I found another German animated short film in a very different style (yet still essentially stop-motion), and while it's certainly more light hearted than Balance, it's equally well done and enjoyable.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj3rT_yYCw8&rel=1&w=425&h=355]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj3rT_yYCw8&rel=1&w=425&h=355]