The Toymaker (film)

The Toymaker is a 1986 short film directed by Jeff Blyth and produced by George Lucas's Lucasfilm. It's notable for being one of the first projects to use fully computer-generated imagery. The film depicts a young boy who sneaks into a workshop and discovers a variety of fantastical and potentially dangerous toys being created by a mysterious toymaker. The toys come to life, leading to a chaotic and suspenseful encounter. The Toymaker was originally intended as a segment for a larger anthology film, but ultimately was released independently and screened at various film festivals. Its pioneering use of CGI helped pave the way for advancements in special effects technology in subsequent films.