Prepare for adventure with these super fun kids short films from around the world, blending imagination, music, and surprising friendships for a day of pure movie magic. From a sneezing village baker to a courageous little raindrop, these inspiring cinematic treasures are perfect for kids ages three to five.
ANIMANIMUSICAL (2024)
Dir. Julia Ocker, 3min
Germany
In Gibberish
The Animanimals want to do a big musical performance, but somebody got the wrong notes.
Baking With Boris (2023)
Dir. Maša Avramović, 8min
France
Nonverbal
Every morning, Boris, the village baker, makes a fresh batch of crusty bread and pastries for all his neighbors—until… Achoo! He can’t stop sneezing; he’s suddenly allergic to flour. Will he manage to keep baking for everyone in the village?
Drop (2023)
Dir. Claudio Quattrone, 4min
Italy
Nonverbal
A rain droplet, scared of having to fall from the clouds, must find the courage to face the void and discover itself.
Watercolor Piggie (2024)
Dirs. Jofan Liao & Yan-Jyun Chen, 3min
Taiwan
In Mandarin with English subtitles
Piggie adores drawing! From the smallest details to the grandest scenes, everything around her sparks creativity.
Drawing Land (2023)
Dir. Tony Collingwood, 8min
UK
In English
Jump into an artist’s sketchbook as he draws a funny little character called Splot, who is searching for the perfect color!
Kid President (2024)
Dir. Yadid Licht, 5min
US
In English
No more lettuce, no more artichokes… no more broccoli! This is the future that Kid President envisions as he rolls out his most daring policy yet: a ban on all vegetables.
Afternoon Snack (2024)
Dir. JP Georgia Powell, 5min
US
Nonverbal
On what seems to be a beautiful, sunny afternoon, Haco's journey to find the most delectably delicious snack is quickly thwarted by a conniving caterpillar and unending obstacles.
Mogu Mogu (2024)
Dirs. TuBo Lee & K G, 2min
Taiwan
In Mandarin with English subtitles
A joyful song by kids, for kids! Filled with real instruments and tasty tunes, Mogu Mogu is all about savoring life’s little moments.
Forever Seven (2024)
Dir. Antje Heyn & Alexander Isert, 9min
Germany
In English
A box is a box is a box. Sometimes, though, it just takes a different perspective to see something completely different.
Fly By (2023)
Dir. Filip Dobeš, 3min
Czech Republic
Nonverbal
This fun, stop-motion film shows what happens when a cloud meets a plane. What could possibly go wrong?
A Dragon in Name Only (2024)
Dir. Jacynta Scurfield & Megan Liddell, 5min
New Zealand
In English
Alone on a dry, barren cliff, Koru the Komodo dragon yearns for nothing more than a friend. His wishes are granted when Bintari, a huge flying dragon, suddenly swoops past his home.
The Carp and the Child (2024)
Dirs. Morgane Simon & Arnaud Demuynck, 7min
France
Nonverbal
A child heads out for a day of carp fishing, but bringing their playful puppy might not have been the best idea!
The Seed (2023)
Dir. Suresh Eriyat, 2min
India
Nonverbal
A tiny seed full of big possibilities holds the secrets of an adventure waiting to unfold.
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