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Shape Your World: A Minecraft Story is a live action short film themed after the Minecraft:Chase the Skies Minecraft:game drop. Released on the Template:W,<ref name=":two">Template:Cite Instagram</ref> the video tells the story of two teenagers named Sally and Minecraft:Sully who are separated, but are able to reconnect through video games.<ref>Template:Citation</ref><ref name=":designrush">Template:Citation</ref><ref>Template:Citation</ref> Unlike other Minecraft short films, it is primarily live action, with stylized cinematography and practical effects such as puppets.<ref>Template:Cite Instagram</ref>

Following the release of the film, additional shorts featuring Sully and his ghast were produced.<ref>Template:YouTube link</ref><ref>Template:Cite TikTok</ref><ref>Template:Cite TikTok</ref>

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Summary

A boy named Minecraft:Sully says goodbye to his girlfriend, Sally, whose parents are moving away to Template:Wikipedia, both incredibly saddened by the situation. As Sully retreats into his room and sulks, he decides to play Minecraft:Minecraft, apparently on Minecraft:Christmas. As he sees a present chest, he's reminded of a gift Sally had given him, realizing it's a Minecraft:dried ghast. He takes it into the bathroom and hydrates it with the sink, discovering it's a real, living Minecraft:ghastling. As it flies up into the air, it makes a mess of the room and flies out the window.

An unknown amount of time later, the creature has matured into a Minecraft:happy ghast, Sully somehow having crafted a Minecraft:harness. As he prepares for a journey, he sneaks in wearing a bathrobe and hesitates before jumping out the bathroom window. Together, the ghast takes the boy on a ride through the clouds, all the way down under. Flying above the desert, the boy calls out to Sally, who is relieved to see that her idea worked. The two join each other on the ghast, and fly off into the sky.

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Never a dry moment with our dried ghast 💚

Template:Infobox videoWhile in his bedroom, Minecraft:Sully gets eager to play with his Minecraft:dried ghast, holding it while teleporting multiple feet forward repeatedly. As upbeat music begins to play, he starts doing pushups, with the dried ghast on his back. He then starts playing guitar, dancing on his windowsill, taking a film photo, sitting on his bed, and A-posing, all with the ghast. He looks down and the ghast is behind him. He tries to relax several times, and the ghast somehow scoots around on a chair, before going onto his stomach. Sully plays his guitar and then holds the ghast several more times.

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Yeah That's the One!

Template:Infobox video On a sunny day, Minecraft:Sully looks up at his ghast, and decides to change its Minecraft:harness. With a flick of a finger, it goes from blue to red, and he shrugs. Another flick causes it to turn lime, and he appears conflicted. He tries swatting his hand instead, which makes it yellow, just like the sweater he's currently wearing. With a noise, he decides he's satisfied, and he transforms into a player in Template:MC on top of the happy ghast mob.

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Daily hydration reminder 💧

Template:Infobox video A Minecraft:dried ghast sits in a sink, lifeless. With a flick of the nozzle, Minecraft:Sully turns the sink on, and it begins to make noise. While not rehydrated yet, Sully appears satisfied.

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Director
Dan French<ref name=":dan-bp" >Template:Citation</ref><ref name=":dan-linkedin" />

Director of Photography
Konrad Losch

Production Designer
Julija Fircsone

Art Director
Carl Cerstrand

Post-Producer
Johan<ref name=":crispy-ig" />

VFX Supervisor
Adrien Renay

Editor
Jack Singer

Edit Assit
Laura Reyes

Edit Producer
Maggie McDermott

Edit House
Stich<ref name=":crispy-ig" />

Sound Design
Luke Isom

Color Grade
Arthur Paux

Producer
Ronald Meier

Production
Big Prod Paris

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Kasia Stania

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Today is the International Day of Friendship! it's a perfect time to remember those shared Minecraft moments: adventuring into the depths together, planning a perfect base, or successfully raiding a friend's chest moments after they log off. Minecraft can help you stay connected, no matter how far apart you might be.
It's a little known fact that our unique flying mob - the Happy Ghast - also has the ability to bring people together in even more imaginative, cinematic ways.
#ShapeYourWorld #InternationalDayOfFriendship DISCLAIMER: Mounting a huge flying mob and using it to traverse the earth IRL is both silly and dangerous. It’s a Minecraft thing.

