Kitbull (film) Animated short film; premiered Jan. 18, 2019, at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, followed by releases online and on Disney+. An unlikely connection sparks between two creatures: a fiercely independent stray kitten and a pitbull. Together, they experience friendship for the first time. Directed by Rosana Sullivan. 8 min. From the Pixar Animation Studios SparkShorts program. Nominated for an Academy Award. See also SparkShorts.