Short films

"Haas & Hert" is a compilation of awarded national and international short fiklms for children that display the enormous variety of short films. Films in avery style, color and shapes that will surprise, amaze and move young audiences. The films are without dialogues. 
Suitable for children ages 5 and up.

Haas & Hert (Rabbit and Deer) 
Péter Vácz / Hungary / 2013 / 16 min
Rabbit and Deer live a happy and carefree life until their friendship is put to the test...

Sneeuwvlokje (Snowflake)
Natalia Chernysheva / Russia / 2012 / 6 min
An African boy catches a paper snowflake. He fantasizes about a unique African snowscape coming to life.

Muisje te Koop (Mouse for Sale)
Wouter Bongaerts / Belgium / 2010 / 4 min
In a petshop, mouse Snickers desperately wants a new home. But no one wants him because of his big ears. Will he find a buddy?

Korida
Janis Cimermanis / Latvia / 2012 / 7 min
When a bullfighter is no longer able to calm a bull on the losse, the special rescue team comes into action. From the maker of "De Drie Musketiers en Tijgertje".

Het Venster (La Fenêtre)
Camille Müller / Switzerland / 2012 / 5 min
A little boy is constantly reading books until, one day, he realizes he isn't as brave as the hero in his book.

Kipkap (Duo de Volailles)
Pascale Hecquet / Belgium / 2011 / 6 min
A white chicken and a black rooster get caught up in a battle for life and death. Who gets eaten by the fox?

De Kleine Vogel en het Blad  (Der Kleine Vogel und Das Blatt)
Lena von Döhren / Switzerland / 2012 / 4 min
A young bird and the last leaf of a tree are frolicking through the snowy forest together. A sly red fox is already licking his lips.

De Mol aan Zee (The Mole at the Sea)
Anna Kadykova / Russia / 2012 / 5 min
The mole wants to go on holiday too and happily digs his way to the beach. Once he arrives, he will have to look for a free spot.

Macropolis
Joel Simon / UK / 2012 / 8 min
Two broken, squeaky toys escape the factory and end up alone and abandoned in a world they don't know...

Kiekje
Arthur van Merwijk / The Netherlands / 2012 / 2 min
A couple finds the perfect spot to photograph animals, but they are missing everything that is happening right under their noses.

Wollie de Wolk (Fluffy McCloud)
Conor Finnegan / Ireland / 2010 / 3 min
A little cloud is trying to please everyone, but that doesn't turn out so great...

Mobiel (Mobile)
Verena Fels / Germany / 2010 / 6 min
A cow is on a mobile with other animals. When she tries to approach the other animals, she disrupts the balance.

Geruchten
Frits Standaert / Belgium / 2011 / 8 min
The animals in the jungle are scared by a strange noise and start to panic. Once the rumour mill starts turning, the animals are starting to act stranger and stranger.

Fluiteloos (Whistleless)
Siri Melchior / Denmark / 2009 / 5 min
In a lively, colorful town everyone can whistle, except for one little bird. But eventually, the bird discovers he is capable of more than he thought.

Rabbit and Squirrel are neighbors, but above all else they are best friends. They are foodies and bon vivants. But because of a difference in taste, they get into an argument. One night, Squirrel packs his bags and moves, but he gets caught by a fox...

This film is followed by three short animations:

Wortelconfituur
Anne Viel / 6 min / Dutch
In the middle of winter, two bunnies discover that they have no more carrot jam left! But carrots don't just grow in gardens! Uncle Robert has made a carrot treasure map...

De Reuzewortel
Pascale Hecquet / 6 min / No dialogues
The pursuit of a mouse, a cat, a dog, a little girl, a grandmother and a tasty carrot.

De Kleine Egel
Marjorie Caup / 5 min / No dialogues
The little hedgehog finds a magnificent apple in the forest. He hides it behind a rock so he can eat it in peace and quiet. But soon enough, other guests are ready to join in on this feast...

A delightful film for the little ones! Ages 4 and up.

In the world of short film, animation is the perfect genre for experiments in style and technique. This compilation of Selected Shorts contains 16 of the most remarkable Flemish Short Animations that have been featured on the Leuven International Short Film Festival in the past five years. This compilation shows the variation and playfulness of the genre and displays the amazing talent and virtuosity of the Flemish animation filmmakers.

• Oma Karolien Raeymaekers 
• Vol Au Vent Issabel Bouttens
• De Volgende Babs Raedschelders 
• Memee Evelyn Verschoore 
• Hondenleven  Pieter Vandenabeele 
• Het Paradijs Laura Vandewynckel 
• Shattered Past Boris Sverlow 
• Oh Willy… Emma De Swaef, Marc James Roels 
• Mia Wouter Bongaerts 
• Crayon d'Amour  Gert Driesen 
• Geruchten Frits Standaert 
• Natasha Roman Klochkov 
• Voltaire Jan Snoeckx 
• Day_6011 Raf Wathion
• Diamant Kris Mergan, Geert Vandenbroele 
• Tank Raoul Servais

Zibilla, een kleine zebra geadopteerd door een paardenmama en -papa, wordt op haar nieuwe school de hele tijd gepest met haar strepen. Na een tijdje begint Zibilla haar strepen zelfs te haten! Wanneer iemand haar knuffel steelt, zet ze zonder te twijfelen de achtervolging in. Het is het begin van een spannend avontuur vol verrassende ontmoetingen…

Deze film wordt voorafgegaan door:

Boomhoog
Martina Svojikova / België / 12 min / Nederlands gesproken Met de stemmen van Billy-Jay Heuvinck, Inge Paulussen, Gilles De Schryver, Sabine De Vos e.a.
Een jonge giraf reist met zijn ouders naar een bos in Europa. Nieuwsgierig dwaalt hij door het bos en stuit op dieren die hem niet allemaal met open armen ontvangen.

Race tegen de winter
Marjolaine Perreten / Zwitserland, Frankrijk / 7 min / geen dialogen
Voor de start van de winter maken de dieren uit het bos zich op voor een laatste race. Grote beer of kleine muis, iedereen maakt met wat hij kan vinden de fiets die het beste bij hem past. Allemaal hopen ze om de race te winnen!

Geschikt voor kinderen vanaf 5 jaar