Film
Let’s Play!
Virtual
Melbourne International Animation Festival
Whether you find yourself in the forest, on another planet, or in your imagination, there’s always space to play! Get ready to join in the fun with this fantastic assortment of lighthearted tales from around the globe.
This program includes films from Belgium, Germany, Brazil, Spain, USA, South Korea, France, UK, Switzerland, and Japan
Watch all of this year’s films with a festival pass (starting at $30) or purchase tickets to individual film programs (starting at $5). Pricing is on a sliding scale, and we encourage you to pay what you are able—all ticket and pass sales go to support BAM Education, helping to ensure the future of BAM’s adventurous programming for families and students.
All events and workshops associated with the Festival are free and open to all.
Let’s Play! is available for viewing starting February 20 and runs through February 28. Tickets will be available through Eventive, which requires customers to create an account before purchasing. All customers who purchase a ticket will receive an email confirmation with a link to the program; once the link is clicked, viewers have 48 hours to watch the program until it expires. Customers who purchase a ticket on February 27 or later will only be able to view the program until 11:59pm on February 28.
Dir. Anton Setola, 4min
Belgium
Nonverbal
In the middle of a very busy city is a peaceful, forgotten little park where you can find Ollie and his friends.
Dir. Angela Steffen, 4min
Germany
In English
Patchwork Penguin has a problem: he wants to run fast, but he doesn't know how! Will the Patchwork Pals find a way to help him?
Dir. Trevor Hardy, 3min
UK
In English
Whether you’re way up in the sky or deep down in the ocean, all you need is plenty of friends to be happy.
Dir. Monica Moura, 4min
Brazil
Nonverbal
Things seemed to be going fine for these chickens, but chickens don’t always see the big picture.
Dir. Adolf Rodriguez, 4min
Spain
Nonverbal
It’s time for the alphabet to come out and play! Every letter, from A to Z, can’t wait to show off their moves.
Dirs. Dana Sink & Ivica Siranovi, 1min
USA
Nonverbal
Created by two unexpected friends on opposite sides of the earth, this upbeat animation sees animals in a different light.
Dir. Bo-Reum Lee, 4min
South Korea
Nonverbal
At dawn on a frozen lake a lonely baby owl wants to play with his friends, but he can’t stop sneezing.
Dir. Heidi Wittlinger, 7min
Germany
Frida is a little fox with big ideas. She wants to help her friends in Wood Village, but things don’t always turn out the way she plans.
Dir. Alex Berweck, 5min
Germany
Nonverbal
Fussel, a friendly monster, wants to find out where all of this red thread is coming from.
Dir. Nina Bisiarina, 7min
France
Nonverbal
Attracted by the neighboring city lights, a curious lynx leaves the forest behind and has a lot of fun in the city, until it falls asleep in the middle of a parking lot. In the early morning, the amazed inhabitants discover this strange animal covered in snow.
Dir. Rachel Portova, 3min
UK
As dinner time approaches, one little girl decides she is going to do whatever it takes to set a fish free.
Dirs. Wen Ju Chow & Shen Hou, 4min
USA
Nonverbal
A hedgehog born without spines looks for a way to play with his friends without being hurt by their spines.
Dir. Lena Von Dohren, 4min
Switzerland
Nonverbal
It’s springtime and a little bird is waiting to welcome the bees, but a bright red fox is watching too.
Dir. Yoko Yuki, 2min
Japan
In Japanese
Toe-tapping and seat-swaying are encouraged in this spirited global tour of musical shorts.
Stories of friendship and adventure come alive with vibrant colors, animals, and lots of music in this animated program, which reminds us that friends and family make the world go ‘round.
Join us on a trip around the world with these animated films from seven countries and meet a delightful mix of loveable characters.
Is there anything kids can’t do? In this lively mix of live-action and animated films, you’ll see what kids can accomplish—sometimes with a little help from important grown-ups, but mostly all on their own.
Play, relax, and restore with this series of free on-demand yoga workshops for the whole family, inspiring kids to get creative and encouraging adults to relax and recharge.
