Saturday morning Cartoons - Animation Shorts
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:30 AM @ Morton Theater
- Seating is limited for this screening. Please be aware that our policy for attending all film screenings is first come, first serve.
Witness some of the latest and greatest animated shorts around the world
Film lineup subject to change
Deep Dive See Film Listing
Stranded on a jumping board, a diver is struggling to take a leap. At her darkest moment, she ascends.
Showings:
| Year: | 2024 |
| Runtime: | 3 minutes |
| Country: | Israel |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | Noga Erlich Kochavi |
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Holiday See Film Listing
Eight children talk about their daily lives through real stories lived or heard by the author
Showings:
| Premiere: | World Premiere |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Runtime: | 5 minutes |
| Country: | France |
| Language: | French |
| Director: | Alice Jeanne Dybowski |
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| Screenwriter: | Alice Jeanne Dybowski |
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Knitted See Film Listing
Recently widowed, Patsy knit a plush to feel better.
Showings:
| Year: | 2024 |
| Runtime: | 7 minutes |
| Country: | France |
| Language: | Non-dialogue |
| Director: | Pierre-Marie Bavay, Laurie Beldent, Joan Haubois, Maëlle Le Bris, Camille Lequeux, Malo Lescop, Clara Navoizat, Emma Rateau |
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Manta Dreams See Film Listing
A woman had a childhood dream to explore the world. Now she has grown up to be an overworked waitress living in a small apartment.
Showings:
| Year: | 2024 |
| Runtime: | 4 minutes |
| Country: | Australia |
| Language: | Non-dialoge |
| Director: | Jasmine Lin |
| Producer: | Jasmine Lin |
| Screenwriter: | Mark Lycette |
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Pingu & Bear See Film Listing
"Pingu & Bear" is the story of two polar pals, a great journey full of ups and downs and a big dream of flying.
Showings:
| Premiere: | US Premiere |
| Year: | 2025 |
| Runtime: | 2 minutes |
| Country: | Germany |
| Language: | Non-dialogue |
| Director: | Kai-Anne Oppermann |
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REC See Film Listing
A funky android trio and a mischievous songbird butt heads when they happen to schedule their respective rehearsals at the same time.
Showings:
| Year: | 2024 |
| Runtime: | 6 minutes |
| Country: | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Language: | Non-dialogue |
| Director: | Fedor Marić |
| Producer: | Mladen Đukić |
| Screenwriter: | Fedor Marić |
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Straight and in a Circle See Film Listing
It is a touching story of a refugee forced to leave his home in search of safety, healing, and a new sense of belonging.
Showings:
| Premiere: | Georgia Premiere |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Runtime: | 5 minutes |
| Country: | Belarus |
| Language: | English |
| Director: | Palina Ramashka |
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| Editor: | Antoine Echelard |
The Little Paper Plane See Film Listing
A heartwarming animated short film that follows the enchanting journey of a young boy named David and the paper plane he creates, which becomes a symbol of hope, resilience, and the unbreakable bond of family.
Showings:
| Year: | 2024 |
| Runtime: | 4 minutes |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | Non-dialogue |
| Director: | Paul Henry de Tremaudan, Nicole Nunes, Rositsa Zaharieva, Lovepreet Kaur, Juan Nicolas Dominguez et Nelson Van Vulpen |
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The Ones who Never See the Moonlight See Film Listing
A dog, abandoned on the Moon, desperately tries to escape. With unexpected help from another lonely soul, the dog will regain hope and learn to trust again.
Showings:
| Premiere: | US Premiere |
| Year: | 2024 |
| Runtime: | 7 minutes |
| Country: | France |
| Language: | Non-dialoge |
| Director: | Solène Marché, Lou Thoby, Tom Saurel, Evelyne Philippart, Marie Fantini, Amélie Soto |
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