This year EIFF is delighted to present an exciting programme of international shorts suitable for families. Combining animation and live-action, here’s a mix of beautifully told and uplifting stories dealing with real and imaginary friends, the pain and joy of growing up and even the history of the universe! Imaginative, touching, and highly entertaining, these bite-sized adventures are guaranteed to charm adults and children alike.

Die Kinder im Mond

• Ursula Ulmi /
• Switzerland /
• 2008 /
• 5 mins

The Greatest Moment in the History of the Universe...Ever!

• Jonathan Dower /
• Australia /
• 2008 /
• 3 mins

The Legend of the Bat

• Lucia Morgan /
• UK /
• 2008 /
• 8 mins

Magellan

• Sebastian Davis /
• USA /
• 2009 /
• 18 mins

Monsters & Rabbits

• Nicky Lianos /
• UK /
• 2008 /
• 11 mins

Replayground

• Anna Gaskell /
• USA /
• 13 mins

Trampoline

• Miranda Nation /
• Australia /
• 2008 /
• 14 mins

Lucky Old Bag

• Thomas Stark Holland /
• UK /
• 2009 /
• 6 mins