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

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ADVENTURE OF MUSIC, THE: THE SOUND OF FEELING
ALI STIEFEL
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Two children, Lindy and Clay, find a closet of musical instruments that play themselves taken them back in time to meet icons of music history.
Runtime: 17 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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HAUNTED BELLDOWN SCHOOL, THE
WILLA KATE MCCARTER

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Series: ELEMENTARY STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - A thrilling horror with three homeschooled children who discover the haunted Belldown School, where they encounter ghostly children and malevolent teachers, leading them to confront supernatural forces and unravel dark secrets.
Runtime: 12 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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BOOG 'N SHOOG
STEPHEN LANZA
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Boog and Shoog are two six-year-old best friends who meet the bizarre townsfolk on their quest to find the owner of a missing balloon.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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PLAYING HOUSE
JOHANNES VANG
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Astrid's only friend, Kristin lives in the neighboring building. She has learned that Kristin is moving to another city, to a big house. Astrid feels a fear of being left alone. She tries to have one last fantastic playdate together in Kristin's apartment, but it's difficult when everything in the room reminds her that her friend will soon be moving. It doesn't help that Kristin wants to play that Ken and Barbie are buying a new and bigger house. From Norway; dialogue in Norwegian with English subtitles.
Runtime: 7 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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GRANDFATHER
KATHARINA KEIL
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - When Sophia believes her words have caused a death, imagination and reality blur in heartbreaking ways.

Ten-year-old Sophia is adjusting to life in Australia, caught between her own curiosity and the Greek superstitions her mother holds dear. After an innocent question about death is followed by a sudden family tragedy, she is consumed by guilt, believing she may be to blame.

Opa-Pappou is a tender coming-of-age story that explores how children navigate loss, legacy, and the quiet power of unspoken love. With warmth and emotional honesty, the film captures the moment when childhood ends--and understanding begins.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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FISH
LAI YINGDAN
Series: STUDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - A girl and her pet fish share a love-hate relationship. After a conflict caused by a misunderstanding, the girl impulsively throws the fish into a river. Filled with regret and longing, she eventually returns to the river.
Runtime: 7 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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OMELET
FIONA TINWEI LAM
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - A short animated poetry film about a parent and child cooking together while reflecting upon the current state of the world.
Runtime: 2 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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PLASTICNIC
FIONA TINWEI LAM
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - "Plasticnic" is an animated short poem that wryly depicts the extent and impact of the accumulation of plastic in the environment as people ceaselessly continue to purchase, use and discard single-use plastics. We seek out and enjoy nature while simultaneously destroying it.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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UN/WRITE
FIONA TINWEI LAM
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - An erasure poem that teeters on obliteration, but ultimately veers back from the brink to reclaim creativity, inspiration, wonder and delight.
Runtime: 4 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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LOST STREAM
FIONA TINWEI LAM
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - A short animated poetry video based on a poem about a lost and hidden stream that was part of a former network of waterways. By Quinn Kelly and Fiona Tinwei Lam.
Runtime: 2 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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BOOM!
UGIS RIEKSTINS
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE, AGES 8-12
Description - After a skateboarding accident, thirteen-year-old Hugo gains magical superpowers and quickly becomes the coolest kid in school. However, his sudden rise in popularity strains his bond with his best friend, Tom, and soon he must choose between staying popular or holding on to true friendship.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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DRAGON'S FLIGHT, A
MAURICIO NADER ZAVALA
Series: COLLEGE STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Seven-year-old Nico plays with his dragon plush toy on a bus until it slips from his hands and falls at the feet of a terrifying 70-year-old man. To retrieve it from the floor, Nico will have to overcome his fear and approach the man without waking him.
Runtime: 6 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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TORSHA - THE NAME OF A RIVER
NIRMALYA GHOSH
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE, AGES 2-12
Description - A river symbolizes life, moving at its own pace, full of vitality. One such river, Torsha, is a prime river in the north of the West Bengal state in India and moves to Bangladesh. Our story revolves around the lives of fishermen in a slum adjacent to the banks of Torsha. A big blow is dealt to the slum residents when a government directive, by the order of the District Magistrate arrives, asking them to vacate the slum built over Government land. They worry that this would mean losing their jobs. That is when the namesake Torsha, the little daughter of the District Magistrate comes to the fishermen's rescue. "Torsha Ekti Nadir Naam" is a story of childhood simplicity that sees beyond discrimination of caste, creed or religion. Our world may be fragmented in 'classes', that confine children to their societal circles. But this film urges viewers to see the world through children's eyes. Children in the movie through their playfulness, thinking, and activities can help the viewers to win over their inner conflicts for a peaceful living in the world.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-12
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ABOVE THE TAMARIND TREE
DOHA FILM INSTITUTE
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - An introverted Qatari girl ventures into a wild valley, risking her life to reclaim her precious necklace from a mischievous parrot.
