List of Australian animated films

List of Australian animated films
Title Director Studio Technique TypeNotesRelease dateDuration
A Christmas CarolZoran JanjicAir Programs InternationalTraditionalTelevision specialFirst Australian animated feature and the first American collaboration with another nation for an animated feature; later originally aired on December 13, 1970 as the third installment of the CBS anthology television series Famous Classic Tales (1970-1984).November 20, 196945 minutes
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtZoran JanjicAir Programs InternationalTraditionalTelevision filmOriginally aired as the second installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).November 26, 197074 minutes
Marco Polo Junior Versus the Red DragonEric PorterAnimation International Inc.
Porter Animations
TraditionalTheatricalFirst Australian animated theatrical feature.December 1, 197282 minutes
The Prince and the PauperChris CuddingtonAir Programs InternationalTraditionalTelevision filmOriginally aired as the 8th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).November 26, 197260 minutes
Robinson CrusoeLeif GramAir Programs InternationalTraditionalTelevision filmOriginally aired as the 7th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).November 23, 197247 minutes
Travels of Marco PoloLeif GramAir Programs InternationalTraditionalTelevision filmOriginally aired as the 6th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).January 1, 197260 minutes
The Count of Monte CristoWilliam Hanna
Joseph Barbera
Hanna-Barbera AustraliaTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 9th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).September 23, 197360 minutes
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the SeaWilliam Hanna
Joseph Barbera
Hanna-Barbera AustraliaTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 12th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).November 22, 197360 minutes
KidnappedLeif GramAir Programs InternationalTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 10th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).October 22, 197347 minutes
The Swiss Family RobinsonLeif GramAir Programs InternationalTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 11th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).October 28, 197347 minutes
The Three MusketeersWilliam Hanna
Joseph Barbera
Hanna-Barbera AustraliaTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 13th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).November 23, 197350 Minutes
The Black ArrowLeif GramAir Programs InternationalTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 14th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).December 2, 197330 minutes
The Gentlemen of TitipuLeif GramAir Programs International
Swank Telefilms
TraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 15th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).January 15, 197447 minutes
IvanhoeLeif GramAir Programs InternationalTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 19th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).November 27, 197548 minutes
The Last of the MohicansCharles A. NicholasHanna-Barbera AustraliaTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 18th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).November 27, 197560 minutes
The Mysterious IslandLeif GramAir Programs InternationalTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 17th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).November 15, 197560 minutes
Dot and the KangarooYoram GrossYoram Gross Films
Hoyts
Traditional/Live actionTheatrical
Live-action animated film
December 15, 197771 minutes
Davy Crockett on the MississippiCharles A. NicholasHanna-Barbera AustraliaTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 23rd installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).November 20, 197647 minutes
From the Earth to the MoonRichard SlapczynskiAir Programs InternationalTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 20th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).January 1, 197646 minutes
Master of the WorldLeif GramAir Programs InternationalTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 22nd installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).October 23, 197660 minutes
Off on a CometRichard SlapczynskiAir Programs InternationalTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 21st installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).January 1, 197650 minutes
5 Weeks in a BalloonChris CuddingtonHanna-BarberaTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 25th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).November 24, 197760 minutes
A Journey to the Center of the EarthRichard SlapczynskiAir Programs InternationalTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 24th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).November 13, 197760 minutes
Black BeautyChris CuddingtonHanna-Barbera AustraliaTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 26th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).October 28, 197850 minutes
The Flintstones: Little Big LeagueChris CuddingtonHanna-Barbera Productions
Hanna-Barbera Pty, Ltd.
