We’ve dug deep into the LIAF archives and have selected 14 of the best short animated films full of visually dazzling joy from all around the world, for kids of all ages and the whole family.
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.
Bibimbap
A delightful stop-motion music video set to the Nat King Cole song ‘Bibimbap’.
UK 2017 Dir: Heather Colbert 2 mins
Sloth
A slow groove just may be the answer when your energy is low.
Germany 2018 Dir: Julia Ocker 4 mins
The Swimming Lesson
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.
Russia 2017 Dir: Tatyana Okruzhnova 3 mins
Between the Lines
A Zebra thinks she is completely alone in a world where everyone has a partner, until she finds another Zebra.
Russia 2017 Dir: Maria Koneva 4 mins
I Want to Live in the Zoo
Sasha doesn’t like the rules at home, so she decides to move to the zoo.
UK 2017 Dir: Evgenia Golubeva 6 mins
Watercolors
When the room is empty tiny watercolour paints jump onto the canvas.
Japan 2017 Dir: Takashi Yoneoka 2 mins
Ant
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…
Germany 2017 Dir: Julia Ocker 4 mins
Konigiri-Kun: Music Box
Konigiri-Kun eats a super-sour pickled plum to wake himself up, then grabs his music box to show his friends.
Japan 2017 Dir: Mari Miyazawa 5 mins
Crab Story
What happens when a crab finds a pineapple on the beach.
Australia 2017 Dir: Filippo Rivetti and Tatiana Poliektova 4 mins
Jazzoo
Koalas, hippos, elephants, and fish find their own groove in this melodic menagerie of a film.
Sweden 2017 Dir: Adam Marko-Nord 9 mins
Koyaa: Naughty Toy Car
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.
Slovenia/Croatia Dir: Kolja Saksida 3 mins
Mogu and Perol
Two friends live on Yummy Island, where delicious food can be found everywhere.
Japan 2018 Dir: Tsuneo Goda 8 mins
Mister Paper Goes For A Walk
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.
Belgium 2018 Dir: Ben Tesseur, Steven De Beul 9 mins
Penguin
A timid penguin waiter with a red bow tie goes out of his way to perform his job to perfection.
Germany 2018 Dir: Julia Ocker 4 mins
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