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To the Bones

A haunting animated fable about greed, temptation, and consequence — told through the eerie journey of a lone wanderer who stumbles upon a mysterious gnome and a glowing red gem.

  • Claudio Sa
    Director
  • Claudio Sa
    Writer
  • Claudio Sa
    Producer
  • Pistachio Studios
    Producer
  • Christopher Romance
    Key Cast
  • Cecilia Rydberg
    Key Cast
  • Patricia Carvalho
    Production Assistant
  • Patricia Carvalho
    Sound
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Drama, Dark Fantasy, Horror
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 10 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 19, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Claudio Sa

Claudio Sa is an award-winning animation director and producer from Portugal.
Founder and owner of Pistachio Studios, an animation powerhouse, crafting captivating stories and visuals for a diverse range of industries.

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Director Statement

After 18 years working in 2D, 3D, and traditional animation, I found myself both curious and conflicted about AI's rise in creative fields. So I gave myself a challenge: make a short film alone, in just 30 days, using AI tools with full creative intent. Not to replace, but to explore.

To the Bones is the result of that experiment. A deeply handcrafted look, a symbolic narrative, and a hybrid process that combines human storytelling with the acceleration AI now offers.

Watch the entire process and behind-the-scenes here: https://youtu.be/6IyuCQEbOxw