For a warrior fresh out of the Hero Academy (we’ve all been there right?) there should be nothing more exciting than your first quest – but what if your companion on this epic adventure was your over-affectionate Grandma? This is the scenario our protagonist Lulu finds himself in during 7-minute Animation Workshop short Grandma’s Hero. What follows as our champion sets out on his crusade to rid his world of a terrifying dragon is a humorous journey through a land of yetis, trolls and giant worms.

It’s an endearing tale of interfering family members and spirited independence (a fitting choice of narrative for a group of students), that’s supported by an amusing aesthetic and more importantly – a great sense of fun in its storytelling. Dialogue-free, Grandma’s Hero relies on visual humour to really make its mark and whether it’s a skinny-dipping Grandma or a rampaging giant bunny, the team behind the short do a fantastic job of balancing comedy and adventure in their narrative.

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