NZIFF recommends this programme for children aged 4–8.
Screened as part of NZIFF 2015
Toons for Tots 2015
Welcome to Toons for Tots – a collection of films for one of our most discerning audiences aimed at bringing the simple fascination and pure wonder of animation to our youngest cinephiles. A richly imagined roster of magical animals populates this year’s cinematic journey. From sparky little owls to street-sweeping elephants and dumb dinosaurs to genius reindeer, all of these colourful characters offer up a diverse assortment of thrills, spills and – quite often – giggles galore. Toons for Tots is what fun looks like!
Hello World 2012
An inquisitive newborn owl emerges in a world full of surprises and strange new friends.
Frabbits 2014
A swamp of weird little critters dodge explosions and try to avoid all the bits that fall off their friends.
The Little Cousteau 2013
Imagining himself as the great Jacques Cousteau, a little boy dreams of daring undersea adventures.
Larisa Can Fly 2013
Welcome to a poetic world where a granny can fly.
No Toast 2015
No toast, no for me. I’m sailin’ across the sea! A scurvy crew set sail, forsaking toast as they head for the horizon.
The Elephant and the Bicycle 2014
One elephant’s crazy quest to earn enough money to buy the bicycle he just HAS to have.
Wayne the Stegosaurus 2014
For a Stegosaurus Wayne is a great guy. But he’s not the smartest dinosaur on the block.
Zebra 2013
This little zebra is really having some problems getting its stripes together.
The Law of the Jungle 2015
In the jungle there are big monkeys, there are little monkeys and then there are smart monkeys.
A Fright to Remember 2014
Monsters to the left of me, monsters to the right – but fields of dancing flowers in front of me every time I close my eyes.
Bzz 2014
Flies fly fast and high. But spider webs can change everything.
Rabbit and Deer 2012
Rabbit and Deer are best friends. But lately Deer has started a very odd science experiment.