Ornaments is a computer-animated short about a mischievous, little Christmas decoration with a hunger for some milk and cookies. To reach them he’ll have to conquer his fear of heights, pull a few daredevil stunts, and make a bit of a mess along the way. The action and cinematography are closely choreographed to classical music for a delightful visual presentation, full of surprises and charm.

Using a single homemade PC and 3D Studio MAX, Aaron Erimez created Ornaments in about 11 months. After spending most of his savings on the hardware and software, he devoted his free time between college semesters and after work to modeling, animating, rendering and editing. He’s now unveiling the finished product at festivals worldwide.