Christian Claymation Series

Christian Claymation -The Little Prince DVD ( All Ages )

This clay animation version of the enchanting French classic The Little Prince, narrated by Cliff Robertson, tells the story of a little prince who lives on a tiny planet. Because of a painful misunderstanding, the prince leaves his planet in search of matters of consequence. His travels take him to earth where he makes friends with a fox who teaches him a valuable lesson; what is essential is invisible to the eye. DVD

Christian Claymation -The Chimes DVD ( All Ages )

A story of some bells that rang an old year out and a new year in. Written By Charles Dickens. This classic clay-animated program is the newest release from the Billy Budd DVD Collection. It's New Year's Eve. Toby Veck, a poor messenger, huddles in a church doorway waiting for work. The chimes in the tower ring out, but rather than finding comfort in their beauty, he wonders why he was even born. His cherished daughter Meg arrives with the news that she and her fiancé, a blacksmith, will marry the next day. Later, Toby saves a homeless man and his little niece from being jailed for trespassing. He shelters them in his own home. Toby falls asleep in front of the fire and dreams that his beloved Chimes summon him to their belfry. They take him to task for losing heart and show him how grim life would be without hope or love. He wakes up. It is New Year's Day and time to celebrate his daughter's wedding with a renewed spirit and faith in the future. DVD/Full Color/Clay Animation Approx. 22 minutes

Christian Claymation -Michael The Visitor DVD ( All Ages )

This classic clay-animation is an adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's tale, TRUTHS WE LIVE BY. The story opens when Simon, a poor shoemaker, discovers a young man named Michael crouched by the side of the road without a stitch of clothing. After some hesitation Simon covers the youth with his coat and brings him home for food and shelter. Michael, although very quiet and withdrawn, becomes Simon's invaluable assistant and helps strengthen Simon’s faith and shows him God’s faithfulness. When it comes time for Michael to leave, he shares with Simon three lessons he has learned through his experience and reveals that he is, in fact, is an angel. DVD/Full Color/Clay Animation Approx. 30 minutes

Christian Claymation -The Velveteen Rabbit & The Twelve Months DVD

The Velveteen Rabbit This is the story of a little boy and his favorite toy, a rabbit. The rabbit lived in the cupboard with the other toys. Only the skin horse who had been there for many years was friendly to the rabbit. He explained how the boy's father had loved him for many years and that was how he became real. Because the little boy loved his velveteen rabbit, after many hugs and kisses the rabbit becomes real to the youngster. *Teenagers respond to the idealism of this fairy tale. They can begin to see how becoming real can take a long time. Approx. 14 minutes THE TWELVE MONTHS This is a Czech version of the classic Cinderella story. In spite of our heroine's misadventures she reminds us that sharing is always in se ason. Approx. 13 minutes DVD/Full Color/Clay Animation Approx. 27 minutes

Christian Claymation -Martin The Cobbler DVD ( All Ages )

Martin, a lonely and sad cobbler, regains his lost faith and discovers the presence of God can be found in unexpected places. Based on Leo Tolstoy's short story, WHERE LOVE IS, this classic story of faith and friendship is presented in Clay Animation, and narrated by Tolstoy's daughter, Alexandria. Martin is a cobbler who lives alone, is very sad, and has given up on life. His wife and only son have died, and he is angry at God as well as the neighboring townsfolk who seem oblivious to his painful loneliness. Then a holy man leaves a Bible that needs rebinding. Martin eventually picks it up and reads the story of the rich, young merchant who invited the Lord to be his guest but failed to show him the ordinary signs of hospitality. A s the story develops we see how the Lord comes to Martin and how he recognizes the Lord in the most surprising ways. A powerful program with a message of hope. *First Prize winner of Children's Films - Ottawa International Animation Film Festival.

Christian Claymation -The Star Child DVD ( All Ages )

Two woodcutters, Gustav and Sven, see a shooting star plummet to earth. They hurry to the spot where it fell and find an infant wrapped in a golden cloak. Sven takes him home to be raised with his other children. Some years later, the child becomes a leader to his playmates, who follow him into some serious mischief. Then a beggar woman comes along, and his life is changed forever. *Gold Plaque Award winner, Chicago International Film Festival. DVD/Full Color/Clay Animation Approx. 27 minutes

Christian Claymation -God's Trombone DVD ( All Ages )

Here on one DVD is a trilogy of favorite African-American poems by the renowned James Weldon Johnson. brilliantly done in enchanting clay animation, this timeless visualized poetry speaks to all age groups. The Creation is narrated by James Earl Jones, received an *Academy Award nomination for Short Subject, Animation. The Prodigal Son and Go Down Death are narrated by Dorian Harewood. DVD/Full Color/Clay Animation Approx. 30 minutes

Christian Claymation -Rip Van Winkle DVD ( All Ages )

An adaptation of Washington Irving’s classic tale about a Colonial farmer who is scorned by the townsfolk for his lack of thrift and hard work, choosing to entertain their children with stories and songs instead. When the farmer drinks a mysterious potion, it puts him to sleep for 20 years. After he wakes up, he finds that the townsfolk appreciate him much more. *Academy Award Nomination - Short Subject, Animation. DVD/Full Color/Clay Animation Approx. 27 minutes