TraditionalTelevision specialApril 6, 197860 minutes
The Magic Flute
Il flauto magico
Emanuele Luzzati
Giuilio Gianini
Thalia FilmTraditional/Cutout/Live actionTheatrical54 minutes
The Adventures of SinbadRichard SlapczynskiAir Programs InternationalTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 28th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).November 23, 197947 minutes
Gulliver's TravelsChris CuddingtonHanna-Barbera AustraliaTraditionalTelevision specialOriginally aired as the 27th installment of the CBS animated anthology series Famous Classic Tales (1970–1984).November 18, 197960 minutes
The Little ConvictYoram GrossYoram Gross Films Studio
Hoyts
Traditional / Live actionTheatrical
Live-action animated film
December 20, 197980 minutes
Around the World with Dot
a. k. a. Dot & Santa Claus
Yoram GrossYoram Gross StudiosTraditional/Live actionTheatricalJune 23, 198180 minutes
Grendel Grendel GrendelAlexander StittVictorian FilmTraditionalTheatricalJuly 9, 198188 minutes
The Black PlanetPaul WilliamsFable Film ProductionsTraditional78 minutes
A Christmas CarolBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmDecember 22, 198275 minutes
Oliver TwistRichard SlapczynskiBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmThe inaugural production of Burbank Films Australia.December 15, 198272 minutes
SarahYoram Gross
Athol Henry
Yoram Gross FilmsTraditional70 minutes
Abra CadabraAlex StittAdams Packer Film ProductionsTraditionalTheatricalFirst ever animated feature to be made in 3D.July 198384 minutes
Dot and the BunnyYoram GrossYoram Gross FilmsTraditional/Live actionTheatrical
Live-action animated film
April 3, 198381 minutes
Sherlock Holmes and a Study in ScarletBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJanuary 15, 198350 minutes
Sherlock Holmes and the Baskerville CurseBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJanuary 16, 198367 minutes
Sherlock Holmes and the Sign of FourBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJanuary 13, 198350 minutes
Sherlock Holmes and the Valley of FearBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJanuary 14, 198350 minutes
The Camel BoyYoram GrossYoram Gross StudiosTraditionalTheatricalMay 8, 198472 minutes
The Phantom TreehousePaul WilliamsFable Film Productions
Phantom Treehouse Ltd.
Traditional ?76 minutes
20,000 Leagues Under the SeaBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmDecember 17, 198550 minutes
The Adventures of Robin HoodBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJuly 13, 198550 minutes
Dot and the KoalaYoram GrossYoram Gross Films
Hoyts
Traditional/Live actionTheatricalJune 20, 198571 minutes
EpicYoram GrossYoram Gross FilmsTraditionalMay 14, 198570 minutes
The Man in the Iron MaskBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJuly 26, 198554 minutes
Nicholas NicklebyBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmMarch 16, 198572 minutes
The Pickwick PapersBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmMarch 26, 198571 minutes
The Adventures of Tom SawyerBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJuly 2, 198651 minutes
Dot and KeetoYoram GrossYoram Gross FilmsTraditional/Live actionTheatricalMay 22, 198675 minutes
Dot and the WhaleYoram GrossYoram Gross FilmsTraditional/Live actionTheatricalOctober 30, 198675 minutes
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJuly 10, 198650 minutes
The Hunchback of Notre DameBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmDecember 21, 198652 minutes
IvanhoeBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmSeptember 14, 198655 minutes
KidnappedBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJune 21, 198655 minutes
King Solomon's MinesBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJune 25, 198655 minutes
The Three MusketeersBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmOctober 4, 198654 minutes
Alice Through the Looking GlassAndrea Bresciani
