LYFF on Tour Christmas Short Films
The Little Bird and the Leaf
Dir. Lena von Döhren | 4 mins
A single yellow leaf hangs on the bare branch. A gust of wind blows and it begins to float through the white winter forest. In joyful pursuit, a little bird takes off into a breathtaking flight. In the meantime, a fiery red fox licks its lips in anticipation.
Under the Winter Sun
Dir. Tom Bolles, Ethan Spitalney | 2 mins
A lonely snowman builds himself a friend, but their friendship is not to last...
Busker
Dir. Trevor Hardy | 1 min
A little consideration can warm the heart.
Redesigning Christmas
Dir. Torill Kove | 2 mins
In this short vignette, the anxious young protagonist from Me and My Moulton looks on as her architect parents re-design Christmas. The tree, presents, and cake are all re-made in simple, clean lines using the principles of good design. But will Santa be able to get through the contemporary chimney on the family’s flat-roofed home?
Zippo
Dir. Christiane Scheibe, Janett Bergner, Dagmar Ammon | 1 min
A little dragon plays with fire.
A Christmas Reindeer
Dir. Gage Hordos | 44 secs
A short animated film about a little reindeer who has big dreams.
Shine On
Dir. Yujin Mingala | 2 mins
When a star falls to Earth, he feels his life is over - but perhaps, with the right friend, it is about to begin again.
Above Home for Christmas
Dir. Justin Golightly | 5 mins
Alone on a space station for Christmas, an astronaut brings the holiday spirit to the darkness of space.
Christmas Dance
Dir. Tiffany Jiang | 2 mins
In the cozy confines of a Christmas living room, a porcelain ballerina and a gingerbread ornament have a charming story to tell. In an amusing quest, the gingerbread ornament sets out to pursue the ballerina inside the music box. The gingerbread ornament's journey turns into a lovely adventure set among shimmering lights and festive joy, highlighting the pleasure of seeing the world through the eyes of a little character and the enchantment of dreams.
Jingle Bells
Dir. George Thelen | 4 mins
2D Kid-Friendly Holiday Short