Film Festival Titles from KIDS FIRST! and the Coalition for Quality Children's Media

The Film Festival category has 3702 KIDS FIRST! endorsed titles
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FLIP'S FANTASTIC JOURNAL - PILOT EPISODE
SETH JACOBSON
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - After at trip to the Natural History Museum and the dinosaur room, Flip and his friend Muzz dig for dinosaur bones in Muzz's backyard. Disappointed when they don't find any, Flip draws in his journal and imagines he travels to a place where dinosaur bones come alive and dance. In the second half of the pilot, there is a drawing lesson where Flip teaches kids how to draw his imaginary dinosaur friend, Crunch.
Runtime: 3 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
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CHIMALMANIMALS
LESLIE BORSANI
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 5 -12
Description - ChimalmaAnimals is a Mexican interdisciplinary short film for young audiences featuring five musical pieces inspired by real and imaginary animals. Performed by Tr�o Chimalma and accompanied by the poetry of Amaranta Caballero Prado, these multi-national compositions explore play, sound, and imagination. Through acoustic instruments, puppetry, and a rich sonic universe, the film effectively brings contemporary classical music to a brand-new generation.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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DREAMING
TEAGEN CHACON
Series: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Self-discovery and growth visualized through a surreal dream sequence.
Runtime: 14 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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MAGPIE'S LEMONADE
EMME ANAYA
Series: COLLEGE STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Gerry, a delivery driver for Magpie's Lemonade, is offered his dream promotion to Lemonade Salesman. To earn the respect of the company's head, he accepts his first assignment: convince a resistant local stand, Kyle's Kool Lemonade, to corporate buy-in. Upon arrival, Gerry is quickly humbled by the young kid at the helm, Kyle, who makes him wait out a massive lunch rush. When Gerry finally pitches the corporate benefits, Kyle refuses to budge. As his sales pitch crumbles, the two sit on the sidewalk and discuss their differing business philosophies. Connecting with Kyle forces Gerry to realize how his pursuit of corporate approval has changed him. Ultimately, Gerry resigns from Magpie's to partner with Kyle, forging a new path together over fresh lemonade.
Runtime: 10 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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EMMA & EMMA
ALEXANDRA JOHNSTON
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 12 TO 18
Description - When disillusioned actress, Emma, finds her fourteen-year-old self mysteriously crashing in her apartment, she's forced to confront her dreams, fears, and the sparkle she's lost along the way. A whimsical, musical dramedy about self-reclamation, grief, and the courage to begin again.
Runtime: 200 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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SPOTLIGHT
CHENG YING LIU
Series: FOREIGN ELEMENTARY STUDENT SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - Set within a vibrant dance studio, this story captures the pure joy and transformative power of movement as dancers spin, sway, and leap with the vivid energy of peacocks and butterflies. Every graceful movement and wide smile reflects an open heart, where each rhythmic footstep ignites an unstoppable cheer and draws the dancers closer to their true artistry. Ultimately, this narrative is a celebration of artistic discovery, beautifully illustrating how a dedicated creative space allows individuals to unleash their inner passion and have the most precious time in the world.
Runtime: 5 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR IN TEENAGERS
POWERSPLASH PROJECT
Series: DOCUMENTARY, AGES 12 - 18
Description - They say that substances do not belong in a teenage brain unless monitored and prescribed by a healthcare provider. True; but that's as effective as saying no. Perhaps, if we provide factual information, their choices may become clearer.
Runtime: 37 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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NEW CAT ON THE BLOCK
KRISTEN DILLEHUNT
Series: HIGH SCHOOL ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Two cats compete for the attention of their new neighbor.
Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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WHEEL OF MISFORTUNE
KRISTEN DILLEHUNT
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Three kids compete to avoid bizarre punishments on a new game show.
Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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DASHING
KRISTEN DILLEHUNT
Series: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Sparks fly between a food delivery driver and her latest customer; will they be able to find each other again?
Runtime: 5 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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DINA INOU
HASSE VAN NUNEN
Series: FOREIGN DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Dina (17), born in the Netherlands to Moroccan parents, has always felt like a "fake Moroccan." Her first journey to Morocco sparks a profound quest to discover what truly defines her identity. As she explores an unfamiliar yet deeply recognizable world, she uncovers the beautiful, often painful stories within her family history. Dina's personal journey is mirrored by a diverse panel of various generations who share funny and moving insights on language and culture. Through traditional Riffian songs (izran) and the art of cooking, she learns that being "truly Moroccan" transcends birthplace or fluency. Dina Inou is a touching youth documentary about migration and tradition, illustrating that identity is ultimately found in the strength of family, shared stories, and the love that bridges generations.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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BIRDS OF A FEATHER
HELEN FARRELL
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-18
Description - A neurodivergent teenage boy with a fixation on birds navigates school bullying along with his first crush.
