The Very Small Creatures

21 x 3’ / 20 x 3' - Series / Stop Motion - 2021 – Now

The Very Small Creatures is a brand new pre-school series from Aardman, commissioned by Sky Kids, created using stop-motion animation and clay models with the occasional graphic flourish.

These little characters originated back in the early eighties as a colourful childlike crowd which interacted with the classic Aardman character Morph, however this time they take centre stage in their own series.

In each episode Pink, Blue, Orange, Yellow and Green explore their surroundings and, through play, learn about the world around them, each other, and themselves. With comedy at the forefront of The Very Small Creatures, the themes of each episode relate to an aspect of a toddler’s life from learning about relationships, teamwork and empathy, to understanding each other’s differences.

The Very Small Creatures is also a series directorial debut for Lucy Izzard who is an animator, director and professional illustrator.

Behind the Scenes

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The series is set on the floor of a child’s play area, full of bright colours and varied textures. There are lots of toys and other well-loved objects left lying around, creating opportunities for The Very Small Creatures to explore the intriguing objects, discovering how they move, feel and work.

  • 2022
    Prix Jeunesse International
    Finalist
    • Shorts
  • 2022
    Broadcast Digital Awards
    Shortlisted
    • Best Digital Pre-School Content
  • 2022
    BAFTA Children & Young People Awards
    Nominated
    • Pre-School - Animation
  • 2024
    Kidscreen
    Nominated
    • Best Preschool Animated Series
  • 2024
    British Animation Awards
    Nominated
    • Best Children's Preschool Series
  • 2024
    RTS West of England Awards
    Winner
    • Children's
  • 2024
    Annecy Festival
    Official Selection
    • TV Film

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