Mike Lightner

In a dimly lit alleyway, a young boy excitedly asks his mother for cotton candy. She kindly obliges, but her expression shifts to one of surprise and confusion when a stranger approaches. The boy's simple act of kindness is met with unexpected reactions, creating a touching and slightly awkward moment.

This animated video tells a powerful story through its visuals alone. It begins with a close-up of a young woman with long, flowing hair, her face etched with sadness against a stark red background. The scene then widens to show her in a white dress, clutching her head in anguish. As she pleads, 'Mommy please, why are you looking at me like that? It hurts so much, Mommy,' a shadowy, monstrous figure emerges behind her, reaching out with a clawed hand. The animation style is expressive and emotionally charged, capturing a moment of intense psychological distress.

An animated story unfolds where Xander, facing a dangerous situation, decides to confront a threat head-on. His companion pleads with him to reconsider, highlighting a past conflict involving Micah and Eve. Xander's resolve is clear; he will enter the danger zone to rescue Zeyn. This emotional narrative explores themes of loyalty, bravery, and the heavy cost of heroism.

This animated short captures a tense moment between two characters over a seemingly small issue—using someone else's cup. With expressive art and text-based dialogue, it explores themes of personal boundaries and relationship conflicts in a relatable, humorous way.

This emotional animated story reveals a family's painful secret about their mother's departure. Watch as a son confronts his father with the truth he's been hiding, leading to a powerful and heartbreaking revelation that changes everything.

A visually engaging animation explores the theme of self-expression through character creation. With a soft color palette and gentle text overlays like 'We often create our characters with a piece of ourselves' and 'we find comfort in them,' it offers a heartfelt look at why we relate to the fictional people we invent. This artistic piece, created by Mike Lightner, resonates with anyone who has ever found solace in their own stories.

This emotionally charged animated short unfolds a story of connection and reunion. It begins with a character named Micah, who is determined to find his missing friend Nala. A phone call reveals that Zeyn is coming to the park, setting the stage for a poignant meeting. The animation captures the tender moment of their reunion, filled with quiet admiration and affection. This touching narrative explores themes of friendship, love, and the simple beauty of being together.

An animated narrative unfolds with intense, dramatic scenes. It begins with a close-up of two figures in a tense moment under flashing lights, accompanied by the ominous text 'FLASING LIGHTS. BLOOD'. The story follows Michael, who is warned not to proceed. As the situation escalates, a character in a dark suit confronts him, revealing a sinister presence. The climax reveals a shocking twist: the antagonist is not a demon but 'the Supreme Angel,' who claims to have been hurt just as much as Michael. The animation uses stark lighting and emotional expressions to convey a gripping tale of betrayal and confrontation.

In this animated clip, a character with blonde hair appears completely unfazed as another person in a red shirt screams aggressively behind them. The scene captures a moment of intense frustration from one character contrasted with the other's calm indifference, creating a humorous and relatable dynamic. This type of expressive animation is characteristic of Mike Lightner's style.

Watch Mike Lightner's captivating animation unfold in split-screen style. This short piece uses expressive character close-ups and dynamic transitions to tell a silent story, showcasing his unique artistic flair.

This animated short by Mike Lightner features a character asking others to 'meow for me.' The scene cuts to a pink screen with the text 'I DIDN'T SAY ANYTHING YET!' and then shows two characters dancing. The video captures a playful moment that has become a popular internet challenge.