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A young girl and a magical spirit race through everyday tasks—until she shows him that life’s true magic is found in slowing down and cherishing the little moments.

  • Pavitra Kansal
    Director
  • Rijul Tekriwal
    Production Manager
  • Alara Koc
    Technical Lead
  • Carlin Taylor
    Animation Lead
  • Jake Williams
    Score
  • Karissa Khien
    Storyboards
  • Anna Wilkins
    Concept Artists
  • Celeste Cho
    Concept Artists
  • Han Lee
    Concept Artists
  • Isaac Jacob
    Concept Artists
  • Nishka Fialoke
    Concept Artists
  • Alex Diaz Azpeytia
    Concept Artists
  • Alara Koc
    Character Modelers
  • Valentino Forcellini
    Character Modelers
  • Kayla Frederic
    3D Modeling
  • Valentino Forcellini
    3D Modeling
  • Zoe Kerpics
    3D Modeling
  • Luca Nakata
    3D Modeling
  • Rijul Tekriwal
    3D Modeling
  • Gianni Castellano
    3D Modeling
  • Quan Bui
    3D Modeling
  • Hyunhee Chang
    3D Modeling
  • Ruthjeana Johnson
    3D Modeling
  • Min Lee
    3D Modeling
  • Denver Johnson
    Additional 3D Modeling
  • Sarah Greifer
    Additional 3D Modeling
  • Beluchi J. Nwokolo
    Additional 3D Modeling
  • YeJin Jeon
    Additional 3D Modeling
  • Lizbeth Pineda
    Additional 3D Modeling
  • Alara Koc
    Character Rigger
  • Kayla Frederic
    Character Rigger
  • Paris La Infierno
    Prop Riggers
  • Alara Koc
    Prop Riggers
  • Valentino Forcellini
    Texturing
  • Hyunhee Chang
    Texturing
  • Min Lee
    Texturing
  • Midori Suzuki
    Texturing
  • Yihao Hong
    Texturing
  • Anar Zhanuzakkyzy
    3D Animators
  • Brittany Yates
    3D Animators
  • Brody McGrath
    3D Animators
  • Christelle Poteau
    3D Animators
  • Jiaxi Song
    3D Animators
  • Junkai Feng
    3D Animators
  • Maranda Worthington
    3D Animators
  • Oliver Lee
    3D Animators
  • Rijul Tekriwal
    3D Animators
  • S. P. Swan
    3D Animators
  • Sophia Phillips
    3D Animators
  • Tish Bhatnagar
    3D Animators
  • Valentina Restrepo
    3D Animators
  • Xiaoxi Zhang
    3D Animators
  • Dayna Boyer
    Additional 3D Animators
  • Tarangita Krishnan
    Additional 3D Animators
  • Nabeel Mohammed
    Shaders
  • Junkai Feng
    Shaders
  • Zoe Kerpics
    Cloth Simulation
  • Rijul Tekriwal
    Cloth Simulation
  • Pavitra Kansal
    3D Lighting and Production Design
  • Sara Felske
    Compositing
  • Rijul Tekriwal
    Compositing
  • Salimah Ziyad
    Sound Design Lead
  • Kye Hamilton
    Sound Design
  • Nathan Lamarre
    Sound Design
  • Ivy Stokes
    Sound Design
  • Soni Bhambri
    Sound Design
  • Vidhi Vivek
    Special Thanks
  • Ashwin Inamdar
    Special Thanks
  • Matthew Maloney
    Special Thanks
  • Gregg Azzopardi
    Special Thanks
  • Clarke Stallworth
    Special Thanks
  • Mirjana Nikolic
    Special Thanks
  • Akshat Gobind
    Special Thanks
  • Channing Armstrong
    Special Thanks
  • for my family
    Dedication
  • Project Type:
    Animation, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Nature, Wholesome, Heart-Warming, Cute
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 10, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    6,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Savannah College of Art and Design- Atlanta
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Pavitra Kansal

Raised across multiple cities in the US and India, Pavitra is a visual storyteller driven by a curiosity for emotional depth and cultural identity in her narratives. She has specialized in both concept development and technical animation, blending creative vision with technical skill throughout her work. Software-agnostic and always experimenting with look development, Pavitra uses tools like Unreal Engine to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
She led a motion graphics project for WWE, illustrated for a freelance poetry book, and served as a resident assistant during college. Her painterly 2D influences carry through into her CG work, adding warmth and depth to her visual style. Driven by empathy, Pavitra gravitates toward projects that explore untold emotional landscapes, drawing on the intricacies of human connection and the richness of lived experience.

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Director Statement

Growing up in a fast-paced tech family, I’ve always felt like everyone around me was running an invisible race against time. My brother, a Computer Science major, often seemed caught in a whirlwind of to-do lists and deadlines. But I’ve always found joy in the quiet pauses—those simple, technology-free moments we spend driving together, playing board games, or cooking together.

The idea for Little Moments came to life when I watched the silent trailer for The Wild Robot. Something about it made time feel like it stopped—every frame filled with space to breathe and just be. That feeling deeply influenced not just the emotion behind our film, but also its visual direction. I was lucky enough to attend a behind-the-scenes panel at the Annecy Film Festival, where I got to learn directly from the lead artists on The Wild Robot. Their blend of conceptual depth and technical mastery, along with the children’s book-inspired 3D style, left a lasting impression on me.

At a time when the animation industry is opening up to more cultural stories, I was incredibly grateful to collaborate with a team that truly cared about representing Indian culture with honesty and elegance.

Making this film has been one of the most meaningful experiences I’ve had. More than anything, I hope it encourages people to slow down, take a pause, and really take in their own little moments.