Runtime: 8 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
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HITCH 60
DOHA FILM INSTITUTE
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Maureen, a teenage girl immersed in London's 1960s Mod scene, dreams of something greater than the world of fashion and pop music. She craves adventure and to break away from her mundane job in the city. Inspired by the iconic Fry's Turkish Delight TV commercial, Maureen convinces her best friend Sherry to embark on a daring journey to the Middle East. Nearly six decades later, the two women reflect on their unforgettable adventures during the golden age of hitchhiking.
Runtime: 19 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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ODE TO VIVIAN JUNG
FIONA TINWEI LAM
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - A short poetry film about Vancouver's first Chinese Canadian teacher hired by the Vancouver School Board in 1950 who played a role in desegregating a local public pool.
Runtime: 2 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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RAMUNE SODA GIRL, THE
OLGA TSENG
Series: FOREIGN STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Qian Qian, a shy girl with a stutter, finds courage and self-acceptance by overcoming her fear of speaking. She carries a bottle of marble soda, "Doepy," and diligently practices her pronunciation, only to encounter numerous challenges along the way. This is a touching story about self-acceptance and the courage to grow.
Runtime: 23 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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LARP THE MOVIE
MARTA SOCHACKA
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE, AGES 12-18
Description - This is coming-of-age story that blends humor and intelligence to explore the trials of adolescence, the journey to independence, and the pursuit of dreams while staying true to oneself. Sergius, a 17-year-old often dismissed as a loser, finds solace and strength in live action role-playing (LARP) games. Alongside his friends, he escapes into a fantastical world of epic battles and heroic quests. However, at school, they hide their passion to avoid bullying. Everything changes when Helena, a new girl who shares his love for LARP and fantasy books, arrives at school. Enchanted by her, Sergius is determined to win her heart, even though she quickly becomes part of the popular crowd. To prove his worth and fight for love in real life, Sergius must confront his family, his biggest school adversary, and most importantly, his own fears and insecurities.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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GREAT FEAT, THE
PROIMAGENES COLOMBIA
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Pablo (10) needs to rescue his friend Pascualina, a laying hen, who ends up kidnapped by the town shopkeeper, after the boy breaks the bucket of eggs he was carrying to pay him a debt owed by his family. The only option is to bet a new bucket in a spinning top duel with Felipe and although the game is in Pablo's favor, Felipe's sister prevents the prize from being awarded, but all the children empathize with Pablo thanks to the fact that they recognize the obstacles that have had when trying to overcome Don Chucho's harsh attitude. Now, it is the union of all the children that allows Pascualina to be rescued. Finally, Pablo learns the importance of teamwork.
Runtime: 15 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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BLACK MYSTERY MONTH
ANNA-KORINA MEIER
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Trapped within an abandoned, mysterious historical home from the Jim Crow South, a group of African-American middle school students--once bitter rivals--must play a mystical Black History themed card game to escape. The stakes are high: answer historical questions correctly, and they survive; get it wrong, and they vanish forever. As old foes reluctantly join forces, they unravel hidden truths and race against time to break free.
Runtime: 10 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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LEGEND OF SEPEHR, THE
EMAD RAHMANI
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE, AGES 8-12
Description - In a mythical world where the lines between legend and laughter blur, young Sepehr and his cheetah, Baboo, embark on a daring quest. Guided by ancient tales, they challenge the dark might of Ahriman, who seeks an eternal reign of shadows. From peaceful island life to chaotic adventures across mystical lands, this duo faces monsters, meets eccentric allies, and discovers the power of laughter along their journey. As they strive to defeat Ahriman and save their world, Sepehr and Baboo prove that sometimes, the greatest weapon against darkness is a heart and an unbreakable spirit. Prepare for a whirlwind of heroics, humor, and friendship in this epic comedic tale. From Iran; dialogue in English

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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WAITING
AMIR ROOINI
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - In the world of children, minor changes cause them great anxiety. School is closed and all the children go home with their parents, but in the meantime, Hamid and Navid wait for their parents every day as usual. Hamid is more worried about this than Navid and blames his family for this.
