Commonwealth Connections Animation Showcase

Overview

ACMI sure know how to deliver the goods. First they set us up with unlimited Mario Kart at Screen Worlds, then they delivered a huge DreamWorks showcase that saw Flinders Street decorated with a giraffe's butt, now this — free cartoons. ACMI are playing a selection of the world's best animated shorts in their Mediatheque, free of charge and on demand.

The nine short animations on offer were originally compiled by Edinburgh International Film Festival in celebration of the 2014 Commonwealth Games. As all the featured animators are from nations within the Commonwealth, this unfortunately means there's no Pixar or Dreamworks fare, but don't worry, you won't be disappointed.

Featuring work from as far as Trinidad & Tobago, Singapore and South Africa, the showcase is incredibly diverse. In one sitting you are treated to a story of a cyborg chicken, a struggling musician, and a man with terrifying social anxiety. No, it's not obnoxious giraffes or kind-hearted ogres, but it sure is entertaining.

Head over to the ACMI website to see the full list of shorts.