FAMILY FESTIVAL 2017: SHORT TALES 1 Director: 60 mins Book cinema tickets Our specially selected programme of short films for younger viewers is not to be missed. There’s a French tale about a musical bear, a Russian story about a baby deer learning to sled, a gorgeous Irish animation about the power of imagination, and much more. The full list of shorts is below: Sabaku (Netherlands) A pelican tries to find a new friend that sounds just like him in this funny, hand-drawn tale filled with lions, elephants and penguins. Joining Dots (Ireland) Luna likes to ‘join the dots’ with the stars at night. Soon her imagination takes her on a journey in this gorgeous short film from Ireland. The Sled (Russia) A young bushy-tailed fox finds a sled and goes on an adventure while the birds spur him on. A simple and sweet animation from Russia. The Pocket Man (France) The pocket man lives in a shoebox and collects things other people throw away. One day he finds a key, and decides to return it to its rightful owner. A cute, pocket sized story. Tiger (Germany) When this curious cat comes alive, he might just take a bite out of your lunch! A clever mix of photography and animation. Peppercorn Unicorn (Australia) A young girl is spending the weekend with her grandmother when she finds a cookbook with a special recipe in this magical short. Moroshka (Russia) A young girl forms an unlikely friendship with a big wolf in this gorgeous hand-drawn animation from Russia. Once Upon a Blue Moon (UK) A blue moon-creature and a robot become friends in this funny little tale. AGES 3+ This event is part of IFI Family Fest August 25-27 2017. Read more here. Director: 60 mins