A curated collection of short animated films from around the world — chosen to spark imagination, giggles, and wide-eyed wonder.
Every year we search the globe for the most joyful, creative, and surprising animated short films made for children. Films range from 2 to 18 minutes — perfectly paced for young audiences. The full 2026 programme is coming soon! The film titles below are placeholders — check back or follow our socials for the official lineup reveal.
Every film in our programme is hand-picked by Milli with one question in mind: will this make a child's eyes light up?
We look for films that are visually rich, emotionally honest, and genuinely funny — stories that respect young audiences and trust them to feel something real. We select films from festivals around the world including Clermont-Ferrand, SXSW, Annecy, and more.
Films run between 2 and 18 minutes, making for a varied, pacy programme that keeps even the youngest viewers completely captivated.
Films sourced from France, Japan, NZ, Canada, Germany, South Korea, Spain, and more.
Short enough to hold attention, long enough to tell a proper story. Perfect for ages 5–12.
Many films are dialogue-free. Others have simple subtitles or English dubbing.
No scary content, violence, or adult themes. Curated specifically for young audiences.
Tauranga · 9 July 2026 · Graham Young Youth Theatre · Sessions at 10am & 1pm
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