Runtime: 3 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-18
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WHERE KNOTS ARE UNDONE
MITALI MISHRA
Series: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT DOCUMENTARY, AGES 12-18
Description - Deepti, Rajita, and Ritu are Indian women living in America, navigating the quiet tension between migration and memory. In their kitchens, food transcends routine to become a language of continuity--a way to preserve a heritage that risks being diluted by distance. As they prepare dishes shaped by inheritance, their personal journeys unfold, exploring the evolving expectations of what it means to be an "Indian woman." From Deepti's act of ancestral love to Rajita's memory-laden recipes, the film moves through cultural festivals and intimate anecdotes. Ultimately, it reveals how the ordinary act of cooking becomes a profound negotiation between belonging and displacement. In these kitchens, culture is not merely remembered; it is actively remade.
Runtime: 17 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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NOT MY DOG
DANNY LEGARE
Series: INDIE FEATURE, AGES 8-12
Description - Twelve-year-old Bridget just wants to stay glued to her phone, but a forced errand to her father's barbershop takes an unexpected turn when a scruffy stray decides she is his person. Despite her insistence that he is "not my dog," the loyal companion follows her through the streets of Rockville, pushing her out of her shell and into real-life connections with her community. As the two navigate stubborn shopkeepers and local troublemakers, Bridget's annoyance shifts toward an unlikely bond. When animal control threatens to take the stray, she faces a life-changing choice: continue avoiding the world or step up for the one creature that refused to leave her side. NOT MY DOG is a heartfelt family adventure about responsibility, courage, and the transformative power of loyalty.
Runtime: 82 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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WHALE 52: SUITE FOR MAN, BOY AND WHALE
EDWARD JORDON
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Magical Realism. A third-grade student who's selectively mute and a grieving 80-year-old school volunteer discover that some of the deepest conversations only require a single word.
Runtime: 11 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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BEFORE IT GOES QUIET
LLANN DOSHI
Series: FOREIGN HIGH SCHOOL SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Confined to a bathroom, a teenage girl struggles to drown out her parents' relentless arguing. She slips beneath the surface of a filling bathtub, seeking refuge in a suspended state where she revisits fragments of her past--sunny days on a beach and the quiet stillness of lockdown. For a moment, the external noise recedes. However, a violent pounding on the door shatters the calm, forcing her to the surface just seconds from drowning. She emerges gasping, only to find the conflict outside remains raw and unrelenting. Standing soaked and shaken, she realizes that while she escaped the water, the turmoil within her--and the noise beyond the door--has not stopped.
Runtime: 8 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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WHERE EAGLETS GROW
ZUI YING PICTURE
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE, AGES 8-18
Description - Jiuha, a Yi ethnic boy, is a skilled basketball player and the hero of his friends. When their only ball breaks, he loses his status. His teacher announces the prize for an upcoming sheep-herding competition is a real basketball. Jiuha wins, but the ball is accidentally lost. To reclaim it and his friends' respect, he embarks on a lonely yet brave journey of growth.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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SKYWARD: THE SPORT ROCKETRY REVOLUTION
TARA GALLARDY
Series: INDIE DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - A story of ambition, mentorship, and innovation unfolds as the next generation of rocketeers take on national and international competitions, navigating the thrill and challenges of sport rocketry here in America.
Runtime: 15 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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SISTERETTES MAGICAL ADVENTURE
JAY MOORE-JOHNSON
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-18
Description - Ten-year-old twins Julia and Grace follow their dog, Ranger, through a mysterious forest portal into a magical realm. To their surprise, Ranger reveals he is a wizardly creature and the sisters are actually magical princesses. Armed with new wands, the twins conjure spells and explore this wondrous world--until they encounter dark forces using magic for evil. Grace must use her newfound powers to whisk them home just in time. Back in reality, they are left wondering: was it all a dream, or is their family dog truly a talking wizard? Join this enchanting adventure to discover the truth.
