Amazing Animated Shorts for 0-7 year-olds (U TBC)

This programme is aimed at younger kids (0-7 year-olds) but can be enjoyed by children and their families of all ages.

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.

Finding Play

Timothy Quiche has forgotten how to play. Or has he? Maybe he’s just been looking in the wrong places. A short film about not overthinking things and rekindling the joys of play.

UK 2024, Dir: Dan Castro, 3 min

The Girl with the Occupied Eyes

Once upon a time, there was a little girl who, even when out and about, was always distracted. Her eyes fixed on her phone, she didn’t notice the world around her or anyone who wanted to play.

Portugal 2024, Dir: André Carrilho, 8 min

One Track Mind

Sophia the squirrel embarks on a journey of self-discovery, helping her navigate emotions of grief after the loss of a close friend.

UK 2024, Dir: Faye Isherwood-Wallace, 7 min

Animanimusical

The Animanimals want to perform a big musical performance but somebody got the wrong notes.

Germany 2024, Dir: Julia Ocker, 3 min

A Clayful Adventure

Discarded Clay takes on Smug Ceramic with shocking consequences. Can they learn to understand and accept one another?

UK 2025, Dir: Florrie Macleod, 4 min

Mildred the Gallery Cat

Everyone thinks Mildred is the laziest cat in the world – but when the gallery closes for the day, Mildred actually explores the empty galleries and imagines her life as an artist.

UK 2024, Dir: Jono Ganz, 6 min

First Flight

Three baby birds, one big challenge – their first flight! But as the frogs begin their peculiar performance, the sky turns into a whirlwind of improvisation – some birds twirl, some hover, and others just hope for the best.

Germany 2025, Dir: Adrian Jaffé, 3 min

Poong

The unexpected adventure of a simple ping-pong ball after a missed shot.

Switzerland 2024, Dir: Laurent Rohrbasser, Robin Szymczak, Vinh Nguyen, 2 min

Snip Snap

When a little girl’s pair of scissors turns into an enormous crocodile, a world filled with imagination and adventure unfolds.

UK 2025, Dir: Douglas Irvine, Eleanor Stewart, 8 min

Monster

A monster, desperate to fit in among humans, hides behind a human disguise but is forced to confront the truth about himself when a visit to an indoor pool leads to a dramatic unravelling of his identity.

Germany 2024, Dir: Eric Giessmann, Piers Goffart, 5 min

The Naughty Seat

A mischievous little penguin, misbehaving at the dinner table, is sent off to the naughty seat and it’s not long before he has company!

UK 2025, Dir: David Johnson, 7 min

A Pain in the Butt

The hedgehog is just about to go into hibernation when he notices that one of his spines is missing. It’s stuck in Lena’s dog’s bottom, of all places. Getting it back won’t be easy…

Germany 2025, Dir: Elena Walf, 5 min

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Tickets for our Toddler Screenings on Friday are required for all adults and children, and adults can only attend if accompanying a child.

Join us before the film on Saturday from 10.30am for a drop-in, self led activity!