MAF 2025 Short Films for Children Online (PG)

Available: Friday 14 Nov - Sunday 30 Nov 2025

Involve the whole family in our enchanting online screening of animated short films made for children, coming from across the world. Delight in colourful adventures, heartwarming tales, and imaginative worlds — a cinematic treat for all ages.

Films in this programme

Forevergreen

Dir. Nathan Engelhardt, Jeremy Spears // United States

An orphaned bear cub finds a home with a fatherly evergreen tree, until his hunger for trash leads him to danger.

The Naughty Seat

Dir. David Andrew Johnson // United Kingdom

A mischievous little penguin, misbehaving at the dinner table, is sent off to the naughty seat - and it isn't long before he has company.

Éiru

Dir. Giovanna Ferrari // Ireland

When the water mysteriously disappears from the well in a warrior clan’s village, an intrepid child descends into the belly of the earth to retrieve it.

The Great Annual Party of the Creatures of the Moon

Dir. Francis Desharnais // Canada

Humans have finally left the moon! LET'S PARTY! A cheerful film created on a pinscreen.

Playground

Dir. Jojo Chongjaroenjai // Thailand, United States

In a whimsical micro-world hidden among vibrant leaves and sprawling plants, a charming herbivore family transform everyday greenery into extraordinary playthings. Through a series of playful and heartwarming vignettes, this animated short reminds us that life is our playground—so go explore and play!