Starling
Directed byMitra Shahidi
Written byMitra Shahidi
Produced byJessica Heidt
Production
company
Mona Productions
Release date
2023
Running time
9 minutes
CountryUnited States

Starling is a 2023 animated short film directed by Mitra Shahidi.[1] The film about grief and loss[2] premiered at Tribeca,[3] where it won an award for Best Animated Short.[4] Starling has been selected in various international film festival including the HollyShorts Film Festival, the Pixelatl Festival and the Richmond International Film Festival.[5]

Plot

The spirit star of a little girl travels through the sky to celebrate her birthday with her family,[6] who is mourning her, but is blown off course and must travel through Istanbul to reach her home. Whilst exploring the sounds & smells of city, she realises that she is losing her life force, and must act quickly. Finally at her house, with very little force left, she is faced with an impossible decision.[7]

Production

Starling was made over the course of 4 years with a crew that spanned 14 countries, including Turkey, Spain, the United Kingdom, India, Brazil and France. It was produced through Pixar Animation's co-op program,[8] which allows employees to use company equipment for personal projects.[9][10] Primarily animated using traditional 2D techniques, Starling also used Blender to create and animate specific 3D elements.

Reception

Since its release, the film has been selected in various festivals around the world:

Year Festivals Award/Category Status
2023 Tribeca Festival Best Animated Short[4] Won
Holly Shorts Film Festival Best Animation[11] Nominated
Mill Valley Film Festival Best Short Film[12] Nominated
Hamptons International Film Festival Best Short Film[13] Nominated
Austin Film Festival Best Animated Short[14] Nominated
Best Animated Short (Audience Award)[15] Won
AFI Fest Best Short Film[16] Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "You are being redirected..." www.animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  2. ↑ Enicola, Paul Emmanuel (2023-06-14). "Tribeca 2023 Review - 'Starling' (2023)". The Movie Buff. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  3. ↑ "Starling | 2023 Tribeca Festival". Tribeca. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  4. 1 2 Zhan, Jennifer (2023-06-19). "Here Are All the Winners of the 2023 Tribeca Festival". Vulture. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  5. ↑ "Film". Richmond International Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
  6. ↑ Skwigly (2023-07-27). "19th HollyShorts Film Festival unveils its animation line-up". Skwigly Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  7. ↑ French, Alan (2023-06-11). "SHORT - 'Starling' - An Emotional Powerhouse of Love and Grief". Sunshine State Cineplex. Retrieved 2023-09-12.
  8. ↑ Dower, Glen (2023-06-17). "Tribeca 2023: A Review Of This Years' Animated Shorts". Cinema Scholars. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  9. ↑ "Exclusive Director Mitra Shahidi Discusses Her Charming Tribeca Prize Winning Short 'Starling'". www.animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  10. ↑ Lang, Jamie (2023-09-29). "2024 Oscars Short Film Contenders: 'Starling' Director Mitra Shahidi". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2023-11-02.
  11. ↑ "You are being redirected..." www.animationmagazine.net. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  12. ↑ "Starling – Mill Valley Film Festival". www.mvff.com. Retrieved 2023-09-18.
  13. ↑ "https://filmguide.hamptonsfilmfest.org/events/starling/". Retrieved 2023-09-18. {{cite web}}: External link in |title= (help)
  14. ↑ Banks, Khoi (2023-10-04). "AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2023 COMPETITION FILMS". Austin Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
  15. ↑ Broughton, Travis (2023-11-07). "AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2023 JURY AND AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS". Austin Film Festival. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  16. ↑ "AFI FEST 2023 | Film Results". AFI FEST. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
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