Thank you so very much for this. It is so beautiful and sadly very true. In a very dark space, this has just given me such a lift.

I saw this probably couple months back, had 35K views. The whole point was simply how the world acts against you on things have kept u alive

Beautiful... There was not even need of the "Pixar-like" click baiting. I was attracked by the theme itself.

It's a wonderful and really important movie because it shows the truth. Those losers at the end bear such an amazing resemblance with some people I've met. They used to look at me in the same way because I was telling stories about my interests-books, art and oh, yeah, zoology. Finally I stopped paying attention to their nasty comments("You are such a weirdo, ha ha") and my life simply improved. I gave myself a promise that I won't leave anybody let me down. I became a rebel forever. I got to an even higher level yesterday, when I made a speech on a protest against construction of more buildings in my neighborhood. Stereotypical communities suck and I'll fight against anyone who tries to make me part of one.

Individualism is such a Wonderful thing, and I want to stand up and shout YES! to the world! And thank heavens it never goes out of style. Even in a "One size fits All" society, there are those who willingly buck the system. And I am one of them. Even with my masters degree, and military upbringing, I'm a proud Individualist, who relishes being self-employed, and utilizing my creativity to make beautiful things for others. I relish Individualism above everything else.

I looooove the credits. ❤

Everyone is different and everyone has different needs until we learn to cater for that this will always be the way for the other 49%

The world doesn't act against us, far too many choose to stop being creative. It takes effort to be creative and lets face it, most folks are simply too lazy to do soemting creative in their life. I work 40 hours a week at my job as a mechanical engineer and designer on pumps. I then spend another 20 to 30 hours per week on art projects in photography, which is my creative outlet, my sanity break. I make time for this in my hectic schedule and family obligations by engaging family members and myself in what I do and they do the same for me. If you are simply just working, sleeping and working again, who is to blame for this? You are, not society, not the system. What happens in your life is most often what you allow to occur.

This was so beautifully done ! I felt it deep within me that both a parent & a child can experience the same emotion & frustration. Creativity adds to living & to innovation .

For real all of you negative folks who are obviously misunderstanding the message, and only hearing what you perceive to be against your beliefs. Please calm down and look at it again without the negative feelings overwhelming you. No one here is trying to change you or your beliefs. They are simply showing you how the father realized he was not doing his duty as a parent by making time to encourage his childs creativity. His fault not society. Please tr keep peace in your heart my dear friend.

It shows what is supposed to happen. Society expects you to work either at school or at the workplace in those forums you need to conform. Outside of the school/workplace your free to do what you want to pursue what makes you happy. ito took the dad a while to realise that as a parent he was failing in his duties by not helping to develop his sons interests. Hopefully, now he understands his duties he will help the son chase his dream and interests.

One may see rejections in life but we need to be strong and continue our quest. For children: education and enjoyment are both necessary.

This made me cry. School killed my enthusiasm to learn, and beat up the creative in me. I despise conventional schooling.

It's capitalism,not society

I totally felt like this just recently. I am turning 41 in a few months, and while I don't "feel old", since the new year, I have just had a hard time finding any joy in day to day life. I can't stand the drivel that people are constantly posting to FB, including by my friends. I've un-liked tons of pages and hidden some friends. I used to really enjoy my job, which does let me be creative and work from home, but some days I find myself staring at the computer and wondering why I bother. One thing I never stopped doing was encouraging my kids at being creative. I take them to the dollar store to buy craft items for whatever their latest favorite thing is: elastics, beads, coloring. But the worst part is... is not having anyone to talk to about it... I can't afford 'counseling', I dont want to keep a diary.... it's frustrating, but slowly getting better now that spring is here. I think it's partial to end of winter blues (and tax time).... anyway. That my rant. :)

That's just adorable! Sad too of course

Yep - thats modern life - the rat race - little boxes - if you are an individualist people tink you are strange - they can't pigeon-hole you. The Powers That Be want a society of worker ants who don't think for themselves - just tow the party line - yes sir - no sir - three bags full sir!

