About Boundin'

"Boundin'" is a 2004 animated short film produced by Pixar Animation Studios. This delightful 5-minute drama-comedy highlights the story of a dancing sheep who loses confidence after being sheared but regains his mojo after meeting a wise jackalope. Told through song and dance, the film emphasizes the importance of bouncing back in life, embracing change, and appreciating our individual uniqueness.

Making / Production

Directed and written by Bud Luckey and co-directed by Roger Gould, Boundin' is a delightful blend of traditional American folk tales and modern animation techniques. Luckey, in addition to writing and directing, also provides the narration and songs, presenting a charmingly rural backdrop to the animation. The film took an intensive eight months to create, with the team dedicated to producing the highest quality of animation, even for a short.

Actors

• Bud Luckey: Luckey lends his voice to the film as the narrator and the singing voice in the background, masterfully infusing life and charm into the story.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Boundin' is the first Pixar short film to be musically narrated.
• This short marks the first time a Pixar short was released on home video before it was attached to a feature film.
• Bud Luckey, who wrote, directed, and narrated the film, also worked as a character designer for many other popular Pixar films.

Awards

"Boundin'" received significant acclaim, being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 2004. While it did not prevail in this category, this nomination signifies the film's production quality and narrative depth, revealing its place within the Pixar short film oeuvre.

Quotes

• "Folks may try to be just like you, but a dog's bark is worse than his bite."
• "One sees tragedy and pain, while another sees beauty with clean and simple gain."

Music, Soundtrack

• The soundtrack is comprised of a single folk-style song, "Boundin'", composed and performed by Bud Luckey.
• The score is renowned for seamlessly integrating into the narrative, using music to enhance the progression of the story and its moral lessons.