THEO Vol. 2: God's Grace

Affairs of the Art

January 2021 •English

Look out: Beryl's back. With Affairs of the Art, British animator Joanna Quinn recounts another gloriously unhinged chapter in the adventures of Beryl, the comic everywoman she unleashed upon the world with her debut film, Girls' Night Out, which took home three major awards from Annecy in 1987.

Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window

December 2023 •Japanese

This engaging series of childhood recollections tells of an unconventional school in Tokyo during World War II that combined learning with fun, freedom, and love. The school had old railroad cars for classrooms and was run by an extraordinary man – its founder and headmaster, Sōsaku Kobayashi – who deeply valued children's independence, and who was a firm believer in freedom of expression and activity.

THEO Vol. 1: God's Love

January 2013 •English

The first in a five-part animated DVD series about an English Pastor named "Theo" and his lovable friends, God's Love teaches children about the most important aspects of Godly living in three parts: "Saving Faith," "Loving Obedience," and "Forgiveness."

THEO Vol. 3: God's Heart

January 2013 •English

The third in a five-part animated DVD series about an English Pastor named "Theo" and his lovable friends, God's Heart teaches children about the most important aspects of Godly living in three parts: "Justification," "Adoption," and "A Day in Prayer."

THEO Vol. 4: God's Truth

January 2013 •English

The fourth in a five-part animated DVD series about an English Pastor named "Theo" and his lovable friends, God's Truth teaches children about the most important aspects of Godly living in three parts: "Abiding in Christ," "Light Unto My Path," and "What is the Church."

THEO Vol. 5: God's Desire

January 2013 •English

The fifth in a five-part animated DVD series about an English Pastor named "Theo" and his lovable friends, God's Desire teaches children about the most important aspects of Godly living in three parts: "Fruit of the Spirit," "Salvation," and "Love Thy Neighbor."

Heart

November 2020 •Spanish

Yollotl connects the past and the present through a love story inspired by Mesoamerican mythology and testimonials from children who live in the Mayan rainforest. A story in Nahuatl and a ritual song accompanies the journey through the interior of ancient trees to the universe.

The Blue Bird

January 1970 •Russian

Peasant children Mytyl and Tyltyl are led on a magical quest for the fabulous Blue Bird of Happiness by the fairy Berylune. On their journey, they're accompanied by the anthropomorphized presences of a Dog, a Cat, Light, Fire, and Bread, among other entities.

The Missing Spots

September 2023 •English

A little leopard born without spots faces the challenge of fitting in. In the end he learns to accept himself just the way he is.

Swimming with Wings

October 2023 •English

A short animated documentary exploring the immigration experience through the eyes of children learning how to swim with clothes on in the Netherlands.

There's a Big Bad Wolf

July 2023 •English

‘There’s a Big Bad Wolf’ was based on the wonderful poem by Blue Peter Amazing Authors competition winner Phoebe.

Jumbo

Invalid date •Indonesian

Desperate to prove to his peers that he’s more than a chubby kid that never wins at anything, little Don wishes to win his local talent show by performing a stage play inspired from a story book written by his late parents. When unfortunately a bully stole that book, at the same time a little ghost appeared from the spirit world asking for Don’s help to reunite her with her parents’ spirits. The two new friends then embark on an exciting adventure to help each other and learn the true meaning of friendship.

Lucía

January 2007 •English

Lucía remembers the summer when she fell in love with Luis and her fear of the dark.

A Donkey Got a Bit Sulky

January 1983 •Japanese

In this animated musical short, a traveling donkey becomes upset at minor inconveniences, each of which his chipper young master is only too happy to accommodate.

The Wild Swans

July 1962 •Russian

When a witch transforms her brothers into swans, a young princess must find a way to change them back.

The Cat Came Back

February 1936 •English

Mama cat is teaching her kittens to catch mice. Meanwhile, across the basement, mama mouse is teaching her little ones how to avoid cats.

The Wishing Jar

November 2016 •English

One starry night, a little girl chases a star streaking across the sky in the hopes of capturing it in her jar so that she may make one more wish.

A Butterfly's Heart

April 2022 •Lithuanian

This delicately-rendered live action narrative follows the story of a ten-year-old boy and budding entomologist named Juozapas, who was born with his heart outside of his chest. Can Rugile, the fearless new girl in town, help Juozapas gain courage and acceptance to overcome exclusion and the insensitivity of the people around them?

Jemima + Johnny

September 1966 •English

A white boy and a black Jamaican girl have a day out in a city where racial hostility prevails.

红领巾

August 2011 •Chinese