Short, surprising and always entertaining! Watch a collection of one-minute animated shorts from our Hothouse animation mentorship program, past and present.
In this animated short, a playful group is dancing when they become aware they're being watched by a huge, menacing head. When the head interrupts their good time, they take action in an unexpected way, forcing the giant head to undergo an altered state of mind.
Produced as part of the 5th edition of the NFB’s Hothouse apprenticeship.
Ages 9 to 11
Health/Personal Development - Bullying & Discrimination
Health/Personal Development - Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution
Physical Education - Safety/Fair Play/Leadership
Is the big head a bully or does it just not know how to appropriately ask to join in the fun? As the big head approaches, are its intentions good or bad? How can the viewer tell if the big head is friendly or nasty? This film is a discussion starter about evaluating situations and deciding how to defuse or escalate possible conflict.