CFC Worldwide Short Film Festival (WSFF) begins its official run on June 5th. Before opening night, however, WSFF is presenting a day for the entire family at Flick-Nic. This is a series of captivating short that will keep all of you attentive and hoping for more. Flick-Nic is part of WSFF’s day of free activities at Dufferin Grove Park.
Shorts for Shorties is one of my favourite programs at WSFF. The films are for children of all ages and for those of us who are children-at-heart. I was able to preview the series and enjoyed all of them. Here is a short recap.
Animal BeatboxCats and dogs and cats and dogs and cats and dogs. Resistance is futile! Just try not to sing along to this catchy tune, that is sure to get stuck in your head!
This is definitely one catchy tune! I found myself singing “cats and dogs and cats and dogs and…” as I went on about my day. The little ones will definitely like this short.
Meet Sid, the laziest, most fascinating hunter in the world! This pike lives in a lake in Sweden where he spends most of his days observing his surroundings and occasionally catching a meal.
An interesting short that will keep you wondering just what Sid’s next move will be…
Stella And Sam: “Night Fairies”
Pitch a tent with Stella and Sam, then make a wish and go on a fantastic nighttime adventure with these cute siblings, right in their own backyard.
Based on the popular Canadian children’s book series, this short takes on an night-time adventure with the brother and sister duo. Be ready to use your imagination!
Acorn BoyLittle Acorn Boy has been left behind in the woods. He is determined to make himself useful, just as soon as he figures out how to use his arms and legs!
This film comes from Latvia and it is perhaps one of my favourites in this series; loved the animation but also the story. Really well executed and there is certainly no need for dialogue. No wonder it’s garnered awards around the world already. It won First Prize in the Films for Children and Youth category at Croatia’s 2011 Soopertoon International Animation Festival.
Deep underground, in a faraway forest, lives a little fairy who awakens from slumber only to find the surrounding woodland in need of a seasonal touch-up.
This film celebrates nature and its seasons. It is lovely animated and its use of colours adds to the notion of a magical place. Reminds us just how the changing of the seasons is part of what makes our planet so special.
Based on the best-selling children’s picture book, The Gruffalo’s Child tells the delightful tale of a little Gruffalo who ignores her father’s warnings and tiptoes out into the snow in search of the Big Bad Mouse.
If you are familiar with The Gruffalo from last year’s WSFF or the book on which the short was based on. Even if you are not, you will enjoy this short just as much. I loved The Gruffalo last year and The Gruffalo’s Child had me transfixed just as much. A favourite of many, I hope.
For more information about Shorts for Shorties and WSFF listings go to shorterisbetter.com.
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