Movies Similar to Moonlit Night and Opal (2015)

Carl Fredricksen agrees to a date, though he's out of touch with modern dating. Dug, a well-meaning canine companion, tries to ease Carl's nerves with his own unique advice on making friends…

While at the playground, Maggie Simpson is saved from danger by an adorable baby. A connection forms between them, but their time together is short-lived. What happens after they part?

*La Maison en Petits Cubes* follows a grandfather who builds his house with blocks to keep the rising floodwaters at bay, triggering a cascade of cherished memories.

This film uses 1920s jazz vocals by Annette Hanshaw to tell the story of exiled Prince Ramayana and his bride Sita. The epic Indian tale is paralleled with the modern-day life of…

Pia, an ordinary woman, finds a strange vinyl record. When she plays it, she mysteriously gains the ability to travel through her own past. This premise explores the complexities of one person's…

Sid the Sloth leads a group of kids on a camping trip. As expected, Sid's lack of outdoor skills makes him a terrible guide, and the children quickly realize they're not having…

Scrat is determined to complete his extensive acorn collection, but his efforts are complicated by a series of chaotic events.

This film examines the complexities of how we communicate through three separate stories. Each story explores different ways people interact, showing the difficulties and advantages of each in various situations. The first…

Prince Adam is troubled by nightmares that take him to another time. Summoned by an ancient sorceress, he goes to Castle Grayskull and receives a powerful sword. The sorceress tasks him with…

"She and Her Cat" offers a unique look at the lives of a young woman and her cat in a city apartment. The story is told entirely from the cat's point of…

In the surreal world of Czech filmmaker Jan Svankmajer, a stop-motion film unfolds around a remarkable clockwork device. Every time the clock strikes, the intricate mechanism – a clock, pendulum, faucet, and…

A stop-motion animated film follows a regular wardrobe as it travels through the countryside to a charming house. There, an unseen child recites Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky," setting the scene for surreal moments…

This half-hour animated film, based on the beloved book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, tells the story of a young snail with big travel dreams. While her family prefers she stay…

In a world consumed by darkness and oppressive silence, the deep sea holds dominion. Following two contrasting figures driven by primal instincts, the film depicts a desperate fight for survival. We are…

Two brothers share conversations about cars, Altoids, and the idea of dying while spending time birdwatching in the woods.

This anime short film adapts the webtoon 7FATES: CHAKHO.

A profound question – the meaning of life and our existence – is answered in a remarkable little booklet. It explains, in clear, simple terms, the reason for being. Printed on high-quality…

Seeking fish, a solitary fisherman ventures into treacherous waters and encounters something far beyond his expectations. Inspired by an Inuit story.

In late 19th-century Japan, a studio photographer is known for always capturing his clients' most genuine smiles. One day, he attempts to elicit a smile from a young girl, leading to an…

I told him I was a filmmaker, and that's all the introduction he needs. The film follows a journey through vast landscapes, exploring the inner world of a person grappling with their…

Signe Baumane, a Latvian director-animator in New York City, shares her personal story of grappling with a hereditary illness. Through humor and courage, she embarks on a difficult quest to uncover a…

Jack and Jill, inhabitants of Cardboard City, are separated when Jill falls seriously ill. Determined to reunite with her, Jack must find a way to ensure they are together again.

This animated short is a tragic tale about the destructive nature of revenge. A cruel mother abuses her son, denying him basic comforts and even feeding him dog meat. A loon tells…

This animated version of the Noah's Ark story depicts the animals confronting their darker instincts as they navigate life on the great ship.

Dr. Bellifer, a brilliant scientist, unveils CREAM – a revolutionary new product he claims can solve all of the world's problems. This is the story of that unveiling, and the potential impact…

Tailor, a transgender cartoonist, uses his website to share the experiences and challenges faced by transgender people. This film is created by a transgender crew and focuses on transgender lives.

Captain Hook steals Cubby's pet goldfish, Gilly. This short film was shown as a 4-minute preview before international screenings of the Winnie the Pooh (2011) movie.

The film centers on a decaying Olympic-sized swimming pool in Accra, Ghana.

This film explores the remarkable underwater world of the Red Sea, one of the planet's greatest natural wonders. Captured in stunning 4K, this captivating journey showcases many of the 1,200 species of…

Set in Nis, Serbia, at the close of the 19th century, the film centers on a traditional saint's day celebration hosted by Ivko. As the region settles after years of conflict and…

Caroline goes to her grandmother's funeral with her daughter, but they find the church deserted. Her mother, Odile, has delayed the service because she isn't ready to have the burial take place.

A junior forensic investigator encounters a mysterious female killer who seems to appear and disappear without a trace.

This stop-motion animated film is set in the 1950s and 60s in the Eastern Polish borderlands. The story is based on a section of a diary written by Mikołaj Smyk, the director's…

After years apart, two affectionate and handsome men reunite at a Stevie Nicks concert and experience something extraordinary.

"The Heretic" is a short film developed by Unity's Demo team. The team utilized the full capabilities of Unity's High Definition Rendering Pipeline, developed sophisticated visual effects with the VFX Graph, and…

Paper Diaosi exists in a world made of paper. However, his life changes when he is captivated by the beauty of a young girl who suddenly appears across the room.

A retired Italian couple hires a low-level assassin to eliminate their daughter, Bella. Bella is overweight and abusive, and the parents want her gone from their home and out of their lives.

Two brothers struggle to survive in a world devastated by a plague. This short film depicts their fight for existence in the aftermath of a widespread disease.

Sean Justice wakes up in darkness to find himself and his unconscious girlfriend trapped in a small wooden box. With only two hours of oxygen left, they receive a ransom demand: $500,000…

A struggling writer battles declining mental health while trying to cope with the unsettling gaze of a stranger in a coffee shop, desperately trying to stay composed.

Didier Cros’s touching film explores our ideas of beauty by following a photographer who captures striking portraits of people with visible scars. These scars have shaped their lives, but haven't defined who…

Lu Xiaoxi has been battling a debilitating poison since childhood. Years ago, her grandfather risked breaking sacred traditions by seeking a cure at Sword Mound (Tai'a Jianzhong) to save her, but he…

A driven and determined biomedical researcher's life is shaped by the early loss of his mother. This personal experience fuels his ambition and guides his path.

A group of children have an outdoor adventure in the woods where they are taught by Smokey Bear about the five essential rules for preventing wildfires.

As the world reaches its limit, an elderly neurobotanist dedicates himself to gathering and safeguarding the precious remnants of what's left.

A man is captivated by a woman who is interested in someone else. He gives up trying to win her over when he becomes drawn to a new person. Surprisingly, the woman…

The film presents a series of meals prepared from various living creatures. This short animation is by Mirai Mizue.

This film presents a personal perspective on a UFO sighting. Captured with a frame-by-frame technique along the banks of the Tama River.

This animated film adapts Oscar Wilde's story of an overly proud firework rocket. His vanity ultimately leads to his destruction in the world.

This is a minimalist absurdist comedy exploring the relationship between a martyr and those who torture them.

From the team behind Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and Finding Nemo comes a collection of groundbreaking animated short films. Featuring innovative animation, memorable music, and beloved characters, these dazzling stories have redefined…

This film adapts "Lokomotywa," a poem by Julian Tuwim. It blends traditional cartoon animation with photographs.