Richard Slapczynski
Burbank Films Australia
Jambre Productions
TraditionalTelevision filmMay 15, 198773 minutes
Black BeautyDavid CherkasskiyBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJune 19, 198750 minutes
Don Quixote of La Mancha ?Burbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJanuary 1, 198755 minutes
Dot and the Smugglers
a. k. a. Dot and the Bunyip
Yoram GrossYoram Gross StudiosTraditionalTheatricalApril 4, 198775 minutes
Dot Goes to Hollywood
a. k. a. Dot in Concert
Yoram GrossYoram Gross StudiosTraditionalTheatricalJuly 9, 198773 minutes
The Last of the Mohicans ?Burbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJuly 31, 198755 minutes
The Odyssey ?Burbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmNovember 19, 198755 minutes
Rob Roy ?Burbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJuly 5, 198748 minutes
Treasure IslandWarwick GilbertBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmDecember 25, 198750 minutes
Wind in the WillowsGeoff CollinsBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmDecember 13, 198850 minutes
Westward Ho!Burbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmMay 1, 198855 minutes
Prisoner of ZendaBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmMay 9, 198848 minutes
Peter Pan ?Burbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJune 23, 198846 minutes
HiawathaBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJune 15, 198850 minutes
The Black ArrowBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmOctober 18, 198855 minutes
Black TulipBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmFebruary 10, 198849 minutes
Around the World in 80 DaysBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmNovember 25, 198849 minutes
Alice in WonderlandBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJuly 10, 198851 minutes
The Corsican BrothersBurbank Films AustraliaTraditionalTelevision filmJuly 7, 198949 minutes
White Fang ?Burbank Animation StudiosTraditionalTelevision film ? ?50 minutes
The Magic RiddleYoram GrossYoram Gross FilmsTraditionalTheatricalSeptember 19, 199193 minutes
Goldilocks and the Three BearsBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalTelevision film49 minutes
Hans and the Silver SkatesBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalTelevision film50 minutes
Frank EnsteinBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalTelevision film50 minutes
The Emperor's New ClothesRichard SlapczynskiBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalTelevision film50 minutes
The Count of Monte-CristoBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalTelevision film50 minutes
Ali BabaDouglas Richards
Richard Slapczynski
Burbank Animation StudiosTraditionalTelevision film ? ?50 minutes
The Pied Piper of HamlinBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalDirect-to-video50 minutes
The New Adventures of William TellDouglas RichardsBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalDirect-to-video50 minutes
The New Adventures of Robin HoodBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalTelevision film48 minutes
FernGully: The Last RainforestBill KroyerKroyer Films
A. Film A/S
FAI Films
20th Century Fox (distributor)
TraditionalTheatricalApril 10, 199276 minutes
Blinky Bill: The Mischievous KoalaYoram GrossYoram Gross Films StudioTraditionalTheatricalSeptember 17, 199297 minutes
ThumbelinaRichard SlapczynskiBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalTelevision film50 minutes
Puss in BootsRichard SlapczynskiBurbank Animation Studios
Holric Entertainment Group
INI Entertainment Group
TraditionalTelevision film50 minutes
The Fantastic Voyages of SinbadDouglas RichardsBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalTelevision film50 minutes
Dot in SpaceYoram GrossYoram Gross StudiosTraditionalTheatricalNinth and final installment in the Australian Dot animated film series.June 19, 199463 minutes
