Lava

Lava is an animated musical set in a tropical ocean environment millions of years ago. The story follows Uku, a lonely volcano who spends ages singing a song about his desire for companionship. Eventually, another volcano named Lele emerges nearby. Having heard Uku's melody from beneath the sea, Lele sings back, though the two struggle to find each other. The plot focuses on whether their long-distance connection can lead to a physical reunion.

Produced by Pixar in the United States, the short film was written and directed by James Ford Murphy. The two lead characters are voiced by Kuana Torres Kahele and Napua Greig. The production features a central song also written by Murphy.

Since its release on June 18, 2015, the seven-minute family film has maintained a positive reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 7.2 on IMDb based on 21,000 votes, while on TMDB it has a slightly higher score of 7.3 from 1,149 votes.