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Elizabethan Theater, Director, Chrysoula Nikolopoulou, 5th grade students (E1 class)
This student creation entitled "Elizabethan Theatre" narrates the basic historical and social elements of the Elizabethan era, regarding the development of the theater of the same name in England. The time period it focuses on starts from 1562 until 1642, when the English Parliament banned all plays and sealed all theatrical stages for the following 18 years.
This Documentary Short Film was created with the Stop Motion Animation technique by the students of E1 of the 6th Intercultural Primary School of Eleftherio - Kordelio in Thessaloniki.
Students of the 6th grade also aided in filming, while students of the 3rd, 5th, and 6th grades contributed to the construction - collection of the sets used. Greece.
Under 12, Runtime: 6:57
Get along, Directors Kids 'N Tricks
At young koala Fred's home, there are often fights between his brothers and his father. When it gets noisy again, Fred runs crying to the playground, where he sees the lion girl Lizzy and the duck Mika. But the two soon leave the playground and Fred finds a coin in the sand. Mika realizes that she has lost her coin. Now they can't buy ice cream anymore. Back at the playground, they find Fred who has found that very coin. Lizzy wants to get the coin back....
Animated/Stop Motion - Under 12
Runtime 4:21
The Girl in the Woods, Director Meadow Rain Clouse
A little girl is playing in the woods and gets separated from her mom. Another girl finds her and keeps her company. The mom finds the little girl and they figure out the bigger girl was an angel keeping the little girl safe until she was found. United States
Narrative - (13-17) Runtime: 1:36
Arjun, Director Mani Mihira Peddada
A young boy's seemingly ordinary daily game of chess with a stranger on his way to the park becomes a heartwarming journey through unexpected and long-lasting connections, revealing the enduring power of love and human bonds. United States,
Professional: Narrative, Runtime: 8:08
If I Were... Director Canedy Knowles
If you give kids a chance to run the world, are we saved or are we doomed?
United States, Professional: Narrative, Runtime: 8:17
Drought, Director Zoë Marie Brown
One raindrop embarks on a journey to save the drought on earth. United States Animation/Stop Motion (13-17)
Runtime: 5:48
Water Star Medicine (10-minute version with 15% NASA footage) Directors MESA/ Turquoise Trail Middle School Students
Dr. Lisa Spencer assigns her Santa Fe middle school students the study of water. They traveled to sites to explore the Rio Grande, drought in New Mexico, and farming in the desert by early Pueblo peoples. Interviews included the research of New Zealand Māori Scientist Veda Austin. This film also explores water beyond the scientific realm to include the emotional, historical, and spiritual power of water. It also explores water from outer space, perhaps from asteroids, and the study of water on Mars. About 10% of the footage is from various NASA stock footage. This film won the Audience Choice Award for middle school films in New Mexico. United States. Documentary (13-17) Runtime: 10:00
In-Between, Directors Ashlyn Stallings, Lynn Stallings
As the parents head out for their 20-year college reunion, the kids hold up at the house...and it's THEIR house now! A messy game of truth or dare, a not-so-consensual game of dress-up, and a whole lot of dysfunction threatens to tear the kids apart... United States.
Professional Narrative, Runtime: 11:57
Anka and Dominik, Director Boris Bakal
Anka is not adapted or not adaptable and maybe because of that she is constantly the object of ridicule by her friends and schoolmates, so a spaceman comes to her aid. As for what happened next, you have to work hard, and the ending is really fun!
Croatia, Narative 12 and under.
Runtime: 8:47
Don't Burst My Bubble, Youth Directors Leo Allonce, Savannah Brent, Mason Campfield, Jaxson Collins, Koby Crayton, Chance Dickerson, Sean Fairley Jr., Na'taliha Gordon, Cambryn Ivey, Aiden King, Elizabeth Mangum, Justice Mangum, AmiaRose Mays, Jameelah Ndiaye, Taariq Ndiaye, Michael Orellana, Jaidah Peebles, Carter Sealy, Dane Stewart.
Light The Way Foundation provided scholarships for nineteen students between the ages of 9-12 to participate in a film summer camp. They learned how to create a documentary from behind the scenes. The students wrote, filmed, and directed, with guidance from their trainer.
United States, Extended Short Category,
Runtime: 18:01.
Love in Writing, Director Ashlyn Stallings, Atlanta Workshop Players.
Dakota is on a journey to make friends at his new school, so he uses writing as a coping mechanism...will the characters in his story lead him to friendship or disaster?
United States. Professional Narrative.
Runtime: 9:43
Maisie, Directors Jason Jakaitis, Phoebe Jakaitis
A young girl deals with her sibling jealousy by liberating a neighbor's mistreated pet.
