Experiencing Interruptions?

Pinto the Mean Bean

Pinto is a bean who lives in a crowded, noisy place called Legumeopolis.
The way Pinto sees it, there's a lot to be upset about.
Will he figure out how to get along with his fellow beans?
Hmm… I sure hope so.

  • R.J. Sullivan
    Director
    Arlo Sings the Blues
  • R.J. Sullivan
    Writer
  • R.J. Sullivan
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 54 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    December 17, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Dances With Films
    Los Angeles
    United States
    June 25, 2023
    West Coast Premiere
    Kidz by Pros Selection
  • Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation, and Technology
    Portland, OR
    United States
    August 3, 2023
    Northwest Premiere
    Best Oregon Short Nominee
  • Hollywood Theatre -PDX Airport Winter Program
    Portland
    United States
    December 1, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Athens Animfest 2023
    Athens
    Greece
    March 16, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Berlin Lift-Off Film Festival
    Berlin
    Germany
    February 13, 2023
    Judges Select Short
  • We Like ‘Em Short
    Baker City, OR
    United States
    August 24, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    March 23, 2023
    Outstanding Achievement Award
  • Skiptown Playhouse International Film Festival
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    November 20, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    January 17, 2023
    Best Childrens Short Award- Silver
  • Film to Farm Fest
    Washington, IA
    United States
    May 20, 2023
    Iowa Premier
    Best Animation Award Winner
  • San Diego International Kids' Film Festival
    San Diego
    United States
    August 25, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival
    Athens
    Greece
    January 5, 2023
    Honorable Mention
  • The Great Indian Film Festival
    Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    November 22, 2023
    Dubai Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Palm Springs International Animation Festival
    Palm Springs, CA
    United States
    April 30, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Golden Bridge Istanbul Short Film Festival
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    April 17, 2023
    Turkey premiere
    Official Selection
  • Manchester Lift-Off Film Festival
    Manchester
    United Kingdom
    March 13, 2023
    Trendsetter Shorts Showcase
  • Kollywood International Film Festival
    Tamil Nadu
    India
    January 17, 2023
    Best Children Short
  • Austin Lift-Off Film Festival
    Austin
    United States
    April 2, 2023
    Trendsetter Shorts Showcase
  • Tokyo Lift-Off Festival
    Tokyo
    Japan
    May 1, 2023
    Japan premiere
    Trendsetter Shorts
  • Toronto Lift-Off Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    June 5, 2023
    Official Selection
  • New York Lift-Off Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    July 3, 2023
    Judges Select Shorts
  • Kalakari Film Festival
    Dewas, MP
    India
    July 21, 2024
    Official Selection
Director Biography - R.J. Sullivan

R.J. Sullivan is a 2D animator/filmmaker and composer who lives in Portland, OR, USA. He uses a mixed media approach to animation by hand-painting watercolor backgrounds. He graduated from Portland State University in 2004 with a BA in Arts and Letters.

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Director Statement

There’s no shortage of things to be upset about. Choose wisely.