Knick Knack animated short film

Knick Knack is a seminal 1989 computer-animated short film produced by Pixar Animation Studios. Directed by John Lasseter, the four-minute comedy follows a snowman trapped in a snow globe who attempts to join a tropical-themed souvenir party. It was a technical milestone for Pixar, showcasing early innovations in 3D rendering, shading, and the use of the Reyes architecture—the precursor to RenderMan software.

The film was originally created during Pixar's early years as an independent technology company before its shift to feature-length filmmaking. Over the decades, it has been re-rendered and re-released, most notably alongside the theatrical release of Finding Nemo in 2003. Today, Knick Knack is a cherished part of the Pixar legacy, available on major streaming platforms and home media collections produced by Disney.