The Shammies

"The Shammies" is a collection of twelve cut-out animation shorts created between 2010 and 2020. The series centers on four curious creatures – Sockie, Hankie, Mitten, and Pillow – and their explorations of the world around them. Driven by a desire to understand everyday questions, such as the habits of bathroom occupants or the efficacy of candy in treating ailments, the Shammies often seek guidance from their companion, Mr. Cat. The collection's shorts offer gentle explorations of common childhood inquiries, with titles like "How Shammies Bathed" and "How Shammies Were Getting Married" hinting at the diverse range of topics covered. These films are particularly well-received by pre-schoolers and have been screened at film festivals internationally. The entire collection has a total runtime of 17 minutes and a reported budget of zero, with no recorded revenue. The twelve shorts in "The Shammies" collection include titles such as "How Shammies Built a House," "How Shammies Tidied-Up," and "How Shammies Travelled." The series was active from 2010 to 2020, encompassing a variety of scenarios aimed at fostering curiosity and simple understanding in young viewers. The collection includes films with varying durations, ranging from 0 to 6 minutes, with specific titles including "Kā Lupatiņi uzminēja" (2012), "How Shammies Were Getting Married" (2014), and "Kā Lupatiņi ceļoja" (2020). The series is presented in both Latvian and an unspecified other language.