GASLIGHT | Animated Short Film 2021

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  • Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
  • (Warning: contains drug usage)
    Gaslight is a student CG-animated short comedy about a messy breakup between a smoker, Ryan, and his girlfriend, a sentient lighter named El. Unfortunately for Ryan, El does not take heartbreak well, and Ryan must do all he can to keep this relationship from ending in literal flames.
    Directed/Created by: Mild Kamolluck Niamkongkit and Kristen Yuan (Responsible for all aspects)
    Produced at The Ringling College of Art and Design, 2021
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    Email: gaslight.team@gmail.com
    Mild Kamolluck Niamkongkit
    - Instagram @mild_niamko_art
    - Website www.mildniamko...
    Kristen Yuan
    - Instagram @Kris10yuan
    - Website kristenyuanpor...
    Voice Acting: Evan Wang (El), Paul Cartwright (Ryan, Fireman)
    Sound Design: Mino Alencar
    Music: "Por Una Cabeza" by Carlos Gardel (PDM), Arranged for String Quintet by Kristen Yuan
    © 2021 Kamolluck Niamkongkit and Kristen Yuan

КОМЕНТАРІ • 3 тис.

  • @brunomenezes4462
    @brunomenezes4462 2 роки тому +18496

    "Some people just can´t quit"
    I like how that line from the fireman portrays the way society views addiction as a matter of willpower rather than the multilayered problem it actually is.

    • @northernalpine4350
      @northernalpine4350 2 роки тому +831

      that goes for most problems
      we just cut the weed and ignore the roots

    • @supermie4742
      @supermie4742 2 роки тому +167

      So is that problem or something wrong/ bad things or something?

    • @gaslightanimatedshort7481
      @gaslightanimatedshort7481  2 роки тому +2345

      Thank you, exactly what we wanted to say. Not that the creators are too sleep deprived to rig a third character or anything...

    • @dislikebutton6558
      @dislikebutton6558 2 роки тому +250

      @@gaslightanimatedshort7481 Quick Question: Will we every get a sequel with a jool, bong, vape, or maybe a lighter uprising, realizing they are too good for humanity to abuse.

    • @gaslightanimatedshort7481
      @gaslightanimatedshort7481  2 роки тому +742

      ​@@dislikebutton6558 The creators would love to do that but they also want to have a life, so no. 10/10 for the ambitious premise though.

  • @plucas1
    @plucas1 2 роки тому +3011

    This is actually funnier if you don't take it as metaphorical, and he actually did have a miniature, if emotionally brittle, female fire demon living in his lighter

  • @aeroblu2002
    @aeroblu2002 Рік тому +1600

    This is literally what it'd be like if Pixar made adult films. It has all the creativity and everything.

    • @misterboxhead3045
      @misterboxhead3045 Рік тому +24

      What lighters had feeling

    • @chill_orange8374
      @chill_orange8374 Рік тому +21

      but then they'd make weird generational trauma villains.

    • @thetruekingofwaffles
      @thetruekingofwaffles 11 місяців тому +6

      ​@@chill_orange8374nah you could make the protagonist lose then make a sequel about a family member

    • @alyssabullock6421
      @alyssabullock6421 11 місяців тому +5

      They did make a short film called Purl that's not PG ! It's basically a representation of how women can be treated in the work place

    • @EdzonDeLaRosa
      @EdzonDeLaRosa 2 місяці тому

      Did any NSFW artist people draw her on R34 and E621?

  • @cartoonishidealism582
    @cartoonishidealism582 2 роки тому +3688

    This is an excellent metaphor for abusive relationships AND addiction, AND fire safety. Well done.

    • @reedomu
      @reedomu Рік тому +80

      3 birds with one stone.

    • @RasheedaParker-qn9ec
      @RasheedaParker-qn9ec Рік тому +5

      Indeed 😁😉

    • @purrito3822
      @purrito3822 Рік тому +10

      @@reedomu More like 3 stones with 1 bird.

    • @CreatimationStudios
      @CreatimationStudios Рік тому +19

      @@purrito3822the metaphor means you threw a rock at a bird to kill it and ended up killing three

    • @purrito3822
      @purrito3822 Рік тому +3

      @@CreatimationStudios That was my joke, I messed up the metaphor.

  • @youngladydragon2610
    @youngladydragon2610 2 роки тому +9887

    This is a very good example of actual gaslighting in any sort of relationship.
    It also happens to be an animated film that is cute/funny.

    • @nadiarey4196
      @nadiarey4196 2 роки тому +186

      Is it? I thought the gastlighting part is the one that wasn't exactly right. I mean, the fire character isn't trying to make the protag feel like he's insane, or viceversa.
      ...unless we count the fact that the protag is having a conversation with a literal frame and that itself is a sign of insanity. Buuuut nobody would be making him feel insane, he just is XD

    • @austincde
      @austincde 2 роки тому +79

      @@nadiarey4196 I don't see it either, maybe because the firemen, from an outsider perspective, blamed the guy for his own destruction instead of the lighter? I know what you meant 😂

    • @TimeTheory2099
      @TimeTheory2099 2 роки тому +40

      I pretty sure Gaslighting is telling a lie so often that the other people believe it to be true, questioning their sanity .
      Much like the GQP

    • @3hpleft
      @3hpleft 2 роки тому +116

      I feel like this is a better example of guilt tripping and retribution

    • @zz7073
      @zz7073 2 роки тому +56

      @@nadiarey4196 Gaslighting isn't just about making the other person feel insane.

