Beetles/ Żuczki, dir. Piotr Chmielewski, Poland 2025, 9’51’’
The animation aims to open a discussion with children about privilege. Are we aware of our advantages? How do we feel when something easy for others is hard for us? What should we do when someone struggles with a challenge that is not a problem for us? The beetles’ story invites reflection on these questions.
Apocalypsis, dir. Nicolas Sanabria, Emmanuel Alcalá, Andrés Llanezas, Argentina 2024, 4’12’’
In the summer of 1994, in a small pasture in Argentina, a group of children gather to play soccer under the warm sun of the siesta hour. However, what begins as another day of fun will soon become a memory.
The Song of Storms, dir. Caroline Attia, France 2025, 26’20’’
During a storm, the animals in a small mountain village begin to have strange seizures. Eight-year-old Emilie, who has just moved to the valley, and her neighbor Manon decide to investigate. They discover that there is a link between these seizures and the sound of thunderstorms, a music that only Emilie can hear.
White Carousel, dir. Nadya Neo, Singapore 2025, 3’59’’
When the hands of the cuckoo clock strike, a wooden doll awakens to yet another cycle. Worlds shift, crumble, and rebuild as she searches desperately for a way out, yet time always rewinds before freedom can be reached. White Carousel is a 2D animated short that blends retro charm and dreamlike imagery in an allegorical exploration of memory, fate, and the haunting desire to escape endless repetition.
How the Bear Composed a Song, dir. Kristína Bajaníková, Slovakia 2024, 6’57’’
The fairy tale "How the Bear Composed a Song" portrays the creative process and friendship between a contemplative bear and loud animals. It is intended for children aged 3-5, with a visual style adapted with playful colors and stylization to engage young viewers. The film technique used in this tale is digital cutout animation at 25fps, created in Toonboom Harmony. The song, which forms the basis of the film, was custom-composed to complement the story's atmosphere.
City in the Fox, dir. Mikael Lindskov Jacobsen, Germany 2026, 8’53’’
A fox begins to read illustrated books and catches a glimpse of the human mind. It discovers a reality that stretches far beyond the forest and its own understanding.
