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A heartwarming surprise video for a birthday present: a roundup of recommended birthday movies

When it comes to classic touches for birthdays and birthday parties, nothing beats a birthday video!

Many people want to give a heartfelt video for a family member, friend, or that special someone’s birthday.

But when it actually comes time to make one, it’s hard to decide what kind of video to create.

So in this article, we’ve gathered moving surprise videos perfect for birthdays that you can use as inspiration.

From parodies of anime and TV shows, to voice-over dubs, to meticulously crafted short films—surprising, touching, and full of humor—these videos make wonderful gifts overflowing with the creator’s love.

You’re sure to find ideas for a video that will delight someone special to you!

For a birthday present, give a touching surprise video. Recommended birthday movies roundup (21–30)

Behind-the-scenes video of the message board creation

[U-FES 2015] Bringing you the scene from the message board booth! [SaraTalk]
Behind-the-scenes video of the message board creation

For a birthday celebration, how about giving a group message from everyone—and along with it, sharing a behind-the-scenes look at how it was made? Showing the effort behind a simple gift and the feelings everyone put into their messages through video will make the main group message even more special.

Memory movie

[Memory Movie] Club activities, circles, lessons, student organizations, class matches, school events, youth, coming-of-age ceremonies, cultural festivals, surprises. Group applications are also welcome. Consultations OK. [Fukuoka & Kagoshima | Video Production - Sutekimeker (Steki Maker)]
Memory movie

Turn your photo album of memories into a movie.

Flipping through each page to reminisce is nice, but reliving those moments as a film with effects and background music is wonderful too.

Rather than just switching photos like a slideshow, weave in little stories like “Remember when that happened?”, set the BGM to a meaningful song, or suddenly lower the music to insert video clips from back then—these touches will make it even more moving.

The very process of gathering everyone’s photos and videos and putting it all together will itself become an unforgettable memory.

A birthday surprise video from the dance club

KHB.7.14 | A birthday surprise video from a dance circle that includes Tokyo university students and beginners
A birthday surprise video from the dance club

If you have a special skill that can add a floral touch when giving gifts—like dancing or singing—by all means, put it to use! Making a dance video in the city or a singing video, and doing it together for that person will surely be rewarded.

Even if you’re a beginner or not very good at it, if you have fun and put your heartfelt “congratulations” into it, they’re sure to be delighted!

A car relay movie from a boyfriend to his car-loving girlfriend

A birthday message video from a boyfriend to his girlfriend
A car relay movie from a boyfriend to his car-loving girlfriend

Since you’re going to the trouble of making a movie, you want it to be something they’ll be genuinely happy to receive, right? In that case, you can’t go wrong by packing it with things they love! If you give them something personal that’s full of their hobbies and is fun for them to watch, I’m sure it’ll be a surprise that really delights them!

A video of a cat singing

Cat Singing ♪ Cat Video, Happy Birthday, cat25net, Neko Nyāgo
A video of a cat singing

One of the wonderful things about movies is that they let you make cats, dogs, and even stuffed animals—things that don’t normally chat or sing—sing or do voice-overs.

For a birthday movie, be sure to have them sing a birthday song or express words of thanks to create a heartwarming, enjoyable experience!