  • @MrConfused.
    @MrConfused. Рік тому +1602

    I love the double meaning here
    It shows both how addiction is, and how toxic relationships are
    Neat

    • @Salithin
      @Salithin Рік тому +3

      @jesusisking314i shat my pants ❤❤

    • @Promandark
      @Promandark 11 місяців тому

      ​@@Salithinyou will definitely won't be saved by jesus

    • @sh.ush..h
      @sh.ush..h 8 місяців тому

      @jesusisking314farts

    • @Edd_The_Cat
      @Edd_The_Cat 6 місяців тому

      @@Salithinwhat

    • @Salithin
      @Salithin 6 місяців тому +2

      @@Edd_The_Cat can you read?

  • @Cloud-zb8lw
    @Cloud-zb8lw 2 роки тому +2130

    El: “Are you cheating me ?”
    V: “No. he just found someone better.”
    El: “A vape pen?!”

    • @uniqueviolet7903
      @uniqueviolet7903 2 роки тому +87

      Vape pens is more deadlier than any regular cigarettes

    • @wilmagregg3131
      @wilmagregg3131 2 роки тому +39

      @@uniqueviolet7903 depends what you put in it as unlike rolled cigarettes people can add way more nicotine or OTHER substances then is safe or healthy with vape.

    • @fabrypetty1689
      @fabrypetty1689 2 роки тому +53

      @@uniqueviolet7903 Vape pens are not deadly, unregulated substances are, but hey, cigarrete companies are trying to pull a kellogs and pass the blame making vapes seem somehow worse based on the scarce cases of a bunch of idiots with unreguiated substances whil ignoring the thousands of deaths caused by cigarretes anually.

    • @KennyThaKoala
      @KennyThaKoala 2 роки тому +18

      @@fabrypetty1689 The convenience of being able to vape almost anywhere and anytime makes the habit easily become part of every minute of your life. Tracking cigs consumed is arguably easier than nicotine consumed from vaping. Additionally, Higher nicotine content makes it easier to become a pack-a-day smoker without realizing. Perceived "safety" of vaping is a shallow argument for marketing & concealing the use of addiction to profit from people. I'll admit that if someone is a lifelong smoker, it is absolutely more healthy. However, in many cases I think it's solving a problem by creating a new one that is less scientifically & socially understood.

    • @marvalice3455
      @marvalice3455 2 роки тому +4

      @@uniqueviolet7903 you got any evidence for that?

  • @calciumfree9626
    @calciumfree9626 2 роки тому +2991

    I never thought such classic music can fit in this kind of animation so well

  • @flitefulwantssubs402
    @flitefulwantssubs402 Рік тому +403

    The ending is so good. He’s clearly made an attempt to quit, and yet people think people like him who are addicted just are “making a bad choice” and not putting effort in

  • @jsantiago9485
    @jsantiago9485 2 роки тому +4432

    Well done! Gaslighting & addiction are heavy topics, but this was light enough cautionary tale to get the point across. And to those arguing, this did have gaslighting, if not metaphorical. The lighter both presented tendencies of a gas lighter such as pushing blame and guilt onto their victim making them feel like it was their mistake and fault, causing self doubt and lacking self-esteem in decisions. Metaphorically, the lighter represents gas lighters in a toxic relationship, making themselves out to be the victim, pushing blame, then convincing their victim they were at fault & leaving them feeling like they still need them in the end, like how the guy still reached out for her before his death/ko.

    • @capitatecab6049
      @capitatecab6049 2 роки тому +24

      Thanks for explaining, i didn't know

    • @nadiarey4196
      @nadiarey4196 2 роки тому +23

      I didn't perceive it like the guy got second thoughts or self-doubt during the short. But I could be wrong... On the other hand, I'm gonna mention what Katherine Black said in other comment, because it was my perception too: what you describe with pushing blame sounds like guilt-tripping rather than gaslighting.
      I mean, was there an actual attempt by the lighter to make this guy think what she said was what he actually thought? If he did, it sounds counterproductive. It would be like saying "I want you to think I'm trash" or "I want you to think I'm not hot enough for you."

    • @nadiarey4196
      @nadiarey4196 2 роки тому +17

      But. The gaslighting could be someplace else in the subtext of the smoking paralellism, like you mentioned. I like your interpretation. I just haven't been able to read it that way or that clearly in what I'm perceiving of the short.

    • @cartoonumbreon27isback68
      @cartoonumbreon27isback68 2 роки тому +6

      Are Making The Remake Film Called "CreepyTopia" Based On "Gaslight" & "Roadkill Redemption" & "Stop The Roadkill"

    • @jamiebaker7066
      @jamiebaker7066 2 роки тому +10

      It also shows toxic relationships with having a crazy ex

  • @scribblingfox9828
    @scribblingfox9828 2 роки тому +18131

    If I had a nickel for watching cute but horrifying animations where a gas station exploded in one day, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot, but it is strange that it has happened twice.