Runtime: 17 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-18
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NINE LIVES
DANNY DIAZ
Series: SCREENPLAY, AGES 8-18
Description - A shelter cat who dreams of escape, a disaster of strays, and one impossible plan... must learn there's more than one way to find a home.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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CURIOUS INCIDENT OF EVERETT WILDER, THE
BEN TOBIN
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - The Curious Incident of Everett Wilder is the story of a lonely boy who encounters a jackalope at his birthday party in 1952. Following this curious incident, Everett becomes obsessed with catching the uncatchable horned rabbit. With the help of the enigmatic Lucy Hayworth, the secret of the jackalope will be revealed.
Runtime: 18 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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SOVEREIGN FOR KIDS: MY FIRST HOLIDAY MOVIE
INHALE STUDIOS
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - When a viral hit by animated stars Earthe and Atreyu explodes online, the cousins leap from their 2D world into our reality to film a music video in a single day. Assisted by their 4D mentor, Miss Hallelujah, and the talented students of Jumoke Academy, the mission is on track until a catastrophic glitch threatens their grand finale. With the clock ticking, their only hope lies with "Code Name: Piper," a mysterious prototype designed to bridge the digital divide. Blending vibrant animation with live action, this fast-paced short is a whirlwind of original music and dimension-hopping mayhem. Featuring an all-star cast--including Heiress Harris, King Moore, Amiyah Cox, and Lil Rounds--this film is a high-energy race against time that proves some stars are too big for just one dimension.
Runtime: 25 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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SMURFS SEASON 3, THE: REACHING FOR THE STARS
GAELLE KUBA DI VITA
Series: FOREIGN ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - The Smurfs return for a high-energy Season Three, blending classic characters with a fresh burst of comedic energy from a new group of female Smurfs. While Gargamel remains the primary threat, he is now hilariously overwhelmed by his mischievous niece and nephew, as well as a formidable new dragon named Voltaire, whose icy breath can freeze anyone in his path. This season expands Peyo's colorful universe with even more villains and unpredictable adventures. In this featured episode, Monkey accidentally breaks Papa Smurf's telescope and sets off on a heartfelt quest to find a real star to make amends for the damage.
Runtime: 12 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
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CLARA TAKES THE WHEEL
SARA DUFOSSE
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Today is Clara's 17th birthday. Her father, Gilles, wants to keep her busy while he organizes her surprise party. He decides to take her to a deserted parking lot to carry on with her driving lessons. Alone in this small, confined cabin out in the middle of nowhere, things won't turn out the way Gilles had hoped.
Runtime: 15 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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WHEN WOMEN STAND TALL
FANNY LE FLOCH-VERGNON, PRODUCTRICE
Series: FOREIGN INDIE ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - Between the individual destinies of certain women who dared to defy prohibitions to live their dreams, and hard-won societal advances, Pomme and Fix discover what women have had to overcome, and are determined to make this hard-won freedom flourish even more!
Runtime: 11 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
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TAKOKUMA MINI THEATER
LEE CHIEH
Series: FOREIGN ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - When imagination opens up, the world becomes wider. Join Takokuma and his friends on warm and playful everyday adventures through the changing seasons.
Runtime: 30 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
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FAVOR, THE
INGRID PAOLA BONILLA RODRIGUEZ
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Wilmar, a shy but determined peasant boy, experiences first love while struggling to be accepted at school and valued for who he is. With the help of his best friend, he will face misunderstandings, prejudice and ridicule, discovering that being true to his roots is also an act of courage. A story that celebrates friendship, mischief, childhood and the dignity of rural life.
Runtime: 20 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH: BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
STACY CUNNINGHAM
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - As the Boys & Girls Club students prepare for a live talent show to showcase Student Youth of the Year, they discover they have been robbed!
Runtime: 8 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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BEST DAY EVER
BERNE BROUDY
Series: INDIE DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 12 TO 18
Description - Best Day Ever captures the powerful journeys of adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Allie Bianchi as they conquer the rugged trails of rural Vermont. Far more than a sports documentary, the film highlights how they navigate the daily realities of disability with humor, grit, and an unbreakable sense of independence. Supported by a vibrant local riding community, Allie and Greg demonstrate how inclusive trails can dismantle ableism and foster deep connection. Their story serves as an inspiring blueprint for accessible recreation everywhere, proving that the right support and a bit of "attitude" can transform any challenge into the best day ever.
