A lively international showcase of new animated shorts including the wonderful Gruffalo. The films on this year’s programme, tested by a demanding young jury, have been deemed highly suitable for audiences aged four to eight.
Screened as part of NZIFF 2011
Animation for Kids 2011
For the animator, if it can be imagined, it can exist. And the group that just instinctively ‘gets’ this is… kids! This programme brings together a collection of funny, engaging, wonderfully intriguing films carefully selected to entertain our youngest audience. The films on this year’s programme, tested by a demanding young jury, have been deemed highly suitable for audiences aged four to eight. — MT
Mobile 2010
A lonely cow decides to make friends with some sheep, a dog, a couple of chickens, a pig and a budgie on the other side of the room. There’s just one little problem: they are all attached to a nursery mobile.
Ballet of Unhatched Chicks 2011
Yay, we’re hatched! A troupe of happy little chicks break into a crazy, joyous dance.
Lizard 2009
A frill-necked lizard’s simple attempt at getting dinner doesn't quite go according to plan.
Whistleless 2010
In a vibrantly colourful town, all the people and all the animals can whistle. Except, that is, for Whistleless, the whistleless little bird. What can be done?
Play Ball 2010
Probably the best use ever made of a giraffe.
Amazonia 2010
A kind of scary concert of critters that creep, crawl, slither and bite – to standing ovation.
Dry Fish 2010
A wonderous cascade of cool creatures, crazy colours and bewildering scenarios. Two minutes of pure fun.
Get the Picture 2009
A simple adventure in a park with a digital camera takes a magical turn.
The Gruffalo 2009
An Oscar-nominated adaptation of the much-loved book. A plucky little mouse uses his wits to stay the claws of those who would eat him – until the product of his own imagination catches up with him.