Disney’s Pixar will showcase the first Filipino computer CGI characters in the animated short film Float.
Filipino-American director Bobby Rubio made the announcement on his Twitter page on January 14, 2019.
Bobby wrote: “Pixar’s first all #CGI Filipino characters! So technically, the first #Pixnoys!”
He underscored the relevance of his creation which showcased two Filipino characters.
“I am proud to tell our stories. I know what it means to see our culture represented on screen!”
YES @rachjuramirez those are #Filipino lead characters in my #Pixar #SparkShort! @Pixar’s first all #CGI Filipino characters! So technically, the first #Pixnoys! I am proud to tell our stories. I know what it means to see our culture represented on screen! #RepresentationMatters https://t.co/Xh3UKfKmRt
— Bobby Rubio (@Bobby_Rubio) January 13, 2019
In a separate tweet, the Fil-Am director revealed what prompted him to create Pinoy leads for Float:
"I am so grateful to tell our stories. I know what it means to be underrepresented... I’m going to do my best to tell MORE!"
You’re welcome Alex!
— Bobby Rubio (@Bobby_Rubio) January 14, 2019
I am so grateful to tell our stories.
I know what it means to be underrepresented and I hope that my #Pixar #SparkShort #FLOAT will inspire more #Filipino #American stories to come!
I’m going to do my best to tell MORE!#Filmmaker https://t.co/7xBGr9tZHJ
Born in San Diego, California, Bobby is now working and making a name for himself as a story artist in Pixar Animation Studios.
His other memorable works include 2005’s Tarzan II and 16 episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
The filmmaker has also been involved in the comic book industry and came up with the comic series Alcatraz High and 4 Gun Conclusion.
The animated film Float is set to be launched in El Capitan Theater beginning this January, followed by a launch on YouTube in the coming weeks.
