Out Of Orbit is a tender, emotionally grounded animated short about dreams, distance, and the quiet responsibilities we sometimes realize too late. Set on a small alien planet living under the shadow of an impending natural disaster, the film follows a young girl who longs to explore the galaxy beyond her home. When new pilot lessons become available, she finally gets the chance she’s always dreamed of — leaving behind her everyday life, and her younger brother, to see what lies beyond their world. Film Information: • Genre: Animation, Drama • Production Year: 2020 • Country of Production: United States • Running Time: 2 min 38 sec • Logline: When a young alien finally leaves home to explore the galaxy, an unspoken danger forces her to return — and face the consequences of chasing her dream. • Synopsis: Living on a planet threatened by rising lava, a young alien girl dreams of becoming a pilot. When she’s finally allowed to explore space, she leaves home behind — sending joyful updates to her younger brother each day. As time passes and messages stop coming, she rushes back to find her world changed, and her brother in danger. Their reunion becomes a quiet reflection on responsibility, timing, and love. Credits: • Original Animation by: Loren Fink • Music: 80s Joy Stick