“Little Hands” by Pat Mesiti-Miller
Runtime: 4 minutes 50 seconds
Category: Experimental Short, Animated Fantasy
Country of Origin: United States
A Surreal Allegory of Power and Imagination
In the animated fantasy land of Little Hands, a village of tiny beings known as the Smalls faces an existential threat from the thunderous steps of a giant. As despair looms, the village elder shares a riddle—reminding them that true power may not always lie where we expect.
Directed by Pat Mesiti-Miller and inspired by the visionary world of Tony Jarone, Little Hands is more than a short film—it is part of a broader multimedia experience that includes an album, an interactive website, and a series of performance art events. Through vibrant animation and rich sound design, the story unfolds like a riddle wrapped in a parable, asking viewers to question structures of power and the potential of collective imagination.
Director Biography: Pat Mesiti-Miller
Pat Mesiti-Miller is an artist, filmmaker, and audio producer based in Oakland, California. Known for his inventive storytelling and immersive sound design, Pat blends fantasy and documentary elements to explore deeper truths. His audio work spans collaborations with Proximity Media, Ear Hustle, People’s Programs, and KQED’s Snap Studios.
His art pushes the boundaries of form and genre, often using storytelling as a tool for resistance, empathy, and collective empowerment.
Director Statement
“Little Hands is part of a multimedia project that expands the world of Tony Jarone. It pairs with an album, interactive website, and ongoing performance art series. Tony’s world is a step into the impossibilities of imagination and invites the viewer to expand into a surreal psychedelia beyond our worldly constructs.
My hope is that this practice and exercise of imagination will help empower us to return to our daily lives and think beyond the bounds of what we have been told is possible. That we may approach our challenges—both societal and personal—in new and innovative ways, emphasizing love, acceptance, and communal compassion.”
Credits & Specifications
- Director: Pat Mesiti-Miller
- Story & Song: Tony Jarone
- Editing & Animation: Pat Mesiti-Miller
- Animation: Lil’ Zen Ten (Justin Tuân Smith)
- Additional Camera: flatspot_
- Runtime: 4:50
- Country of Origin: United States
- Format: Digital Animation
- Genres: Fantasy, Experimental, Surreal
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Little Hands by Pat Mesiti-Miller is a surreal short film exploring imagination, resistance, and power through an animated village threatened by a giant. A poetic riddle comes to life through vibrant storytelling and immersive sound design.