Runtime: 3 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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SWIMMING WITH WINGS
DAPHNA AWADISH GOLAN
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - A short animated film exploring the immigration experience through the eyes of children learning how to swim with clothes on in the Netherlands.
Runtime: 10 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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WHAT IN THE WORLD?
BETH WICKMAN EKSTRAND
Series: DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - WHAT IN THE WORLD? is a family-friendly children's docu-series exploring science and engineering feats both inside (and out) of objects! Utilizing excerpts from popular "Jared Owen Animations" YouTube videos, each episode dives deep into one particular item, place or thing that kids will love learning about - some larger than life, and some even out of this world!
Runtime: 16 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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BIGFOOT CLUB, THE
STEVEN TSAPELAS
Series: FEATURE, AGES 12-18
Description - After a long disappearance, the world's most famous bigfoot researcher reemerges in order to reunite with her childhood friends and investigate a new clue in the search for the legendary cryptid.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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TINY TEACHING TALES
JULIE ANNE BURCH
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - Tiny Teaching Tales bring us a world of wisdom where parents and little ones can learn about love, acceptance, friendship and so much more through the power of wonder and imagination....stories of wisdom...for us all.
Runtime: 7 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
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HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION
SHAWNA BRANDLE
Series: INDIE FEATURE, AGES 8-18
Description - Thirteen-year-old Grace confronts her own mortality as her family spends summer at her grandfather's house during his illness.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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THERE IS A MOOSE
ROBERT HICKS
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - A whimsical and energetic narrative portrait of The Moose, whose character and unusual behaviors are told with music, live action, footage of Moose in their natural habitat & animation. The soundtrack expresses his personality with the groove and guitars of surf rock, the mystery and danger of the '60s spy genre, a rap-styled vocal and a big-band climax, all driven by a throbbing jungle beat. The lyrics are displayed in colorful subtitles.
Runtime: 8 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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FOX AND A SQUIRREL, A
JORDAN R. LUNDY
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - A single mother turns her workday into a bedtime story for her son.
Runtime: 19 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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NAALE RAJAA KOLI MAJAA (SUNDAY SPECIAL)
ABHILASH SHETTY
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE, AGES 8-12
Description - On the day of Gandhi Jayanti, when meat sale is prohibited nationwide, an 11-year-old girl goes on a quirky adventure in pursuit of a forbidden chicken curry. From India, dialogue in Kannada, English subtitles
Runtime: 82 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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PIRATE GAME
STUDIO FILM�W RYSUNKOWYCH
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - Snail Spinner has trouble with his eye and needs to do vision exercises. Ladybug Dottie supports her friend, and together they learn the importance of taking care of their eyesight. The film is dedicated to the youngest audience, including children with visual impairments and attention deficit disorders. Note that the English dubbed version of the film is currently in production and will be uploaded as soon as it is completed.
Runtime: 7 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
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EARTHWORMS
CAITLIN NOAH
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Earthworms is a short Sci-Fi adventure film about a Martian girl who steals a spaceship and travels through the cosmos in an attempt to prove to her skeptical neighbor that life on Earth exists. She discovers a land left barren from decades of climate change, but meets a teenage boy wandering the desert on his motorcycle and the two make an exchange that will change their lives.
Runtime: 16 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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JOURNEY OF SAVA, THE
DIEGO FLORENTINO
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Part of the unpublished series, Ninhos em Movimento, about childhood and migration in Brazil. Sava is a curious boy who carries with him the weight of a recent and sad history. Because of the war in Ukraine, he had to leave his country and come take refuge in Brazil, in the city of Prudent�polis, am area known as for its giant waterfalls. In this strange place, Sava lives with his mother and his sisters. He finds strength in his amulets, small toy mice, which accompany him in all his adventures. Despite missing his father, who stayed behind in the war, Sava does not become discouraged. He loves to play with paper airplanes, dreaming of the feeling of freedom that they bring. It is in the heights that Sava experiences an unforgettable adventure.