  • @ch4ngeup
    @ch4ngeup Рік тому +450

    I like how when El was around all of the other fire, she suffocated along with Ryan because of the lack of oxygen around her due to the flames that were feeding off of it. Pretty accurate

    • @gaslightanimatedshort7481
      @gaslightanimatedshort7481  10 місяців тому +62

      Is this what it feels like to not study for a test but ace it? Both creators suck at chemistry.

    • @XxSarahthecat63xX
      @XxSarahthecat63xX 7 місяців тому +6

      Can you make an series with glitch productions?

    • @bahdfuhkinclanoficicla
      @bahdfuhkinclanoficicla 5 місяців тому +5

      ​@@XxSarahthecat63xXthis is a school project i don't think they will.

    • @bryananimates7261
      @bryananimates7261 2 дні тому

      I think its actually L

  • @beabigshot9632
    @beabigshot9632 2 роки тому +4692

    Jesus Christ That lighter is freaking insane!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @acatthatmakeseclairs
    @acatthatmakeseclairs 2 роки тому +3039

    You know after watching _Fuelled,_ a burning gas station really hits different. Anyways, this short film was absolutely hilarious, yet very realistic in terms of toxic relationships!

    • @maniclippedyou
      @maniclippedyou 2 роки тому +47

      Bro wtf that's literally the last thing I was watching

    • @maniclippedyou
      @maniclippedyou 2 роки тому +13

      Like tf stop following me🤣

    • @acatthatmakeseclairs
      @acatthatmakeseclairs 2 роки тому +9

      @@maniclippedyou ... who are you again?

    • @nilzerYT
      @nilzerYT 2 роки тому +19

      How does everyone end up with the same situation?! Lol

    • @nai5187
      @nai5187 2 роки тому +10

      Wow. I just came from watching fulled.

  • @CujoThe2nd
    @CujoThe2nd Рік тому +56

    as someone addicted to cigarettes AND who has experience with toxic relationships and gaslighting, this is uncomfortably accurate lol.

  • @CoffeeKnife
    @CoffeeKnife 2 роки тому +403

    As a smoker who's been trying to quit, this is a really good representation of how it feels trying to quit

    • @skylarthompson299
      @skylarthompson299 Рік тому +1

      How did it go

    • @CoffeeKnife
      @CoffeeKnife Рік тому +3

      @@skylarthompson299 not good

    • @skylarthompson299
      @skylarthompson299 Рік тому

      @@CoffeeKnife You can still quit dude-

    • @skylarthompson299
      @skylarthompson299 Рік тому

      @@CoffeeKnife ua-cam.com/video/ApvkaJHgbCk/v-deo.html

    • @CoffeeKnife
      @CoffeeKnife Рік тому +9

      @@skylarthompson299 Ik. It's been pretty hard over the past few days though. My uncle passed away on New Years Eve and I'm trying to let his death push me to be a better person but I'm just trying to grieve.

  • @foureyedpossum4613
    @foureyedpossum4613 2 роки тому +1186

    To anyone who isn't aware, gaslighting is a form of toxic relationship.

    • @nadiarey4196
      @nadiarey4196 2 роки тому +145

      Actually, gaslighting is the act of making other people feel insane. Some toxic relationships do it, of course. But this here (flame/smoker ship) is a toxic relationship for a completely different reason.

    • @foureyedpossum4613
      @foureyedpossum4613 2 роки тому +30

      @@nadiarey4196 so all I got from that was "well, yes but actually no"

    • @nadiarey4196
      @nadiarey4196 2 роки тому +8

      @@foureyedpossum4613 no but kinda (?)

    • @goteamslugs
      @goteamslugs 2 роки тому +49

      @@nadiarey4196 Here's what you said earlier so you don't have to find it buddy :
      "Just to clarify for the people in the comments: the title is a clever play on words, but the short isn't about gaslighting. It's a toxic relationship, yes, but for it to be gaslighting, one party must actively try to make the other question their own perception of reality, and sanity.
      That doesn't happen here, though that may be because the short is too lighthearted (no pun intended) and too, well, short."

    • @nadiarey4196
      @nadiarey4196 2 роки тому +10

      @@goteamslugs why thank you, I do often misplace my own words XD

  • @FoxBlocksHere
    @FoxBlocksHere Рік тому +93

    Hands-down the most creative premise for an animated short film I've seen in years, and executed perfectly.

  • @streetgum_
    @streetgum_ 2 роки тому +1410

    *Lesson: Don't break up with a lighter in a freaking gas station /j*

    • @cjqvargas2755
      @cjqvargas2755 2 роки тому +65

      Correct do on a moutain and buy a water gun so to kill it quick

    • @denji4740
      @denji4740 2 роки тому +9

      @@cjqvargas2755 Gotta pick up A super soaker
      - Insert ad Here -

    • @cjqvargas2755
      @cjqvargas2755 2 роки тому +4

      @@denji4740 indeed

    • @CEOmagi
      @CEOmagi 2 роки тому +21

      Noted breakup at Waterpark

    • @cjqvargas2755
      @cjqvargas2755 2 роки тому +2

      @@CEOmagi correct but sea water park. Its sea water park cause
      Its next the ocean
      I m legit theres a giant pool/water park next to the ocean
      Can.t remeber if its a pool or a waterpark

  • @that1guyjack269
    @that1guyjack269 2 роки тому +113

    Love the detail at 1:13 where you can see the burn mark of her crying on the pole

  • @tahraethestoryteller6079
    @tahraethestoryteller6079 Місяць тому +9

    I love how you made the lighter the toxic relationship rather than the cigarette

  • @oakfor3st
    @oakfor3st 2 роки тому +643

    I just watched Fuelled, and wow what a coincidence in plot
    UPD: I think it's the UA-cam algorithm working

  • @Pantherattigris
    @Pantherattigris 2 роки тому +1470

    Pov: it's probably about addiction and how smoking can kill you in the end...
    Simple, funny and meaningful ❤️.

