
“Bound” Featured on NBC Palm Springs Ahead of AmDocs Screening
Recently featured on NBC Palm Springs, “Bound” is an animated short by Pixar’s Masha Ellsworth that reimagines a Ukrainian folk song through the delicate art of cross-stitch. The film will screen at AmDocs 2025 in Palm Springs on March 31.

Masha Ellsworth Talks Bound, Ukrainian Folklore, and Storytelling Across Cultures in CoAR Interview at BIAF
In her BIAF interview with CoAR, Masha Ellsworth shares the inspirations behind Bound, from Ukrainian folk traditions to crafting a story that speaks to all.

Crafting the Most Universal Story with the Most Unique Materials — Masha Ellsworth Talks Bound in Cine21 Interview
Cine21 features Masha Ellsworth in an interview about Bound, her animated short that uses Ukrainian folk elements to tell a universal story of love, timing, and missed connection.

Pixar Animator Masha Ellsworth’s Bound to Premiere in BIAF Shorts Competition
Pixar animator Masha Ellsworth returns to BIAF with Bound, a poetic short set in a Ukrainian village, premiering in the festival’s prestigious Shorts Competition.
Masha Ellsworth Talks Bound, Folk Inspiration, and the Beauty of Missed Connections in New Interview
In her latest interview with We Are Moving Stories, Masha Ellsworth dives into the making of Bound, a poetic short inspired by Ukrainian folk music and missed connections.