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.
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R.J. SullivanDirectorArlo Sings the Blues
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R.J. SullivanWriter
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R.J. SullivanProducer
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Project Type:Animation, Short
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Runtime:4 minutes 54 seconds
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Completion Date:December 17, 2022
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Production Budget:5,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Dances With FilmsLos Angeles
United States
June 25, 2023
West Coast Premiere
Kidz by Pros Selection -
Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation, and TechnologyPortland, OR
United States
August 3, 2023
Northwest Premiere
Best Oregon Short Nominee -
Hollywood Theatre -PDX Airport Winter ProgramPortland
United States
December 1, 2023
Official Selection -
Athens Animfest 2023Athens
Greece
March 16, 2023
Official Selection -
Berlin Lift-Off Film FestivalBerlin
Germany
February 13, 2023
Judges Select Short -
We Like ‘Em ShortBaker City, OR
United States
August 24, 2023
Official Selection -
Indie Short FestLos Angeles, CA
United States
March 23, 2023
Outstanding Achievement Award -
Skiptown Playhouse International Film FestivalLos Angeles, CA
United States
November 20, 2023
Official Selection -
Independent Shorts AwardsLos Angeles
United States
January 17, 2023
Best Childrens Short Award- Silver -
Film to Farm FestWashington, IA
United States
May 20, 2023
Iowa Premier
Best Animation Award Winner -
San Diego International Kids' Film FestivalSan Diego
United States
August 25, 2023
Official Selection -
Athens International Monthly Art Film FestivalAthens
Greece
January 5, 2023
Honorable Mention -
The Great Indian Film FestivalDubai
United Arab Emirates
November 22, 2023
Dubai Premiere
Official Selection -
Palm Springs International Animation FestivalPalm Springs, CA
United States
April 30, 2023
Official Selection -
Golden Bridge Istanbul Short Film FestivalIstanbul
Turkey
April 17, 2023
Turkey premiere
Official Selection -
Manchester Lift-Off Film FestivalManchester
United Kingdom
March 13, 2023
Trendsetter Shorts Showcase -
Kollywood International Film FestivalTamil Nadu
India
January 17, 2023
Best Children Short -
Austin Lift-Off Film FestivalAustin
United States
April 2, 2023
Trendsetter Shorts Showcase -
Tokyo Lift-Off FestivalTokyo
Japan
May 1, 2023
Japan premiere
Trendsetter Shorts -
Toronto Lift-Off Film FestivalToronto
Canada
June 5, 2023
Official Selection -
New York Lift-Off Film FestivalNew York
United States
July 3, 2023
Judges Select Shorts -
Kalakari Film FestivalDewas, MP
India
July 21, 2024
Official Selection
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.
There’s no shortage of things to be upset about. Choose wisely.