Lovely... Feeling Alive... 💓💕💗💖

<3 Beautiful synthesis... Very kind & inspired. Schimmering wave... Thanks... Dear Friends To Share... :) Namasté

And I'm crying at work. S**t.

Amazing short ! As an artist and creative person its hard work to hold onto that "color" that keeps us alive. The daily grind of work and daily life has all but destroyed all the creative things i use to do when i was younger...anxiety and depression have taken over and now its the fight to get back...one day at a time...watching this gave me a glimmer of hope thank you

This is sweet and cute. I had a teacher in high school who would always get mad at me for doodling. She literally would kick me out for doodling while I waited for the rest of the class to finish the assignments. I never gave in though. I got kicked out twice a week and one time she even asked to play connect the dots on my face because of my freckles. I just lifted my cheek up to her and said Go Ahead. She then said I was going to fail at life and never go to college. Here I am getting my masters after holding down a full time job for the past three years. That lady can suck it, and no she didn't "inspire me", I was always going to college, took AP college prep courses, and whatever. She was just a b*tch.

PLEASE, add this song twice as a background music for this wonderful movie. They compliment each other so well. I love watching them together :) https://www.boredpanda.com/award-winning-film-society.../

The Message Here Is Simple: Normalcy Is Boring Trying To Fit In And Being Accepted Is Overrated Being Different and Unique Is A True Goal Of A Creative Individual 16265411_7...e00050.jpg

"...journalist Graydon Carter once said, “it’s a rare moment when we take a break from the tribulations of the daily rat race to reflect on assumptions and values that we casually accept as gospel.” --- Hmm, well I spend/spent my life reflecting on and questioning assumptions and values, rather than accepting them as "gospel". It has usually resulted in being looked at as if I'm crazy, being ostracized by the majority, or driven out of jobs.

I totally identified with turning the letters into creations of beauty. All of my note taking in high school & college had drawings on the borders and interspersed throughout each page

Thanks for coming up with a new shorthand for animated films. "Like Pixar." Bravo.

shackles of society

This is a very nice and uplifting story but... “it’s a rare moment when we take a break from the tribulations of the daily rat race to reflect on assumptions and values that we casually accept as gospel" ... actually the message in this short is the one we accept as gospel. There isn't a single person among us who hasn't heard a message like this solemnly and without arguing.

Cant stop crying, this makes me so sad.

Life is hard

So touching & lovely. 💕

If you like this go watch the TED Talk of Sir Ken Robinson - Schools Kill Creativity. It's an eye-opener!

Wow this whole description is an overinterpretation in the wrong direction. Society has nothing to do with sapping your creativity. It's your own attitude that destroys it. What I like about this movie is that for the dad to be happy, his son has to be happy. To the school and work I only say Scientia Vos Liberabit.

If disney was like this, I'd bother to watch it

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Bull, WAKE UP! You live in the greatest country on the planet! STOP this victim mentality! Yes the world (society) has it's patterns, mostly to keep things civilized, however, you don't HAVE TO fall into line each morning, you can pursue your dreams, if You Want To? WAKE UP!

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This made me so angry. It feeds into the mindset that we are all entitled to "follow our hearts" yet still live the same lifestyle our parents did. How is the man supposed to feed/clothe/house the child if he stands under a tree playing violin all day? In order to provide for our families (and ourselves) we need to work. Someone has to crunch those numbers, even if it is not always sunshine and rainbows. Our grandparents knew this. They didn't sit around lamenting their stolen creativity when they had five or more mouths to feed. Creative people find ways to be creative. Not creative people blame society for robbing them of something they never had. Also, did anyone stop to consider how hard it is to learn the violin to the point where you can be creative with it? It takes years of mind numbing, boring, repetitive practice, like everything else. The cave men were able to create tools and art and they had way more to deal with just to survive than our lazy culture.

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I don't like it. Why did it get an award? Weren't there any better short films nominated?