    • @dannymorales787
      @dannymorales787 2 роки тому +79

      It's deeper than that. It's about relationships being toxic, I'm glad we got to see the other side of the coin cause she loved to gaslight him

    • @fiyahspinnah
      @fiyahspinnah 2 роки тому +27

      What Danny said. It's all about the relationship and highlighting how people can be manipulative and toxic. They will hurt others because they're unwilling to respect boundaries

    • @catattack885
      @catattack885 2 роки тому +7

      p r o b a b l y h u h ?

    • @fiyahspinnah
      @fiyahspinnah 2 роки тому +4

      We can also internalize these narratives of abuse in a lot of ways he was just talking to himself.

    • @Gekk-rx7nv
      @Gekk-rx7nv 2 роки тому +21

      What the fuck is that POV doing there?

  • @anacoanagoldenflower
    @anacoanagoldenflower Рік тому +34

    This is awesome! I'm a (mentally ill myself) therapist who works a lot with teenagers, and I'm about to start a summer group where we watch short films and then talk about them; this is a great way to talk about gaslighting in their relationships and families, plus the animation is really good! I love the little touches on how she moves.

  • @josefmilly
    @josefmilly 2 роки тому +344

    It's difficult to understand how addiction feels
    But thanks to turning addiction into an attractive animated character, I understand it now

  • @grimoireweiss6428
    @grimoireweiss6428 2 роки тому +73

    3:22 “some people just can’t quit” that is unfortunately true.

  • @whatsinswillhecomit
    @whatsinswillhecomit Рік тому +13

    I love how this perfectly protrays addiction and abuse and this short animation managed to capture that in a single short film

  • @herpderp3916
    @herpderp3916 2 роки тому +665

    I don't get why everyone is saying this is cute and adorable. It's tragic.

  • @UnRandomDeChile
    @UnRandomDeChile 2 роки тому +92

    1:52 In all my f_cking life I never expected to see... a lighter smoking

  • @lightuptheray4799
    @lightuptheray4799 9 місяців тому +25

    I love this short film!- 0:36 *what the actual fuck-*

  • @Imnotsmg4bob
    @Imnotsmg4bob 2 роки тому +75

    "Some people just can't quit."
    Me, with a lollipop: *"And some people never need to."*

  • @DirtyNoodless
    @DirtyNoodless 2 роки тому +861

    The tension built up to the climax wasn’t as strong as I thought it should’ve been with the plot’s progression but other than that it’s cool!

    • @downo
      @downo 2 роки тому +72

      what makes this short a success isn't any tension but the mere toxic behaviours that were portrayed so well so well

    • @shykurata5736
      @shykurata5736 2 роки тому +11

      @@downo i mean the title is gaslight.

    • @TheHQZombie
      @TheHQZombie 2 роки тому +1

      Furries trying to critique anything

    • @Zahk_noodle
      @Zahk_noodle 2 роки тому +23

      @@TheHQZombie And that's where you're stereotyping

    • @TheHQZombie
      @TheHQZombie 2 роки тому +1

      @@Zahk_noodle And?

  • @Deeman505
    @Deeman505 4 місяці тому +24

    0:51 Bro is making the right choice 😎

    • @loyddizon6545
      @loyddizon6545 2 місяці тому

      Fr :D

    • @MoeMoe-yj4ux
      @MoeMoe-yj4ux Місяць тому +1

      Kids these days thinking they're "sigmas" or "chads" because they hate sexual stuffs, like you guys need it atleast once to get through puberty, I hope yellow learn

    • @MoeMoe-yj4ux
      @MoeMoe-yj4ux Місяць тому +1

      Yall*

    • @orhanball2268
      @orhanball2268 Місяць тому

      But what the hell was this 💀 0:35

  • @fatcat1414
    @fatcat1414 2 роки тому +63

    Works nice as a metaphor for addiction and how it can still hurt you even if you make an active effort to quit. The firefighter's line at the end seems like a jab against outsiders who just assume addicts are just people who lack self control.

  • @TheNenDen
    @TheNenDen 2 роки тому +43

    I love how you portrayed addiction and gaslighting together… personally i never been a smoker or have been in a toxic relationship but this is honestly great

  • @MSMQuarrister
    @MSMQuarrister 11 місяців тому +7

    Elemental looking fire so far🥶

  • @noaimp8731
    @noaimp8731 2 роки тому +128

    Fire puns really hit me hard 😂 great work

  • @macetraveler2847
    @macetraveler2847 2 роки тому +93

    HOW DOES THIS NOT HAVE MORE VIEWS???? THIS IS THE BEST ANIMATION IVE SEEN ON HERE! HQWRAHFJS HJKHAS

    • @abdullahyusufazzam9671
      @abdullahyusufazzam9671 2 роки тому +5

      AGREE

    • @dannymorales787
      @dannymorales787 2 роки тому +6

      Some of the animation is choppy but the storyline was definitely great, just shows that animation can get a pass as long as the story is good.

