A Sparrow's Song

Historical Drama 3D Animated Film

Duration: 9 min

Release: March 2025

Inspired by a true story, an elderly widow in the midst of World War II struggles to overcome grief and rediscover joy in her life. Day by day, she serves as an air raid warden in the crowded shelters, witnessing the suffering of children and others. One morning, she finds a dying sparrow and hopes to save its fragile life. As the sparrow gradually heals, a bond grows between them, and the bird begins to respond to her piano playing—a shared language that builds a bridge. During bombing raids, she carries the sparrow to the shelters, where she plays the piano, and the sparrow sings its song to comfort the children and offer hope to those around her. Through this newfound purpose and unexpected alliance, her life begins to change.

The Team

Meet the Team behind A SPARROW'S SONG! You can find a full credit list here or via the link below.

Director

TOBIAS ECKERLIN

Tobias is a Director and CG-Artist with a sense for cinematography, lighting and storytelling. He strives to create emotional stories and visuals with great attention to detail, an moody atmosphere, and an organic, authentic feel.

Technical Director

VINCENT MAURER

Vincent is a technical director specializing in lighting for animation and visual effects, with experience in major productions and a passion for optimizing workflows and bridging technology and art.

Lead Character Artist & Generalist

ELIAS WEBER

Elias is a CG generalist with a strong focus on character and creature work. With great attention to detail and deep technical expertise, he strives to bring believable creations to life.

Lead Animator

LILLI-LUISA HECKMANN

Lilli is a 3D Animator with a sensitivity for subtle and emotional moments. She has a special interest in animated musicals and has a passion for both character animation and creature animation. She graduated from Animationsinstitut in 2024 and currently works at SERU Animation in Ludwigsburg.

Lead Animation

JIRO MAGRACIA

Concept Art

VALESKA BRUNS

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