John Halas Movies

A candlemaker entrusts his young son with the task of making candles for their church on Christmas Eve.

An animated visual interpretation of the song "Autobahn," by German electronic pioneers Kraftwerk. A fast-paced experimental film which proved to be...

A trip into a surreal winter garden, a voyage on a stormy sea, a grisly homecoming – there is something for everyone in this “experiment...

The Baronet of Ruddigore, Sir Despard Murgatroyd, has inherited a family curse which forces him to commit a crime every day — or die in agony....

A dancing radio stops partying to transmit an announcement on fuel conservation in this WWII cartoon short.

A humorously semi-factual account of the history of cinema.

A short animation based on the Edward Lear poem

Cartoon of chicken's adventures while being chased by woodland animal.

Cartoon set to songs from The Moody Blues' titular album.

A feature length instructional video for the Admiralty on coastal navigation and pilotage.

A BAFTA award nominated film made for the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company charting the history of aviation from Daedalus to jets.

An illustrated version of Twa Corbies made as the BFI’s contribution to the Festival of Britain. Enlivened by the distinctive voice of John...

Joy Batchelor directed, produced, wrote and designed this short film for Brook Bond Tea: two girls compete for the affections of a Teddy Bear.

A powerfully graphic piece of animation that best expresses John Halas' own feelings about mans universal quest for freedom.

The Maestro brings a world of emotions to life interpreted by the orchestra and the animation.

In this film Charley demystifies the new state-funded National Health Service, detailing the benefits a free-at-point-of-delivery health service will...

An animated cartoon on smoking and health. The villain, Old Nick O'Teen, disguises himself as an 18-year-old motorcyclist, the better to lure...