Schedule of Events:

February 16, 2024

7:00 pm: Dancing Queen (Opening & Closing Night Film)

Director(s): Aurora Gossé
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian w/ English subtitles
Live Action | 2023 | 92 min
Recommended for ages 10+ (Parental Guidance: 10+ for profanity, bullying and mortality )

When a new student announces that he’s starting a dance crew at school with the goal of winning THE hottest dance competition in Norway, the shy middle-schooler Mina won’t let a little thing like not being able to dance get in her way. But as Mina rehearses new moves the pressure of fitting in with her hip new “friends” takes its toll. Mina comes to realize she must decide what matters most in this (cringe inducing) loving look at that tender age where identity is formed and being yourself is the best move of all.

Location: Fleet Library at the Rhode Island School of Design

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February 17, 2024

10:30 am: First Impressions

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Czech Republic, Germany, Norway, Russian Federation, United States
Language: English, musical, or no dialogue
Multiple Film Types | 2024 | 65 minutes
Recommended for all ages (Parental Guidance: Appropriate for all ages.)

You never get a second chance to make a first impression! Has your child attended a kids film festival before? If not, this is a great way to start, especially for the youngest ones.

(Multi-national / English or non-dialogue / 65 mins / All ages)

CAKE BALLAD- Charlie’s cake for his friend’s birthday comes out of the over with a bite taken out of it. The investigation is on! Charlie must search the forest for clues to find the culprit. (2022/4 min/ Germany/ dir. Meike Fehre/ English and German)

THE CHRISTMAS TREE SCHOOL- Cactus dreams of training at The Christmas Tree School. But no amount of tinsel can hide his prickly figure, and cacti aren’t allowed on Santa’s sleigh! Will he find a way to make his wish come true? (2023/ 8 min/ Russian Federation/ dir. Anastasia Makhlina/ non-verbal)

CITY BIRD- A young girl, Linden escapes the hustle and bustle of New York City to go on an adventurous bird walk with her grandfather. Their journey is chronicled through the eyes of the girl’s stuffed penguin, Marney who is determined not to let go of their city roots. A documentary that combines fantastical elements to show the beauty of nature and friendship. (2023/10.5 min/ USA/ dir. Adam Spreng/ English)

DORMOUSE- (Siebenschläfer) Bear wants to celebrate Dormouse’s birthday together, but Dormouse is asleep! And not just any sleep – hibernation. Did you know that the word “dormouse” is related to the word “dormant” because they sleep for almost 6 months at a time? Hopefully Bear’s cake will last through the winter until Dormouse wakes up! (2022/3.5 min/ Germany/ dir. Julia Ocker/ non-verbal)

I’M NOT AFRAID!- During a game of hide and seek Vanja leaves the bright living room and enters a dimly lit courtyard, which has far too many dark corners, weird shadows and strange noises. To overcome the fear, Vanja turns into a dangerous tiger! (2022/ 7 min/ Norway/ dir. Marita Mayer/ German and Norwegian)

MAKE IT MYSELF- “Make it Myself” encourages kids to think about what they can make themselves, rather than buying new. The upbeat video is packed with energy, creativity, and concrete ideas for educational and sustainable projects. (2023/ 4 min/ dir. Melisa Smith/ English)

MEL FELL- 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! But while a host of tree-dwelling animals tries to intervene, can Mel master the art of flight? ( 2022/ 7 min/ USA/ dir. Galen Fott/ English)

OUR PIGGY- (Naše prasátko) Our Piggy’s stuffed bear is the perfect playmate for pretending to make soup, visit the doctor’s office, or go to bed. Do you have a favorite stuffed animal? (2022/ 2 min/ Czech Republic/ dir. Jaromír Plachý/ Czech)

PUFFERFISH- (Kugelfisch) Pufferfish looks like the smallest fish in the big, scary sea – until PUFF! Bigger is not always better, Pufferfish learns, and friends may be nearer than you think. (2022/ 3.5 min/ Germany/ dir. Julia Ocker/ non-verbal)

ELEPHANT’S NEW BICYCLE- Elephant loves his new bicycle! But when his friends accidentally crash it, he discovers what he loves most of all! (2023/ 3 min/ USA/ dir. Stylo Moniker/ English)

Location: Gilder Center for the Arts, Wheeler School (228 Angel St. Providence, RI)

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12:30 pm: Scrapper

Director(s): Charlotte Regan
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Live Action | 2023 | 84 min
Recommended for ages 10+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 10+ for profanity, death of parent.)

