A Short Documentary About A Giant Pencil is a 2026 American short documentary film directed by Daniel Straub. The documentary tells the story of the Loti Pencil sculpture in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It had its world premiere on February 10, 2026, at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
The film won Best Documentary Short at the 41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 14, 2026.
The subject of the documentary is the Loti Pencil sculpture's creation, and the yearly sharpening ceremonies held on the first Saturday of June.
A Short Documentary About A Giant Pencil premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 10, 2026. The film was also an official selection of the 2026 Minneapolis Saint Paul International Film Festival and the RiverRun International Film Festival.
Aaron "Dobler" Goldstein for Spoiler Free Reviews called the film "a 'sharpened' showcase of what happens when art connects and gives people a sense of community".