Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:30 AM @ Morton Theater
Grab the kids (and your inner child) and join us for this FREE community screening of amazing animated shorts from around the world! From colorful adventures to imaginative tales, this lively block celebrates the magic of animation for all ages.
Stranded on a jumping board, a diver is struggling to take a leap. At her darkest moment, she ascends.
Year: | 2024 |
Runtime: | 3 minutes |
Country: | Israel |
Language: | English |
Director: | Noga Erlich Kochavi |
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Eight children talk about their daily lives through real stories lived or heard by the author
Premiere: | World Premiere |
Year: | 2024 |
Runtime: | 5 minutes |
Country: | France |
Language: | French |
Director: | Alice Jeanne Dybowski |
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Screenwriter: | Alice Jeanne Dybowski |
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Recently widowed, Patsy knit a plush to feel better.
Year: | 2024 |
Runtime: | 7 minutes |
Country: | France |
Language: | Non-dialogue |
Director: | Pierre-Marie Bavay, Laurie Beldent, Joan Haubois, Maëlle Le Bris, Camille Lequeux, Malo Lescop, Clara Navoizat, Emma Rateau |
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A woman had a childhood dream to explore the world. Now she has grown up to be an overworked waitress living in a small apartment.
Year: | 2024 |
Runtime: | 4 minutes |
Country: | Australia |
Language: | Non-dialoge |
Director: | Jasmine Lin |
Producer: | Jasmine Lin |
Screenwriter: | Mark Lycette |
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"Pingu & Bear" is the story of two polar pals, a great journey full of ups and downs and a big dream of flying.
Premiere: | US Premiere |
Year: | 2025 |
Runtime: | 2 minutes |
Country: | Germany |
Language: | Non-dialogue |
Director: | Kai-Anne Oppermann |
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A funky android trio and a mischievous songbird butt heads when they happen to schedule their respective rehearsals at the same time.
Year: | 2024 |
Runtime: | 6 minutes |
Country: | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Language: | Non-dialogue |
Director: | Fedor Marić |
Producer: | Mladen Đukić |
Screenwriter: | Fedor Marić |
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It is a touching story of a refugee forced to leave his home in search of safety, healing, and a new sense of belonging.
Premiere: | Georgia Premiere |
Year: | 2024 |
Runtime: | 5 minutes |
Country: | Belarus |
Language: | English |
Director: | Palina Ramashka |
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Editor: | Antoine Echelard |
A heartwarming animated short film that follows the enchanting journey of a young boy named David and the paper plane he creates, which becomes a symbol of hope, resilience, and the unbreakable bond of family.
Year: | 2024 |
Runtime: | 4 minutes |
Country: | Canada |
Language: | Non-dialogue |
Director: | Paul Henry de Tremaudan, Nicole Nunes, Rositsa Zaharieva, Lovepreet Kaur, Juan Nicolas Dominguez et Nelson Van Vulpen |
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A dog, abandoned on the Moon, desperately tries to escape. With unexpected help from another lonely soul, the dog will regain hope and learn to trust again.
Premiere: | US Premiere |
Year: | 2024 |
Runtime: | 7 minutes |
Country: | France |
Language: | Non-dialoge |
Director: | Solène Marché, Lou Thoby, Tom Saurel, Evelyne Philippart, Marie Fantini, Amélie Soto |
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