We’ve dug deep into the LIAF archives and have selected 12 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.

Here you will meet charismatic characters and encounter amazing tales such as the man whose job it is to make sure each new day starts on time, a Japanese boy Jiro who unexpectedly catches cat flu and how you should never take gravity for granted.

Animation is the most imaginative and engaging of all art forms and is the perfect platform to enthral and inspire the wide-open imaginations of kids. This programme, carefully selected with our youngest audience in mind, is always popular, and not a toy ad in sight.

For more information about the London International Animation Festival and our programmes please look at the website at www.liaf.org.uk

Films Screening:

Heroes

Glory is at our fingertips!

Argentina, 2018, Dir: Juan Pablo Zaramella, 3min

Link

Two characters are linked by their hair. They influence each other with every move they make.

Germany, 2017, Dir: Robert Loebel, 8min

Pearfall

Beware of pearfall. It happens suddenly so you have to be prepared.

Estonia, 2017, Dir: Leonid Schmelkov, 3 min

The Hunt

The disappointment of a harmless hunter and his compatriot - a rabbit.

France, 2017, Dir: Alexey Alekseev, 6 min

Kuap

A tadpole somehow misses out on becoming a frog and is left behind, alone. A little story about growing up.

Switzerland, 2018, Dir: Nils Hedinger, 8 min

Rules of Play

A group of tired playground visitors meet at night for a last contest.

Germany, 2018, Dir: Merlin Flugel, 8 min

Vivat Musketeers!

The world is on the verge of abyss and there is no hope until the musketeers arrive. Long live the musketeers!

Russia, 2017, Dir: Anton Dyakov, 5 min

Cat Days

Jiro, a little boy, feels sick. His father takes him to the doctor. She diagnoses a harmless condition, but it shakes the core of the boy's identity.

Germany/Japan, 2018, Dir: Jon Frickey, 11 min

Mind Games

The adventures of a wandering mind.

USA, 2018, Dir: Jiaqi Yan, 2 min

Flipped

The absurdity of a world where the roles of kids and adults are switched.

UK, 2018, Dir: Hend Esmat & Lamiaa Diab, 5 min

The Theory of Sunset

Deep at night, a dedicated cyclist traverses the wintry forest. The challenge: make sure this new day gets off to a fresh and timely start.

Russia, 2017, Dir: Roman Sokolov, 9 min

Herman Brown is Feeling Down

Herman's quiet, colourful world is suddenly interrupted by something loud and stressy.

UK, 2018, Dir: Dan Castro, 6 min