How can we talk to children in a palatable way about topics such as violence and its consequences, laws of food chain, addiction to technology, environmental challenges or over-scheduled parenting without resorting to the cheap gag humor of classical TV cartoons? Watching the many great animations submitted this year it’s refreshing to see both old and new directorial voices approaching films for the young with new-found maturity. The over-zealous portrayals of our world are left behind leaving space for more challenging themes worthy of their curious viewers. Don’t worry, it’s not just our adult horrors of life wrapped up in a bunny costume. Fun in many colors and textures awaits you on the screen. So hop into the cinema and don’t forget your kids!