Amazing Animated Shorts for 0-7 year-olds
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The London International Animation Festival presents

Fri 29 Aug · 11:00

We’ve dug deep into the LIAF archives and have selected 10 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.

Childrens • Family • Gentle

Part of Hyde & Seek

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.

My Name is Fear

The fear that lives in your head wants to give an interview. Maybe you and Fear can become friends, or maybe there is a reason to be scared of Fear.

Germany 2021 Dir: Eliza Płocieniak-Alvarez 5 min

Swing

In a world of toys a wooden robot feels lonely. When another robot appears their relationship starts to blossom.

Spain 2022 Dir: Ignasi Tarruella 5 min

Bellysaurus

A tiny dinosaur dreams that she is a big scary dinosaur. When danger strikes, she learns it’s what’s on the inside that counts—literally.

Australia 2021 Dir: Philip Watts 8 min

Fox for Edgar

Edgar is not getting a lot of attention and affection from his parents, as they prefer spending time with their smartphones and laptops than with their son.

Germany 2021 Dir: Pauline Kortmann 8 min

Meta

Interconnection, form, function, flow: all these big ideas about change and growth sprout in playful ways when creatures shape shift and dance to the rhythm of discovery.

Germany 2022 Dir: Antje Heyn 4 min

The Adventures of Goar

An undersea explorer called Goar dives into the bottom of the sea to save her robot friend.

China 2021 Dir: Sergio Lu 6 min

Heartwood

Midge is hiking in the woods with her boring father. When she decides to leave the monotony of the hiking trail to set off on her own adventure, she makes a magical discovery.

UK 2021 Dir: Clara Schildhauer, Reyes Fernández 4 min

How Shammies Travelled

Hankie proposes to travel around the house with eyes closed. Space under the table suddenly turns into a dragon’s cave and the stairs into snowy cliffs.

Latvia 2021 Dir: Edmunds Jansons 6 min

Lost Brain

Every time Louise the crocodile sneezes, she loses part of her brain, until she cannot perform simple tasks and becomes trapped inside her own apartment.

Switzerland 2022 Dir: Isabelle Favez 6 min

The Smortlybacks Come Back!

In a barren world TamLin of the Little People travels with his herd of splendid smortlybacks in search of greener pastures.

Switzerland 2022 Dir: Ted Sieger 8 min

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Duration

1hr

Distributor

London International Animation Festival

Year

2025

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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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