Hope Works

S1 E1 • 4m • HDPG

Three little characters called the Hatties try and cheer up a big angry monster. Being angry with him doesn't help, offering flowers doesn't help, until the littlest Hattie finally realises the monster has a sharp object stuck in his bottom! The Hatties pull it out and the monster becomes peaceful.

S1 E2 • 3m • HDPG

A young girl helps a boy, who follows her, and they help someone else. Gradually, a line of people follow her as the good turns continue. The group walk out of the town and into the desert. They form a ring, and as they take each others' hands, their hands glow with light. Watch the circle form above, as the sun appears from the clouds and the diverse group celebrates together.

S1 E3 • 2m • HDPG

Deep in the forest, the tiny, fun-loving Treeples play ball. Their game attracts the attention of another full-of-life creature called Nock, who is eager to join in the fun. Nock misunderstands the game, and tosses one of the Treeples high into the sky. The other Treeples become upset with Nock, unable to see that their friend above is enjoying the high-flying experience.

S1 E4 • 2m • HDPG

Various puppet characters show small acts of kindness. As each one occurs, a heart icon appears on a world map. Little things can truly make a big difference.

S1 E5 • 3m • HDPG

A narrated story about a mountain that faces north and never gets to see the sun rise - it's his greatest wish. His friends, bird, squirrel and bear, all try to help in different ways. Finally they do a show for the mountain with props and music to depict the sunrise, and the mountain is moved - he didn't just see the sun rise, he saw the kindness of his friends.

S1 E6 • 4m • HDPG

Shot beautifully in a wooded Canadian lakefront community and cut to a song, this film tells the story of a lonely young boy on an island who sends signals to the mainland via a flashtorch. He gets no response until a girl sees the flashing light and works with all her friends to send back a response, showing the boy he's not alone.

S1 E7 • 3m • HDPG

A whale helps smaller sea creatures who are trapped in plastic waste, while on land, a young boy looks for support to clear the sea in his area. Fishermen come to his aid and many boats start to help clear the plastic from the sea.

S1 E8 • 5m • HDPG

A group of children perform a concert for older members of their community, using songs and popular culture from their youth to bridge the gap between young and old.

S1 E9 • 2m • HDPG

A girl is obsessed with social media, showing no interest in her family around her. She becomes increasingly depressed when her friends get loads of likes for their photos and she doesn't. The film takes an abstract turn as she seems to be pulled down into murky waters. Hands offer help from above her - but will she leave her phone behind?

S1 E10 • 6m • HDPG

A film giving the globe's children one voice on their hopes. Meet children from around the world who have experienced trauma and hardship, but whose resilience has enabled them to achieve a happier, more positive way of life.

S1 E11 • 3m • HDPG

In a park, a baby cries loudly and incessantly. A girl walks by with a large red balloon and the baby stops crying. Once she passes by, the baby starts crying again. Some people in the park get annoyed and the mum becomes increasingly upset - but suddenly there's a silence...

S1 E12 • 4m • HDPG

A poetic narrative depicting the actions and interactions of four- and five-year-old deaf children, showing how their isolation and solitude are broken by their relations with activities, books, games and play. The aim of this work is to help these children to become happy, strong and integrated to the world.