    • @gaslightanimatedshort7481
      @gaslightanimatedshort7481  2 роки тому +20

      @@dannymorales787 Sorry we tried.

    • @dannymorales787
      @dannymorales787 2 роки тому +8

      @@gaslightanimatedshort7481 nothing to be sorry about. The story was great and to the point. Loved it!

    • @GreenAppl3VR
      @GreenAppl3VR Місяць тому

      @@dannymorales787 nothing was choppy at all.

  • @sietsevos5480
    @sietsevos5480 9 місяців тому +6

    Wow, this animation was so layered. For those who don't know. 'Por Una Cabeza' (the song that was played) is a tango. Tango is a dance about lovers suducing/teasing eachother. Feeding the 'flame' of love.

  • @masterletsplayer8650
    @masterletsplayer8650 2 роки тому +43

    One thing that caught me off guard was the plastic bottle sound. a glass bottle from the lighters height wouldn’t brake. All in all really good story telling and character acting.

  • @nadiarey4196
    @nadiarey4196 2 роки тому +497

    The moment the lighter starts to frenchkiss the guy via the cigarrette...
    Cool short! This is some awesome animation with a fun cautionary-tale type plot. Kudos!
    Just to clarify for the people in the comments: the title is a clever play on words, but the short isn't about gaslighting. It's a toxic relationship, yes, but for it to be gaslighting, one party must actively try to make the other question their own perception of reality, and sanity.
    That doesn't happen here, though that may be because the short is too lighthearted (no pun intended) and too, well, short.

    • @gaslightanimatedshort7481
      @gaslightanimatedshort7481  2 роки тому +67

      Wait, so is El real?

    • @gingersnap8036
      @gingersnap8036 2 роки тому +21

      fair point, and the manipulation wasn't subtle enough, but like you said, it was very short. hard to fit all that long term detail into 3 minutes. then again, this could plausibly happen when you leave a gaslighting relationship, where you've already come to depend on the toxic individual, like this giy was depending on the nicotine and his lighter lover

    • @Seppy0522
      @Seppy0522 2 роки тому +10

      yes it does. She tries to gaslight him

    • @IMayOrMayHaveNot
      @IMayOrMayHaveNot 2 роки тому +17

      I'm sure u didn't pick up on the gaslighting in the animation cuz u got the incomplete definition of gaslighting. In full, gaslight is defined as a form of psychological abuse in which the abuser twists, omits and/or makes-up information to make the victim question their perception, memory and sanity in a way that works *in the abuser's favor* . El twisted the facts to place her in the role of a victim that doesn't exist by making up opinions he [didn't] had in the guise of accusative questions, to make him think he was to blame for her actions when she's the one who's toxic.
      TL;DR she did do gaslight to him, he said "I break, need sort myself out" and she went "NO U! I'm victim! Me misbehave is ur fault!". She twisted the facts to alter his perception of the situation to make him think he was the jerk when things went up in flames because of her (in both senses!).

    • @nadiarey4196
      @nadiarey4196 2 роки тому +12

      @@IMayOrMayHaveNot That's not a bad interpretation. And Ginger Snap's option works too. It's just that to me, gaslighting would look something like:
      -I'm leaving you.
      -...Pass the salt.
      -You heard what I said? I'm breaking up with you.
      -No you are not.
      - But--
      -Are we still talking about this? I'm not in the mood for one of your cries for attention.
      -It's not a cry for attention, I'm really leaving you.
      -* condecendingly * And you think that's wise? You are not exactly a garden flower. Don't be stupid.
      - Why aren't you taking this seriously?
      - You'll have your little play time and come crawling back. You should spare yourself the embarrassment and ask me to forgive you now. Have some self respect.
      - I'm not happy with you.
      -... Oh? Alright, go ahead. You know nobody else is going to put up with your little scenes. And think about somebody other than yourself. Are you really going to embarrass me like this? Think with your head. Do you think anybody is going to love you like I do? Someday you'll figure out you should feel lucky you got someone like me. Now, are we done with this?
      - But I want to--
      - * hits the table acting mad and then leaves as if he was the one wronged (not ever addressing the issue) *
      ...or something alike this.
      If you watch the movie Gaslight the term comes from, it's a lot more obvious. Anyways, I mentioned it because often the word is misused to refer to any kind of toxic relationship, and gaslighting is a major psychological long-term trauma that comes from someone actively trying to alter how you perceive things in their favour. A cheating husband or wife calling their spouse paranoid are better examples of gaslighters. Or a dismissive parent.
      The one in the animation is an example of a trauma-inducing encounter with an entitled derranged hysteric person. But at least when I watched it, it felt to me like it was missing all the key elements to be gaslighting. The fire gal is not disregarding what the guy says enough to be it, for one thing. She's playing victim but there isn't an ongoing attempt at altering what he perceives as true. I still liked the short. It doesn't need to go that dark.

