Synopsis

A hungry Weasel attacks a flock of birds living on the last standing tree. The birds in a canopy are trying to keep the tree in balance, all the while the Weasel is persistently trying to climb up its trunk. The flock is amused by its failed attempts. The merriment causes a moment of inattention and Weasel immediately takes advantage of it. The flock is already mourning the lost maestro, when he finally drags himself back up. When the flock realises Weasel loves fruit, they generously cover it in a pile. Relieved flock forget their main task – the unstable tree tumbles down and the birds' home is gone. Suddenly, trunk starts moving. Thankful Weasel is lifting up the tree and manages to get it upright. Now, they are better off being friends.

Timon Leder

Timon Leder (1986) works in animation and pedagogy. He perfected his academic knowledge at an animation directing school in France (La Poudrière). During his studies, his debut animated short Work (with Urban Breznik) was shown on more than 25 festivals. Still a student, Timon created nine animated shorts and animated many others, wrote a thesis on children’s comprehension of film language, and cooperated on the making of the first manual for animation for schools and kindergartens. His first professional animated short film is Weasel (2016).