Lifted

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Release Date: June 29, 2007
Running Time: 5 minutes

Cast
Stu (Young Alien), Mr B. (Instructor) & Ernie (Farmer)

Credits
Music by: Michael Giacchino
Produced By: Katherine Sarafian
Written By: Gary Rydstrom
Directed by: Gary Rydstrom

Tidbits

Director Gary Rydstrom on his chance to make a short: “It was always known that it would probably go in front of Ratatouille,” said Rydstrom. “The first thing I did when I got to Pixar was I just wanted to make a short. It’s amazing that Pixar still makes shorts because not too many people are making shorts anymore. Not too many people are taking the time or putting the effort to put them into actual theaters. It’s nice to be able to make a short and know that people are going to see it. When Ratatouille came out and was playing around the world I went, ‘My short is playing with it! That’s very cool!’ Not too many people who make shorts get to feel that way.”
On his history with Pixar : “I did sound for Luxo Jr. and the early Pixar shorts and then I had a whole different career doing sound design. That’s how I got connected with Pixar. I’ve got kind of a unique background. I worked 20 years in sound, did that. Pixar was a big part of my career in sound and then Pixar offered me a chance to direct. The first thing I wanted to do was make a short so I could learn and have fun. Plus, I love shorts.”
The short was first screened at The 42nd Chicago International Film Festival on December 29, 2006.
The voice of Mr B. is provided by Gary Rydstrom’s dog!
Lifted was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Animated Short category.
Stu and Mr. B plush toys (sold only at the Pixar Company Store):

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