Short Films for Children (PG)

Sunday 09 Nov 2025 - 10:00
HOME - Cinema 1
Runtime: 60 mins (approx.)

Bring the whole family to our enchanting screening of animated short films made for children, coming from across the world. Delight in colourful adventures, heartwarming tales, and imaginative worlds — a cinematic treat for all ages.

This screening carries the following trigger warnings for content: Mild peril

Trigger warning content categories used are courtesy of the Film and TV Charity's advice: https://bit.ly/3VUsEF4

Films in this programme

Forevergreen

Dir. Nathan Engelhardt, Jeremy Spears // United States

An orphaned bear cub finds a home with a fatherly evergreen tree, until his hunger for trash leads him to danger.

The Naughty Seat

Dir. David Andrew Johnson // United Kingdom

A mischievous little penguin, misbehaving at the dinner table, is sent off to the naughty seat - and it isn't long before he has company.

Éiru

Dir. Giovanna Ferrari // Ireland

When the water mysteriously disappears from the well in a warrior clan’s village, an intrepid child descends into the belly of the earth to retrieve it.

The Great Annual Party of the Creatures of the Moon

Dir. Francis Desharnais // Canada

Humans have finally left the moon! LET'S PARTY! A cheerful film created on a pinscreen.

Capybaras

Dir. Alfredo Soderguit // France

Hunting season has begun. A family of capybaras seek refuge in a chicken coop, but the hens don't trust them. The curiosity of the youngest members of the families will create a union with unexpected consequences.…

Playground

Dir. Jojo Chongjaroenjai // Thailand, United States

In a whimsical micro-world hidden among vibrant leaves and sprawling plants, a charming herbivore family transform everyday greenery into extraordinary playthings. Through a series of playful and heartwarming vignettes, this animated short reminds us that life is our playground—so go explore and play!

The Night Boots

Dir. Pierre-Luc Granjon // France

A child leaves home in the middle of the night and enters the undergrowth. There, a strange beast, curious and solitary, will lead him into the heart of the forest. Screening in French language (with English subtitles) in the Animation Mixtape programme, or in English language in the Short Films for Children programme.