Neighbourwood: A Curious Encounter in the Canopy

High above the forest floor, tucked away in a treetop house, lives an owl with a brilliant mind and a family legacy of scientific achievement. Driven by determination and intellect, he spends his days wrestling with a complex physics equation, seeking the solution that will secure his place among his esteemed ancestors (who include Nikowla Tesla).

But life in the canopy is about to get noisy. When a woodpecker moves in next door, the owl’s peaceful world is shattered by constant tapping. No matter what he tries, the racket won’t stop — and neither will his growing frustration. As his concentration slips away, so too does his grip on the problem he’s been trying to solve.

What happens next isn’t what he expected. And while we won’t spoil the ending, let’s just say that inspiration sometimes arrives in the most unexpected ways.

Neighbourwood is a beautifully animated short film directed by Eddy Hohf, Patrik Knittel, and Fynn Große-Bley. With a playful, expressive score by Alexander Wolf David, the film tells a wordless but vivid story about focus, frustration, and the strange harmony that can grow out of chaos.  Watch and enjoy below.

Stranded

When you are all washed up on an island in the middle of nowhere you make do and mend.

That is the case with the hero in this animated short by Donia Liechti and Vicky Penzes.

Yet just as things are going swimmingly a pesky seagull turns up to make his life a misery.

He isn’t going to stand for that so a chase ensues!

To The Moon

If Dr Seuss had started a rock band, this would probably be it. The Mighty bUZZniks make clever and edgy music for kids who like to rock. Their songs are full of vigor, fun and intricacy mixing an array of instruments, assorted sounds and great harmonies that present a rich world of music to children. This is their track To The Moon – which is very, very catchy.  You will probably find yourself singing it to yourself all day, as I have!

Their new album, Bug Out was recently released. It is a collection of 14 songs, some favorites from their live set and some brand new never before heard tracks. The album travels through many popular styles of music with references that many mums and dads are sure to know.... and of course the songs are packed with the energy and fun lyrics that make the bUZZniks 'The thinking kids musos' for families that love to rock!

The video was directed and animated by Kate Cawley.