A joyful comedy bubbling with hope, SCRAPPER is the incredible debut feature from Charlotte Regan. It’s said that it takes a village to raise a child but 12-year-old Georgie (Lola Campbell) has other ideas. Living alone since her beloved mum died, Georgie fills the flat they shared with her own special magic. But when her absent father Jason (Harris Dickinson) turns up out of the blue, she’s forced to confront reality. A dreamy, witty and unmissable tale of family and fresh starts, SCRAPPER is a film that believes life’s not so much about chasing rainbows but snatching fistfuls in both hands.

Location: Gilder Center for the Arts, Wheeler School (228 Angel St. Providence, RI)

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2:30 pm: Modern Times

Director(s): Charlie Chaplin
Country: United States
Language: Silent Film
Live Action | 1936 | 86 min
Genre: Classic, Comedy
Recommended for all ages

Themes: family, friendship, inequality, labor, non-conformity, poverty, romance, social class, stereotypes, technology, urban issues, violence

Once dubbed “the most famous man in the world,” Charlie Chaplin has long been recognized as one of the preeminent icons of both comedy and cinema. From 1914 until 1967, Chaplin wrote, directed, produced and starred in more than 80 films, quickly advancing from basic slapstick to a unique comic style: immaculately constructed, deeply human, and always hilarious. “Modern Times” is one of his most acclaimed works that can make a child (or the child in us) laugh with abandon while truly empathizing with his iconic character, the down-and-out Tramp.

Because of its cultural significance, “Modern Times” was selected by the Library of Congress in 1989 for preservation in the National Film Registry.

Location: Gilder Center for the Arts, Wheeler School (228 Angel St. Providence, RI)

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4:30 pm: Aliens Abducted My Parents And Now I Feel Kinda Left Out

Director(s): Jake Van Wagoner
Country: United States
Language: English
Live Action | 2023 | 87 min
Recommended for ages 10+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 10+ for crass humor, bullying)

Itsy Levan is devastated by her parents’ decision to leave the city and buy a fixer upper in the middle of nowhere. Her life seems over until she meets her space-obsessed neighbor Calvin Kipler. Calvin has spent most of his life awaiting the next arrival of Jesper’s Comet–partly because of his obsession with Astronomy, but mostly because the last time it came, ALIENS ABDUCTED HIS PARENTS! This year he is going to be ready for its return so he can finally get them back. Itsy sees this as a chance to help her get into a NYC journalism program and decides to help him, however crazy his plan seems. They end up discovering much more than what is on the other end of the comet’s tail.

“Come for the title, stay for the charming family indie (…) Melds family melodrama, comedy, sci-fi, and high school politics with a deft and empathetic hand.”

Location: Gilder Center for the Arts, Wheeler School (228 Angel St. Providence, RI)

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February 18, 2024

10:00 am: Passionate Pursuits

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Canada, France, Kyrgyzstan, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States
Language: In English or w/English subtitles
Multiple Film Types | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | 80 min
Recommended for ages 8+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 8+)

Passionate Pursuits – Stories of people with a passion so strong they live, practice, or focus more effort towards their goal than anything else they know. Seeing their stories might get YOU inspired!

THE ADVENTURES OF BAXTER & CLIDE- An adventurous boy & a magical duck join forces to avert a crisis of lunar proportions. Set in 1960 in rural Maine and inspired by American animated tv serials of that time. ( 2022/ 7.5 min/ USA/ dir. John Michaud/ English)

FEARLESS GOPHER- (Marmote Intrépide) A young boy scout is on a mission to free his friend from her house since her dad won’t let her go to camp with a broken arm. (2020/ 6 min/ dir. Miguel Lambert/ French)

HEAD IN THE CLOUDS- (Te?te en l’air) Alfonso may be a squirrel, but he’s a cloud-watcher at heart. Family and friends may roll their eyes, but he is content to be different – the clouds are worth it. (2023/ 10.5 min/ France/ dir. Rémi Durin/ French and German)

I CREATED MEMORIES- Sammy Gadbois uses snippets of life in Kuujjuaq, Canada, to reflect about his own purpose on earth. (2019/ 2.5 min/ Canada/ dir. Sammy Gadbois/ English)

SALVADOR DALI- Orozbek lives in a snowy mountain village with his grandmother, friends and plenty of animals, which he paints on whenever he runs out of art paper. When an icy river blocks his path to school he must decide what risks are worth taking to make it to art class. (2021/ 19 min/ Kyrgyzstan/ dir. Eldiar Madakim/ Kirghiz)

THE SOUND COLLECTOR (HARP STRINGS)- With the help of his hearing aids, recording equipment and cuddly best friend Mole, the Sound Collector discovers how beautiful a harp can sound – and how noisy a room can be before a concert! Can he record his sounds for the day before the humans spot him? Part of a soothing 60-episode series in the UK narrated by Keira Knightly. (2023/ 5 min/ UK/ dir. Chris Tichborne/ English)