Runtime: 13 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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MOUNTAIN, FAST AND SLOW, THE
WEN-YUAN HSIEH
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - Yun-Yun and Xu-Xu live in the mountains of central Taiwan. Their favorite thing is exploring their large mountain home. The mountain is covered with orange trees, and during harvest time, their dad picks oranges while the kids play with big boxes or leaves, sliding down the slopes. They also love the vegetable garden on their own mountain, where they have endless fruits to eat, endless vegetables to pick, and farming activities such as drying radishes and pickling salted vegetables. There are so many fun things to do in the mountains that time slows down. During the warm winter days, the two discover how fast and slow work among insects and plants. The mountain reveals the rhythms of fast and slow.
Runtime: 12 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
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WATER NETWORK OF THE EARTH
WEN-YUAN HSIEH
Series: DOCUMENTARY SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Taiwan is an island of mountains and valleys. When water flows downhill, the valleys capture it as rivers and streams. However, in the steeper terrain, when it rains heavily and suddenly, the water level often rises in an instant and flows to the sea while the land remains dry. How do the people handle that? The film examines the water systems of Taoyuan, Taiwan where they tackle the issue of water shortage using techniques that their ancestors created -- a network of canals, ponds where artesian springs appear, and other systems. In the past 300 years, the residents here have created a water network that deals with the issues of water shortage and have turned a wasteland into a fertile farmland using water from the faraway mountains.
Runtime: 50 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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STORMY WEATHER
VITAL DISTRIBUTION
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Gabrielle, an imaginative but cautious child, spends the summer at the cottage with her family. While her brother and sisters enjoy the last swims of the summer, the youngest stays indoors with her dog and many toys, too afraid of the sun and thunderstorms. In spite of herself, Gabrielle finds herself exposed to the elements. Under the caring eye of her family, the young child gradually finds the courage to face her fears.
Runtime: 11 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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SHOOPIE DOOPIE SHOW, THE
MARY SWANHAUS
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - This live-action, educational series is designed for toddlers up to age five. It features two, larger than life characters: Shoopie and Doopie. Doopie stands over nine feet tall, making him bigger than Sesame Street's Big Bird. The show is intended to parents in nurturing emotionally healthy and resilient children who can positively impact the world. Younger viewers join these two best friends on their playdate in a magical land and help them solve mysteries with tools from, "The Magic Box." Through catchy songs, lively dance routines, and engaging lessons on numbers and letters, children are entertained while learning.
Runtime: 7 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
BROOKLYN KIMBERLY
Series: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - The holidays can be torture, or maybe even murder! On Thanksgiving a fight about orange juice leads to the shocking murder of a member of the Evan's family. Happy Thanksgiving explores generational issues pressing the boundaries of how we think, unspoken love, unearths a murderer, and reminds us that at the end of the day, family can put the FUN in dysFUNctional!
Runtime: 21 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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TAG, YOU'RE IT!
NICK JENNINGS
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - A little cloud named Cloudy helps her best friend Kite get loose from a tree, after a gust of wind blows him down into its branches.
Runtime: 8 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
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AP SURVIVAL
BEA HOLLANDER
Series: MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - A children's television series pilot following a young high school girl named Lydia, an artist and average student who challenges herself academically by doing the unknown: AP Physics! And we watch what friendship and potential are all about.
Runtime: 21 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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STORY OF TOOMA BOO THE TINY ELEPHANT THE
TOM BEVINS
Series: INDIE SHORT, AGES 5-8
Description - The tiniest elephant ever born in the jungle overcomes his disability and uses his small size to save the elephant herd.
Runtime: 20 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-8
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TIC TALK
WEN-YUAN HSIEH
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Han-xing is a roaming singer, nicknamed Jay Chou of a temple fair, always performing on stage trucks. When he meets a boy with the Tourette syndrome named You-en, connected by fate, they go on a trip to find their true selves. The stage truck is their haven. Music heals their minds. Han-xing teaches You-en to overcome difficulties and recover himself during the journey. This is a story about gaining courage and love. We want to dedicate it to all lost souls.
Runtime: 93 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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GREAT UNCLE'S EARTHENWARE JAR
WEN-YUAN HSIEH
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 5-12
Description - Two children, Cherry and Burger, grew up in a third-generation pottery family. Their home was filled with pottery, clay, kilns, urns, and other artifacts that exuded handmade warmth. Cherry and Burger played hide-and-seek in the large kiln yard and splashed around in the ditches by the fields. They also watered the flowers, snails, and grass near the temple with water guns. They have made a big clay cup for the temple god so he wouldn't be thirsty.
