Aspen Shortsfest is thrilled to partner with legendary animation studio Aardman Animations—the Shortsfest alum that brought you such favorites as A Close Shave and Chicken Run—in celebrating its 40th anniversary with a retrospective screening the whole family’s sure to adore.
Adults: $10
Kids: Complimentary admission. Requires ticket issued by Box Office.
(Bram Ttwheam, 2012)
This cel-animated sequence features the original “Aardman,” an inept superhero. (Peter Lord, David Sproxton)
Shaun and the Flock commandeer an ice-cream van, which results in an endless supply of the sweet treat—but will they be able to cover their tracks before they’re discovered? (Jay Grace, 2013)
Bumbling cavemen Ig and Uk awaken to find a volcano on their doorstep. Could their only hope be a dinosaur who’s good at math? (Peter Peake, 2011)
The animals in an English zoo conduct a series of interviews on their accommodation, diet, and of course the English weather. (Nick Park, 1989)
When Grand Morph shares footage of Morph as a baby, embarrassment and hilarity ensue. (Peter Lord, 1980)
Oh no, the bone—what’s that doing there? (Darren Walsh, 1998)
Visited by noisy and intriguing strangers, Purple and Brown are desperate to join in the fun. (Rich Webber, 2006)
The invention of the CellScope—a Nokia device with a microscope attachment—was the inspiration for this teeny-tiny film about a 9-millimeter girl called Dot, who struggles through a microscopic world. (Sumo Science, 2010)
Superman and the gang get a youthful makeover with the help of vocal performances by youngsters. (Rich Webber, 2011)
The Farmer’s new TV is even more 3D than he could ever have imagined! (Jay Grace, 2013)
The eternal battle between man and fly is played out when a man and his dog make increasingly extreme efforts to rid themselves of a pest. (Alan Short, 2010)
Chas has a new angle on photography. (Merlin Crossingham, 2014)
A plucky, pioneering, prehistoric fish has a ground-breaking plan to improve his life. (Steve Harding-Hill, 2014)
View the world’s most epic logo reveal for the world’s most epic partnership. (Joe Burrascano, 2015)
Chaos unfolds as The Pirate Captain reveals his tips on becoming a dashing yet sensitive terror of the high seas. (Jay Grace, 2012)
A villainous penguin and a pair of automated techno-trousers plunge our clay heroes into one of their wildest adventures yet. (Nick Park, 1993)