Synopsis: Lilly, a 10-foot tall orange monster, babysits a human baby. The mom leaves a long list of what not to do. What could go wrong?

Made by the Bum Family, a collective of 6 cousins. This is NOT made at a film school or institution. Pure indie.

Juror comments: Lilly and the Baby is perhaps a typical portrayal of babysitting. Kids will relate to this tale of Lilly’s babysitting. It’s another quirky fun take by the one-eyed monster Lilly - cute and entertaining!

The story follows Lilly as she goes to babysit a baby. The "hearts in their eyes" indicates they will enjoy their evening ahead. Of course, the parents give a list of don'ts to Lilly who responds with, “blah, blah, blah” - in other words, let's get on with it. All in good humor, it is a bit disrespectful. However, the quirky escapades ensue - on the treadmill, taking a walk, making something to eat, including a making the cookie saga.

This is a creative, inventive, imaginative short animated film by the Canadian Bum Family of six cousins. Their art work and animation tell the story - from the treadmill, to the walk, to making something to eat. The applesauce accidentally falling into the goldfish bowl kills the fish that the baby was to eat. About the house, when they walk in, the front falls out from the fire. You see the smoke damage. Kids may think this is funny, I do not. Their overall presentation is quirky and imaginative to look at. The design of animated characters is creative and fun to view. I particularly like the cookie-making scene showing how Lilly puts all the ingredients together. The music complements the animation well. This is creative filmmaking. The Bum Family’s artwork comes alive with their special voice overs. Animated Lily unpredictability leads with imagination. The cousins have a distinct way of telling a story.

This message is really a fun, silly interpretation of babysitting.

I give this film 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 6 to 15. Reviewed by Terry S., KIDS FIRST!