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For the Birds

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“For the Birds” is a 2000 Pixar short film directed by Ralph Eggleston. It tells the story of two crows attempting to steal Christmas decorations. Notably, it was released alongside *Monsters, Inc.* and received an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2002. The film’s inventive animation style and comedic narrative make it appealing to animation enthusiasts and those interested in Pixar's early work.

It is particularly enjoyed by children and families.

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What happens in Pixar's For the Birds?

A group of small birds crowd onto a telephone wire and mock a large, awkward bird that tries to join them. The gag escalates into a slapstick payoff when the wire snaps back and the small birds lose their feathers.

Was For the Birds originally attached to Monsters, Inc.?

Yes. Ralph Eggleston's Pixar short debuted at Annecy in 2000 and later played in theaters with Monsters, Inc. in 2001. It runs only about 3 minutes.

Who made For the Birds at Pixar?

For the Birds was written and directed by Ralph Eggleston, a major Pixar art director who also worked on films like Toy Story and Finding Nemo. Pixar Animation Studios produced the short.

Which Academy Award did For the Birds win?

For the Birds won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film at the 2002 Academy Awards ceremony. That put it alongside Pixar's other early Oscar-winning shorts such as Tin Toy and Geri's Game.

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