Projects in genres: Children’s

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A Jamaican mother in London uses a traditional meal to reconnect with her sons before their Caribbean roots are lost to their new English life. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025 - World premiere

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Jennifer, a controlling mother, interferes in her nine-year-old daughter's audition in order to live out her own dreams. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025 - World premiere

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The story of Dinah Little, a no-nonsense, curmudgeonly farmer, and Charlie, the unloved niece who Dinah begrudgingly takes in after discovering her in an orphanage. Dinah's farm is in the self-proclaimed 'Pumpkin Capital of the World' where the biggest event of the year is a high-stakes, cutthroat giant-pumpkin-growing contest with an enormous cash prize. Charlie, who has a special bond with plants, decides to enter the competition where she and the other pumpkin growers face sabotage and a genetically engineered rival. As she nurtures her pumpkin ‘Peter’ and watches him grow, so does a bond between Dinah and Charlie. Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2025 - World premiere

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A boy shares the science of our solar system with his two year-old sister, while internet contrarians share ideas of their own. Official Selection Encounters Film Festival 2025 Official Selection Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2025

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A mischievous little penguin, misbehaving at the dinner table, is sent off to the naughty seat - and it's not long before he has company! Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025

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Not just a film about war or emigration, but a story about a generation growing up between two worlds, learning to find its place in a new reality while holding on to its roots. It is also a story of a mother’s love - steadfast, nurturing and unwavering - as she stands by her child through uncertainty, offering reassurance, strength and a sense of belonging wherever they go. The sequel to the documentary film WOMEN delves into the lives of Ukrainian children who fled their homeland with their mothers because of the war. Three years have passed since they began adapting to life in the UK. How has the war changed them? What have they lost and what have they gained in their new home? Through the stories of Mariia, Sonya, Manya and Timofii, the film explores how children experience emigration, build new lives, integrate into society and dream about their futures. The film offers insight into the strength of family bonds, cultural identity and the resilience of young minds. The deep connection between mother and child is the heart of this film, showing how love becomes the anchor that helps them navigate life between two worlds.

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When an overwhelmed single dad pig moves his piglets into a trailer park, he fears he's failed his family. But soon his kids create a wildly imaginative game, and Dad has a choice between dwell on the past or join them on their adventure. Official Selection Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025 - World premiere Official Selection LA Shorts International Festival 2025 Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025

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Two young Belfast boys try to catch a giant, mythical pike rumoured to live in their local pond. A coming-of-age drama about the transformative power of friendship and terrible monsters, both real and imagined.

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The continuing comic misadventures of a young marmalade-loving Peruvian bear Paddington and the kindly Brown family who gave him a home in London. Paddington heads to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and to the mountain peaks of Peru.

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After discovering the power of the humble brick, pigs forged ahead into the industrial revolution building houses, factories and shops to wolf-proof their lives. This is the story about a little piggie named Richmond who befriends a not-so-big bad wolf named Billy, much to the outrage of his father. Set in the Black Country, this film is about friendship, inclusivity and not judging a wolf by its cover. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2025

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Sam's search for identity gets interrupted by a mysterious neighbourhood fox. Together they embark on a magical journey to the attic to discover the surprising things they might have in common, and how to celebrate the ways in which they differ. Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - Short Film Competition

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A documentary crew explores the cut-throat world of competitive hula-hooping, in which a semi-professional junior hooper seeks revenge against the formidable rival who ruined his world record attempt.