‘Reflect’: A Bold Ballerina Takes the Stage in Disney+’s ‘Short Circuit’ S2

Reflect, the latest original addition to Season 2 of Short Circuit Experimental Films from Walt Disney Animation Studios, premiered on Disney+ today (Sept. 14). To mark the debut, the studio has dropped a new trailer and image of the short’s star, Bianca.

The film is directed by Hillary Bradfield, a Disney Animation story artist (Frozen 2, Encanto) since 2017, and centers on Bianca, a ballet dancer who battles her own reflection, overcoming doubt and fear by channeling her inner strength, grace and power.

An all-new Short Circuit Experimental Film has arrived! Stream “Reflect” and all the Short Circuit Experimental Films by Walt Disney Animation Studios artists now on @DisneyPlus. 🩰 🎆 pic.twitter.com/c0gw5U4ecc

— Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) September 14, 2022

Reflect features an original score by Jake Monaco (Cars on the Road, Jerry and Marge Go Large). Jennifer Newfield (Ralph Breaks the Internet, Short Circuit) served as production manager and veteran Disney Animation cinematography, lighting and compositing expert Brian Leach (Ralph Breaks the Internet, Zootopia) lent his expertise as project advisor.

Short Circuit offers anyone at Disney Animation the chance to pitch an idea and get selected to create their own short film. The first season launched in 2020 with 14 short films, and Reflect is the sixth title in the second season to appear on Disney+.