Lil' Guys

Lil' Guys

Lil' Guys

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Lil' Guys

2025

0h 5m

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Animation

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Director River Roest sees Lil' Guys as an exploration of his love for animation, the exhaustion it can cause, and ultimately, the joy it brings. In this groovy short, lots of small elements come to life, moving to the rhythm of the funky soundtrack.

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