The Blue Umbrella

Released by Pixar Animation Studios, 'The Blue Umbrella' was initially intended to be part of the short film package for the feature film 'Monsters University'. However, due to its length, it became a standalone film.

• The movie is a heartwarming and visually stunning stop-motion animation that showcases the beauty of ordinary objects.
• It tells a unique love story between two inanimate objects, challenging traditional narrative structures.
• The film's minimal dialogue allows for a focus on its captivating visuals and emotional storytelling.

Fun Facts

• 'The Blue Umbrella' is the first solo directorial debut from Saschka Unseld, who was previously a visual development artist at Pixar.
• Inspired by an actual photograph, the design of the blue umbrella is based on a vintage British brolly from the 1950s.
• The movie was shot over seven weeks in London, using approximately 700 unique props and 2,600 photographs to create each second of footage.