To the Bones

To the Bones is an AI animated short by the Portuguese director Claudio Sá and Pistachio Studios, 6 minutes 10 seconds long. A lonely wanderer meets a mysterious gnome and a glowing ruby, in a fable about greed, temptation and what follows. It received a Finalist Recognition in the AI Animation category at AI Film Festival Japan 2025. The specific AI tools aren't named.

Who it's for:viewers who like dark fairy tales and fable-style animation.

Before you watch: the full film is on Pistachio Studios' YouTube at 6 minutes 10 seconds. The spoken language and subtitles aren't stated. The story is on the dark side, about the price of greed. We haven't watched the whole film.

Based on AI Film Festival Japan's film description and results list. Watch the film itself for the full picture.