Kids Film Competition 2

There Once Was a Tiger

A tiger at the zoo is terribly bored. Until he gets an unexpected visit from a goat. The goat not only upsets his habits, but also stirs up conflicting feelings in him. The story of an extraordinary friendship. Direction Dmitry Mosyagin, Marina Verik Duration 12' Country Russia Year 2025

Tsuru

A sleeping piece of paper is woken by the flapping wings of a Tsuru, a Japanese origami bird. This Brazilian stop-motion film artfully tells the story of a challenging search for transformation. Direction Pedro Anias Duration 6' Country Brazil Year 2024

Thanks, You Too

Two strange birds get to know each other over dinner. The owl, a perfect hostess, serves one course after the other. The oystercatcher is in for a long evening of awkward moments and funny silences. Direction Marion Täschler Duration 10' Country Switzerland Year 2025

Passing By

When a girl unexpectedly bumps into her childhood best friend, she is torn: should she speak to her friend and reconnect with her? Or should she let the moment pass forever? Direction Kang Hanna Duration 9' Language Korean Country South Korea Year 2025

Slime Time - Episode 2: Race Time

Two snails made of modelling clay play the leading roles in this slapstick film. Who will win the race for the juicy tomato? Direction Stefan Max Goblirsch, Laura Fernández Garcia Duration 1' Country Sweden Year 2024

RoadKillJoy

To get to the oasis, an armadillo and a hare have to cross a road in the desert. Not a difficult thing, you think – but the armadillo is so unlucky that they fail every time. The two stick together and their failure leads them to ever more adventurous ideas. Direction Paul Ng Duration 4' Country Singapore Year 2024

Kaulquappe

On a trip to the forest with her school class, ten-year-old Marlene struggles with her changing body. When the other children make fun of a strange-looking tadpole, Marlene identifies with it in a special way and decides to set it free. Direction Julia Skala Duration 9' Language German Country Germany Year 2024

Wolfie

When a perfectionist illustrator accidentally makes an ink blot, Wolfie is born – a little wolf with an ink nose. This touching Czech animated film tells of the freedom that comes from facing up to your own mistakes. Direction Philippe Kastner Duration 13' Country Czechia Year 2025