We’ve dug deep into the LIAF archives and have selected 10 of the best short animated films full of visually dazzling joy from all around the world, for kids of all ages and the whole family.
Like childhood, animation is full of wonder and simple pleasures. The London International Animation Festival has long been at the forefront of championing storytelling that inspires the imaginations of children and adults alike and this selection of films features diverse viewpoints and stories told in stylistically striking ways. A feast of seriously fun adventures and wondrous tales to spark those little imaginations.
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My Name is Fear – Eliza Płocieniak-Alvarez, Germany
The fear that lives in your head wants to give an interview. Maybe you and Fear can become friends, or maybe there is a reason to be scared of Fear.
2021 5 mins
Swing – Ignasi Tarruella, Spain
In a world of toys a wooden robot feels lonely. When another robot appears their relationship starts to blossom.
2022 5 mins
Bellysaurus – Philip Watts, Australia
A tiny dinosaur dreams that she is a big scary dinosaur. When danger strikes, she learns it’s what’s on the inside that counts—literally.
2021 8 mins
Fox for Edgar – Pauline Kortmann, Germany
Edgar is not getting a lot of attention and affection from his parents, as they prefer spending time with their smartphones and laptops than with their son.
2021 8 mins
Meta – Antje Heyn, Germany
Interconnection, form, function, flow: all these big ideas about change and growth sprout in playful ways when creatures shape shift and dance to the rhythm of discovery.
2022 4 mins
The Adventures of Goar – Sergio Lu, China
An undersea explorer called Goar dives into the bottom of the sea to save her robot friend.
2021 6 mins
Heartwood – Clara Schildhauer & Reyes Fernández, UK
Midge is hiking in the woods with her boring father. When she decides to leave the monotony of the hiking trail to set off on her own adventure, she makes a magical discovery.
2021 4 mins
Lost Brain – Isabelle Favez, Switzerland
Every time Louise the crocodile sneezes, she loses part of her brain, until she cannot perform simple tasks and becomes trapped inside her own apartment.
2022 6 mins
The Smortlybacks Come Back! – Ted Sieger, Switzerland
In a barren world TamLin of the Little People travels with his herd of splendid smortlybacks in search of greener pastures.
2022 8 mins
Hyde Park Picture House
