Short Films For Children

Bring the whole family to Manchester Animation Festival's enchanting screening of animated short films made for children from across the world. Delight in colourful adventures, heart-warming tales, and imaginative worlds – cinematic treat for all ages.

Films in this programme:

Town Hall Square

Bernard works behind the windows of a ticket booth at the Town Hall Square subway station. One day a little tiger shows up and turns Bernard’s orderly life upside down.

(Dir Christian Kaufmann, 2023)

Snif & Snüf (Dir Michael J Ruocco, 2023)

Two characters discover an interesting new object, and learn about what it means to share.

The Day I Became A Bird (Dir Andrew Ruhemann, 2023)

A boy falls in love for the first time and chooses to spread his wings no matter what the cost.

Dewmini (Dir Siqi Song, 2023)

Driven by her determination, guided by her intelligence, and culminating in a moment of inspiration, Dewmini develops and builds an ingenious irrigation system to grow food in the family’s garden.

Head In The Clouds (Dir Kaylee Tan, 2023)

A quirky student who daydreams with her head high in the clouds must creatively elude her strict math teacher to remain there.

Flutter (Dir Adam Reed Levy, 2023)

Jerry, an awkwardly plump hummingbird, desperately tries to fit in with his siblings. But more often than not, he only weighs them down, literally.

Peter And The Wolf (Dir Stephen McNally, Elliot Dear, 2023)

An animated rendition of the beloved classic tale “Peter and the Wolf” featuring music and narration by Gavin Friday, and artwork based on original illustrations by Bono.