Double Bill: The Smeds and The Smoos + Superworm

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Double Bill: The Smeds and the Smoos + Superworm
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Double Bill: The Smeds and the Smoos + Superworm

Event Date

Wed 20 Nov 2024

Event Time

10:30 - 11:30

Location

Vue Birkenhead, Europa Boulevard, Conway Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside, CH41 4PE, England

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Cost

FREE

Recommended Age Group

5–11

Curriculum Subject/s

  • Literacy
  • Personal
  • PSHE Education
  • Social

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The Smeds and the Smoos (2022, 25 mins)

On a faraway planet with glossy purple trees, two colourful alien families called the Smeds and the Smoos keep well away from each other, and teach their children to never, ever play together. Afterall, they look different and have strange habits. One day Janet the Smed and Bill the Smoo meet in a forest and something incredible happens they fall in love! But will their families accept their union? A beautifully imaginative yet simple story about overcoming prejudices, working together and embracing family and friendship.

Superworm (2021, 25 mins)

Meet Superworm, a long, strong, courageous worm with some amazing skills who knows exactly how to save the day. Whether he is saving his friend the beetle from a deep well or the toad from getting in a road accident, Superworm is always there when he is needed the most. However, when Superworm gets too big for his boots and begins ignoring his friends, who will be there to save the day for him? This adorable animal animation puts a spotlight on friendship, heroism and humility for young audiences.

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Film title

Double Bill: The Smeds and the Smoos + Superworm


Synopsis

The Smeds and the Smoos (2022, 25 mins)

On a faraway planet with glossy purple trees, two colourful alien families called the Smeds and the Smoos keep well away from each other, and teach their children to never, ever play together. Afterall, they look different and have strange habits. One day Janet the Smed and Bill the Smoo meet in a forest and something incredible happens – they fall in love! But will their families accept their union? A beautifully imaginative yet simple story about overcoming prejudices, working together and embracing family and friendship.

Superworm (2021, 25 mins)

Meet Superworm, a long, strong, courageous worm with some amazing skills who knows exactly how to save the day. Whether he is saving his friend the beetle from a deep well or the toad from getting in a road accident, Superworm is always there when he is needed the most. However, when Superworm gets too big for his boots and begins ignoring his friends, who will be there to save the day for him? This adorable animal animation puts a spotlight on friendship, heroism and humility for young audiences.


very mild fantasy threat, slapstick

Director/s

Daniel Snaddon, Jac Hamman, Samantha Cutler

Year

2022

Country of Production

United Kingdom

Genres

  • Animation
  • Family
  • Short Films

Language

English

Duration

50 minutes

Venue name

Vue Birkenhead

Address

Europa Boulevard,
Birkenhead,
Merseyside,
CH41 4PE

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