  • @Earthisinsane
    @Earthisinsane 11 місяців тому +9

    2:08 HELP THAT HAIRFLIP😭

  • @Nikki_the_G
    @Nikki_the_G 2 роки тому +23

    "Are you cheating on me with a Juul???" lol, this is how you do a PSA.

  • @flinttflakes
    @flinttflakes 2 роки тому +136

    Dang, that took gaslight, gatekeep, and girlboss to a new level.

  • @IHAVERABIESXD
    @IHAVERABIESXD 2 місяці тому +4

    2:02 IM JUST A DUM LITTOL LYTER, EWPS! IZ DIS FLAMMABLE? ✨ *dramatic fiery hair flip*

  • @isaacthemonke233
    @isaacthemonke233 2 роки тому +135

    I love the little references to their past projects in the background
    This is also honestly funny as Hell with some good messages behind it.
    Can't wait to see what the team brings next

    • @gaslightanimatedshort7481
      @gaslightanimatedshort7481  2 роки тому +24

      Those posters are our classmates' films from Ringling college, you should definitely check them out! We also drew our apartment roomies who kept us fed and sane during the gruesome production.

    • @isaacthemonke233
      @isaacthemonke233 2 роки тому +1

      @@gaslightanimatedshort7481 Will do

  • @luckycreep8617
    @luckycreep8617 2 роки тому +26

    3:00 ok these william afton redesings are getting ridiculous

  • @oghcuteanimationhq5121
    @oghcuteanimationhq5121 Рік тому +30

    3:09 HOW!?
    (if anything that should make her stronger or at the very least transfer her face to the rest of the fire)

    • @gamerlou754
      @gamerlou754 11 місяців тому +4

      It did look closely

    • @Laurier193
      @Laurier193 4 місяці тому +5

      She ran out of pur oxygen because of the other flames.

    • @mahdeethebest7940
      @mahdeethebest7940 2 місяці тому +1

      But it’s fire

  • @hasturking9635
    @hasturking9635 2 роки тому +19

    Quitting smoking is an honorable path to take. A lighter can be used for a lot more then lighting a cigarette. If only they knew that, then he would not have gotten himself burned.

  • @ech0ing.v0id
    @ech0ing.v0id 2 роки тому +20

    The awkward moment when you basically share a name with the lighter-
    Any terrible jokes I can make aside, this is was really good! Humorous, yet disturbing and a very realistic feel of how actual gaslighting is

  • @XxSarahthecat63xX
    @XxSarahthecat63xX 7 місяців тому +17

    1:46 i’m trash😂😂

  • @Vladimir2846
    @Vladimir2846 2 роки тому +51

    1:20 heh, i get It

  • @jessicajacobleite2886
    @jessicajacobleite2886 2 роки тому +34

    The cinemas should use this short before showing it would be great.

  • @wingsofmarshmallows7518
    @wingsofmarshmallows7518 Рік тому +37

    2:06 💅SLaY QuEEn💅

  • @little0legend
    @little0legend 2 роки тому +39

    The voiceacting here is insanely good!

    • @ToonMienshaoPlus
      @ToonMienshaoPlus 2 роки тому +2

      Just Remaking El & Other Characters Into a New Live Action\Animated Movie Called Ghost Town

    • @gaslightanimatedshort7481
      @gaslightanimatedshort7481  2 роки тому +7

      You should definitely check out Evan Wang and Paul Cartwright!

  • @joshuasmith2486
    @joshuasmith2486 2 роки тому +14

    Putting it comically how dangerous smoking is and how hard it can be sometimes be to stop..

    • @wilmagregg3131
      @wilmagregg3131 2 роки тому

      honestly this is the second best "anti smoking" media ive ever seen the first being the GODLY and also tragic "smoke em out struggle" from FNF basically conveying the same message as this short but mostly threw music and frames.

  • @JordanBeagle
    @JordanBeagle Рік тому +22

    2:15 Just tries in vain to stump on it 😄

  • @Alienboi2005vidsandstuff
    @Alienboi2005vidsandstuff 2 роки тому +18

    "do what's best for you and just ditch me here" wow, it's like El knew smoking was bad for Ryan, yet she still wanted him to continue smoking, she honestly doesn't care about his well being, which is why she said "Do what's best for you" only to make him feel bad. And to try to manipulate him. This short is about manipulation.

  • @eliasfraga3732
    @eliasfraga3732 2 роки тому +13

    *Wow, their relationship just got burned!!!*
    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @gaslightanimatedshort7481
      @gaslightanimatedshort7481  2 роки тому +4

      When one of the creators is bored she looks for good fire puns in the comment section. She gives you 4.7/5, very good.

  • @br4nd0nx_x
    @br4nd0nx_x Рік тому +18

    1:36 that sound was spot on which is why i hate it so much😭😬😶‍🌫️

  • @AlucardTheRedeemed
    @AlucardTheRedeemed 2 роки тому +9

    Everyone is being super deep and analytical and I'm just like the fire make me feel funny in my pants.

    • @pyrolee17
      @pyrolee17 2 роки тому +3

      Folks just can't appreciate the refinement of a cute lighter gf

  • @dannymorales787
    @dannymorales787 2 роки тому +126

    Awesome story! Only thing relatable was how nuts and crazy that woman was to the dude. She was toxic, just like some relationships are. Reminds me of a couple of women I've dated. They love Gaslighting.

