Manchester Animation Festival

Wood You Believe It?

Dir. Cadi Catlow | United Kingdom

In Wood You Believe It, Twiggy, a lively red squirrel, and Woody, a spirited great spotted woodpecker, share fascinating facts about the unsung heroes of nature—trees. Through playful banter and engaging life-size stop motion models and 2D animation based on vintage naturalist field sketches, Twiggy explains how trees are essential in combating climate change, reducing flooding, and creating cool, thriving ecosystems. This charming, fun and educational animation highlights the incredible power of trees in restoring balance to our world, urging viewers to plant more trees’ to create a greener, healthier future.