Luxo Jr (1986)

Created by John lasseter, as an example of just what 'computer animation' could achieve in future years if the animation industry really opened up their arms and welcomed it with a smile. The animation is notaries for the character of Luxo, a lamp. The character has become a sort of icon for the whole animation student. 

This short animation is so heart warming, despite the two characters being lamps. With no human features we find ourselves somehow in awe over the adorable nature of the 'child' lamp and relating to Luxo himself(or herself) straight from the start.