Shorts for a New Generation.
Showcasing voices and cultures from here in our own backyard to across the globe, these short films will delight, excite and educate, helping us all learn how to look after our planet, just a little better.
About the program.
Available to watch online 15 Oct - 14 Nov ‘21
$12 / $9 conc (passes available)
8 Shorts | 53'
EFFA is delighted to partner with Darebin City Council to present this shorts package, as part of our Youth In Action stream.
Thoughtful, playful, and important - these shorts for the young (and young at heart) guarantee to inform and wow in equal measure. With joyful animations, insightful real stories, and awe-inspiring visuals, these films offer a whimsical glimpse into the enduring wonder of our world and our relationship with it; a beautiful collection that the whole family will love!
Enjoy the vibrant and quirky delights of animations Du Iz Tak, Oasis and The Little Bird and the Bee, the inspiring stories behind Women in Fire and The Poet and the Plant, and the thrilling imagination of Escape, The Beauty and A Land Without Evil. In their own special way, each short approaches our environment playfully and intelligently, making for essential viewing for all ages.
Showcasing voices and cultures from here in our own Australian backyard and across the globe, these films will delight, excite and educate, teaching us all how to look after our planet, just a little better.
The Films.
Du iz Tak?
Based on the book by Carson Ellis, Du iz Tak? is a whimsical animation imagining the world in our backyard, the dramatic possibilities of life and friendship through a microcosmic view of insects and beyond. Find out more on the EFFA Festival Hub.
Escape.
Searching for serenity, a determined little girl escapes to the wilderness. Her journey strengthens her to be wild enough to become a part of it. Find out more on the EFFA Festival Hub.
Land without Evil.
This multi-award winning, beautifully handcrafted stop-motion animation, set to world music, shows a vision of paradise on earth where all creatures live in harmony and unity. Based on Guaraní mythology (Tierra sin mal). Find out more on the EFFA Festival Hub.
Oasis.
Oasis is a wordless wonder about conservation, care, and a bit of luck. Can Amaranthe and her son Edwin persevere as the desert grows around their jungle home? Find out more on the EFFA Festival Hub.
The Beauty.
What if plastic could be integrated into sea life? Join us in a journey through the oceans, both stunning and filthy. Discover a world where concerns and fears dissolve into the mysterious depth of the polluted blue sea. Find out more on the EFFA Festival Hub.
The Little Bird & The Bees.
It’s springtime! The Little Bird spots the first flowers of the maple tree, only to hear a mysterious humming. The Little Bird and the bees make fast friends but they better watch out. The fiery red fox is watching… an adventure is about to begin! Find out more on the EFFA Festival Hub.
Women in Fire.
When she was little, Lacey England didn’t realise she could be a firefighter, because she’d never seen a woman in the job. Now she’s a member of Helitack crew, fighting wildfires, and on a mission to show kids to follow their dreams. Find out more on the EFFA Festival Hub.