Starling is a 2023 animated short film directed by Mitra Shahidi.

[1] The film about grief and loss[2] premiered at Tribeca,[3] where it won an award for Best Animated Short.

Whilst exploring the sounds & smells of city, she realises that she is losing her life force, and must act quickly.

[7] Starling was made over the course of 4 years with a crew that spanned 14 countries, including Turkey, Spain, the United Kingdom, India, Brazil and France.

It was produced through Pixar Animation's co-op program,[8] which allows employees to use company equipment for personal projects.