Pixar legend's 2-minute fever dream of childhood cabin fever.
This delightful story is simply about a boy wanting to go outside and play in the snow. After getting all bundled up by his mother, the boy has found that he is unable to move! Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2011.
Direction
Docter's debut shows Pixar DNA before Pixar existed.
Practical Effects
Hand-drawn animation with genuine texture and warmth.
Sound
Minimalist audio that lets the visuals breathe.
Director
Pete Docter
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Docter made this at CalArts before joining the founding team at Pixar; it's literally where Joy and Sadness began.
The Academy's 2011 preservation recognized it as pioneering independent animation in the pre-digital era.
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