Tag

Calming

21–40 of 88 films

  • The Lost Letter

    2016 7+ 8 min

    by Kealan O’Rourke

    The tale of a young boy whose love for Christmas is not dampened by his mean spirited neighbour, who doesn’t want the holiday to come at all.

    • Drama
    • Fantasy
    • Family
  • by Lena von Döhren

    It is Autumn; at the end of a branch hangs a red leaf. A little black bird comes along to water it when suddenly, a squirrel nicks the bird’s bright green watering can. The bird follows the cheeky thief and so begins an exciting chase through the forest.

    • Family
    • Fantasy
  • by Lena von Döhren

    The little bird enjoys the blossoms of his maple tree high above the ground. All of a sudden, a mysterious humming sound sends the little bird on a journey to a magical world of flowers and bees. However, the red fox is not far away and tries to catch the little bird. Little does the red troublemaker know that a rather unpleasant surprise awaits him at the beehive.

    • Family
    • Comedy
    • Adventure
  • by Lena von Döhren

    It’s summer. High above in a tree, the little Bird cherishes and nurtures the green leaves of his home. Suddenly a hungry caterpillar sets out to eat the appetizing leaves. The little Bird manages to lure away the glutton and an adventurous journey begins.

    • Fantasy
    • Family
  • by Lena von Döhren

    A single yellow leaf hangs on the bare branch. A gust of wind blows and it begins to float through the white winter forest. In joyful pursuit, a little bird takes off into a breathtaking flight. In the meantime, a fiery red fox licks its lips in anticipation.

    • Drama
    • Fantasy
    • Non-narrative
  • The Fox and the Bird

    2018 4+ 12 min

    by Sam Guillaume, Fred Guillaume

    A solitary fox finds itself improvising fatherhood for a freshly hatched baby bird. Two paths cross and a family is formed, until fate reminds each of the life it is meant to lead.

    • Fantasy
    • Drama
  • The First Thunder

    2017 7+ 5 min

    by Anastasia Melikhova

    It is a musical fantasy about the awakening of nature and the character from winter hibernation, about the way out of its own world, into a world which is full of beauty and adventures.

    • Drama
    • Fantasy
    • Abstract
    • Experimental
  • The Explainer Series – A series of animated films explaining brain development and illustrating the science behind social and emotional development in early childhood. This film explains a concept called scaffolding. Scaffolding occurs when adults support children’s learning by helping them to do something for themselves, adjusting the level of guidance and support provided, led by the child’s needs and abilities. This supports the child in mastering new skills. This film was illustrated by Vicki Turner, animated by Plastic Horse and produced by Grand Matter.

    • Family
    • Pre-school
  • The Explainer Series – A series of animated films explaining brain development and illustrating the science behind social and emotional development in early childhood. This film unpacks a concept called attunement. In attuned conversations, adults notice a child’s emotional state, name what they are feeling and help them to manage these feelings. The film also describes other ways adults can talk to babies and young children about emotions and how this supports development. This film was illustrated by Alec Doherty, animated by Plastic Horse and produced by Grand Matter.

    • Drama
    • Family
  • The Explainer Series – A series of animated films explaining brain development and illustrating the science behind social and emotional development in early childhood. This film explains a concept called co-regulation. Co-regulation involves supporting another person when managing big feelings and returning to a state of calm. When adults co-regulate children, they help a child deal with positive or negative feelings that might otherwise be overwhelming. This enables the child to return to a state where they can think clearly, feel safe and respond to the world around them in helpful ways. This film was illustrated by Brian Rea, animated by Delcan & Co and produced by Dutch Uncle.

    • Family
  • The Explainer Series – A series of animated films explaining brain development and illustrating the science behind social and emotional development in early childhood. This film explains describes the rapid development that happens in early childhood. It explains how early relationships, surroundings and experiences shape development and can have lasting effects throughout life. This film was illustrated by Jasmine Hortop, animated by Real Good Liars and produced by Making Pictures.

    • Documentary
    • Family
  • The Explainer Series – A series of animated films explaining brain development and illustrating the science behind social and emotional development in early childhood. This film explains a concept called pacing. When we pace our interactions with children, we adjust our tempo and slow down to help them to process information and respond. Pacing creates space and time for meaningful connection, giving the child greater opportunity to engage positively in an interaction or activity. This film was illustrated by Owen Gildersleeve, animated by Plastic Horse and produced by Grand Matter.

    • Documentary
    • Family
  • The Explainer Series – A series of animated films explaining brain development and illustrating the science behind social and emotional development in early childhood. This film unpacks a concept called contingent responsiveness (also known as serve and return). Contingent responsiveness is what happens when an adult notices a baby or child’s cue or signal and responds in a way that is sensitive and appropriate. This is a central part of nurturing care. This film was illustrated by Haley Tippmann, animated by Henrique Barone and produced by Oskar Illustration.

    • Documentary
    • Family
  • The Diary of a Chiva Bus

    2019 4+ 3 min

    by Nikolay Moustakov

    A toy Chiva bus sets off on a journey across Colombia – a mini magical realism travelogue.

    • Adventure
    • Experimental
  • by Allison Brownmoore

    Hand illustrated short animated film about young autistic girl at the heart of a quiet revolution.

    • Drama
    • Documentary
  • by David Súkup, Patrik Pašš, Leon Vidmar & others

    Three kids spend the night at their grandpa’s house. To fill the silence after losing their grandma, the family’s storyteller, they begin to create their own stories and discover the power of imagination. This uplifting stop-motion film celebrates creativity and its healing magic.

    • Fantasy
    • Family
  • by Tess Martin

    A photograph is a window into the past, but sometimes, the border between past and present is not entirely clear. This stop-motion animation invites us to think about our relationship to time, by portraying one woman caught in the middle.

    • Drama
    • Experimental
  • Steve, Socks, and Spleen Surgery

    2025 All audiences 4 min

    by Wiliam Snekspeare

    This is an animated story about the time Steve, my pet ferret, had to get a splenectomy. I hope that by the end of this video you will love him as much as I do.

    • Family
  • Stars

    2020 4+ 5 min

    by Han Zhang

    Grandpa and grandson street sellers sell stars in a town near the shore. One night, they run out of stars…

    • Drama
    • Fantasy
    • Family