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What better way to celebrate #InternationalDayOfFriendship than by visiting your best friend...on a happy ghast 💚

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Minecraft fans have so much love for the game, so we worked carefully to stay true to its look and feel while introducing fun, unexpected techniques. In a landscape dominated by AI, we wanted to preserve a handcrafted touch, like the Ghast puppet, that brings an intimate charm true to the brand.

Trivia

At one point, text appears on screen saying "don't jump from windows onto mounts in real life. It's a Minecraft thing." This is a callback to a similar gag in Minecraft: Shape Your World, where a disclaimer was given for using a Minecraft:water bucket to survive a fall.
Traveling from Stockholm to Australia in a straight line (a distance of approximately 12,500 km or 7,700 miles at least) using a Minecraft:happy ghast with the in-game speed of 3.5 m/s would take more than 40 (real-life) days.
The short was shot in only two days, and was primarily made using practical effects, with minimal CGI and no generative AI.<ref name=":designrush" /><ref name=":lbb>Template:Citation</ref>
The film is meant to represent two friends staying connected through Template:MC.<ref name=":lbb />

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+| director = Dan French<ref name=":dan-bp" /><ref name=":dan-linkedin">{{Citation|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-french-5b3448b1/|title=Dan French|website=LinkedIn}}</ref>
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+| music = JJ Mitchell<ref name=":crispy-ig">{{Cite Instagram|crispywav|DOOB-a7iF38|shape your world with @minecraft for @danthomasfrench 👾🌎🦘<br><br>producer - ronald meier<br>art director - carl cerstrand<br>content creator - alban jusufi<br><br>agency - boo agency<br>creactive director - izaak flanders<br>managing director - jack white<br>account director - annique pirie & hannah livett<br><br>production - @bigprodparis<br>producer - @kasia_stania<br>creative department - rapayelle<br>line producer - @godinhoanelore<br>production coordinator - carolleguy<br>production coordinator big - @yannmorisse<br>executive production: @some_films<br><br>director - @danthomasfrench <br>dop - @konradlosch<br>prod designer - @julijafricsone<br>post-producer - @jla972<br>vfx supervisor - adrien renay<br>editor - jack singer @hijacksinger<br>edit assit - laura reyes @laurar_cuts<br>edit producer - maggie mcdermott<br>edit house - @stitchediting<br>music - @crispywav<br>sound design - @lukeisom<br>color grade -  @arthurpaux|September 5, 2025}}</ref><ref name=":crispy-com">{{Citation|url=https://crispywav.com/#/minecraft/|title=minecraft - “shape your world”|website=crispywav}}</ref>
-| production = [[Minecraft:Boo Agency]]
+| production = * [[Minecraft:Big Production]]<ref name=":crispy-com" />
-| streamed_on = * [[Minecraft:Instagram]]<ref>{{Cite Instagram|boo_agency_|DbAywYeCmUU|Some stories are too good to keep in-game.<br><br>For International Day of Friendship, we partnered with Minecraft to bring one into the real world.<br><br>Working with director Dan French, Shape Your World was crafted predominantly in-camera, combining practical builds, handcrafted props and physical effects with Minecraft's unmistakable visual language.<br><br>A reminder that sometimes the most magical worlds are the ones you can actually step into.<br><br>#Minecraft #PracticalEffects #Filmmaking #CreativeCampaign #CreativeAgency #BooAgency|July 20, 2020}}</ref>
+* [[Minecraft:Boo Agency]]
