol

[@jaquicx9500]

Wow this kind of comment is still popular, huh..

[@nobodyanon]

wow there are ninjas in my house too that's weird

[@wildcard5269]

Sure,,,, you're not😅

[@protocol37-t1n]

Beautiful animated, good story and more intertesting things to say: 1 ) have a happy ending and both are friends now. 2 ) it's emotional and made me cry. ( Not a Bad thing ) 3 ) the texture of animation is very rich. 4 ) characters are moving very awesome. 5 ) teaches kids a lesson: be good with others and others will be good with you. 6 ) lets hope the people who disliked the video dont know how to use the phone. 9\10. Nothing is Perfect but this is Incredible.

[@nonbinarybastard]

i just love the line work its sepia and there is some implied line i rly like it

[@vienandreitenorio1130]

It might not be perfect but heck it's close to being so

[@protocol37-t1n]

Thanks for 242 likes and i hope everybody enjoyed the video

[@elisciachristie6984]

SVA... you have amazing artists at your school. I'm truly grateful for my child to be one of them.

[@핑엘리]

Sometimes finding your wings means helping someone else find theirs first.

[@yabellies]

omg i cried. the art style reminded me so much of winnie the pooh!! this is too great

[@KyleOfCanada]

I couldn't help but think of Once Upon a Forest also. We'll have to hook this mouse up with a flap-em-wing-a-ma-thing so he can pilot around the forest with his friend.

[@daintica6676]

Wow. Even though the characters couldn’t talk, their facial expressions told me so many tales! Keep animating, because you ARE GREAT!

[@saschaaa9513]

peachy_keen I know right? Disney’s lion king live action could learn from this.

[@doktor_who109]

Oh my goooodness, what a wonderful movie!)) Nobody died, nobody broke up or died and broke up all together))) I feel just happy by watching this and enjoy this cool story❤️

[@crystalyun1756]

I’m so happy this popped up on my recommended 😭❤️❤️

[@LittlePrincesAmirah]

So m i

[@Kolderup2]

This is a really well made, cute film. Funny thing though: Despite most of the people in the comments mentioning Disney I got more of a Ghibli-vibe from some of the animations. Would be interesting to know if and where the animators took inspirations from.

[@martialaw566]

I think it's the music, right when they fly it reminds me of My Neighbor Totoro

[@Kolderup2]

Oh my Gaho True, but it‘s also the way they animated the rain drops and some of the mouse‘s expressions remind me of Jiji from Kiki‘s Delivery Service.

[@anneolise]

YES!! the first time i watched it i thought thats this could be a ghibli movie,,, its simple yet heartwarming, just like ghibli movies

[@FirstnameLastname-es1ko]

The way they animated the characters doesn’t look anything like the Disney or Ghibli style of doing characters, but the contrast between stylized characters and painted backgrounds may be what is reminding people of both studios. The inside of the mouse’s house is a bit like the inside of Arrietty’s house from one ghibli movie though.

[@lizxu322]

Reminds me of despereaux

[@cozykomori]

This is on KZbin??? For free??? Bc i really felt like i just watched a whole ass movie in a theatre.

[@AnimeFanBoy946-uo3ff]

These are the kind of animated short films that I absolutely adore and love, they always take the time to add some of the most painstaking details or whatever they wanted to add, because animators need more time to make it look good, stop caring about money, care about the art!

[@StarrWarrior]

As someone who keeps mice, this is a wonderful portrayal of their little mannerisms and movements. The style of the characters are so cute and I love the story! Great work!!

[@fizzy69o.0]

Finally someone who appreciates mice

[@mikaylaguiang2458]

I've kept about 13 mice in my life and I didn't really see how the mouse's movements were similar to a real ones. If anything, the robin's was way more accurate and interesting.

[@ComicallyLargeHugo]

@@fizzy69o.0 *nice mice nice mice nice mice*

[@fizzy69o.0]

@@ComicallyLargeHugo *nice mice*

[@thisisnotausernameXD]

@@mikaylaguiang2458 I have never had mice but the movements are pretty accurate to a lot of my rats' behaviors

[@scrundle8489]

Can't wait for the Disney live action remake for this one

[@EnigmazGuide]

They s Destroy every 2 d arts

[@eigenman2571]

Phalen God no please no

[@silentcat4292]

Why do you hate this? Disney destroy everything. They killed 90's nostalgia.

[@sofiarosanes9511]

@@silentcat4292 well exept for winnie the pooh

[@thuanantythieu2764]

Please no

[@PeaPeaChannel]

A touching video!

