The Greatest Showman
Perhaps the ultimate family singalong film! At its height, The Greatest Showman's soundtrack was at the top of the album charts. The film is a bold and original musical that celebrates the birth of show business and the sense of wonder we feel when dreams come to life. We know this one's going to be popular (the last time we showed it there were queues out of the tent.) So, for a bit of nostalgia and a film that is universal in appeal, we thought what better way to start your day off on Sunday morning.
Back to the Future
In 1985, Doc Brown invents time travel; in 1955, Marty McFly accidentally prevents his parents from meeting, putting his own existence at stake. This cult classic is a firm favourite amongst the Deer Shed team, so what better way than to sit relax and take you back to 1985 for your final night at Deer Shed.
Plus, we couldn't NOT show this film when our theme for 2024 is Retro Futures!
Wish
Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force – a little ball of boundless energy called Star.
Together, Asha and Star confront a most formidable foe - the ruler of Rosas, King Magnifico - to save her community and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.
WALL-E
After hundreds of lonely years of doing what he was built for, Wall-E (short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-Class) discovers a new purpose in life (besides collecting knick-knacks) when he meets a sleek search robot named Eve. Eve comes to realize that Wall-E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report her findings to the humans (who have been eagerly awaiting word that it is safe to return home).
We love WALL-E!
London International Animation Festival
Like childhood, animation is full of wonder and simple pleasures. This carefully curated programme by London International Animation Festival (LIAF) contains 14 wonderful short films. There'll be talking animals, seriously fun adventures, and wondrous tales to spark those little imaginations. Suitable for all ages! London International Animation Festival is the UK's largest, longest-running animation festival, founded in 2003. We are delighted that they join us for this years event with some of the top short animated films on the film circuit today.
Zathura
Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is magically hurtled through space. If you're a fan of Jumanji, the original films, then you're bound to like this space themed board game escapade.
Bibimbap
Directed by Heather Colbert, this delightful stop-motion music video is set to the Nat King Cole song ‘Bibimbap’, specially chosen by the team at LIAF.
Sloth
A slow groove may be just the answer when your energy is low. Directed by Julia Ocker, from Germany, this short really appeals to younger audiences specially chosen by the LIAF team.
The Swimming Lesson
As part of the LIAF line up, we have The Swimming Lesson. On a busy beach day, a little boy is captivated by the aquatic adventure stories he hears, but he soon has to put his own swimming skills to the test.....
Between the Lines
A Zebra thinks she is completely alone in a world - where everyone else has a partner - until she finds another Zebra! As part of the LIAF line up
I Want to Live in the Zoo
Directed by Evgenia Golubeva, Sasha doesn’t like the rules at home, so she decides to move to the zoo. This short, with it's vibrant colours, really stands out as part of the LIAF line-up of shorts.
Watercolours
When the room is empty, tiny watercolour paints jump onto the canvas. Japanese director Takashi Yoneoka wanted to take every day objects that everyone could identify with, and give them personalities, a new way of working for the Director. As part of the LIAF line up.
Ant
An anthill is no simple thing. Each ant has their task and it’s hard to imagine what would happen if one of them rebelled and decided to do things differently...directed by Julia Orker this 4 min short showcases Orker's diversity in animation, as part of the LIAF line up
Konigiri-Ku: Music Box
Konigiri-Kun eats a super-sour pickled plum to wake himself up, then grabs his music box to show his friends. As part of the LIAF line up, Japanese director Mari Miyazawa's 5 min short showcases a delightful friendship theme.
Crab Story
What happens when a crab finds a pineapple on the beach? This is the question audiences will come away with when watching this 4 min short. Director Filippo and Tatiana Poliektova, wanted to create a film that was universal to audiences across the world whilst asking this very simple question, as part of the LIAF line up
Jazzoo
Koalas, hippos, elephants, and fish find their own groove in this melodic menagerie of a film.
Directed by Sweden based Adam Marko-Nord, as part of the LIAF line up
Koyaa: Naughty Toy Car
On a rainy day, Koyaa decides to tidy up his room. He steps on a toy car, taking a crazy ride. The toy starts acting naughtily, but Koyaa manages to outsmart it. Directed by Slovenian/Croatian born Kolja Saksida, as part of the LIAF line up.
Mogu and Perol
Japanese director, Tsuneo Goda, was inspired by the Japanese Sushi sector in his 8 min short. With Sushi themed characters, two friends live on Yummy Island, where delicious food can be found everywhere! As part of the LIAF line up.
Mister Paper Goes for a Walk
Mister Paper goes for a walk. He finds old newspapers, takes out his scissors and starts cutting what he needs for the stroll: a hat for the sun and a dog for company. Directed by Ben Tesseur & Steven De Beul from Belgium, this 2018 short has featured across Europe at many film festivals as part of the LIAF line up.
Penguin
A timid penguin waiter with a red bow tie goes out of his way to perform his job to perfection.
Another short film by Julia Orker from Germany, as part of the LIAF line up