Rabbits Under the Shed
an award-winning animated children’s musical!
Rabbits Under the Shed is a student-made, low-budget labor of love made by a team of nearly 50 young artists and storytellers, collaborating remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thank you for supporting our hard work and sharing the film with the little ones in your life!
Episode 1
Soundtrack
(cast & crew intros & behind-the-scenes!)
Awards & Honors
Episode 2
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Episode 2
Teaser
synopsis
After getting bullied for being a weirdo on the school playground, Natalie turns to the rabbits under her shed for help processing her difficult feelings. Together with the bunnies and Harvey the Hawk, Natalie learns valuable lessons about embracing difference and celebrating what makes each of us unique.
“In the face of what you don’t understand, become a learner, not a bully.”
Episode 1
Trailer
synopsis
After a disagreement with her mom, 8-year-old Natalie runs away — all the way to her backyard, where she meets a family of rabbits and decides to move in with them. Songs are sung and friends are made in this sweet, funny short film about building trust, overcoming fear, and connecting across difference to make room for everyone. :)
Soundtrack
Feat. Music by Composer Truman McCaw,
Songs Written by Mia Stegner & Evan Bode,
and Vocals by the Rabbits Under the Shed Cast
Awards & Honors
(Episode 1)
Golden Bee International Children's Film Festival 2021 → Award Winner ( "Best Animation Film")
Vesuvius International Monthly Film Fest 2021 → Award Winner ("Best Animated Short")
Top Indie Film Awards 2021 (Spring Edition) → Award Winner ("Best Music" & "Best Message")
Imagine Rain Independent Film Awards 2021 → Grand Jury Prize Winner ("Best Animation Short" & "Best Children/Family Friendly Short") and Honorable Mention Winner ("Best Original Story")
The Children’s International Film Festival of Wales → Award Winner (“Best Academic Project”)
Berlin Shorts Award 2021 → Finalist
Toronto Independent Festival of CIFT 2021 → Finalist
London Indie Short Festival of 24 Frames 2021 → Semi-Finalist
Phoenix Shorts 2021 → Semi-Finalist
Children Cinema Awards → Semi-Finalist
Student Los Angeles Film Awards → Semi-Finalist
Northeast Mountain Film Festival 2021→ Finalist
Festival du film d'animation d'Abidjan 2021→ Official Selection
New York Lift-Off Film Festival 2021 → Official Selection
Sands Film Festival 2021 → Official Selection
Synergy Film Festival 2022 → Official Selection
Broadway International Film Festival 2021 Los Angeles → Official Selection
Salto Independent Film Festival → Official Selection
Rome Film Awards → Official Selection
EVVY Awards → Nominee ("Outstanding Narrative Television" & "Outstanding Writing for Television")
Cindependent Film Festival → Honorable Mention
Thank you to our indiegogo supporters!
John & Bonnie Stegner, Susan Jang-Stegner,
Heidi, Dennis & Ellen Bode, Eric Elshtain, Errol L. Elshtain,
John & Kris Stegner, Kris D., Pat Bing, Dan Bing,
Shana & Brian Bode