    • @IMayOrMayHaveNot
      @IMayOrMayHaveNot 2 роки тому +2

      Mah dude, I think u either should give urself more time to know a person, find new people in different circles or broaden ur type, cuz however is it u engage in these relationships, wherever u find them or whoever u define as a 'good partner' prolly ain't producing good results for u.

    • @dannymorales787
      @dannymorales787 2 роки тому +8

      @@IMayOrMayHaveNot which is why you drop them and move on.

    • @sad-womeninthehouse4249
      @sad-womeninthehouse4249 2 роки тому +2

      Funny how that was what you took away from the video

    • @dannymorales787
      @dannymorales787 2 роки тому

      @@sad-womeninthehouse4249 nothing funny about the video. It's a straightforward story

    • @hotpocket2609
      @hotpocket2609 2 роки тому +2

      stereotyping women isnt the way to fix ur problems🤨

  • @gabrielkounga7182
    @gabrielkounga7182 Рік тому +8

    Man, this is literally gaslighting itself. I mean for what I know there are 02 reactions gaslighters give when you break or cut all ties with them.
    01: "The after all that I've done for you" reaction: Like Mother Gothel and many more, they'll use words like after everything I've done this is how you treat me? in public or private to make the victim feel ashamed and think the gaslighters look like some safe haven, even though they're evil.
    02: "The what have I done to you" reaction: El is a new case, she is like "am I not good enough for you" and yes, they do this for the victim to have pity on them by pushing the blame on them.
    And I also noticed she doesn't care about what smoking does to him or the harmful physical and mental effects, she only cares about benefitting herself like her line "Do what's best for you and ditch me here" and "I get it, You think I'm trash". This film shows gaslighting, toxicness and addiction in a whole different level now. But words aside, El is kinda cute, I like her design, though she gives Ember from the movie Elemental vibes. Nice melody especially the violin when El goes mad. Love it. Reminds of Fuelled for some reason. Anyways, that's all my idiotic brain could say, Thanks.

  • @p0lyblank
    @p0lyblank 2 роки тому +14

    I just come back now and then to watch it over and over again. I love how expressive and wonderfully sassy the lighter is! You just can't keep your eyes off of her!
    Wait...
    Does that mean I'm now addicted?

  • @davinmcdonald3989
    @davinmcdonald3989 2 роки тому +22

    There's nothing dangerous that a Gaslight scorned.

  • @mattphillips3537
    @mattphillips3537 Рік тому +4

    This remake of Elemental is surprisingly good.

  • @JaspersCampfire
    @JaspersCampfire 2 роки тому +13

    Good short films always deliver suprisingly strong characterization in such a short time. I know a short film is good when I want to see more of the characters, yet also feel like the snapshot I saw has perfect poetic unity that would be ruined by anything else added or taken away. That's how I feel about this film too.

  • @cedricshortlandtanuvasa3686
    @cedricshortlandtanuvasa3686 2 роки тому +94

    are just going to ignore the fact that a flame from a lighter was sexualized, and they did such an amazing job doing it.

    • @gaslightanimatedshort7481
      @gaslightanimatedshort7481  2 роки тому +56

      We don't know how to feel about that but thank you.

    • @RayanfhoulaBR
      @RayanfhoulaBR 2 роки тому +30

      dude really down bad for a fucking lighter

    • @terdragontra8900
      @terdragontra8900 2 роки тому +13

      i am not ignoring that fact, i... think i might have a problem, in fact

    • @user-wi9vx9ws5b
      @user-wi9vx9ws5b 4 місяці тому

      ❤😊​@@gaslightanimatedshort7481

  • @Gorillatag_VrkidAstro1
    @Gorillatag_VrkidAstro1 11 місяців тому +2

    Well there’s one thing that can solve this problem.. TURN OFF THE LIGHTER! Nlg this is slaying so much but the line” maybe all I CAN do is smoke.. but I’m damn good at it.” SLAYING, ITS SLAYING

  • @Mutrax4706
    @Mutrax4706 2 роки тому +7

    damn this just shows how dangerous being in a relationship with the wrong people can be
    they try and break you for simply wanting to improve yourself

  • @minsyubsyub5213
    @minsyubsyub5213 2 роки тому +7

    A picture of narcissistic relationship. Once you say no/refuse/leave the narc, the narc will put out his/her narcissistic rage, and he/she will never stop. The lighter is the narc.

  • @ПавелКосенко-и5и

    Ember Lumen has a great backstory. Looking forward to more from Pixar

  • @lazylemonislazy5956
    @lazylemonislazy5956 2 роки тому +8

    “Are you cheating on me with a JUUL?”
    Lost it 💀😂

  • @jekecho-4983
    @jekecho-4983 2 роки тому +7

    “ARE YOU CHEATING ON ME WITH A JUUL?!?” That got me rollin’

  • @coolstylebro2814
    @coolstylebro2814 Рік тому +2

    A *LIVING. FLAME.*
    that someone has a relationship with.
    man these concepts are just getting wilder and wilder

  • @taostandreamcatcherot7stan881
    @taostandreamcatcherot7stan881 2 роки тому +33

    2:29, the violin is just drama

  • @ilhamimanidris1027
    @ilhamimanidris1027 2 роки тому +43

    Ryan should be more man and put his foot down about breaking up with her. She basically control the chat and the situation. But still, this is a meaningful short film. Btw, gas station is a worst place to break up with a freaking lighter.

