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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.

10 year old Bryn made a claymation movie about the importance of using "natural solutions for your bug problems" - something she's passionate about. The idea came after one of her "grub hunting" sessions (she loves gathering grubs for the birds and lizards). She loves gardening almost as much as animation, so it was a perfect fit.


Juror comments: 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. The idea came after one of her "grub hunting" sessions. She loves gardening almost as much as animation, so it was a perfect fit.


The animation was awarded the "Grand Recognition Award" at the "Ivie Awards" in San Diego California. The video is currently being shared by many in the gardening community, who are encouraging Bryn to enter the film into festivals (because it's both educational and hilarious). Thank you for your consideration.

I love this little claymation short by a ten year old. The film offers natural solutions to bug problems.


It is made using claymation and very cleverly so. The voice over is pretty good, and the narrator’s voice clearly enunciates. My biggest complaint is that I wish it was longer. I think it’s very clever and smart.


The message is about using natural solutions rather than pesticides to deal with bugs in your garden.


I give Bad Bugs 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 5 to 12, plus adults. Reviewed by Julie S., KIDS FIRST!

  • Year
    2021
  • Runtime
    2:00
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Bryn Wright
  • Filmmaker
    Bryn Wright
  • Animator
    Bryn Wright
  • Composer
    Bryn Wright
  • Sound Design
    Bryn Wright
  • Music
    Bryn Wright
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