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New Pixar-Like Short Film About A Boy Coming Out Is Taking Internet By Storm Because, Well, Just Watch It
Get your tissues handy – you’re going to need them after watching In a Heartbeat. It’s a new animated short film that is absolutely breaking the Internet, and it’s so necessary in today’s climate of intolerance and hate.
In a Heartbeat was put together by Ringling College of Art and Design students Beth David and Esteban Bravo as their computer animation thesis, but it has now taken on much more of a life than just a school project. It deals with a young boy struggling to come to terms with his feelings for a handsome peer, a topic never previously explored by animated film, and features an adorable jumping heart that is just begging to be made into a new Pixar mascot. In just 4 minutes, it captures the experience of countless LGBTQ youth, and shows them that there’s nothing to be afraid of.
The Florida students managed to successfully crowdfund almost 5 times their original estimated costs to produce the film through Kickstarter, and their hard work is paying off. Since hitting YouTube, In a Heartbeat has racked up over 5 million views, and everyone watching it is begging for a sequel. Take in the touching short for yourself below, and find out what people are saying about it!
More info: Facebook, Tumblr, Beth David, Esteban Bravo
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Hans 8 years ago
Absolutely independent of the content, quality, intention, and ramifications of this film, it is shocking to see how the commenting goes even here on Bored Panda, where people normally are not so close-minded and rather well-mannered. The unsubstantiated hatred is hard to endure. Why not criticise, argue against, provide alternatives? Just putting out hatred is something to be ashamed of. I know there are a few trolls who just enjoy writing what provokes angry replies. But those who just insult and communicate their hatred, how do they look into the mirror each morning? Some actually seem to have created accounts just for this purpose. What do they seek? I mean, they can neither "convince" someone (for they post no arguments) nor give the impression that there is a majority against a given position (since the hatred is way too scattered). I do not get it, but I think it is very sad.
KK 8 years ago
Hans I get you. Bored Pandas comment system is really easy to abuse and the site gets flooded by lots of hateful comments latley. Often there is a much deeper agenda behind each comment - an article about painted Barbie leads to a rant how Islam destroys western civilization, an article about a cute child how LGTBQs are horrible. Bored Panda is not the feel-good place anymore, I've already deleted my old account and I will delete this one too.
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oh hi 8 years ago
After the curse that was the emoji movie, we were blessed with in a heartbeat💗
Teresa Landreth 8 years ago
Honestpanda, as in love and crying(onions, hello) if you dont get that one, no WONDER you have a -27 score, lol
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Amy Vernoon 8 years ago
What!? An animated short that recognizes that the LGBTQ portion of the population is made of people just like you and I? I did get teared up watching this, because I remember my heart aching when I had my first crush when I was younger and because feeling that way makes you SO vulnerable. And you recreated that so beautifully here. Bravo, Pixar.
Lillian Chesak 8 years ago
This is... pure beauty. As a pansexual I fully feel how this boy feels most of the time, and I think it is gorgeous
Lillian Chesak 8 years ago
And whoever down voted me for liking both genders, you don't have to be okay with me being pansexual, just please respect me a little more? I'm only twelve and I don't even understand why some people can't stand to hear me say that I am pansexual
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SalFP 8 years ago
Why say this is a story about "coming out"? This is just a simple story about falling in love, we need to stop with all the labelling
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 8 years ago
You're right, it's about falling in love, and it should be just that. But whenever someone falls in love with someone from the same sex, the moment he or she does something about it is basically a coming out for them. Because there's at least one person now who knows about your preferences, and you make yourself vulnerable to ridicule or even hatred. It's why the boy tried so hard to catch his heart - he was scared of it being broken by someone else, maybe even smashed to dust. In the process, he ripped it apart. I love this little film, because without big words and big gestures, it says a lot. But yes, you're absolutely right - it's "just" about falling in love. You could make the same film with a boy and a girl, and it would be the same thing. The same fear of ridicule haunts everyone who falls in love with someone he/she thought above one's own "station". It is the same thing - So... why isn't it the same thing? It damn well should be!
Load More Replies... Hans 8 years ago
Absolutely independent of the content, quality, intention, and ramifications of this film, it is shocking to see how the commenting goes even here on Bored Panda, where people normally are not so close-minded and rather well-mannered. The unsubstantiated hatred is hard to endure. Why not criticise, argue against, provide alternatives? Just putting out hatred is something to be ashamed of. I know there are a few trolls who just enjoy writing what provokes angry replies. But those who just insult and communicate their hatred, how do they look into the mirror each morning? Some actually seem to have created accounts just for this purpose. What do they seek? I mean, they can neither "convince" someone (for they post no arguments) nor give the impression that there is a majority against a given position (since the hatred is way too scattered). I do not get it, but I think it is very sad.
KK 8 years ago
Hans I get you. Bored Pandas comment system is really easy to abuse and the site gets flooded by lots of hateful comments latley. Often there is a much deeper agenda behind each comment - an article about painted Barbie leads to a rant how Islam destroys western civilization, an article about a cute child how LGTBQs are horrible. Bored Panda is not the feel-good place anymore, I've already deleted my old account and I will delete this one too.
Load More Replies... oh hi 8 years ago
After the curse that was the emoji movie, we were blessed with in a heartbeat💗
Teresa Landreth 8 years ago
Honestpanda, as in love and crying(onions, hello) if you dont get that one, no WONDER you have a -27 score, lol
Load More Replies... Amy Vernoon 8 years ago
What!? An animated short that recognizes that the LGBTQ portion of the population is made of people just like you and I? I did get teared up watching this, because I remember my heart aching when I had my first crush when I was younger and because feeling that way makes you SO vulnerable. And you recreated that so beautifully here. Bravo, Pixar.
Lillian Chesak 8 years ago
This is... pure beauty. As a pansexual I fully feel how this boy feels most of the time, and I think it is gorgeous
Lillian Chesak 8 years ago
And whoever down voted me for liking both genders, you don't have to be okay with me being pansexual, just please respect me a little more? I'm only twelve and I don't even understand why some people can't stand to hear me say that I am pansexual
Load More Replies... SalFP 8 years ago
Why say this is a story about "coming out"? This is just a simple story about falling in love, we need to stop with all the labelling
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 8 years ago
You're right, it's about falling in love, and it should be just that. But whenever someone falls in love with someone from the same sex, the moment he or she does something about it is basically a coming out for them. Because there's at least one person now who knows about your preferences, and you make yourself vulnerable to ridicule or even hatred. It's why the boy tried so hard to catch his heart - he was scared of it being broken by someone else, maybe even smashed to dust. In the process, he ripped it apart. I love this little film, because without big words and big gestures, it says a lot. But yes, you're absolutely right - it's "just" about falling in love. You could make the same film with a boy and a girl, and it would be the same thing. The same fear of ridicule haunts everyone who falls in love with someone he/she thought above one's own "station". It is the same thing - So... why isn't it the same thing? It damn well should be!
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