Giggle, Wiggle, and Wonder! (Ages 3—5)

Filled with melody, motion, and gentle moments of connection, this program brings together musical adventures, imaginative play, and stories of helping and friendship. Perfect for little ones ready to watch, wiggle, and wonder along.

Five Little Frogs (2024)
Dir. Kelli Caldwell, 3min
USA
In English
NY Premiere

Five silly little frogs are faced with one big conundrum… can you keep up with which little frog is where? Created by award-winning children's musician Kelli Welli in needle-felted stop-motion animation.

Open Éire (2025)
Dir. Walter Giampaglia, 2min
Ireland
Nonverbal

Dáire, who aspires to be an animator, sits on his bedroom floor doodling images of the life he sees around him, and the things he reads about—and as he doodles, his drawings come to life! We follow him on a humorous trip taking in the sights, smells, and sounds of Ireland’s culture and heritage, from farming to hurling, music, and dance, helped along by famous historical figures and beautiful maritime heritage.

The Cow (2024)
Dir. Maria Mac Dalland, 7min
Denmark
In English

Pixie comes to the rescue to make sure Cow has some cool, clean water to drink.

First Flight (2025)
Dir. Adrian Jaffé, 3min
Germany
Nonverbal

Three baby birds, one big challenge: their first flight! But as the frogs begin their peculiar performance, the sky turns into a whirlwind of improvisation—some birds twirl, some hover, and others just hope for the best.

JOIN (2024)
Dir. Todd Davis, 2min
USA
Nonverbal

In a celebration of belonging and community, these quirky characters invite viewers to join their playful world—and dance along with their fun-loving crew.

Water Baby (2024)
Dir. Kelli Caldwell, 3min
USA
In English
East Coast premiere

This cool musical and surprisingly synchronous ode to the joy some kids (and kids at heart) feel in the water features an organ solo by Jenny Conlee of The Decemberists.

Kito & Maja—The Dream Globe Tales: OF PUMPHUT THE WIZARD—and the lack of wind (2025)
Dir. Eliza Płocieniak-Alvarez, 4min
Germany
In English
North American Premiere

Kito and Maja reenact the story of how the millers of Lusatia were saved by a mysterious lone wanderer.

Baião d'intérieurs (2025)
Dir. Héloïse Dorsan-Rachet, 4min
France
Nonverbal
US Premiere

A small bird in captivity curiously observes the outside world through his window. Suddenly, a strange musical bird appears in the reflection of the glass, taking him on a hypnotic and liberating journey "where freedom is a melody waiting to be heard".

The Big Athlete (2024)
Dirs. Melina Aylén Andrada Bustos, Emilio Zapata Vellio & Nicole Camila Zelaya Aragón, 4min
Argentina
Nonverbal
US Premiere

Pepe, an enthusiastic hamster inspired by TV athletes, trains to be a runner. When a mishap sends him flying from his cage, he spots a marathon outside and sets out to escape his home to join it and fulfill his dream.

Tatarang! (2024)
Dir. Manri Kim, 5min
South Korea
Nonverbal
US Premiere

Tatarang the dog wanders and frolics, meeting new friends like a busy mole, a curious caterpillar, a fearless kitten, and a musical grasshopper in this gentle, deceptively simple tale animated by hand.

Tummy Tom and the Lost Teddy Bear (2024)
Dir. Joost Van Den Bosch & Erik Verkerk, 6min
Screenplay and narration by Burny Bos
Belgium and The Netherlands
In English
North American Premiere

Tummy Tom and Cat Mouse search far and wide for a missing teddy, meeting new friends along the way.

Lena's Farm: Full Nest (2025)
Dir. Elena Walf, 5min
Croatia & Germany
Nonverbal
New York Premiere

The squirrel's nest is warmly padded for the cold winter with all kinds of stolen goods. But when a flood breaks out and forest animals flee to Lena's farm, the squirrel would like to help them.

The Chipmunk and the Squirrel (2024)
Dir. Sumin Kim, 7min
South Korea
Nonverbal
US Premiere

The Chipmunk learns that the Squirrel is moving in across from its home. Curious and excited to befriend the newcomer, the Chipmunk approaches with a small gift, but the Squirrel responds with an unreadable expression and curt attitude. Still, the Chipmunk doesn’t give up, and keeps finding ways to express its feelings.

Gotta Get Up and Dance (2025)
Dir. Jenny Hersch, 2min
Music and lyrics by Aline Shader
USA
In English
East Coast Premiere

Do you dream about dancing? Join ILO and BO as they dance their way through the morning, filling their world with rhythm, color, and song!