    • @victoriapulcifer6218
      @victoriapulcifer6218 2 роки тому +24

      Well, that's what "gaslighting" is about in terms of irl relationships. You use manipulation and control to make your partner feel small and like they *can't* put their foot down, for any number of reasons. Just because men are supposed to be tough based on arbitrary and worthless gender roles doesn't automatically make them immune to abuse and manipulation :/

    • @Eelektrossfan
      @Eelektrossfan 2 роки тому +6

      The title is literally ‘gaslight’ help

    • @rebeccasnow4420
      @rebeccasnow4420 2 роки тому +2

      @@victoriapulcifer6218 Not to mention the emotional blackmail, she quite literally threatened his life and possibly killed him

  • @GamerCruz-Guevara
    @GamerCruz-Guevara 11 місяців тому +1

    "Some people just can't quit"
    Is so true now because sometimes when people say they're gonna quit but hey can't stop no matter their health or if other try to help them so they keep making bad decisions

  • @B0BBYJ4CK
    @B0BBYJ4CK 2 роки тому +5

    that is the cutest flame character I've ever seen. shawty lit. 🔥

  • @anxia-tea5846
    @anxia-tea5846 2 роки тому +9

    “ARE YOU CHEATING ON ME WITH A JUUL?”
    What a line.

    • @fongwin391
      @fongwin391 Рік тому

      What the? There'no juue! Hahaha

  • @Sharkguy1252
    @Sharkguy1252 11 місяців тому +7

    1:12 I like when she make a burn mark on the pole

  • @Mixhzlx
    @Mixhzlx 2 роки тому +18

    The puns 😭 I live it

  • @zenithxarenix7333
    @zenithxarenix7333 2 роки тому +15

    ... keys... For a extinguisher...
    Dumpass actually deserves that lighter.

  • @TheEureCritEffect
    @TheEureCritEffect Рік тому +3

    "2022 Drama winner"
    that MUST have been added to the title, this is damn good

  • @sigma1328
    @sigma1328 2 роки тому +5

    A lighter can still be used for multiple purposes and can be a life savor if you are ever stranded and cant start a fire by hand.

  • @sebastianrodriguezHTF
    @sebastianrodriguezHTF 2 роки тому +15

    Estas bromeando verdad ? Este es el mejor corto que e visto hasta el momento 🤩🤩 realemente impresionante todo lo que quiere mostrar 10 /10

    • @BedBandit
      @BedBandit 10 місяців тому

      It’s the legend himself

  • @PavitrStan4Life
    @PavitrStan4Life 2 роки тому +9

    2:05 hair toss be like: whoosh!
    This is perfect gaslighting example!

  • @kingcyclops4079
    @kingcyclops4079 2 роки тому +12

    Remember kids don't break up with your ex when you're around things that can kill you.

  • @dynamations318
    @dynamations318 Рік тому +17

    I can't imagine why 0:25 is the most replayed section

  • @AnimaniacsToonsN1
    @AnimaniacsToonsN1 2 роки тому +31

    I'd never thought that i would ever bang a lighter in my life, this is crazy 😂

  • @The666VampireGirl
    @The666VampireGirl 2 роки тому +9

    gaslighting in a nutshell
    too bad i had experienced it myself in person, so this little film is a great way to translate what/how gaslighting is/looks like

  • @ILEEGAL143
    @ILEEGAL143 Рік тому +1

    “ARE YOU CHEATING ON ME WITH A JUUL?!!” I’m sorry that had me laughing so hard😂😂

  • @soumyasidhant8793
    @soumyasidhant8793 2 роки тому +7

    Whoa! What did I just watch! Incredible thought! Dialogues! Animation! Couldn't take my eyes off type of drama! Just 🔥

  • @chrisbarone515
    @chrisbarone515 2 роки тому +10

    Remember kids, NEVER play with fire.

  • @zander4141
    @zander4141 Рік тому +3

    I loved that, it was a perfect mix of comedy (I love puns so a big win there) plus great style and movement! Really funny, especially the dark humour. 😂

  • @AndreyGreenYtube
    @AndreyGreenYtube 2 роки тому +14

    Never ever mess with jealous lighter...

  • @pdmcdd
    @pdmcdd 2 роки тому +5

    Rule34
    Do your magic

    • @pyrolee17
      @pyrolee17 2 роки тому

      .....we must share this with the world to make it happen!

    • @pdmcdd
      @pdmcdd 2 роки тому +1

      @@pyrolee17 e y o i w a s j u s t j o k i n

    • @pyrolee17
      @pyrolee17 2 роки тому +1

      @@pdmcdd I'm not

  • @fairlyunpleasantperson
    @fairlyunpleasantperson Рік тому +6

    2:02 the way she whips her fire hair 😂

  • @taostandreamcatcherot7stan881
    @taostandreamcatcherot7stan881 2 роки тому +5

    3:06, dont play with fire everyone, it's dangerous😂

  • @maxwelldavidson4157
    @maxwelldavidson4157 2 роки тому +4

    This is the second animated short film involving a gas station explosion I've watched today