Leeds Young Film Festival Short Films

Inch by Inch | 5 mins | U
Dir. Matteo Del Maestro

In our search for purpose we are often required to change. In this change do we lose what makes us us, or do we shed that which we don’t need?

Ummi and Zaki | 4 mins | U
Dir. Daniela Opp

Now we‘re friends for life‹, says Zaki. But Ummi doesn‘t know if that‘s what she wants. Because Zaki may be a great dreamer, but he‘s short, hairy and ugly. When the two of them get into great danger, they have to find out what kind of bond really connects them. A short story about courage, tolerance and friendship at second sight.

Nephology | 6 mins | U
Dir. Maria Wronka

a short introduction to cloud types told through different animals in national parks around England.

The Hip Hops | 4 mins | U
Dir. Sandra Vivas

A story of disability and inclusion from the point of view of a child, based in the filmmaker’s own life.

A Dream Takes Flight | 6 mins| U
Dir. Chiara Helm

On top of a hill, Ugo the penguin dreams of becoming a postman like the eagle he admires, but his
fins aren’t suited for flying. Undeterred, Ugo repeatedly tries to fly, despite the risks. His
determination grows with each failure, and he eventually invents a device to help him fly. However,
it's missing essential safety equipment, which the eagle provides. With safety in place, Ugo finally
soars, proving that even the most impossible dreams can come true. Ugo’s story highlights resilience and the importance of workplace safety in achieving success without compromising well-
being.

The Refusers | 3 mins | U
Dir. Wiep Teeuwisse

On a street corner in the city, a heap of dumped garbage surrounds two garbage containers. An old mattress begins to speak sadly: “They say I’m dirty…” Other pieces of garbage join in, sharing the reasons why they have been discarded. Then, a newspaper is picked up by the wind and seems to dance in the spotlight of a streetlamp. Inspired, the waste begins to see themselves positively. Their enthusiasm evolves into a spectacle of song and dance.

Coin Coin | 6 mins | U
Dir. Solenn LELAISANT, Jeanne MAROTTE, Anouk ARCHAMBAULT, Amélie FRIT, Lucile GRUNDER, Jean-Victor SUZANNE

Two best friends, a duck and a rabbit, play together at the park when a cool cat appears with a gameboy, leading the curious rabbit to leave their best friend alone.

SWIM | 3 mins | U
Dir. Nathan Andrew Caughey

A 3min 2D animation made for my daughter who suffers from intrustive thoughts and debilitating fears. It charts how she has overcome her fear of water, crowds, and how she will continue to overcome her fears into her old age.

Prairie | 8 mins | U
Dir. Meta Witte

The animated film “Prairie” depicts the everyday life of a cowboy who lives with his horses on a ranch in the middle of nowhere on the American Great Plains. Clouds pass by, laundry flutters on a line and the constant rustle of the prairie wind underscores the sameness of this dropout life. However, the television, as the only connection to the rest of the world, soon breaks this harmony - because the news shows a wild beast that has escaped from the nearby zoo to satisfy its hunger with horses.

Engram | 3 mins | U
Dir. Yichen Wang

A girl falls into the Forgotten Land and finds her lost memories of a dog in her childhood by accident.

Out with the Old | 7 mins | U
Dir. George Summers

A wooden doll is left behind when a family moves house and treks through the world to get back to his dollhouse - but trails a clingy stuffed elephant.

Akkorokamui | 3 mins | U
Dir. James Kaye

Kuniko, a young; lonesome fisherman, lures in something much more interesting than the island’s local cuisine: in this story of friendship that breaks the boundaries of myth.

Mojappi -It's Mine!- | 3 mins | U
Dir. Nijitaro

Mojappi, a trio of naughty kids who live in the forest, just love being naughty. One day, they found out their friends baking pancakes! They will do anything to get those pancakes!

Medusa | 2 mins | U
Dir. Mirta Baranović, Oskar Bujger, Lena Radošević, Ada Simonetta, Renato Horvat, Jelena Jurić, Lasta Trupčević

A short animated work about Medusa’s mischievous snakes. Who will be petrified next?

Metamorphosis | 2 mins | U
Dir. Bryn Wright

Metamorphosis is a metaphor for the challenges everyone experiences during adolescence... FROG wants to be stronger, AXOLOTL doesn't want to grow up, LADYBUG is going through "phases" and CATERPILLAR wants things to move more quickly.

Mosquito Fish | 2 mins | U
Dir. Bryn Wright

What are mosquito fish? Are they fish that jump out of the water to eat mosquitos... or mosquitos that can swim? Learn more about these amazing creatures that can help keep our backyard ponds and fountains mosquito free - without harmful pesticides.

Mr. Copycat: Mr Men 50th Anniversary Tribute | 9 mins | U
Dir. Kieran Firth-Bernard

Mr Copycat travels to Paris to meet new people and taste delicious French food, but nobody could understand his manner of repeating words and actions. A tribute film celebrating 50 years of the Mr Men.

Under the Bed | 1 mins | U
Dir. Jeremy Sladdin

Horror legend Robert Englund, who gave us all nightmares as the iconic Freddy Krueger, narrates a bedtime story with a difference.

The "Damsel" | 3 mins | PG
Dir. Winston West

When a thirsty sanguisuge emerges from a century long slumber, he finds the world and his helpless victims terrifyingly changed.

The Perfect Man | 3 mins | PG
Dir. Winston West

When a mad scientist creates a monster the world accepts it, but not her.