Runtime: 48 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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OUR MONSTERS
JORDAN J. RIVERA
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Our Monsters is a short film produced as part of the Crazy8s 2024 mentorship program, remarkably completed in just eight days. The story follows two young friends, Daniel and Peter, who gear up with homemade armor and walkie-talkies to confront the "monster" in Daniel's closet. What begins as a disappointing pile of laundry quickly transforms through the power of imagination into an epic battle. With Peter's encouragement, Daniel faces his fears in a charming celebration of childhood bravery and creativity. From Canada; dialogue in English.
Runtime: 9 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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BOOTS AND BANDITS
CONNOR ENGLAND
Series: ELEMENTARY STUDENT SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - After a candy heist, four young bandits take cover in a dusty hideout and stumble upon a pair of haunted boots.
Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
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MAGIC FLASHLIGHT, THE
CONNOR ENGLAND
Series: ELEMENTARY STUDENT SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - Chloe's mom gives her a magic flashlight to chase away her fear of the dark. As shadows come to life, she discovers she might not need her magic flashlight after all...
Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
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ALEQUE & ISSAY
TORA MKANDAWIRE MARTENS
Series: FOREIGN DOCUMENTARY FEATURE, AGES 5-8
Description - Aleque & Issay is a heartwarming documentary that follows three-year-old twins as they relocate from Sweden to a 26th-floor apartment in bustling Beijing. Filmed from the low-angle perspective of their little sister, Tiwa, the story captures the twins' evolution from toddlers to school-aged children as they navigate a new culture, language, and the "beautiful whirlwind" of early milestones. From the frustration of a broken bicycle to the excitement of a first loose tooth, this film serves as a luminous time capsule of childhood discovery and the universal journey of finding "home" in an unfamiliar world.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
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ONLY AT NIGHT
DAMIEN DONNELLY
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Only at Night by Keva Connolly follows a child who confronts bedtime fears by discovering that the mysteries of night are far less frightening once understood-proof that darkness is mostly just daylight wearing pajamas. Visually stunning and written in rhyme.
Runtime: 3 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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PLACE CALLED HOME, A
STEVE FISCHER
Series: INDIE DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - A Place Called Home is an inspiring behind-the-scenes documentary detailing the world-premiere musical Spookley and the Christmas Kittens at Stages Theatre Company. The film captures a talented youth cast as they master puppetry and ensemble building, navigating the creative challenges of bringing a holiday story to life. More than just a rehearsal diary, it is a touching celebration of community, artistic growth, and the transformative power of children's theatre.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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SUNNY
KASHA FAUSCETT
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - At a rural birthday party, a group of girls discover a genie in a barn and must help her prove she can behave before she's trapped again, while supporting their friend Avery.
Runtime: 20 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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CAMILLE & CHAMALEON
FALK SCHUSTER SCHUSTER
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - Camille who literally likes to set the tone and the height-anxious Chameleon are inseparable. Until one day when- in the middle of their favorite game hide and seek- Camille neglects her friend by inattention. They both have their way to overcome their fear and pride to realize the value of and bring new aspects to their friendship.
Runtime: 12 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
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SQUARE SYMPHONY, THE
ETIENNE JAXEL-TRUER
Series: FOREIGN ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - In the Square Symphony, it's a real castastrophony ! But with a well-conducted pastry whisk, a well-pedaled drill and a garbage can in top form, Mademoiselle Ritournelle and Eustache Baguette are destined to make lots of friends.
Runtime: 11 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
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NECRONOMICON
SOPHIA LASSI
Series: COLLEGE STUDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - In 1987, the discovery of Richard Miller's body in a wooded pit leaves his best friend, Grace, haunted by visions of his presence. Determined to uncover the truth, Grace and her fearless circle of friends dive into a dangerous underworld of drugs, occult symbols, and secret cults. As these teenagers unravel the mystery, they soon realize that in their small town, some secrets are deadlier than others.
Runtime: 15 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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MY MONSTER
SCOTT RICE
Series: SCREENPLAY, AGES 8-12
Description - It's 1984. Mysteriously super glued into his latest monster costume, selfish Hollywood actor Troy Athens (aka "The Monster King") becomes lost in the Texas wilderness. Mistaking him for the real Curtis Creek Creature, three orphans capture Troy for a million-dollar reward so they can escape their evil foster dad - a corrupt sheriff who is hell bent on killing and stuffing the legendary local monster. Troy finds redemption by saving his young captors and possibly becoming their adoptive father.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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I CAN HELP YOU BUMBLEBEE!
