8. Whānau Friendly
Children love short films! Introduce the small people in your life to the magic of cinema. This collection of films is suitable for the whole family. Take a wild ride on a tram that is off its tracks without brakes! Discover a meteorite that has crash-landed into Earth. Meet a magician who will teach us his magic tricks. Hop on a pirate ship in search of treasure. Learn the important art of making new friends.
Total length: 56 minutes
Rating: PG Violence & scary scenes.
Best for: 7–12 years and above
Spring
Animation, 8 mins, Netherlands
Dir: Andy Goralczyck
Prod: Francesco Siddi, Ton Roosendaal
Spring is late this year. Covered by a sea of clouds, a valley stands still in the icy grip of winter. A shepherd girl and her loyal dog have to face ancient spirits in order to continue the cycle of life.
O28


Animation, 5 mins, France
Dir/Writ: Otalia Caussé
Dir: Geoffroy Collin, Louise Grardel, Antoine Marchand, Robin Merle, Fabien Meyran
Prod: Philippe Meis
In Lisbon, two married German tourists are riding the legendary Number 28 Tram. But what should they do when the brakes fail and they’re sent hurtling downhill… with a baby on board?
Down To Earth


Sci-fi, 10 mins, Australia
Dir: Nick Crowhurst
Writ: Stephanie Jaclyn
Prod: Jodie Kirkbride
Special message from the filmmaker(s)
Three young misfits venture into the Australian outback to find what they believe is a meteorite that has crash-landed near their country town, only to discover it’s something far more mysterious.
To Gerard
Animation, 8 mins, United States
Dir/Writ: Taylor Meacham
Prod: Jeff Hermann
Special message from the filmmaker(s)
A sprightly elderly man inspires a little girl to follow her dreams through magic.
Kindled


New Zealand Premiere
Animation, 4 mins, New Zealand
Dir: Natasha Bishop
Prod: Antony Thomas
A flame sprite and a wood sprite show that friendship can prevail, no matter the obstacles.
Tobi and the Turbobus
Animation, 8 mins, Germany
Dir/Writ/Prod: Verena Fels
Dir: Marc Angele
When Tobi’s friend on the school bus abandons him, he must learn to make new friends and figure out who his tribe should be. A heartwarming story about growing up and finding your place in the wolf pack.
Prickly Jam


Animation, 6 mins, New Zealand
Dir/Writ/Prod: James Cunningham
Writ: Kathryn Burnett
An end-of-days comedy animation about an amorous cricket and a starving hedgehog who wants to eat the last cricket left in the world.
Oeil Pour Oeil
(An Eye for an Eye)
Animation, 6 mins, France
Dir/Writ: Thomas Boileau, Alan Guimont, Robin Courtoise, Mathieu Lecroq, Malcolm Hunt, François Briantais
Prod: ESMA
A comedic animation about an unlucky one-eyed pirate captain who keeps failing to find the treasure — each time he tries with a new crew of pirates as one-eyed as he is.
Screenings
Auckland Central – Rialto Cinemas Newmarket
Mon 5 Oct |
2:00 PM |
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Thu 8 Oct |
2:00 PM |
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Sat 10 Oct |
2:00 PM |
Matakana – Matakana Cinemas
Sat 17 Oct |
1:00 PM |
Titirangi – Lopdell House
Wed 7 Oct |
10:30 AM |
Christchurch – Alice
Sat 17 Oct |
1:00 PM |
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Sun 18 Oct |
1:00 PM |
Wellington – Light House Cuba
Fri 9 Oct |
4:30 PM |
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Sun 11 Oct |
2:30 PM |
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Sat 17 Oct |
4:30 PM |
Napier – MTG Century Theatre
Sat 10 Oct |
2:00 PM |
Katikati – The Junction Theatre
Sun 4 Oct |
2:00 PM |
Ōpōtiki – Ōpōtiki De Luxe Theatre
Sat 10 Oct |
2:30 PM |
Tākaka – The Village Theatre
Fri 9 Oct |
2:00 PM |