Movie Club 2026: Short Film Programme
Each Movie Club session includes a package of short films, handpicked by the Leeds Young Film Festival team and made by filmmakers from all around the world.
Here are the films in each package!
PACKAGE 1
 I Can Help You Bumblebee!
Two sisters play in the garden and discover a bumblebee, busy at work. |
.jpg) Squirrels and the Sacred WalnutEnter the enchanting world of the Wildlife Garden, where real-life animals take centre stage. Join curious squirrels, a wandering muntjac, Midnight the cat, and Freddie—the famously friendly fox. |
 24The Earth's rotation in 14 seconds. |
 Mine is YoursWhile walking in the woods, two bears learn the power of sharing |
 Good ViewA gentle breeze makes the sparsely grown stalks dance. In the centre of the field, a figure of high nature stands rigidly. It stands in the field all day, silently pursuing its sole purpose. It scares away birds. A search for company begins, but its enormous size makes contact with people difficult. An unexpected encounter breaks the dreary silence and shows her a new path. Without being able to change her fate completely, hope is the only thing the scarecrow has left. |
 Chirp TalkerOn her city balcony, Audrey delights in the flutter of tiny birds—fluffing their feathers, chattering, and sneaking tangerine bites. Their chirps sound like cheerful hellos and playful spats, inspiring her to invent a bird-language translator that unlocks their secret conversations. |
PACKAGE 2
Zlín Film Festival presents: Czech Animation
 Mr. SlumberIn this short film, Mr. Slumber visits the residents of a town every night to bring them their much-needed sleep. But some people don’t appreciate this at all and would rather watch TV than go to bed. In the end, what will win? Stubbornness or the ever-growing exhaustion? |
 Fly ByThe short stop-motion film Fly By depicts the story of a cloud whose calm day is disrupted by a plane. |
 The HedgehogTwo siblings are sitting peacefully at a table and drawing. There is a swimming hedgehog in the sister’s picture. The brother wonders whether this would work in real life. He goes into the garden, grabs a hedgehog and throws him into the pool to test this. Not funny at all, thinks the hedgehog. But before he scurries back to his pile of leaves, he comes up with a wet surprise … |
 Hello SummerSea, sun, beaches and family holidays. Just pick your dream destination from the catalogue, pack your bags and hit the road. But what if the hotel isn’t as stellar as promised, your room has a bit of a naughty view, the dinner is surprisingly exotic and your luggage travels independently. Family above all! |
PACKAGE 3
.jpg) Mine is YoursWhile walking in the woods, two bears learn the power of sharing. |
.jpg) Squirrels and the Sacred WalnutEnter the enchanting world of the Wildlife Garden, where real-life animals take centre stage. Join curious squirrels, a wandering muntjac, Midnight the cat, and Freddie—the famously friendly fox. Join their adventure, the Sacred Walnut, guardian of the garden’s harmony , protector of nature ,environment disappears, The animals must band together to uncover its whereabouts and restore balance to their beloved home. |
 Broomsticks on BroadwayFellinda Cauldron is inspired by the moon to make a magical dancing potion. Can she over come her doubts and complete her bubbling brew? |
 The Bicycle WishA young boy dreams of owning a bicycle. When he finally earns enough money, he faces a quiet moral choice - one that shifts his dream toward an act of care, and transforms what fulfillment truly means. |
 Off-Beats!A Cat and Mouse duo dream of musical stardom, but despite being mocked and bullied for their ambitions, they refuse to give up. With the help of some unlikely friends, they set out to put on the performance of a lifetime! |
PACKAGE 4
 Dès VuA hatmaker struggles with the fading of his craft — a tradition few still appreciate in modern times. As time passes without customers, he wrestles with sadness, frustration, and resignation. When a child finally enters his shop, the story turns into one of appreciation, respect, and the remembrance of moments that shape us. |
 Kiki and Bouba - A Peachy StoryIn “Peachy Story”, we witness the meeting of two farmers, who have different ideas of what it means to grow the perfect peach. |
.jpg) Off-Beats!A Cat and Mouse duo dream of musical stardom, but despite being mocked and bullied for their ambitions, they refuse to give up. With the help of some unlikely friends, they set out to put on the performance of a lifetime! |
.jpg) Mine is YoursWhile walking in the woods, two bears learn the power of sharing. |
 Exhibit AA mysterious intergalactic art collector has their sights on one of earths masterpieces. But a plucky security guard ensures it will not be a simple lift. |
PACKAGE 5
.jpg) Mine is YoursWhile walking in the woods, two bears learn the power of sharing. |
 Grandma CloseknitSaïd and Anna are helping to repair some of Ms Sanchez's belongings. While they are working, Saïd realizes how much he misses his grandmother, who lives so far away. Together they come up with a plan: they will create their own granny, who will always be close by. But will it really work? |
Kiki and Bouba - A Peachy StoryIn “Peachy Story”, we witness the meeting of two farmers, who have different ideas of what it means to grow the perfect peach. |
 KiteA story about a kid and his kite. After discovering it’s windy outside the only thing the kid want to do is to go fly a kite but he don’t plan on loosing him. |
.jpg) Exhibit AA mysterious intergalactic art collector has their sights on one of earths masterpieces. But a plucky security guard ensures it will not be a simple lift. |
PACKAGE 6
 GET REALWhiz can't accept that his two best friends, Telly and Billiam, are moving away for college, so he traps them all in a video game so they can never be separated. After a big fight, Whiz accepts the sad reality, and they all leave the game together. |
.jpg) Off-Beats!A Cat and Mouse duo dream of musical stardom, but despite being mocked and bullied for their ambitions, they refuse to give up. With the help of some unlikely friends, they set out to put on the performance of a lifetime! |
 To the MoonSomeone with a life long dream of flying to the moon. To do so he needs to conquer his fears, build a rocket ship and leave behind his loved ones.. |