+| streamed_on = * {{w|Instagram}}<ref>{{Cite Instagram|boo_agency_|DbAywYeCmUU|Some stories are too good to keep in-game.<br><br>For International Day of Friendship, we partnered with Minecraft to bring one into the real world.<br><br>Working with director Dan French, Shape Your World was crafted predominantly in-camera, combining practical builds, handcrafted props and physical effects with Minecraft's unmistakable visual language.<br><br>A reminder that sometimes the most magical worlds are the ones you can actually step into.<br><br>#Minecraft #PracticalEffects #Filmmaking #CreativeCampaign #CreativeAgency #BooAgency|July 20, 2020}}</ref>
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-'''Shape Your World: A Minecraft Story''' is a live action short film themed after the [[Minecraft:Chase the Skies]] [[Minecraft:game drop]]. Released on the {{w|International Day of Friendship}},<ref name=":two">{{Cite Instagram|boo_agency_|DbnaH-hGcWQ|The best friendships come in all shapes and sizes.<br><br>Sometimes they're even floating cubes.<br><br>Two heart-warming moments from Shape Your World, created with Minecraft for International Day of Friendship.<br><br>#Minecraft #HappyGhast #InternationalDayOfFriendship #CreativeCampaign #CreativeAgency #BooAgency|August 4, 2026}}</ref> the video tells the story of two teenagers named Sally and Sully who are separated, but are able to reconnect through video games.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/the-boo-agency_shape-your-world-a-minecraft-story-celebrating-activity-7356375398986719232-ZyJx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADdy8wsBcTksodH13v_sRKlptiHH1ZyFhRI|title=Celebrating International Day of Friendship by introducing the world to the short story of Sully & Sally.<br><br>Because when you miss your friend, just* add water.<br><br>Minecraft is more than a vast creative sandbox, it’s a whole world of stories waiting to be discovered. We LOVED telling this one.|author=[https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-boo-agency/posts?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BjEcBH7%2FMSp%2BuPVnOIdjp9g%3D%3D Boo Agency]|website=LinkedIn|date=July 30, 2025}}</ref><ref name=":designrush">{{Citation|url=https://news.designrush.com/minecraft-boo-agency-shape-your-world|title=Minecraft Builds On Emotional Storytelling With Live-Action Friendship Film|author=[https://www.designrush.com/author/roberto-orosa Roberto Orosa]|website=DesignRush|date=August 22, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.boo-agency.com/work/shape-your-world|title=Shape Your World|website=Boo Agency}}</ref> Unlike other ''Minecraft'' short films, it is primarily live action, with stylized cinematography and practical effects such as puppets.<ref>{{Cite Instagram|boo_agency_|Behind every frame is a team of people figuring out how to make the impossible feel real.<br><br>A few behind-the-scenes moments from Shape Your World, our International Day of Friendship film for Minecraft, built through practical sets, physical effects and a lot of creative problem solving.<br><br>#BehindTheScenes #Minecraft #Filmmaking #PracticalEffects #CreativeAgency #BooAgency|DbdG8rxidFJ|July 31, 2026}}</ref>
+'''Shape Your World: A Minecraft Story''' is a live action short film themed after the [[Minecraft:Chase the Skies]] [[Minecraft:game drop]]. Released on the {{w|International Day of Friendship}},<ref name=":two">{{Cite Instagram|boo_agency_|DbnaH-hGcWQ|The best friendships come in all shapes and sizes.<br><br>Sometimes they're even floating cubes.<br><br>Two heart-warming moments from Shape Your World, created with Minecraft for International Day of Friendship.<br><br>#Minecraft #HappyGhast #InternationalDayOfFriendship #CreativeCampaign #CreativeAgency #BooAgency|August 4, 2026}}</ref> the video tells the story of two teenagers named Sally and [[Minecraft:Sully]] who are separated, but are able to reconnect through video games.