Projects in genres: Children’s

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12-year-old Adam finds his 31-year old, superhero obsessed brother with learning difficulties a nightmare – until he sees a chance to use him to gain friends.

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One starry night, a shepherd boy is taken on a secret, magical night-flight to witness a Christmas miracle with a visit to the newly born Christ child. This magical re-working of the nativity by leading storyteller Michael Morpurgo is rich with human poignancy as we share his very special experience.

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A teenage boy discovers his unruly neighbour is really a disgraced rock god who "died" eight years ago owing a fortune in unpaid tax. The boy agrees not to reveal his secret on condition that he teaches him the dark arts of rock guitar. Berlin International Film Festival 2015 - World premiere

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Animated accounts from six World War Two Holocaust Survivors. Documenting their extraordinary stories of escape as children from Nazi-occupied Europe, and the start of their new lives in Britain. Additional live-action camera interviews see survivors discussing the impact of these events on their lives, highlighting why it is important to still talk about the Holocaust today.

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Jamesy and Malachy are over the moon when their soft-hearted dad presents them with two baby chicks. Raising their tiny charges, declaring themselves vegetarian and dreaming of running a chicken farm, the boys are in for a shock when their parents announce that big changes are coming to the family.

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Pudsey is a city dog and nobody's pet - and he couldn't be happier. London provides all the excitement, intrigue and sausages that any dog could ever dream of. Then one day, he happens upon Molly, Tommy, and George; siblings who are always the subject of ridicule by the bullies at their school. When George is on the receiving end of the wedgie of the century, Pudsey goes against his instincts and rushes over, knocking the bully down and saving the day. The kids instantly adore him, so Pudsey follows them home to score some sausages. But he gets more than he bargained for when he inadvertently hitches a ride with the family to their new home in the countryside! Now miles away from home and with no way back to the city, Pudsey starts to learn about the joys of country life, and how to be part of a loving family. A cheeky and downright hilarious animal adventure for the whole family! Oh and by the way… there are songs too!

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Gloucestershire, 1796. A poor day labourer is offered work but must first let his son be used in a medical experiment. Based on the story of James Phipps, the eight-year-old boy used by Dr Edward Jenner to test the world’s first smallpox vaccine.

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Little Sofía loves her grumpy granny: even though she is always hungry and eats what little food they can buy. Her pension is the only thing keeping her and her father alive. To what extremes will they go to once granny is no more?

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Pineapple Calamari is a horse who dreams of becoming a racing champion. He is taken care of by two women, who share a very special connection. When tragedy befalls this happy family, their social life takes a dramatic turn for the unexpected.

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On a remote highway in Pakistan, the sandy roadside reverberates with the sound of a sudden gunshot. A lone film crew instinctively hits the ground. As they scramble to their feet, dusting off their western attire, they notice one member of their troupe remains on the roadside, holding his stomach. Elsewhere, Roshan Khan and his son Sheikhu make their way across Pakistan making a routine delivery. From the moment the golden shell tore into British documentary filmmaker Shahid Mehboob, a chain of International events were initiated.

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10 year old Carla dreams of becoming a gondolier like her father. However, 900 years of Venetian tradition and the disapproval of her parents stand in her way.

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This short Anidoc was in response to the Light Princess production in Autumn 2013. Bringing documentary and 2D animation styles together we decided to interview a group of young dancers and hear their thoughts on being a Princess. What would they do as a Princess? Would they listen to the King who would be their Father? A gentle film with moments of humour. You may be surprised by the answers by some of these young girls. In Association with the National Theatre.