Join us for a fun, family-friendly selection of British short films.

An entertaining children’s film programme with fun characters and some cheeky twists and turns. Featuring animated, live action and super 8 films. The screening will be followed by a free 30min activity session inspired by the films.

Activities are designed for children aged 5-11, but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Festival activities are available to ticket holders only.

Catching Fleas
Dir. Georgina Foiniki (12:30min)
Troublemaker Julia meets timid Ollie standing outside a shop window, staring at a Gameboy. Julia quickly takes interest and makes a deal…

The Last Raindrop
Dir. Leticia Apa Ramos (1:48min)
A young girl forms an imaginary friend from the rain.

CUEVA
Dir. Amelia Hodgetts (3:15min)
A short film about our prehistoric ancestors, the passing of time, and the stars above us all.

Thirst
Dir. Jim Onyemenam (3min)
In this parody-western set on the hottest day ever, our thirsty swashbuckler ends up in a standoff with... a shaken up can of Cola.

Naughty or Nice?
Dir. Ariana King (8min)
When nine-year-old Rowan turns up to school in uniform on a fancy-dress day, she wants to runaway and hide…

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