[@michaeljacksong]

firstt

[@Iheart2000z_BECRAZYANDLIVELIFE]

@@michaeljacksong who cares

[@michaeljacksong]

@@Iheart2000z_BECRAZYANDLIVELIFE ok

[@Iheart2000z_BECRAZYANDLIVELIFE]

@@michaeljacksong ;-;

[@shreyasghatge]

Yup!

[@ruthiewitter569]

This got me absolutely sobbing. It's so, so beautiful. The depth of pain in the bird's expressions is so real. The colors are so gorgeous and inviting. The set design is immersive and so exciting, a real treat! The story... is so precious... this is incredible. thank you so much

[@cozyninos]

I miss traditional animated movies 💛 the hand drawn artwork felt more “authentic” and personal with the stories One of my favorite Disney movies also seems to be the last traditionally animated movie they’ve made: Treasure Planet. Although it wasn’t as successful as it should’ve been, it still combined different styles of animation harmoniously

[@Lee-Hayoung]

I agreed. It gives us nostalgic feeling such as like watching golden age of Disney's animated.

[@moonwatcher7237]

Disney has decided to call, They Want Their Animators Back

[@chandragamage7280]

Yup

[@osmanthuswine4928]

Oh they fuckin do

[@moonwatcher7237]

@@АнастасіяМисюра Dude, I just thought it was really well made. If you didn't like it, then why did you watch it?

[@dawnstorm2795]

@@moonwatcher7237 if a mouse riding riding a bird doesnt make sense then how does a man on a flying carpet make sense. But still I love the animation

[@moonwatcher7237]

@@dawnstorm2795 Yes but it doesn't have to make sense, to be good. And that's not what I really said. But it's just that this person, or you idk, sounded really rude with the way they were talking about the animation that could've taken this person years. I just thought they deserved some praise.

[@naava1978]

I didn’t stop smiling at this...so cute! I wish I could do this.

[@Mopici]

Me too 😊 hello i'm mopici, nice to know you naava.

[@Acaicat_00]

Broo i remember watching this sometimes 3 years ago😭 im so happy to see this animation still alive

[@YoshTea]

Oh this is amazing What year are you in?

[@Gothfrog]

YoshTea thank you!! I just graduated :D

[@geodude3283]

@@Gothfrog ay congrats! You've become an amazing animator!

[@kitsunespirit8368]

@@Gothfrog fancy it why can everyone grow faster then me

[@anabelgracio4496]

Kitsune Spirit *than You’re comparing one to another, ‘then’ is a word like ‘at the time’. Then she did this then she did that. Still, don’t compare yourself to others :)

[@YoshTea]

@@Gothfrog congrats!!

[@Astrelynx]

This- this is too pure for this world. Is so adorable and has such a deep meaning to it, one I can’t put into words. Thank you for making and sharing this with all of us, we don’t deserve such innocence.

[@alexorannabraley8947]

Love your username lol

[@AnnemieM]

Maybe you don,t deserve this I among many do. We not only deserve it ,we need it so thanks for this film.

[@carmelsileo6520]

Totally agree, sometimes this world is just so harsh and cruel, and this type of pure sweetness is such a ray of light...It's incredible.

[@lovaloz]

Me: **Crying because of a beautiful animation with a story** Ancestors: **Wondering why I'm crying at a moving picture**

[@flame1949]

Kitty Mew if this is an original comment it is s o underrated my man-

[@lovaloz]

@@flame1949 It's original UvvU

[@asjueifjfnejsjdjfjdjsj]

This animation is so cute and amazing! Everything about it from the animation to the absolute mind blowing story behind it. I absolutely love the development of the relationship between the mouse and bird and the part where the mouse finally reaches their goal of being able to fly high up in the sky.

[@crazyhawaiidrivers4310]

I'm not crying, you're crying. Also 315 people have no souls

[@brinsley4599]

362

[@kavithasree487]

Yes i am!!!!

[@paquitok.7219]

Something is wrong with them

[@CrankerAnimates]

374

[@ferrin6326]

383 people have no souls

[@frosted-bird8740]

I felt like I was watching a Disney film!! So professionally animated! It was so beautiful!

[@rkjlange3810]

This is not LIKE a dysney film this is BETTER than dysney

[@kaijuotuski5639]

same

[@kaijuotuski5639]

@Norman Grant ❶ yea, Disney just remakes stuff as a cash grab. This is original and good

[@ansumanahargett6227]

@@kaijuotuski5639 True. This is an endearing tale, from someone elese.

[@jmaster2855]

This was fantastic. The watercolor backgrounds are especially beautiful, and make this feel so friendly and inviting. Combined with the slightly sketchbook look of the characters, I could easily see this being adapted from a beloved children's classic. I don't know what more I can say, this is absolutely lovely, and my eyes feel pretty wet after watching it. Happy trails!

[@nonbinarybastard]

the sepia line art is good i can see some broken line in it too