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Luxo Jr. streaming

1986 Movie United States Short, Comedy, Animation 2 min Ages 0+

By: John Lasseter With: Mel Blanc

A larger lamp watches while a smaller, younger lamp plays exuberantly with a ball but doesn't pick up the knack of correct handling.

Filmium rating

73%

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 1987

Awards:

International Jury 1987

Mood

Affectionate

Entertaining

Innovative

Playful

Thoughtful

Whimsical

Cast & Crew

John Lasseter

Mel Blanc

Eben Ostby

Ed Catmull

Edwin Catmull (Producer)

John Lasseter (Director)

Steve Jobs (Board Member)

Budget

Independent

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Character Movement

Classic Animation Principles

Procedural Animation

Self-Shadowing

Shadow Mapping

Shadow Maps

Film Movements

Cgi Breakthrough

Computer Animation

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven

Plotless

Visual Storytelling

Pace

Brisk

Dynamic

Engaging

Fast-Paced

Short Duration

Runtime

2 Minutes

Short Film

Soundtrack

Ambient Score

Uncredited Music

Style

Animated

Computer-Generated

Expressive

Minimalist

Short Film

Time-Period

1980S

Mid-80S

Central Conflict

Ball Deflation

Playful Mischief

Characters

Animated Lamps

Luxo Jr.

Luxo Sr.

Ending

Bittersweet

Emotional

Humorous

Historical Context

1980S

Rise Of Cgi

Key Plot Points

Ball Deflates

Playing With Ball

Replacing With Larger Ball

Plot

Ball Deflation

Lamp Characters

Parent-Child Relationship

Playful Interaction

Simple Conflict

Setting

Dark Room

Desk Lamp Environment

Minimalistic

Plain Background

Shooting Location

Indoor

Studio Setting

Theme

Emotion In Animation

Familial Love

Growth Through Play

Innovation In Cgi

Playfulness

Genre

Animated

Animated Short

Computer Animation

Family Film

Short Film

Audiences

Adults

Animation Enthusiasts

Children

Film Students

Industry Professionals

Titles

Luxo Jr.

Awards

Academy Award Nomination

Golden Nica

Critical Reception

Emotional Realism

Industry Breakthrough

Festivals

Siggraph 1986

Popularity

Industry Impact

Industry Recognition

Reception

Academy Award Nomination

Audience Applause

Award-Winning

Critical Acclaim

Cultural Significance

Oscar Nomination

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1986

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