Vetted by the harshest of judges - a panel of children who take no prisoners - this is a selection of our best family-friendly animations, all dialogue free and suitable for every age.
KAYAK (France) (6 minutes)
Directors Solene Bosseboeuf, Flore Dechorgnat, Tiphaine Klein, Auguste Lefort, Atonine Rossi A father and his baby’s kayak outing along a peaceful river turns out to be a real family adventure!
THE KITE (Czech Republic) (13 minutes)
Director Martin Smatana
A boy’s games with his grandfather teach him life’s big lessons.
MANEN (France) (4 minutes)
Directors Thomas Anglade, Maxime Announ, Lucie Dessertine, Estelle Saint-Jours Sergio, an old and solitary fisherman, takes out the heavy artillery to battle a pelican which has been stealing his fish.
STEP BY STEP (France) (8 minutes)
Directors Fanny Paoli, Anabelle David, Emma Gach, Claire Robert, Julie Valentin, Thēodore Janvier
A little rain boot wakes up on a river’s side. On her journey through the forest she will overcome many obstacles to find her way home.
IAN, A MOVING STORY (Argentina) (9 minutes)
Director Abel Goldfarb
Ian was born with cerebral palsy. Like all kids, he wants to have friends, but discrimination keeps him from his beloved playground. Ian won't give up easily, accomplishing something that will surprise everyone.
THE FOX AND THE BIRD (Switzerland) (12 minutes)
Directors Sam & Fred Guillaume
A solitary fox finds itself improvising fatherhood for a freshly hatched baby bird.
HORS PISTE (France) (6 minutes)
Directors Léo Brunel, Loris Cavalier, Camille Jalabert, Oscar Malet
The two best mountain rescue workers are ready for their new mission. Despite their determination, it will not go quite as planned, with chaotic results!
- £5 per screening. Purchase via the Picturehouse Website, Mobile App, or Box Office
- £30 “Festival Pass” available only at the Box Office, pass redeemable against ten screenings
