# Record-Breaking Microscopic Movies 'A Boy and His Atom' by IBM is the World's Smallest Film By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-boy-and-his-atom References: [fastcocreate](http://www.fastcocreate.com/1682880/atomic-theater-watch-the-tiniest-movie-of-all-time) & [ibmworldssmallestmovie.tumblr](http://ibmworldssmallestmovie.tumblr.com/) 'A Boy and His Atom' has been deemed the smallest stop-motion film in the world by [Guinness World Records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-lab-mini-pc). An impressive feat on many levels, it may astound those who hold a soft spot for big block-buster films. Directors like Michael Bay might scoff at the effort put into making this microscopic movie, but others will see it as the accomplishment it really is. A collaborative effort between the research division at [IBM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-tape) and ad agency Ogilvy New York, the 'A Boy and His Atom' [stop-motion movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-chef-x-ikea) tells the story of a stick figure who befriends one of his own. Partaking in a slew of adorable activities, the film is as endearing as it is entertaining. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Microscopic Film Making:** Advancement in technology has led to microscopic film making which could disrupt the film and entertainment industry. - **Stop-motion Animation:** There is a growing trend in stop-motion animation, which could offer new creative opportunities for filmmakers and animators. - **Collaborative Efforts in Research and Advertising:** The collaboration between research divisions and advertising agencies could lead to more innovative and creative advertising campaigns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Film and Entertainment:** The film and entertainment industry can benefit from the new technology of microscopic film making and new creative opportunities in stop-motion animation. - **Advertising:** The advertising industry could benefit from collaborating with research divisions to create more innovative and creative campaigns. - **Technology Research and Development:** Microscopic film making requires technological advancements that can lead to further research and development in technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Micro-Sized Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallest-rubiks-cube.md) - [Miniature Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-beer.md) - [Consummately Cinematic Laser Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-rojector.md) - [Miniature Retro Digital Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opt100-neofilm.md) - [Compact Jelly Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-star.md) - [Ultra-Compact E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moosshiqk.md) - [History-Centric Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-ontario-museum.md) - [Miniature Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worls-smallest-sub.md) - [Ultra-Small TV Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinycircuits-tinytv.md)