We’ve dug deep into the LIAF archives and have selected 12 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.
Here you will meet charismatic characters and encounter amazing tales such as the man whose job it is to make sure each new day starts on time, a Japanese boy Jiro who unexpectedly catches cat flu and how you should never take gravity for granted.
Animation is the most imaginative and engaging of all art forms and is the perfect platform to enthral and inspire the wide-open imaginations of kids. This programme, carefully selected with our youngest audience in mind, is always popular, and not a toy ad in sight.
These screenings are pay what you can which means you can pay as much or as little as you can afford. Paying that little bit extra means we are able to offer future screenings of these remarkable animated short films for families.
Heroes – Juan Pablo Zaramella, Argentina
Glory is at our fingertips!
2018 3 mins
Link – Robert Loebel, Germany
Two characters are linked by their hair. They influence each other with every move they make.
2017 8 mins
Pearfall – Leonid Schmelkov, Estonia
Beware of pearfall. It happens suddenly so you have to be prepared.
2017 3 mins
The Hunt – Alexey Alekseev, France
The disappointment of a harmless hunter and his compatriot – a rabbit.
2017 6 mins
Kuap – Nils Hedinger, Switzerland
A tadpole somehow misses out on becoming a frog and is left behind, alone. A little story about growing up.
2018 8 mins
Rules of Play – Merlin Flugel, Germany
A group of tired playground visitors meet at night for a last contest.
2018 8 mins
Vivat Musketeers! – Anton Dyakov, Russia
The world is on the verge of abyss and there is no hope until the musketeers arrive. Long live the musketeers!
2017 5 mins
Cat Days – Jon Frickey, Germany/Japan
Jiro, a little boy, feels sick. His father takes him to the doctor. She diagnoses a harmless condition, but it shakes the core of the boy’s identity.
2018 11 mins
Mind Games – Jiaqi Yan, USA
The adventures of a wandering mind.
2018 2 mins
Flipped – Hend Esmat & Lamiaa Diab, UK
The absurdity of a world where the roles of kids and adults are switched.
2018 5 mins
The Theory of Sunset – Roman Sokolov, Russia
Deep at night, a dedicated cyclist traverses the wintry forest. The challenge: make sure this new day gets off to a fresh and timely start.
2017 9 mins
Herman Brown is Feeling Down – Dan Castro, UK
Herman’s quiet, colourful world is suddenly interrupted by something loud and stressy.
2018 6 mins
Venue
Opened in March 2022, The Garden Cinema screens repertory seasons and new releases from around the world. Being truly independent, they choose films that are worth seeing, films you’d be happy to see more than once. Films of all genres that are true to life, well made, that left us feeling better or wiser for having seen them. For more information about The Garden Cinema and how to get there, find out more.
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