an old man sitting at a table with a clock on the wall

Here’s a short story concept designed for animation. The story is lighthearted, with emotional depth and visual appeal, suitable for a 2-3 minute animated short.---Title: The Clockmaker’s BirdGenre: Fantasy/Drama---Opening SceneIn a quaint, dimly lit workshop, an elderly clockmaker, Mr. Elias, meticulously works on a beautiful cuckoo clock. The walls are lined with ticking clocks, each moving in perfect harmony. Despite the rhythmic beauty, the shop feels lonely.As he finishes the cuckoo bird for the clock, he whispers, “Ah, if only you could sing for real…”Inciting MomentThat night, a shooting star streaks across the sky. Its light reflects off the clockmaker’s workshop. The cuckoo bird in the clock suddenly comes to life, blinking its tiny eyes. It hops out of the clock and chirps -- a soft, magical note.---The Adventure BeginsThe animated bird flutters around the workshop, curious about its surroundings. It brings life to the quiet shop by playfully interacting with the tools and clocks, much to Mr. Elias’