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One Small Step streaming

2018 Movie United States, China Short, Adventure, Family, Animation, Fantasy 8 min Ages 0+
By: Andrew Chesworth, Bobby Pontillas

TAIKO Studios presents the story of Luna, a Chinese American girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut.

Filmium rating
75%

Mood

Ambitious
Dreams
Hopeful
Inspiring
Reflective
Uplifting

Cast & Crew

Andrew Chesworth
Bobby Pontillas
Trent Correy
Taiko Studios

Budget

Independent
Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

2D Animation
Dynamic Visuals
Expressive Character Design
Traditional Animation
Visual Storytelling

Narrative Structure

Linear
Short Format

Pace

Deliberate
Moderate Pace
Slow-Paced
Steady
Thoughtful

Runtime

Less Than 15 Minutes
Short Film

Soundtrack

Emotional Music
Original Score

Style

Animated
Animation
Poetic
Short Film
Stylized
Vibrant

Time-Period

Contemporary
Modern

Central Conflict

Overcoming Obstacles
Pursuit Of Dreams

Characters

Aspiring Astronaut
Chinese-American
Young Girl

Ending

Full Of Dreams
Hopeful
Inspirational

Historical Context

2010S
Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Dream Realization
Rocket Launch

Plot

Aspiration
Childhood Ambition
Determination
Dreams Of Space
Family Support
Personal Growth

Setting

Contemporary
Home
Space Exploration
Space Imagery
Urban Environment

Shooting Location

American City
Urban China

Theme

Aspiration
Dreams
Dreams And Aspirations
Family Support
Overcoming Barriers
Perseverance

Genre

Animated
Animated Short
Family
Inspirational
Short Film

Audiences

Adults
Children
Educational
Families
Family

Titles

One Small Step

Reception

Academy Award Nomination
Animation Community
Award-Nominated
Critical Acclaim
Oscar Nomination

Production Countries

China
United States

Release Year

2018
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