Primary Shorts

OPTION J IS FULL 

Please note, due to unforeseen circumstances, this program may change.

Screenings

  • Option D  9:45 am - 11:45 am on Tuesday, January 14 at Market Hall
  • Option F  12:15 pm - 2:15 pm on Tuesday, January 14 at Market Hall
  • Option H  9:45 am - 11:45 am on Wednesday, January 15 at Market Hall
  • Option J  12:15 pm - 2:15 pm on Wednesday, January 15 at Market Hall
A Sea Turtle Story

A Sea Turtle Story

Directed by Kathy Shultz
Canada  |  2012  |  10 min

This stunning animated film explores the life cycle of the sea turtle by looking at its food chain, predatory animals and the nature of marine life.

Bunty’s Tree

Bunty’s Tree

Directed by Jasraj Singh Batti
India  |  2011  |  6 min
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Bunty’s Tree follows a young boy as he matures into adulthood under the watchful eye of a benevolent tree growing in his garden.

Jillian Dillon

Jillian Dillon

Directed by Yvette Edery
United States  |  2011  |  5 min
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Jillian, the world’s only hippoplatypus, has trouble fitting in with the other animals. But when danger looms, she proves that being different can be a good thing. Created with exquisitely crafted puppets, Jillian Dillon is a musical extravaganza about standing tall when challenges arise.

Meltdown

Meltdown

Directed by Carrie Mombourquette
Canada  |  2012  |  2 min

With the last of the arctic ice disappearing, a polar bear decides to try his luck finding a job in the big city. It’s hard fitting into the human world, however, and so this bear finds a more creative solution to his original predicament.

Mina Moes

Mina Moes

Directed by Mirjam de With
Netherlands  |   |  min

Seven-year-old Mina adores Minnie Mouse, and frequently arrives at school in red polka dots and giant mouse ears. While that’s a problem for those who’d prefer she wear the school uniform, Mina remains determined to express her inner Minnie.

Monster and Dumpling

Monster and Dumpling

Directed by JiHwan Jung
USA  |   |  min

An ugly and violent monster comes to a small town in search of food.  He tries to scare a small girl selling dumplings only to find that she isn’t scared of him.  A beautiful friendship ensues.

Mouse for Sale

Mouse for Sale

Directed by Wouter Bongaerts
Belgium  |  2011  |  5 min

A little mouse in a pet store who is desperate for a new home perks up and performs when a young boy shows interest.   What does his future hold?

One Shoe Blues

One Shoe Blues

Directed by Sandra Boynton
USA  |  2012  |  5 min

In One Shoe Blues,  first time director Sandra Boynton and her sock puppets join with blues legend B.B.King to create a dazzling music video with a thoroughly captivating story.

The Gruffalo’s Child

The Gruffalo’s Child

Directed by Uwe Heidschötter, Johannes Weiland
United Kingdom  |  2011  |  27 min
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The much-anticipated follow-up to author Julia Donaldson’s Academy Award-nominated The Gruffalo sees the youngest member of the Gruffalo clan boldly venturing into the woods one snowy night in search of the legendary big, bad mouse.

Primary Shorts: Featuring an interlude with Glen Caradus
Glen is an outdoor educator, a performer as well as a talented musician. He is know for his environmental puppetry and performs with the group he founded called Paddling Puppeteers. Glen is interested in social justice and eco issues. He loves the north and loves when he finds himself working in James Bay a few times a year.