'' Bob 's Birthday '' is a 1993 Canadian-British animated short by Alison Snowden and David Fine , winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film at the 67th Academy Awards , and serves as the pilot to the animated series '' Bob & Margaret '' . It features a humorous look at how Margaret plans to throw a surprise birthday party for Bob on his 40th birthday , as he struggles with the sudden impact of middle age . '' Bob 's Birthday '' has won 10 awards , one of which includes the National Film Board of Canada 's 60th Oscar nomination . The film was inspired by the creators , Alison Snowden and David Fine , both turning 30
67th Academy Awards
67th Academy Awards
Bob's Birthday