Early motion pictures from the 1880s were static images with no sound or narrative. By the early 1900s, films began telling stories by stringing scenes together and adding live music. The 1920s brought sound recording technology, allowing for "talkies." In the 1930s, many short films of 20 minutes or less were included in theater packages and helped launch the careers of actors like Charlie Chaplin. Cartoon shorts also gained popularity, shown before feature films. By the 1990s, Pixar was producing successful short films that led to funding from Disney for full-length animated films. Short films now provide an outlet for new directors through online platforms and film festivals.