Ages 9+ (age rating is for subtitles)
Is there anything kids can’t do? With the grownups in their lives sometimes cheering them on and sometimes getting in the way, the characters in this international program show kids on the move, dancing and dreaming, asking great questions and proving their superpowers.
57 min.
Ages 6+
This all-Spanish language program is filled with Latin American children who are brave and true, lighting up the lives of everyone they meet. There are also two beautiful animated films from Puerto Rico and Colombia, which remind us to fly high and free in everything we do.
Esta programa, totalmente en Español, está lleno de niños que son valientes y verdaderos, quién iluminan las vidas de todas personas que conocen. También hay dos películas animadas muy hermosas de Puerto Rico y Colombia, que nos recuerdan que volar alto y libre en todo que hacemos.
72 min.
Ages 8+
These live-action and animation films cross continents, generations, and even species to tell stories of connection, adventure, new beginnings, and happy endings. Friendship truly does make the world go around.
Director Khenrab Palden (Lucy & Tenzin) in attendance with actors Bridget Donnelly and Tenzin Losei!
70 min.
Content advisory: In Two Balloons, a pair of friends experience danger mid-air, while flying in balloons, but there is a happy ending.
(Mark C. Smith, US, animation, 2017, 9 min, nonverbal)
Two travelers find and save each other in a place crossed by stars and clouds.
(Natalie van den Dungen, Australia, live action, 2018, 10 min, English)
Milly’s world revolves around her pet guinea pig, until her mother orchestrates an attempt to find her a “real” friend.
(Daniela Opp, Germany, animation, 2017, 12 min, German with English subtitles) West coast premiere!
Almost 80 years separate Rosa and Molly, however a shared love for ice cream magically connects the two.
(Kike Arroyo, Spain, live action, 2018, 12 min, Spanish with English subtitles) North American premiere!
Noel, who is about to have his 8th birthday, dresses up in an obscure costume in the hope of finding a kindred spirit.
(Ben Garfield, Cuba/UK, live action, 2017, 4 min, Spanish with English subtitles) North American premiere!
Three friends reveal what the Harry Potter stories mean to then, transforming their sleepy Cuban town into a world of wizards, witches and monsters.
(Jasmine Castaneda, US & Puerto Rico, live action, 2016, 12 min, Spanish with English subtitles) West coast premiere!
Andrés sells avocados around the neighborhood to save up money for a gift for a girl, but during his journey he learns that life takes unexpected turns.
(James Cunningham, New Zealand, live action & animation, 2016, 6 min, English) Northwest premiere!
A precocious kitten wants to be a witch’s helper, but first she must pass a test.
(Khenrab Palden, US, live action, 2018, 6 min)
When Lucy arrives at her friend Tenzin’s house, she witnesses a most unique ritual in the Tibetan culture.
(Aleks Sennwald & Pete Toms, US, animation, 2018, 8 min, English) World premiere!
Pops and Branwell, two kid detectives, suspect a traitor in their squad as they chase a soup-robbing thief.
Ages 8+
These short animated and live-action films from Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Spain and Puerto Rico will introduce you to a world of boys and girls who aren’t afraid to take chances and reach out to new friends.
Estos cortometrajes animados y de acción en vivo de Chile, Colombia, Cuba, México, España y los EE. UU. te presentarán un mundo en lo que niños y niñas no temen correr riesgos y buscar nuevos amigos.
59 min.
(Myriam Ballesteros, Spain, animation, 4 min, Spanish with English subtitles) North American premiere!
Carola decides to build a robot friend. But by accident, she ends up with Annie, a sparky and affectionate android who makes sure Carola has the craziest and most fun-filled birthday of her life.
(Esteban Gomez, Chile, animation, 4 min, Spanish with English subtitles) North American premiere!
Two friends want to take a shortcut through a neglected alleyway — but they’ve heard stories there are monsters there. But one friend’s bravery is contagious.
(Jasmine Castaneda, US & Puerto Rico, live action, 2016, 12 min, Spanish with English subtitles) West coast premiere!
Andrés sells avocados around the neighborhood to save up money for a gift for a girl. But during his journey he learns that life takes unexpected turns.
(Giselle Geney, Colombia, live action, 2018, 14 min, Spanish with English subtitles) North American premiere! Giselle Geney (director) and Andrés Montaña (producer and sound design) will be in attendance!
Gonzalo is an imaginative and tenacious 10-year old facing the most difficult task of his life: get to school with clean shoes.
(Kike Arroyo, Spain, live action, 2018, 12 min, Spanish with English subtitles) North American premiere!
Noel, who is about to have his 8th birthday, dresses up in an obscure costume in the hope of finding a kindred spirit.
(Javier Quintas, Spain, live action, 2017, 9 min, Spanish with English subtitles) West coast premiere!
Dani and Martina worry that their mother isn’t getting enough to eat, so they find a way to bring her dinner every night.
(Ben Garfield, Cuba & UK, live action, 2017, 4 min, Spanish with English subtitles) North American premiere!
Three friends reveal what the Harry Potter stories mean to then, transforming their sleepy Cuban town into a world of wizards, witches and monsters.