“Polaris” Animated Short by Hikari Toriumi

If Hikari Toriumi’s poignant 4th year Calarts film “Polaris” (about a young polar bear leaving home for the first time ) doesn’t make you tear up, seek help.
 
Polaris Hikari Toriumi animated short film CalArts | STASH MAGAZINE

Polaris Hikari Toriumi animated short film CalArts | STASH MAGAZINE

Polaris Hikari Toriumi animated short film CalArts | STASH MAGAZINE

Polaris Hikari Toriumi animated short film CalArts | STASH MAGAZINE

Polaris Hikari Toriumi animated short film CalArts | STASH MAGAZINE

Polaris Hikari Toriumi animated short film CalArts | STASH MAGAZINE

School: CalArts
Director/animator: Hikari Toriumi
Score: Lucien Ye
Sound design: Collin Miller