Amazing Animations for 0-7 year olds
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.
Tickets: £3
Recomended for all ages
Tickets are required for all children and accompanying adults. No adult unaccompanied by a child will be admitted.
Our core film programme takes place at the beautiful Hyde Park Picture House, a longtime collaborator and friend of Leeds Young Film Festival. HPPH regularly spotlights family-friendly cinema with their Hyde and Seek programme, from magnificent animations to spellbinding classics.
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Direcots: Various
Production country: Various
Age rating: U
Running time: 67 mins (approx)
LIST OF SHORT FILMS IN THE PROGRAMME
Bibimbap | UK | 2017 | 2 mins
Dir: Heather Colbert
A delightful stop-motion music video set to the Nat King Cole song ‘Bibimbap’.
Sloth | Germany | 2018 | 4 mins
Dir: Julia Ocker
A slow groove just may be the answer when your energy is low.
The Swimming Lesson | Russia | 2017 | 3 mins
Dir: Tatyana Okruzhnova
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.
Between the Lines | Russia | 2017 | 4 mins
Dir: Maria Koneva
A Zebra thinks she is completely alone in a world where everyone has a partner, until she finds another Zebra.
I Want to Live in the Zoo | UK | 2017 | 6 mins
Dir: Evgenia Golubeva
Sasha doesn’t like the rules at home, so she decides to move to the zoo.
Watercolors | Japan | 2017 | 2 mins
Dir: Takashi Yoneoka
When the room is empty tiny watercolour paints jump onto the canvas.
Ant | Germany | 2017 | 4 mins
Dir: Julia Ocker
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…
Konigiri-Kun: Music Box | Japan | 2017 | 5 mins
Dir: Mari Miyazawa
Konigiri-Kun eats a super-sour pickled plum to wake himself up, then grabs his music box to show his friends.
Crab Story | Russia/Australia | 2017 | 4 mins
Dir: Filippo Rivetti and Tatiana Poliektova
What happens when a crab finds a pineapple on the beach.
Jazzoo | Sweden | 2017 | 9 mins
Dir: Adam Marko-Nord
Koalas, hippos, elephants, and fish find their own groove in this melodic menagerie of a film.
Koyaa: Naughty Toy Car | Slovenia/Croatia | 2017 | 3 mins
Dir: Kolja Saksida
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.
Mogu and Perol | Japan | 2018 | 8 mins
Dir: Tsuneo Goda
Two friends live on Yummy Island, where delicious food can be found everywhere.
Mister Paper Goes For A Walk | Belgium | 2018 | 9 mins
Dir: Ben Tesseur and Steven De Beul
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.
Penguin | Germany | 2018 | 4 mins
Dir: Julia Ocker
A timid penguin waiter with a red bow tie goes out of his way to perform his job to perfection.