Runtime: 11 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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LET'S COSPLAY!
WEN-YUAN HSIEH
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 12-18
Description - Three girls, Bao-bao, Little Q, and Lao-liu, enthusiastic about ACGNC (anime, comics, games, novels, and cosplay) culture, are invited by the production team to an unfamiliar classroom. What awaits them are professional makeup artists and famous cosplayers. They will assist the girls to transform into their beloved ACGNC characters. Through hairstyling, costume changes, and the challenges of wearing contact lenses for the first time, they experience the difficulties of cosplaying and a complete surprise and setback of the transformation of their appearances.
Runtime: 25 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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OPEN UP:THREE-YEAR-OLD TIGER
WEN-YUAN HSIEH
Series: FOREIGN SHORT, AGES 2-5
Description - A girl is walking in the park with her tiger stuffed animal, humming the Hakka children's song Three-year-old Tiger adapted from the world-famous tune Fr�re Jacques. She sits down under a tree for shade. Then, a clown with tiger makeup appeared in the scene, using exaggerated body movements to act out the keywords of the lyrics. Next, two boys dressed as tigers go to the zoo to see various animals, especially their favorite tigers. At this moment, a lump of clay rolls out and turns into a three-year-old tiger. It runs away because it's scared of a mouse's shadow. Finally, the scene returns to the park, where the girl and the two boys play hide-and-seek to the song of Three-year-old Tiger.
Runtime: 12 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 2-5
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JAKE & ISA AND THE BIOMES OF BRAZIL
JOAO AMORIM
Series: FOREIGN FEATURE AGES 5-12
Description - Two children, Jake and Isa, travel through three different biomes in Brazil, together with their father, the filmmaker Joao. Through helping an animal in danger, they uncover the importance and mysteries of each of these biomes. The film is divided into three chapters: The Wolf, The Termites and the Lobeira (About the Cerrado); The Jaguar and the Alligator? (About the Pantanal) and O Mico Leao Dourado (About the Atlantic Forest). The documentary brings a story to children, in a playful way, the importance of preserving Brazilian biomes.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 5-12
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LIE OF THE MOUNTAIN GOD, THE
IRIS SUN
Series: FOREIGN COLLEGE STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-18
Description - Eight-year-old boy Lin Qikong, gifted with a unique vision, faces rejection and criticism from the people in his village. Determined to prove that what he sees and says is real, young Lin decides to spend his summer searching for the mountain spirit. However, his quest soon leads to a series of troubles for both himself and his grandmother.
Runtime: 15 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-18
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GHOST'S BEST FRIEND, A
CONRAD PAUR
Series: ELEMENTARY STUDENT SHORT, AGES 8-12
Description - Three friends are forced to break into a school to search of their friend's past dog who may be haunting the school, what they find is more surprising then anyone expected.
Runtime: 6 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 8-12
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THIS TIME ROUND
FRANCISCO J. NUNEZ
Series: INDIE FEATURE, AGES 12-18
Description - Amidst the backdrop of a pandemic-stricken New York City, witness the unwavering passion and determination of a youth chorus as they strive to keep their art alive against all odds. Through poignant storytelling and original music from key contemporary composers, this documentary captures the resilience, creativity, and indomitable spirit of a generation of young musicians, navigating through unprecedented times, proving that even in the darkest moments, music has the power to unite, heal, and inspire.

KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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NAGYDOBRONY STORY, THE
ANDRAS SZLANKO
Series: FOREIGN STUDENT DOCUMENTARY, AGES 12-18
Description - Among the touching stories, the most touching are those about orphaned children, for whom life has become a hard test at an early age. These children are searching for the path to adulthood in the footsteps of their lost loved ones, and deep in their souls there is a desire to find their place in the world and to be able to find love and a safe place again. This film is about a Transcarpathian girls' home, we get to know the volunteers, the children and the personal stories that connect them to Nagydobrony. The story also reminds us that real family is made up of those who are there when we need them the most.
Runtime: 10 minutes
KIDS FIRST! Juror Recommended Age: 12-18
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The Film Festival category has 3429 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 3429 KIDS FIRST! endorsed titles
Below are records 1 - 50 of them
in order of acceptance, with most recent ones first