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ANIMALS - REAL AND ANIMATED

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14 films in package
GREAT WHITE SHARKS
Lakan Duskin is 10 years old. This Lego stop-motion video was his 4th grade final project.
HOPPER'S DAY
A cricket wants to achieve the dream in an abandoned quarry.
DEEP FEARS
A sea otter who is afraid of the ocean is challenged to face his fears when he loses his precious pink shell necklace at sea.
FLIT
The student produced short film, Flit has a relationship with flies and humans never seen before. When the fly befriends the human a new hope emerges for the world.
PEACH!
A young monkey looks forward to eating a giant peach, but a panda makes it a challenging task.
THE DOG WHO BROUGHT HOME THE SUN
In the dead of winter with no food and resources, a dog seeks to catch the sun.
REGINALD THE FLYING LLAMA
A llama named Reginald has dreams that are sky high, because all he wants is to be able to fly.
LONELY WOODS
A short animated film about a dog living an abandoned town. One day when he is resting, the dog encounters a mysterious glowing orb that leads him on a journey into his past.
BAD BUGS
10 year old Bryn made a claymation movie about the importance of using "natural solutions for your bug problems" - something she's passionate about.
BIRDTOPIA
Four common city birds set out to save their homes from urban expansion. An Animated Storytelling project.
JINGLE THE DOG - A CHRISTMAS STORY
A heartwarming tale about a happy and clueless family pet in a wild Christmas adventure as Jingle the Dog is thrust into the real world.
LILLY GOES TO THE DOGS
Lilly, a 10-foot tall orange monster, visits a the Victoria Dog Show, but her friend Fluffle gets sequestered in the mutt pen! Will Lilly take Best in Show?
ZAMZOOM'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES
Join Zamzoom, an enthusiastic space animal and his partner, Orbie, on an uproarious intergalactic expedition to Earth.
LUCKY
This short animated film is great for kids with its classic, easy to understand story about friendship. Kids will love the funny humor and creative magic that’s part of it.
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This collection of films comes from indie and student filmmakers worldwide. Each one talks about animals in some way or other.

A llama named Reginald has dreams that are sky high, because all he wants is to be able to fly. Will Reginald be able to take flight or is he destined to live out his life on land?


Juror comments: This animated short is fantastical and fun. The whimsical and magical comedic story follows a llama named Reginald who has dreams of flying. Will Reginald be able to take flight or is he destined to live out his life on land?


Once in a while we all need just a bit of fantasy to brighten our day and this is certainly that. Do llamas really fly? I think now; but in animation and make believe, anything is possible. And so it is with Reginald as he dances and prances across the screen, only to dream of flying while watching the birds in the sky. The music is charming, the poetry in iambic pentameter, the suspense when he jumps off the cliff is sustained and rewarded when he next appears dancing across the sky – no spoiler intended here. I love it and will probably be singing this song for the rest of the day. Da de da da…


Message – never give up on your dreams, however wild they are.


I give this 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 18, but only if older people have a sense of humor. Reviewed by Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    2:00
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Lauren Richmond
  • Screenwriter
    Lauren Richmond
  • Composer
    Vincent Banlot
  • Sound Design
    Cameron Mitchell Elmore
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