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/the-boo-agency_shape-your-world-a-minecraft-story-celebrating-activity-7356375398986719232-ZyJx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADdy8wsBcTksodH13v_sRKlptiHH1ZyFhRI|title=Celebrating International Day of Friendship by introducing the world to the short story of Sully & Sally.<br><br>Because when you miss your friend, just* add water.<br><br>Minecraft is more than a vast creative sandbox, it’s a whole world of stories waiting to be discovered. We LOVED telling this one.|author=[https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-boo-agency/posts?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_detail_base%3BjEcBH7%2FMSp%2BuPVnOIdjp9g%3D%3D Boo Agency]|website=LinkedIn|date=July 30, 2025}}</ref><ref name=":designrush">{{Citation|url=https://news.designrush.com/minecraft-boo-agency-shape-your-world|title=Minecraft Builds On Emotional Storytelling With Live-Action Friendship Film|author=[https://www.designrush.com/author/roberto-orosa Roberto Orosa]|website=DesignRush|date=August 22, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.boo-agency.com/work/shape-your-world|title=Shape Your World|website=Boo Agency}}</ref> Unlike other ''Minecraft'' short films, it is primarily live action, with stylized cinematography and practical effects such as puppets.<ref>{{Cite Instagram|boo_agency_|DbdG8rxidFJ|Behind every frame is a team of people figuring out how to make the impossible feel real.<br><br>A few behind-the-scenes moments from Shape Your World, our International Day of Friendship film for Minecraft, built through practical sets, physical effects and a lot of creative problem solving.<br><br>#BehindTheScenes #Minecraft #Filmmaking #PracticalEffects #CreativeAgency #BooAgency|July 31, 2026}}</ref>
 Following the release of the film, additional [[Minecraft:Mojang shorts|shorts]] featuring Sully and his ghast were produced.<ref>{{YouTube link|A301V6BZG5Y|YEAH THAT'S THE ONE!|Minecraft|August 6, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite TikTok|minecraft|7535502948269346079|Daily hydration reminder 💧#shapeyourworld|August 6, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite TikTok|minecraft|7532905424782216478|Never a dry moment with our dried ghast 💚<br><br>#ShapeYourWorld|July 30, 2025}}</ref>
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 == Summary ==
-A boy named Sully says goodbye to his girlfriend, Sally, whose parents are moving away to {{Wikipedia|Australia}}, both incredibly saddened by the situation. As Sully retreats into his room and sulks, he decides to play ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'', apparently on [[Minecraft:Christmas]]. As he sees a present chest, he's reminded of a gift Sally had given him, realizing it's a [[Minecraft:dried ghast]]. He takes it into the bathroom and hydrates it with the sink, discovering it's a real, living [[Minecraft:ghastling]]. As it flies up into the air, it makes a mess of the room and flies out the window.
+A boy named [[Minecraft:Sully]] says goodbye to his girlfriend, Sally, whose parents are moving away to {{Wikipedia|Australia}}, both incredibly saddened by the situation. As Sully retreats into his room and sulks, he decides to play ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'', apparently on [[Minecraft:Christmas]]. As he sees a present chest, he's reminded of a gift Sally had given him, realizing it's a [[Minecraft:dried ghast]]. He takes it into the bathroom and hydrates it with the sink, discovering it's a real, living [[Minecraft:ghastling]]. As it flies up into the air, it makes a mess of the room and flies out the window.
 An unknown amount of time later, the creature has matured into a [[Minecraft:happy ghast]], Sully somehow having crafted a [[Minecraft:harness]]. As he prepares for a journey, he sneaks in wearing a bathrobe and hesitates before jumping out the bathroom window. Together, the ghast takes the boy on a ride through the clouds, all the way down under. Flying above the desert, the boy calls out to Sally, who is relieved to see that her idea worked. The two join each other on the ghast, and fly off into the sky.
