In partnership with Melbourne International Animation Festival
Join the adventure as characters find friendship, have fun, and learn about each other! From the depths of outer space to the mysterious colorful world of an ocean tide pool, these fabulous, far-fetched shorts remind us that sometimes friends can be found where you least expect them.
Please note: This year's festival is entirely film focused and does not include any live performances or workshops.
Hi! (2022)
Dir. Narjes Mohammadi, 7min
Netherlands
Nonverbal
Some of us need a little bit of extra special help to make each day as good as it can be.
Dir. Narjes Mohammadi, 7min
Netherlands
Nonverbal
Some of us need a little bit of extra special help to make each day as good as it can be.
Befriend the Wind (2021)
Dir. Aneta Paulíny, 2min
Czech Republic
Nonverbal
Sometimes what we consider our enemy can become a means to something much better.
Dir. Aneta Paulíny, 2min
Czech Republic
Nonverbal
Sometimes what we consider our enemy can become a means to something much better.
Shuffle/ Schoenmaten (2022)
Dir. Quita Felix, 6min
Netherlands
Nonverbal
Have you ever wondered what it would look like if everybody in the same building started to dance at the same time?
Dir. Quita Felix, 6min
Netherlands
Nonverbal
Have you ever wondered what it would look like if everybody in the same building started to dance at the same time?
Pond (Tümpel) (2022)
Dirs. Eva Rust & Lena Von Döhren, 9min
Switzerland
Nonverbal
A fish gets lost in a tidal pool and must win over the sea creatures that dwell there in this underwater adventure painted with the colors and sounds of the sea.
Dirs. Eva Rust & Lena Von Döhren, 9min
Switzerland
Nonverbal
A fish gets lost in a tidal pool and must win over the sea creatures that dwell there in this underwater adventure painted with the colors and sounds of the sea.
Explore Your Feelings with Art | Tate Kids. (2022)
Dir. Jenny Wright, 3min
UK
In English
Art is a wonderful way to explore so many things that are so good—and maybe a bit mysterious—about life.
Dir. Jenny Wright, 3min
UK
In English
Art is a wonderful way to explore so many things that are so good—and maybe a bit mysterious—about life.
Cold Lunch (2023)
Dirs. Insun Park & Jin Pei Lua, 3min
US
In English
Nari is worried her lunch isn’t like everybody else’s—and it turns out she is right!
Dirs. Insun Park & Jin Pei Lua, 3min
US
In English
Nari is worried her lunch isn’t like everybody else’s—and it turns out she is right!
As the Sun Goes Down (2023)
Dirs. Laurine Bocquet, Ilona Caucal, Indes Fechner, Jahnice Laurent, Sarah Robert, Emma Roussel & Kevin Vandenbeuck, 6min
France
Nonverbal
Lost in the night, a little rabbit who is afraid of the dark must face up to his fears to get his special light back.
Dirs. Laurine Bocquet, Ilona Caucal, Indes Fechner, Jahnice Laurent, Sarah Robert, Emma Roussel & Kevin Vandenbeuck, 6min
France
Nonverbal
Lost in the night, a little rabbit who is afraid of the dark must face up to his fears to get his special light back.
Starcatcher (2023)
Dirs. Christian Ishimwe, Daniel Rodriguez Aguileta, Iara Patino Dias, Petr-Daniel Rechtacek, Yeon Sang Yun & Yuan Zhen Tsai, 4min
France
Nonverbal
Legna and her cat Mira set off on a journey into space, determined to catch a star.
Dirs. Christian Ishimwe, Daniel Rodriguez Aguileta, Iara Patino Dias, Petr-Daniel Rechtacek, Yeon Sang Yun & Yuan Zhen Tsai, 4min
France
Nonverbal
Legna and her cat Mira set off on a journey into space, determined to catch a star.
Coquille (2023)
Dirs. Justine Aubert, Cassandra Bouton, Gregoire Callies, Maud Chesneau, Anna Danton, Loic Girault, Gatien Peyrude & Justine Raux, 6min
France
Nonverbal
Bernard, a small hermit crab, finds himself on the adventure of a lifetime after he suddenly loses his shell on a beach.
Dirs. Justine Aubert, Cassandra Bouton, Gregoire Callies, Maud Chesneau, Anna Danton, Loic Girault, Gatien Peyrude & Justine Raux, 6min
France
Nonverbal
Bernard, a small hermit crab, finds himself on the adventure of a lifetime after he suddenly loses his shell on a beach.
Go Away Alfred (2023)
Dirs. Célia Tisserant & Arnaud Demuynck, 11min
France
Nonverbal
Alfred has definitely been having a tough time, and it seems like he is not having much luck fixing things until, one day, he meets Sonia.
Dirs. Célia Tisserant & Arnaud Demuynck, 11min
France
Nonverbal
Alfred has definitely been having a tough time, and it seems like he is not having much luck fixing things until, one day, he meets Sonia.
You Are Not Small (2023)
Dir. Sherene Strausberg, 2min
US
In English
Some of the problems in the world might look pretty big, but together there is almost nothing we can’t do.
Dir. Sherene Strausberg, 2min
US
In English
Some of the problems in the world might look pretty big, but together there is almost nothing we can’t do.
Furever After (2023)
Dir. Doan Thu Nguyen, 4min
Nonverbal
An orb of golden light entangles a stray cat in a world of mischief.
Dir. Doan Thu Nguyen, 4min
Nonverbal
An orb of golden light entangles a stray cat in a world of mischief.
UPCOMING Screenings
RUNNING TIME
61min
VENUE
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission: $14
Members: $9
Children: $10
Leadership support for
BAM Access Programs provided by
the Jerome L. Greene Foundation
Leadership support for
BAM Film provided by
the Ford Foundation and
The Thompson Family Foundation
Major support for
programs in the Lepercq Cinema is provided by
The Lepercq Charitable Foundation
