Amazing Animations for the 0-7 year olds
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The Snail and the Whale

London International Animation Festival have dug deep into their archives and have selected 14 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.

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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.

Bibimbap

A delightful stop-motion music video set to the Nat King Cole song ‘Bibimbap’.

UK, 2017, Dir: Heather Colbert, 2 mins

Sloth

A slow groove just may be the answer when your energy is low.

Germany, 2018, Dir: Julia Ocker, 4 mins

The Swimming Lesson

On a busy beach day, a little boy is captivated by the aquatic adventure stories he hears, but soon has to put his own swimming skills to the test.

Russia, 2017, Dir: Tatyana Okruzhnova, 3 mins

Between the Lines

A Zebra thinks she is completely alone in a world where everyone has a partner, until she finds another Zebra.

Russia, 2017, Dir: Maria Koneva, 4 mins

I Want to Live in the Zoo

Sasha doesn’t like the rules at home, so she decides to move to the zoo.

UK, 2017, Dir: Evgenia Golubeva, 6 mins

Watercolors

When the room is empty tiny watercolour paints jump onto the canvas.

Japan, 2017, Dir: Takashi Yoneoka, 2 mins

Ant

An anthill is no simple thing. Each ant has their task and it’s hard to imagine what would happen if one of them rebelled and decided to do things differently…

Germany, 2017, Dir: Julia Ocker, 4 mins

Konigiri-Kun: Music Box

Konigiri-Kun eats a super-sour pickled plum to wake himself up, then grabs his music box to show his friends.

Japan, 2017, Dir: Mari Miyazawa, 5 mins

Crab Story

What happens when a crab finds a pineapple on the beach.

Russia/Australia, 2017, Dir: Filippo Rivetti and Tatiana Poliektova, 4 mins

Jazzoo

Koalas, hippos, elephants, and fish find their own groove in this melodic menagerie of a film.

Sweden, 2017, Dir: Adam Marko-Nord, 9 mins

Koyaa: Naughty Toy Car

On a rainy day, Koyaa decides to tidy up his room. He steps on a toy car, taking a crazy ride. The toy starts acting naughty but Koyaa manages to outsmart it.

Slovenia/Croatia, 2017, Dir: Kolja Saksida, 3 mins

Mogu and Perol

Two friends live on Yummy Island, where delicious food can be found everywhere.

Japan, 2018, Dir: Tsuneo Goda, 8 mins

Mister Paper Goes For A Walk

Mister Paper goes for a walk. He finds old newspapers, takes out his scissors and starts cutting what he needs for the stroll: a hat for the sun and a dog for company.

Belgium, 2018, Dir: Ben Tesseur and Steven De Beul, 9 mins

Penguin

A timid penguin waiter with a red bow tie goes out of his way to perform his job to perfection.

Germany 2018 Dir: Julia Ocker 4 mins

Tickets are required for all adults and children, and adults can only attend if accompanying a child.

Part of Leeds Young Film Festival which returns this Easter with a packed programme of family films, hands-on workshops and immersive VR experiences.

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1hr 7mins

Distributor

London International Animation Festival

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Part of Hyde & Seek

From Pixar to Ponyo, Laika to The Lion King, our family-friendly strand is filled with magical movies for film-fans of all ages.

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