Film Source: Children's Film Festival Seattle; Flicker Alley
A PROGRAM OF SHORT FILMS Suitable for ages 5 and up - 60 min total * This event is free for all but advance booking is recommended THE FOX AND THE PIGEON, Canada, Directed by Chelsea van Tol, Tyler Pacana, Matt Walton, Morgan Thompson, Sharon Gabriella, Viktor Ivanovski, Sang Lee The Fox and the Pigeon feel the need to fit in – but aren’t they interesting enough, just the way they are? BLEWISH, USA, Directed by Ezra Edmond When Ezra’s classmates are confused that he’s both Black and Jewish (Blewish), Ezra gets frustrated, and decides to hide his Jewish identity to avoid more awkward conversations about it. But when he meets two other Blewish kids, he finally begins to embrace his whole identity, and decides to throw a party with them! BALLOOM, Canada, Directed by Kayla Borecky A clown struggles to accept the inevitable demise of his balloon animals, but with the help of those around him, he gains a new perspective that helps him appreciate the present and accept the nature of change. T-REX, Germany, Directed by Julia Ocker Sadly, the T-Rex is very bad at playing basketball. MEL FELL, USA, Directed by Galen Fott One day, when Mama bird is away, Mel decides it’s time to learn to fly. She’s been in the nest long enough. Despite the fears of her cautious siblings, Mel takes to the sky…and plummets! A host of tree-dwelling animals try to intervene, but Mel remains committed to mastering the art of flight. PETE, USA, Directed by Brett Parker Pete is an animated short film based on a true story about gender identity, little league baseball, the people who inspire change by trying to be themselves, and the superheroes who allow that change to happen. SPIRIT OF THE FOREST, Indonesia, Directed by Daud Nugraha A young girl learns to respect the land after stumbling into a sacred grove with ancient secrets. WINTER IN A DAY, USA, Directed by Liddy Salter This animated short follows two best friends, Bear and Fox, and the adventures they have on the last day before Bear’s hibernation. Bear dreams of one day experiencing winter and is sad to be missing it once again. With the help of some friends, Fox creates winter in a day for Bear. BATTLE OF THE CENTURY, USA, Directed by Clyde Bruckman, Produced and written by Hal Roach Silent short film from 1927 starring double act Laurel and Hardy. A scheming fight manager attempts to collect insurance on his puny fighter by causing an accident. Things don't go according to plan, and the situation escalates into a pie-throwing battle of epic proportions.