Goldilocks and the Three BearsRichard SlapczynskiBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalDirect-to-videoJanuary 1, 199449 minutes
PocahontasBurbank Animation Studios
Anchor Bay Studios (distributor)
TraditionalDirect-to-videoOctober 16, 199550 minutes
Beauty and the BeastBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalTelevision film199650 minutes
CinderellaBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalTelevision film199651 minutes
Hansel and GretelBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalTelevision film50 minutes
The Hunchback of Notre DameBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalTelevision film50 minutes
Go to Hell!!Ray NowlandTraditionalTheatrical199773 minutes
The Spirit of MickeyWalt Disney Productions
Walt Disney Home Video
TraditionalDirect-to-video
Compilation film
Film compiled from Disney theatrical animated shorts and footage from Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color and The Mickey Mouse Club; originally made to coincide with Mickey Mouse's 70th anniversary that year.July 14, 199883 minutes
Prince of the Nile: The Story of MosesBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalDirect-to-video50 minutes
MulanGeoff Beak
Susan Beak
Burbank Animation StudiosTraditionalDirect-to-video50 minutes
The Little MermaidGeoff Beak
Susan Beak
Burbank Animation StudiosTraditionalDirect-to-video50 minutes
CamelotBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalDirect-to-videoMarch 24, 199850 minutes
The Three Little PigsBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalDirect-to-video
D4: The Trojan DogBurbank Animation StudiosTraditionalTelevision film50 minutes
The Magic PuddingKarl ZwickyNew South Wales Film and Television Office
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Premium Movie Partnership
TraditionalTheatricalDecember 14, 200080 minutes
Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's AdventureDarrell Rooney
Jeannine Roussel
Walt Disney Home Video
Walt Disney Animation Australia
Disney Television Animation
TraditionalDirect-to-videoFebruary 27, 200169 minutes
Kangaroo JackDavid McNallyWarner Bros. PicturesCG animation/Live-ActionTheatricalJanuary 17, 200389 minutes
Happy FeetGeorge Miller, Warren Coleman, Judy MorrisWarner Bros. Pictures
Village Roadshow Pictures
Animal Logic
CG animationTheatricalNovember 17, 2006 (United States)
December 26, 2006 (Australia)
108 minutes
$9.99Tatia RosenthalLama FilmsStop motionSeptember 4, 2008 (Toronto)78 minutes
Mary and MaxAdam ElliotMelodrama PicturesStop motionJanuary 15, 2009 (Sundance Film Festival)
April 9, 2009 (Australia)
90 minutes
Santa's Apprentice
L'Apprenti Père Noël
Luc VinciguerraGaumont-Alphanim, Avrill Stark EntertainmentTraditionalNovember 24, 201077 minutes
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'HooleZack SnyderVillage Roadshow Pictures, Animal Logic, Cruel and Unusual FilmsCG animationSeptember 24, 2010 (United States)
September 30, 2010 (Australia)
97 minutes
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty GaloreBrad PeytonWarner Bros. PicturesCG animation/Live-ActionJuly 30, 201082 minutes
Happy Feet TwoGeorge MillerDr. D Studios / Warner Bros.CG animationNovember 13, 2011 (Grauman's Chinese Theatre)
November 18, 2011 (United States)
December 26, 2011 (Australia)
100 minutes
Exchange Student ZeroBruce Kane
Patrick Crawley
Bogan EntertainmentTraditionalDecember 16, 201270 minutes
Saving Mr. BanksJohn Lee HancockWalt Disney Pictures
Ruby Films
Essential Media and Entertainment
BBC Films
Hopscotch Features
Live-Action/Traditional AnimationOctober 20, 2013 (BFI London Film Festival)
November 29, 2013 (United Kingdom)
December 13, 2013 (United States)
January 9, 2014 (Australia)
125 minutes
Walking with DinosaursNeil Nightingale, Barry CookReliance Entertainment, IM Global, BBC Earth Films, Evergreen Studios, Animal LogicCG animationTheatricalDecember 14, 2013 (Dubai Int'l Film Festival)
