If you think fantastic animation is only being produced by studio giants like Pixar and Disney, think again.

Smaller independent animation studios are also creating exceptional work. A few notable examples include Mighty Coconut's The OceanMaker and Sintel by the Blender Institute.

GEIST, by Irish studio Great Animation, is another exquisite gem.

The 10-minute short tells the haunting story of an injured, shipwrecked fisherman who washes up on a beach during a stormy night.

Seeking aid, he comes across a mysterious cottage.  

Upon gaining entry, he finds the cottage seemingly unoccupied. However, the fisherman soon discovers the house holds a dark and awful secret.

Watch GEIST in its entirety below...

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