CONOR MCMULLIN
Series: FOREIGN ANIMATED SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - Two sisters play in the garden and discover a bumblebee, busy at work.
Runtime: 2 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-6
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SEEDS OF CHANGE
DYLAN O. LANGENDORF
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - This historical documentary explores how the neolithic revolution laid the foundation for civilization and social inequality.
Runtime: 19 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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CLASSROOM, THE
SOPHIA KREMER
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - On book report day, a classroom full of clashing personalities expects boredom, but instead finds itself at the center of a missing hamster mystery. As suspicion spreads and tensions rise, alliances shift and truths unravel. What begins as chaos becomes something deeper, as each student discovers more about themselves and each other than they ever intended.
Runtime: 18 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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MESSAGE ON THE WAVES
FRANK PASSALAQUA
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - A simple bottle set adrift in the ocean carries a message that changes lives of children around the world. From India to Africa, Japan to Hungary, Chile to Israel, and finally back home, each person who discovers it finds hope, creativity, and compassion renewed. "Message on the Waves" reminds us that even the smallest act of kindness can travel farther than any tide.
Runtime: 17 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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LILY'S SPACE ADVENTURE
FRANK PASSALAQUA
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - A young girl named Lily dreams of exploring the stars. Through years of determination, rejection, and rediscovery, she finds her way from a small-town observatory to the frontiers of space, reminding us that perseverance and wonder can carry us farther than we ever imagined.
Runtime: 33 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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BEAR CUBS ON THE GREEN
CHIUI TSAI
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE FILM, AGES 8-12
Description - After returning to his Bunun mountain village, Haimusi founds the Taiwan Black Bear Golf Team to give local Indigenous children a chance at a different life. Guided by his mother's belief that "sharing is a kind of strength," he offers free lessons with a ultimate goal of reaching the world championships. In the team's fifth year, the arrival of a rebellious new player sparks internal conflict and teenage growing pains. Together, the young players must battle a lack of funding, racial prejudice, parental doubt, and external temptations. Through relentless dedication and unity, these "little black bears" transform their distant dreams into real steps on the world stage. Directed by Yin-Sheng Lin.
Runtime: 98 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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KINA
SHELLI RYAN
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - In the golden haze of summer camp, eleven-year-old Skye and her doll, Kina, are inseparable companions - until she begins feeling the magnetic pull of teenage life. Drawn to their sophisticated world and stung by her brother's teasing, Skye deliberately abandons Kina on a forest path, embracing days filled with new friendships and small rebellions. When memory eventually pierces her newfound independence, Skye's frantic search for her discarded companion reveals the complicated space between childhood and adolescence. Through minimal dialogue and sun-soaked imagery, "Kina" offers an intimate portrait of that fleeting, essential moment when we first recognize growing up means both discovery and loss - and that perhaps we needn't leave everything behind.
Runtime: 9 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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WITH GRACE
DINA MWENDE & JULIA DAHR
Series: FOREIGN DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Grace, a witty 13-year-old girl, with big dreams and the rare gift of making everyone around her laugh, takes us back to her early childhood years with her close-knit, loving farmer family in Kenya: a time with lots of fun, but also a time when disaster almost split her family apart.
Runtime: 39 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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TAINOS
CRISTOBAL JUSTINIANO
Series: FOREIGN DOCUMENTARY, AGES 8-12
Description - Ta�nos is an animated short film that explores the history and legacy of the first Caribbean civilization. Through immersive visuals, immersive music, and refined art direction, it celebrates the harmony between humanity and nature, spirituality, and community, the foundations of Dominican identity. Produced between the Dominican Republic and Peru, this film blends art, history, and technology to showcase the cultural richness of the Caribbean, presenting the Ta�no heritage as a living symbol of pride and identity.
Runtime: 7 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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BOXED IN
SHAWNA SCHULTZ
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - After finding a treasure on the school bus, third grader Maddie bargains with her inner self as she decides whether to do the right thing and return the stolen box or lie and keep it.
Runtime: 7 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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The Film Festival category has 3702 KIDS FIRST! endorsed titles Below are records 1 - 50 of them in order of acceptance, with most recent ones first

The Film Festival category has 3702 KIDS FIRST! endorsed titles
Below are records 1 - 50 of them
in order of acceptance, with most recent ones first