I’m working on a post on creativity lessons from Pixar–yes, the people who brought you Nemo, Toy Story, The Incredibles, and most recently WallE–and I came across these four fabulous short films they created (one’s actually a commercial).
Watch these during your next creativity break, you’ll thank me 
For the Birds
Pixar’s “For the Birds” is an Academy Award winning short film. Have you ever wondered what a flock of birds perched on a telephone wire might be saying to each other? Wonder no more; here’s an inside glimpse into what goes on during those congregations:
One Man Band
A little peasant girl has one gold coin to make a wish at the piazza fountain. She encounters two street performers who immediately begin to compete in an effort to entice the little girl to give the coin to one of them. What follows is a duel of the one-man-bands.
Presto
When Presto, a turn-of-the-century magician, forgets to feed his rabbit one time too many he finds he’s not the only one with a few tricks up his sleeve.
Pixar Tennis Commercial
Pixar created this cell phone commercial in which they combine cell phone-obsessed birds with tennis. What ensues is must-see merriment.
Editor’s Note: To watch all 16 of Pixar’s short films visit my squidoo lens: “Pixar Short Films”. You can also discover Pixar’s new feature-length film, “Up” by visiting this lens: “Up – Pixar”.
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