NZIFF 2019 Animation for Kids 8+

Animation for Kids 8+

We again alternate big themes and existential musings with essential hilarity, showcasing 12 terrific short films from all corners of our big wide world. Certain to stimulate and charm both sharp young minds and indie animation-loving grown-ups. — NM

1 mètre/heure 2018
Dir. Nicolas Deveaux
At an airport, on the wing of an aeroplane, a troupe of snails perform a magnificent choreographed dance.

Scrambled 2017
Dir. Bastiaan Schravendeel
When Esra misses her train, a discarded classic cube tries to get her attention.

LINK 2017
Dir. Robert Löbel
Two characters are intrinsically linked as they influence each other with every move they make.

Listen Papa! 2019
Directors. Olga Poliektova, Tatiana Poliektova
A letter from a boy to his father shares all that had once been kept unspoken.

Best Laid Plans 2017
Dir. John Morena
Follow the ups and downs of a Rube Goldberg contraption.

Vivat Musketeers! 2017
Dir. Anton Dyakov
The world is about to perish, everything seems hopeless. But then a real hero steps forward – a brave musketeer without fear!

Do Not Touch! 2017
Dir. Pavel Endrle
One room. One button. And one sign that clearly says, ‘do not touch’. What to do?

Lost & Found 2018
Directors. Andrew Goldsmith, Bradley Slabe
A dinosaur must unravel itself to maintain a tight-knit friendship.

A Good Heart 2018
Dir. Evgeniya Jirkova
The life of a prehistoric family is upset, little by little, by the arrival of numerous uninvited friends.

The Skellingtons of Wellington 2019
Dir. Ruth Templer
The Skellingtons ride – but if you look closely there is nobody there.

Workout 2018
Dir. Joe Wood
A successful gym session is all about maintaining excellent rhythm.

Running Lights 2017
Dir. Gediminas Siaulys
A magical transfer of glowing energy and life is set in motion when one creature departs its earthly form.