Presto (film) Short cartoon, from Pixar, released with WALL•E, on June 27, 2008. Presto DiGiotagione, a turn-of-the-century magician, is famous for an astounding hat trick. Presto’s apprentice rabbit, Alec, however, is dissatisfied as he shares in none of Presto’s wild success. While Presto is out eating lavish dinners, Alec is left behind, locked in a birdcage with a carrot torturously out of reach. Directed by Doug Sweetland. Sweetland also voices Presto and Alec. Filmed in CinemaScope. 5 min. Nominated for an Academy Award.