shy kids is a directing collective from Toronto, Canada, known for using cutting-edge technology to tell deeply human stories.

Dubbed “punk rock Pixar,” the group draws on its background in VFX, motion graphics, animation, and live-action filmmaking to create work that feels both visually inventive and emotionally grounded. Most recently, they released "air head" —the first-ever short film created with OpenAI’s groundbreaking video model, Sora. The film went viral, reminding audiences that no matter the tool, story always comes first.

Their work has earned Emmy nominations and been long-listed for the Oscars. Now, shy kids is engaged in projects for leading entertainment platforms including Disney, HBO, AMC, and Netflix.