Collected from far and wide, we know this latest selection of short film delights from brilliant animated artists the world over is sure to charm and captivate our favourite little audience – and all those indie-animation admirers we know get just as big a kick out of these terrific films as their little pals do.
Screened as part of NZIFF 2020
Animation for Kids 4+
Goldie 2018
Meet Goldie, who feels out of scale in her colourful little town, only to realise she takes up just the right amount of space.
The Last Day of Autumn 2019
The forest animals are preparing for an unusual race towards their cosy winter shelters.
o28 2019
Tourists riding a legendary tram face a harrowing adventure – with a baby on board!
Bloated 2009
In a dark forest, food is light – and this greedy little bird wants as much as it can get its beak on.
Hair Love 2019
A heartfelt, Academy Award-winning story of an African American father learning to style his daughter’s hair for the first time.
Du Iz Tak? 2018
A sprouting plant and a community of insects offer a microcosmic view of the unstoppable cycle of life.
Handshake 2018
Two long-lost friends bump into each other and find themselves in a super special handshake.
A Lynx in the Town 2020
A curious lynx gets tired of his forest life and decides to move to the big city.
Melting Heart Cake 2019
To share her chocolate treat, Anna must cross a dangerous and terrifying glacial forest – but things are not quite as scary as they first appear.
Elsa and the Night 2018
Elsa hasn’t slept a wink for 30 years. The night visits to take her on a reflective and moving journey.