Film Buff Challenge Shorts - Primary

Synopsis

Let the Film Buff Challenge take your pupils on a magic carpet ride through different curriculum-linked themes, genres, countries, and film mediums to widen their horizons and broaden their knowledge of a world they may never have experienced before.

Our curated Film Buff collections bring together ten unique short films. They have been developed to incorporate two age-appropriate categories (7-11 and 11-14) with various film styles available in each section. As pupils watch and review films, they can gain rewards and certificates for their progress.

Download the Film Buff Challenge resource for more information and to track your pupils' progress.

The films in this collection, for audiences aged 7-11, are:

An Eye For An Eye (2019, France, No Dialogue, 6 mins, 5-11)

A one-eyed pirate captain is determined to find a buried treasure but must first assemble a crew who can help him.

Black & White (2020, Germany/Switzerland, No Dialogue, 6 mins, 7-11)

A black sheep tries to befriend a herd but is treated like an outsider by the others.

Cat Fight (2019, UK, No Dialogue, 2 mins, 7-14)

An epic animated battle between two cats, one black and one white, told through a variety of genres, styles and cultural influences.

Family Bonds (2019, Germany, No Dialogue, 7 mins, 7-11)

A little fox who lives within an unconventional family unit learns that love is more important than appearances.

The Fox & The Pigeon (2019, Canada, English, 6 mins, 5-11)

A rhyming storybook adventure about a pair of animals who just want to eat an ice cream but encounter one obstacle after another.

Fussel (2019, Germany, No Dialogue, 5 mins, 5-11)

A group of strange-looking creatures stumble upon a ball of red string and decide to follow the thread to find out where it ends.

The Little Bang (2020, US, No Dialogue, 7 mins, 5-11)

A newly-formed bright yellow star, who feels lonely out in the vastness of space, seeks a friend of his own.

Nuraiyah (2019, UK, English, 2 mins, 7-14)

Hopeful documentary from the point of view of a seven-year-old girl as she contemplates the wonders of being alive.

Partridge in a Bear Tree (2018, UK, English, 7 mins, 5-11)

As winter approaches, an excited little partridge accidentally destroys the family home and must find an alternative hibernation spot.

The Present (2014, Germany, English, 5 mins, 7-14)

A teenage boy is gifted a puppy by his mother, but it isn’t to his liking.