Piper (movie) facts for kids

Piper is a lovely computer-animated short film from 2016. It was made by Pixar Animation Studios, the same studio that created popular movies like Toy Story and Finding Nemo. This short film was shown in theaters right before Pixar's movie Finding Dory on June 17, 2016.

About Piper

Piper tells the story of a very young sandpiper bird. This little bird is hungry and needs to find food. But there's a problem! The food is found near the ocean, and the waves are big and scary. The baby sandpiper has a fear of water, also known as aquaphobia. The film shows how this tiny bird learns to be brave and overcome its fear. It's a story about growing up and finding courage.

Who Made Piper?

The short film Piper was written and directed by Alan Barillaro. He is a talented animator who has worked on many Pixar films. The film was created using amazing computer animation. This technology helps make the characters and the ocean look very real. It took a lot of hard work to make the sand, water, and birds look so lifelike.

Awards and Recognition

Piper received a very special award. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. This happened at the 89th Academy Awards ceremony. Winning this award was a big deal for Pixar. It was the first time a Pixar animated short film had won this award since For the Birds won it back in 2002. This shows how much people loved the story and the animation of Piper.