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A single yellow leaf hangs on the bare branch. A gust of wind blows and it begins to float through the white winter forest. In joyful pursuit, a little bird takes off into a breathtaking flight. In the meantime, a fiery red fox licks its lips in anticipation.

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Original title - Der kleine Vogel und das Blatt
Director - Lena von Döhren
Producer - Gerd Gockell
Year - 2012

This short film participated in the following festivals:
- Special Prize, Hiroshima, Japan (Aug 2012)
- Children's Choice Award Bronze, Sapporo, Japan (Sep 2012)
- Special Mention, Bradford Animation Festival, GB (Nov 2012)
- Anilogue Grand Prix, Budapest, Hungary (Nov 2012)
- Price of Public, Kurzfilmtage Solothurn, Switzerland (Jan 2013)
- Special Mention, Euganea Film Festival, Italy (Jul 2013)
- Best Childrens Film, Fesa Award, Belgrad, Serbia (Aug 2013)
- Best Children`s Film, VFAF, Varna, Bulgaria (Sep 2013)
- Special Mention, Clare Valley Film Festival, Australia (Nov 2013)