Pixar has released their latest SparkShorts animated short titled Kitbull, and for being doodles about a cat and dog, it packs a strong emotional punch. Seriously, people. Have your tissues ready. Kitbull, directed by Rosana Sullivan and produced by Kathryn Hendrickson, reveals an unlikely connection that sparks between two creatures: a fiercely independent stray kitten and a pit bull. Together, they experience friendship for the first time.
Disclaimer: The SparkShorts program is designed to discover new storytellers and explore new storytelling techniques. This video contains depictions of animal abuse.
In Pixar’s Instagram post, they also hinted that the short will be released as part of the Disney+ streaming service library once it launches in late 2019.
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The interesting thing about this short is that it’s a huge departure from Pixar’s usual 3-D animations as a 2-D, hand-drawn animated short. Go behind the scenes and see how the artists at Pixar made it in this fascinating clip:
What do you think of the short? We appreciate its message about giving all animals a second chance at having a home. (I’m still crying.)