Grandpa Günter – a retired circus elephant – and grandson Charlie take another musical excursion into the songbook of the 1920s and 1930s. This time, it’s the little green cactus’s birthday and Charlie bakes a cake. No sooner is it on the table, smelling delicious, than a bit is missing. Charlie wants to know who has been sneaking a bite…
● Meike Fehre
● 4'
● Germany
In a completely purple world, inhabited solely by triangular purple characters, a small orange circle arrives at school and immediately feels out of place. Through a blossoming friendship with a fellow pupil, he learns to overcome his feelings of inadequacy, anxiety and isolation.
● Peter Peake
● 4’
● UK
A cat café in the heart of Paris becomes a secret city hotspot as the cats open a jazz café in the middle of the night.
● Ottilie Collingridge
● 4'
● UK
Two characters discover an interesting new object, and learn about what it means to share.
● Michael Ruocco
● 5'
● USA
Amanda is reluctantly tasked with taking special care of her new classmate, Lars, who has Down syndrome. To her surprise, Amanda and Lars develop a unique friendship. But in her struggle to fit in, Amanda ends up betraying Lars, causing her to lose both him and her other friends. In her quest for forgiveness, Amanda must find the courage to stand out and be true to herself.
● Eirik Sæter Stordahl
● 89’
● Norway
Amanda is reluctantly tasked with taking special care of her new classmate, Lars, who has Down syndrome. To her surprise, Amanda and Lars develop a unique friendship. But in her struggle to fit in, Amanda ends up betraying Lars, causing her to lose both him and her other friends. In her quest for forgiveness, Amanda must find the courage to stand out and be true to herself.
● Eirik Sæter Stordahl
● 89’
● Norway
10-year-old Jason, who is autistic, needs the routines he has set up and that are non-negotiable. His dad Mirco and his mom Fatime have both worked a lot to keep things together but Jason’s special situation is a challenge for the young family. When it is suggested to the family that Jason should transfer to a special needs school, Mirco faces a challenge: He makes his son promise to find a favorite soccer club with him.
● Marc Rothemund
● 109'
● Germany
10-year-old Jason, who is autistic, needs the routines he has set up and that are non-negotiable. His dad Mirco and his mom Fatime have both worked a lot to keep things together but Jason’s special situation is a challenge for the young family. When it is suggested to the family that Jason should transfer to a special needs school, Mirco faces a challenge: He makes his son promise to find a favorite soccer club with him.
● Marc Rothemund
● 109'
● Germany