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Warm-up Questions

From the title, what kind of film do you expect (live action, animation, or CGI)?
What do you think a story called “Crow: The Legend” might explain about crows?
What does “award winning” make you expect about the quality or style of the film?

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Award Winning CGI Animated Short Film: "Crow: The Legend" by Baobab Studios | CGMeetup

A perfect summer, then winter arrives (00:00 – 05:18)

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1. What was the forest like at the beginning of the story?

It was always summer with calm breezes.
It changed seasons every day.
It was always rainy and dark.
It was always winter and windy.

2. What solution do the animals propose to survive the cold?

Fight winter with magic spells.
Find a warmer forest and move there.
Build houses underground.
Send someone to the one who creates everything by thinking to remove the cold.

3. Why doesn’t Crow want to go at first?

He has rehearsals and a show and doesn’t want to be a messenger.
He is afraid of flying.
He thinks the others chose him by mistake.
He doesn’t believe winter is real.

Award Winning CGI Animated Short Film: "Crow: The Legend" by Baobab Studios | CGMeetup

Crow reaches the creator and receives fire (05:18 – 12:06)

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1. What does Crow find when he arrives at his destination?

A cave full of food for the animals.
The Palace of the one who creates everything by thinking.
A warm ocean with no ice.
A flock of birds waiting to help him.

2. What rule does the creator state about winter/the cold?

The cold can only be removed by the moon.
Winter can be unthought if you sing loudly enough.
Anything can be unthought if animals vote on it.
The creator can't unthink what’s already been thought.

3. What does the creator give Crow to help the animals?

A new song to sing to the sun.
A map of the stars.
A coat made of feathers.
A torch with fire that must not burn out.

Award Winning CGI Animated Short Film: "Crow: The Legend" by Baobab Studios | CGMeetup

Sacrifice, warmth returns, and the legend continues (12:06 – 19:23)

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1. After the fire is lost, what helps Crow continue instead of giving up?

He finds another palace closer to Earth.
He decides to return for his show.
He remembers that one animal believes in him.
The cold suddenly disappears by itself.

2. What is the warmth the animals feel called?

Summer wind
Moonlight
Starlight
Fire

3. What does Crow apologize for near the end?

For leaving the forest forever.
For losing the animals’ food.
For being too afraid to fly.
For acting like he was better than everyone.

Award Winning CGI Animated Short Film: "Crow: The Legend" by Baobab Studios | CGMeetup

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1. Which theme best fits the story?

Sacrifice and responsibility can help a community survive.
Animals should never change their minds.
Traveling is always dangerous and pointless.
Fame is more important than community.

2. Why is Crow chosen for the mission (according to the animals’ reasoning)?

Because of his sweet voice and beautiful feathers.
Because he is the strongest animal.
Because he has been to space before.
Because he hates winter the most.

3. What does the story suggest about solving problems when something can’t be reversed?

You can sometimes create a new solution instead of undoing the old one.
You should blame the person who caused it.
You should ignore rules and do it anyway.
You should wait until the problem disappears.

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

**Award Winning** CGI Animated Short Film: "Crow: The Legend" by Baobab Studios | CGMeetup

Do you think Crow’s refusal at the beginning is understandable? Why or why not?
If you were one of the animals, who would you choose for the mission, and what qualities matter most?
The creator says the cold can’t be “unthought.” What real-life problems feel irreversible, and what “new solutions” can people create instead?
Crow’s voice and appearance change by the end. How does the story connect change with growth or maturity?