Whether it’s the first time at the movies for little ones or seasoned cinema-goers, these works showcase brilliant ideas and simply told stories.
From the team behind the Melbourne International Animation Festival, this event is a collation of films from all over the world. This is a must-see program for anyone who wants to experience the pure elements and heart of cinema.
Highlights from the program include:
A Pirate Meets A Flea
A scavenging flea thinks he’s found his next meal, but the pirate has other ideas. The tale of an epic battle in miniature. Director: Ross Payne
Up You Go
A heartfelt tale of rescue, as a star falls to earth and into the lap of an ingenious saviour who helps return the star to its home, in the sky. Director: Roxann Gan
Meow or Never
A humorous musical that follows an ambitious pair. Pucha the ‘catstronaut’ and her companion Blip the space pup explore the universe in search for the meaning of life. Director: Neeraja Rajikumar
Tacet
Being different comes with its own challenges, a new member on a farm of instrument animals, has to navigate their own way of fitting in. Director: Zachary Simon
Children of Gainmore: How They Found It
The mystery of a lost magic stone comes with a lesson. The professor who tries to keep the stone for himself is taught an important lesson that changes his actions. Director: Petr Mischinger
Patouille and the Parachute Seeds
Nature is all around us, and its beauty is out of question. Best friends Momo and Patouille help each other figure out the importance of nature when you take a closer look. Director: Ines Bernard-Espina, Melody Boulissiere, Clementine Campos
When: Saturday June 4
Where: The Astor Theatre, 1 Chapel St, St Kilda VIC
Full program and bookings here: St Kilda Film Festival
