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Lifted is a computer-animated short film written and directed by Gary Rydstrom and produced by Pixar. The comedy follows a young alien taking an abduction test under an impassive examiner, using a complex control console to manipulate a sleeping human inside a farmhouse. Released in 2006 and shown theatrically with Ratatouille, the dialogue-free film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Short Film.

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What is the plot of Pixar's animated short Lifted?

Lifted depicts a young alien student attempting to abduct a sleeping human farmer as part of a driving exam under the supervision of a stern instructor. The short plays out as a slapstick comedy as the alien struggles with the complex control panel of the UFO.

Who directed Pixar's Lifted?

Lifted was directed by Gary Rydstrom, a renowned sound designer who worked on many Pixar and Lucasfilm projects. Rydstrom also directed the Pixar short Toy Story Toons short 'Hawaiian Vacation.'

Was Lifted nominated for an Academy Award?

Yes, Lifted was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 80th Academy Awards ceremony honoring 2007 films. It ultimately lost to Peter and the Wolf.

What Pixar feature film was Lifted paired with in theaters?

Lifted was shown theatrically alongside Pixar's Ratatouille when it premiered in 2007. The short played before the feature presentation in theaters as was customary for Pixar releases.

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