London International Animation Festival for Schools Term 2
17 June – 1 July 2024
On-Demand Digital Stream | Early Stage 1 – 5
Experience the magic of animation in your classroom with our exclusive schools stream from the London International Animation Festival!
Sessions
Select a session to book or find out more through Dart Learning.
Suitable for Stages ES1 - 5
This program is recommended for Years K - 10.
Run time
This program runs for approximately:
Years K - 6: 20 minutes
Years 7 - 10: 20 minutes
Viewing link
The viewing link to connect to this session will be emailed to you in advance of the event.
Accessibility
Captioned
This event is free for Australian schools
All digital programs are free to Australian schools and this event can be viewed via Youtube. Terms and conditions apply. Fees apply for international bookings.
For full details, please contact our Creative Learning team at creativelearning@sydneyoperahouse.com or 02 9250 7770.
Sessions
Discover a world of creativity and imagination with this selection of films from the London International Animation Festival! Through storytelling, visual artistry, and innovative techniques, these captivating animated films can inspire students and enrich classroom discussions.
From exploring individuality to addressing social issues, each film provides a unique lens through which students can learn, empathize, and engage critically with the world around them. These films offer a rich tapestry of themes and narratives that can complement various subjects and spark meaningful classroom conversations. Dive into the world of animation and ignite your students' imaginations today!
The Witch and the Baby
An ageing witch needs a baby for a spell to make her young again. But when she brings home an infant princess things don't go to plan.
UK/Russia 2020 Dir: Evgenia Golubeva 5min
Shift
When a simple boulder’s peaceful existence is disturbed by the presence of a big rowdy bird, he finds himself forced to make a choice between his own stability and the lives of others.
USA 2021 Dir: Cam Swartz 7 min
Cat and Moth
A fluffy white cat wants nothing more than to find the most comfortable spot in the universe, but little does she know someone else has their eye on it too.
Canada,UK 2021 Dir: India Barnardo 7 min
Latitude du printemps
An abandoned dog by the side of the road, a young astronaut wannabe and a professional cyclist and the connection between all three.
France 2020 Dir: Sylvain Cuvillier, Chloé Bourdic, Théophile Coursimault, Noémie Halberstam, Maŷlis Mosny, Zijing Ye 7min
Archie
Archie is devastated to learn of the death of his aunt. He makes the long journey to the home she's left him in the Outer Hebrides and a new day brings renewed hope for Archie and his dog.
UK 2019 Dir: Ainslie Henderson 4min
Just for the Record
In an abandoned attic, a dictaphone robot is desperately trying to find the way to connect to a little bird that stops on its window.
Canada 2020 Dir: Vojin Vasovic 7 mins
Other information
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