WHANAU FRIENDLY
Sun 13 Oct 4:30pm
Dur. 52m • Rated PG
Meet space travellers delighted by our world, charming robots and radio-active chickens. Hear the song of our beautiful native birds of Aotearoa, and discover unlikely friendships on the beach. This annual collection of short films for children and their families is one of the most popular sections of Show Me Shorts.
Ovo, Animation, 7 mins, France
Coquille, Animation, 6 mins, France
LUKi and the Lights, Animation, 11 mins, USA
The Journey of Cooking, Animation, 5 mins, NZ
Hymns of a Tiny World - The Birds of NZ, Animation, 5 mins, USA
Tule, Animation, 4 mins, USA
Tuu Tuu Til, Animation, 5 mins, Germany
Atomic Chicken, Animation, 5 mins, France
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THE SAMPLER
Sun 20 Oct 7:30pm
Dur. 1h 45m • Rated M
Highlights of the festival are collected together in this package of short films. Equal parts moving and silly, you’ll find here stories of triumph, friendship, fantastic creatures, and familial love. Stars include the likes of Joanna Lumley and Ben Whishaw, alongside local actors who shine. An excellent way to sample Show Me Shorts like a box of chocolates. Join us for some sweet treats!
My Week With Maisy, Drama, 18 mins, UK
The Sea Inside Her, Fantasy, 9 mins, NZ
Room Taken, Drama, 18 mins, Ireland
Good Boy, Drama, 16 mins, UK
Rochelle, Drama, 20 mins, NZ
African Family Dinner, Comedy, 13 mins, Norway
Favourites, Comedy, 5 mins, Australia
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