Tightrope is a 5 minute, all CG-animated short film, written and directed by Daniel Robichaud, with Stephane Couture and Bernd Angerer serving as lead animators. The film was produced by Scott Ross and Digital Domain. Edward Kummer was the film’s executive producer, and Vala Runolfsson was associate producer.
The allegorical story finds our central character, The Jester, moving along a tightrope through a mystical, cloud-like milieu. His open face reveals inquisitive eyes. For The Jester, life is a joy to behold. Suddenly, he comes upon another man moving towards him – on the same tightrope. The other man, The Suit, has an ominous gray demeanor. His face is obscured by a dark mask.
The Jester extends a hand in friendship which is rebuffed by The Suit – who then attempts to knock The Jester off the tightrope.
The Jester reveals an assortment of magical tricks which he plays upon The Suit. Not to be outdone, The Suit responds with a desperate act which has possibly dire consequences for them both.

Daniel Robichaud (CA) studied graphics design at the University of Quebec, worked for national Canadian television and at "The Film & Tape Works" in Chicago. He joined Digital Domain in 1994 as Digital Effects Supervisor and has worked on Apollo 13, The Fifth Element, Titanic and others.

Scott Ross (USA) is general director of Digital Domain und Produzent von Tightrope.

Stephane Couture (CDN) and Bernd Angerer (A) were involved in the production of Tightrope as lead character animators.