United States. Professional Narrative, Runtime: 5:00
Toy Story, Director Alireza Ostovar
Parham is a child who found out about the separation of his parents. To express his sadness and escape from this crisis, he takes refuge with a worker child. Those who do not find a solution to their problems fly and leave the planet of the elders. Iran, Islamic Republic of, Extended Short Category, Runtime: 13:00
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I Squished Grandpa, Director Lily Andrews
Young Rose has a special relationship with her grandpa. However, when Grandpa goes missing the day after telling a Rose an unsettling tale, she believes his disappearance may be her fault. United States, Narrative (13-17), Runtime: 4:23
Hercules - a gift from dad, Director Anton Antonov Zhekov
The animated short ‘Hercules- a gift from dad’ introduces the ancient Greek hero Hercules in today’s times, who is facing a new challenge and temptation, which is the parcel from his dad- Zeus, Pandora’s box. Despite his inner conflict, Hercules couldn’t resist the temptation and opened the box, which led to the events' unexpected development. Bulgaria, Professional Animation/Stop Motion, Runtime: 7:15
Needlz & Skratch, Director Willie Laroy Harper
Calling all preschoolers - Class is in session at the Needlz and Skratch hip-hop repair workshop!
During each lesson, a musical instrument character interrupts the class, requesting a new repair. With a spin from TT45's magical records, preschoolers go on a journey to understanding the history and function of different instruments.
It’s a race against the clock to return and repair the problem before the instrument's performance starts!
United States. Narrative Under 12, Runtime: 14:20
Mute, Directors Claire Clifford, Wyatt Burton
This story is about Marshmallow Woofer. He is sad, and his friends try to cheer him up, but nothing helps! What shall they do? United States. Narrative (Under 12), Runtime: 6:04
Thar Be Pirates, Director Julia Ruda (Rudnitzky)
Inspirational - Funny - Family-friendly
Written by a 13-year-old student, Yustinia Xander, and directed by her mom - a Ukrainian first-time filmmaker, Julia Ruda, the film is a family drama wrapped into a comedy genre. It focuses on a powerful idea of how embracing our unique and authentic selves can lead to a happier life.
"Stranded deep in the forest and troubled by life's challenges, a family of Pirates decides to give up on who they are only to discover the true value of being yourself."
The film was shot in the Greater Madison Area, WI, as a production of the non-profit, all-volunteer organization Children's Film Academy of Madison.
United States. Narrative Professional, Runtime: 14:28
Drop, Director Claudio Quattrone
A rain droplet scared of having to fall from the clouds, will be able to find the courage to face the void and get to know itself. Italy. Professional Animation/Stop-Motion
Runtime: 3:30
A Thief Came to Our House, Director Mohamadnabi Talebi
Iran, Islamic Republic of, Narrative Professional, Runtime: 11:27
Gymnastics - Directors Nikki Buziak, Leo Fafard
While dealing with a bully, a 9 year old girl has to navigate a slippery situation during a gymnastics routine at the local Rec Centre. Canada, Professional Narrative, Runtime: 17:00
BRIDGE - My Little Friends, Director Kazuyuki Ishihara
"I'll bring Shiro to you.I promise!" Jin, the cat, made this promise to Mugi, who is deeply sad about losing her beloved dog, Shiro.
Jin loves Mugi very much, and after hearing the story of the "Rainbow Bridge" from his owner Aki, he decides to take Mugi to meet Shiro at the Rainbow Bridge! Can Jin heal Mugi's sadness? With the help of nearby pigeons and squirrels, Jin's great plan is now underway!
Japan. Profession Narrative, Runtime: 9:30
Fever, Director Alejandro Gerber Bicecci
Dario's doll has a fever. He takes care of it, not knowing his environment will be shaken by this.
Mexico. Professional Narrative. Runtime: 6:42
Runaway, Star! Director Caiwei Zhou
A star falls into a little boy’s room, and he will return it to the sky with his sister. China.
Professional Animation/Stop Motion, Runtime: 4:07
Music Needs No Translation Here, Director Bosen GU
Two young students, from LA in America and Qing Hai in China, meet in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the summer of 2024. They learn to overcome their language barrier through a joint interest in music and gain a deeper understanding of each other’s culture. 8-grade students at Hainan school. Born in Beijing, moved to Ischool in 2020 during the pandemic crisis. From a big city to a small town on an island in the south of China, Gu Bosen starts to pay more attention to the world around him. Attracted by the special culture of the hometown of his parents, he spent his summer in Qinghai to have this documentary with his friends.
China. Documentary (13-17), Runtime: 4:44
The Radio, Director Nir Yaniv
Abandoned in a garden, a lonely radio tries to connect with the visiting animals and flowers who pass through before finally finding a friend in this musical and heartwarming film for children of all ages. United States.
Professional Animation/Stop-Motion, Runtime: 9:55
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Director Matthew LuhrmanOur film (produced in Maine) features performances by over a dozen children and is a celebration of children's imagination and the power of creativity. Sentinels recently screened at CIFF in a showcase of family films and also DC Shorts along with many other festivals.
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