Luki and the Lights
Toby Cochran
USA | 2023 | 10’40 | Italian Premiere
LUKi, a charming and upbeat robot known for living life to the fullest, confronts a life-altering ALS diagnosis.
Through the lens of LUKi’s unwavering resilience, the story of his battle against ALS transforms into a testament to the human (and robotic) spirit’s ability to find light even in the darkest of times. With every choice he makes, every smile he shares, and every second he cherishes, LUKi paints a vivid portrait of what it means to truly live, even as the sands of time slip through his grasp.
Director: Toby Cochran
Writers: Toby Cochran, Sascha Groen, Janna Brouwer-Schouten, Anjo Snijders
Producer: Adrian Ochoa
Cinematographer: Charlie Ramos
Editors: Toby Cochran, Tyler Pinneo
Music Editor: Andrew Vernon
Storyboards: John Brian Ludwick, Toby Cochran, Nazul Sobrino, Lydia Anslow, Rachel Cherry, James Trujillo
Production Designer: Marie Thorhauge
Animation Supervisor: Michelle Meeker, Alex Ferreira Simoes
Toby Cochran
Toby Cochran, Big Grin Productions’ creative force, with 18+ years in animation, is a storyboard artist, writer, and director, focusing on original projects with heart. His global impact spans various mediums, including collaborations with Discovery, Gates Foundation, Nestle, Lego, Netflix, Disney, SoftBank Robotics, Marvel, ReelFX, and Kuku Studios, emphasizing authenticity and heartfelt storytelling.