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+== Credits ==
+'''Director'''<br>Dan French<ref name=":dan-bp" >{{Citation|url=https://www.bigproductions.fr/talent/dan-french/|title=DAN FRENCH|website=Big Productions}}</ref><ref name=":dan-linkedin" />
+'''Director of Photography'''<br>Konrad Losch
+'''Production Designer'''<br>Julija Fircsone
+'''Art Director'''<br>Carl Cerstrand
+'''Post-Producer'''<br>Johan<ref name=":crispy-ig" />
+'''VFX Supervisor'''<br>Adrien Renay
+'''Editor'''<br>Jack Singer
+'''Edit Assit'''<br>Laura Reyes
+'''Edit Producer'''<br>Maggie McDermott
+'''Edit House'''<br>Stich<ref name=":crispy-ig" />
+'''Sound Design'''<br>Luke Isom
+'''Color Grade'''<br>Arthur Paux
+'''Producer'''<br>Ronald Meier
+'''Production'''<br>Big Prod Paris
+'''Producer'''<br>Kasia Stania
+== Videos ==
+{{Vimeo|1108252002}}
 == Quotes ==
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 <nowiki>#ShapeYourWorld #InternationalDayOfFriendship</nowiki>
-DISCLAIMER: Mounting a huge flying mob and using it to traverse the earth IRL is both silly and dangerous. It’s a Minecraft thing.|Video description|image=Minecraft social icon.png}}{{Quote|What better way to celebrate #InternationalDayOfFriendship than by visiting your best friend...on a happy ghast 💚|Tweet description<ref>{{Tweet|Minecraft|1950590706667643086|What better way to celebrate #InternationalDayOfFriendship than by visiting your best friend...on a happy ghast 💚<br><br>#ShapeYourWorld}}</ref>|image=Minecraft social icon.png}}
+DISCLAIMER: Mounting a huge flying mob and using it to traverse the earth IRL is both silly and dangerous. It’s a Minecraft thing.|Video description|image=YouTube icon.svg}}{{Quote|What better way to celebrate #InternationalDayOfFriendship than by visiting your best friend...on a happy ghast 💚|Tweet description<ref>{{Tweet|Minecraft|1950590706667643086|What better way to celebrate #InternationalDayOfFriendship than by visiting your best friend...on a happy ghast 💚<br><br>#ShapeYourWorld}}</ref>|image=Twitter logo bird.svg}}{{Quote|Minecraft fans have so much love for the game, so we worked carefully to stay true to its look and feel while introducing fun, unexpected techniques. In a landscape dominated by AI, we wanted to preserve a handcrafted touch, like the Ghast puppet, that brings an intimate charm true to the brand.|Chris White.<ref name=":lbb />}}
 == Trivia ==
 * At one point, text appears on screen saying "don't jump from windows onto mounts in real life. It's a Minecraft thing." This is a callback to a similar gag in [[Minecraft: Shape Your World]], where a disclaimer was given for using a [[Minecraft:water bucket]] to survive a fall.
 * Traveling from Stockholm to Australia in a straight line (a distance of approximately 12,500 km or 7,700 miles at least) using a [[Minecraft:happy ghast]] with the in-game [[Minecraft:Transportation#Methods|speed of 3.5 m/s]] would take more than 40 (real-life) days.
-* The short was primarily made using practical effects, with minimal CGI and no generative AI.<ref name=":designrush" />
+* The short was shot in only two days, and was primarily made using practical effects, with minimal CGI and no generative AI.<ref name=":designrush" /><ref name=":lbb>{{Citation|url=https://lbbonline.com/news/Minecraft-Boo-Agency-Shape-Your-World-A-Minecraft-Story|title=Separated Friends Connect on Minecraft in 'Shape Your World' Film|website=LBBOnline|date=April 8, 2025}}</ref>
+* The film is meant to represent two friends staying connected through {{MC}}.<ref name=":lbb />
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