December 20, 2013 (United States)
87 minutes
The Lego MoviePhil Lord, Chris MillerWarner Bros., Animal Logic, LegoCG animationTheatricalFebruary 1, 2014 (Regency Village Theater)
February 6, 2014 (Denmark)
February 7, 2014 (United States)
April 3, 2014 (Australia)
100 minutes
Maya the BeeAlexs StadermannScreen Australia, Buzz Studios, Studio 100 AnimationCG animationSeptember 4, 2014 (South Korea)
September 11, 2014 (Germany)
November 1, 2014 (Australia)
87 minutes
Blinky Bill the MovieDeane TaylorFlying Bark Productions
Telegael
Screen Australia
Studio 100 Animation
Screen NSW
Lusomundo
StudioCanal
CG animationSeptember 17, 201593 minutes
Maya the Bee: The Honey GamesNoel Cleary, Sergio Delfino, Alexs StadermannUFA GmbHCG animationMarch 1, 2018 (Germany)
May 1, 2018 (United States)
July 26, 2018 (Australia)
85 minutes
Peter RabbitWill GluckSony Pictures AnimationLive-Action / CG animationFebruary 3, 2018 (The Grove)
February 9, 2018 (United States)
March 16, 2018 (United Kingdom)
March 22, 2018 (Australia)
95 minutes
Alice-Miranda Friends ForeverJo BoagSLR ProductionsFlash animationNovember 14, 201983 minutes
The Wishmas TreeRicard CussóLike a Photon CreativeCG animationOctober 5, 2019 (Brisbane International Film Festival)
February 27, 2020 (Australia)
90 minutes
ArkieLuke JureviciusNitrogen Studios
Passion Pictures
Luma
CG animationBased on Scarygirl
The Lego Movie 2: The Second PartMike MitchellWarner Animation GroupCG animationFebruary 2, 2019 (Regency Village Theatre)
February 7, 2019 (Denmark)
February 8, 2019 (United States)
March 21, 2019 (Australia)
107 minutes
100% WolfAlexs StadermannFlying Bark Productions and Siamese Pty Ltd.CG animationMay 29, 202096 minutes
Combat WombatRicard CussóLike A Photon CreativeCG animationOctober 11, 2020 (Brisbane International Film Festival)
October 15, 2020 (Australia)
80 minutes
Daisy Quokka: World's Scariest AnimalRicard CussóLike a Photon CreativeCG animationNovember 28, 2020 (Children's International Film Festival)
January 2021 (Australia)
89 minutes
Alice-Miranda A Royal Christmas BallJo BoagSLR ProductionsFlash animationOctober 15, 202181 minutes
Maya the Bee: The Golden OrbNoel ClearyBuzz Studios
Studio 100 Animation
CG animationJanuary 7, 202188 minutes
Peter Rabbit 2: The RunawayWill GluckColumbia PicturesCG animation
Live-Action
March 25, 2021 (Australia)
May 17, 2021 (United Kingdom)
June 11, 2021 (United States)
93 minutes
Mia and Me: The Hero of CentopiaAdam GunnStudio 100 Animation
Studio B Animation
Broadvision Services
Flying Bark Productions
Constantin Film
Hahn Film AG
CG animation
Live-action
May 26, 202285 minutes
LeoRobert Marianetti
David Wachtenheim
Robert Smigel
Netflix Animation
Happy Madison Productions
Animal Logic
CG animationNovember 21, 2023102 minutes
The Magician's ElephantWendy RogersNetflix Animation
Animal Logic
CG animationMarch 17, 2023100 minutes
ScarygirlRicard Cussó
Tania Vincent
Highly Spirited
Passion Pictures Australia
Particular Crowd
Like A Photon Creative
CG animationJune 17, 2023 (Sydney Film Festival)
October 26, 2023 (Australia)
90 minutes
Combat Wombat: Back 2 BackRicard Cussó
Tania Vincent
Like A Photon Creative
Screen Australia
CG animationOctober 28, 2023 (Brisbane International Film Festival)
February 29, 2024 (Australia)
81 minutes
The Sloth LaneTania Vincent
Ricard Cussó
Like A Photon Creative
Screen Queensland Studios
CG animationJune 10, 2024 (Annecy)
June 15, 2024 (Sydney)
July 25, 2024 (Australia)
89 minutes
200% WolfAlexs StadermannFlying Bark ProductionsCG animationAugust 8, 202485 minutes
Memoir of a SnailAdam ElliotArenamedia
Snails Pace Films
Stop-MotionJune 10, 2024 (Annecy)
October 17, 2024 (Australia)
94 minutes
Lesbian Space PrincessEmma Hough Hobbs
Leela Varghese
We Made A Thing StudiosTraditionalOctober 27, 2024 (Adelaide)86 minutes
My Freaky FamilyAustraliaMark GravasPop Family Entertainment
Telegael
CG animationOctober 31, 202486 minutes