Exploring identity and inclusivity with Pixar’s Out

This article explores short formats as effective educational tools in university settings, highlighting their adaptability to contemporary teaching. Through an analysis of Pixar’s Out , the studio’s first film with an openly LGBTQIA+ protagonist, the study examines how short films convey complex themes related to identity and inclusivity that fosters dialogue, which makes them ideal resources for addressing nuanced social issues.

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Short Film Studies
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2025-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.1386/sfs_00131_1
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Media, Gender, and Advertising
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Exploring identity and inclusivity with Pixar’s Out

Gabriele Prosperi
Short Film Studies
Media, Gender, and Advertising
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Exploring identity and inclusivity with Pixar’s Out

Gabriele Prosperi
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This article explores short formats as effective educational tools in university settings, highlighting their adaptability to contemporary teaching. Through an analysis of Pixar’s Out , the studio’s first film with an openly LGBTQIA+ protagonist, the study examines how short films convey complex themes related to identity and inclusivity that fosters dialogue, which makes them ideal resources for addressing nuanced social issues.

Short Film StudiesVol. 15(1)
University of Salento (IT)
Openalex Percentile: Top 86%
Media, Gender, and Advertising
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