La Luna (film)

La Luna (film) Animated short from Pixar Animation Studios, directed by Enrico Casarosa. Originally shown at the Annecy Film Festival on June 6, 2011; U.S. theatrical release with Brave on June 22, 2012. A fable of a young boy who is coming of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. Tonight is the very first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. In an old wooden boat they row far out to sea, and with no land in sight, they stop and wait. A big surprise awaits the little boy as he discovers his family’s most unusual line of work. Voices include Krista Sheffler (Bambino), Tony Fucile (Papa), Phil Sheridan (Grandpa). 7 min. The short was nominated for an Academy Award for 2011.