SUMMER BLOOD- It’s finally summer, and vampire Drac is ready for fun in the sun! But vampires turn to dust in sunlight. Drac’s crafty sun solutions fail one after another…can his old friend help him out? (2022/ 2.5 min/ USA/ dir. Sarah Natasha Djuandy/ English)

BIKE LANE ENDS- An anxious 8-year-old must rescue her adventurous BFF from an alternate dimension at the end of a bike lane. (2023/ 7.5 min/USA/ dir. Noah Glenn/ English)

HOOBA- 3000 BC. A small group of inhabitants of the ‘Low Countries’ are fighting the elements and hunger. Their endless inaptitude to organize themselves combines with their impulsiveness and this leads to the building of the mysterious standing stone buildings of The Netherlands. ( 2022/ 2 min/ Netherlands/ dir. Sem Assink/ non-verbal)

Location: Gilder Center for the Arts, Wheeler School (228 Angel St. Providence, RI)

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11:45 am: Be Strong Be Kind

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Language: English, musical, or no dialogue
Multiple Film Types | 2022, 2023 | 75 min
Recommended for all ages

The theme of this film reel is empathy which allows us to understand and share the feelings of others anywhere in the world. Some people have it, while others… Well, let’s just say they might need more practice.

FILMS AND FILM LINE-UP ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
BEANBOY- When Rabbit’s anxiety puts a pause on fun at the lake, a new friend appears just when he needs one most. (2023/ 6 min / Denmark / dir. Emily Hanning / English)

DRAWING LAND- When Splot loses his lime green color, he is distraught. Tears stream down his face and land in a puddle of yellow on the ground…and something new is created that just might save the day. (2023 /7.5 min / UK / dir. Tony Collingwood/ English)

THE GOOSE- (L’Oie du plus fort) A boy fantasizes about becoming a famous footballer, playing in big stadiums – but first he has to win a match in a small backyard against a goose. (2022/12.5 min/ Czech Republic/ dir. Jan Mika/ non-verbal)

LUCE AND THE ROCK- (Luce et le Rocher) One day, out of nowhere, a giant Rock lays in the middle of the peaceful little village where Luce lives. The villagers can’t even open the door to their houses anymore! Luce is angry: go away Rock, you don’t belong here! And why are you here anyway? (2022/13 min/ Belgium/ dir. Britt Raes/ English)

MY NAME IS EDGAR AND I HAVE A COW- (Jmenuju se Edgar a mam kravu) Edgar didn’t always have a cow, but after a tour of his local slaughterhouse, he can’t help but adopt a baby calf and bring it home to his tiny apartment. Bovine hijinks ensue! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll moo with delight at this wonderfully fun short. (2023/ 8 min/ Czech Republic/ dir.Filip Diviak / English)

RAINBOY- Rainboy isn’t a common gardener. He plants drops and grows clouds. While working he injures the vain sun. Revenge! The prognosis for the boy is bleak, but he teams up with the clouds and thus manages to brighten the sun’s spirits again.
A short film about stormy conflicts. (2023/ 5.5 min/ Switzerland/ dir. Barbara Brunner/ non-verbal)

SO MUCH TO OFFER- Lyndzi uses her own experience of being treated unfairly as a plus-sized person to raise people’s attention toward body positivity. (2022/ 5.5 min/ United States/ dir. Cullen Burt, Grant Cosko, Xingyu (Vicky) Gu, Hunter Hartz, Aliiv Jiao, Saleen Lee, Alison Ma, Brisa Parra, Shelby Pine, Lyndzi Ramos, Tricia Saputera, Hanyu Sun, Kaan Ust, Elaine Wong, Rosemary Wu, Ella Zhou/ English)

TO BE SISTERS- (Entre deux soeurs) To be sisters is about sharing a special bond and laughing together. To be sisters is to be propelled by love. But these particular sisters share an extra something a bit different, and that’s absolutely fine.. (2022/ 7.5 min/ France/ dir. Anne-Sophie Gousset, Clément Céard/ non-verbal)

TOWN HALL SQUARE- A grumpy subway worker’s boring routine is thrown for a loop when a tiger steals his radio. A short film about an unexpected visitor, annoying radio songs and the lust for life! (2023/ 8.5/ Germany/ dir. Christian Kaufmann/ English)

Location: Gilder Center for the Arts, Wheeler School (228 Angel St. Providence, RI)

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1:30 pm: Coco Ferme (Coco Farm)

Director(s): Sébastien Gagné
Country: Canada
Language: French w/ English subtitles
Live Action | 2023 | 89 min
Recommended for ages 8+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 8+ for subtitles )

12-year-old Max is an entrepreneur at heart. Forced to relocate from Montreal to the countryside a new business idea is hatched. Does it take a village to create a chicken farm or does the farm to create a village? The answer is a little scrambled.  The animal-friendly Coco Farm quickly becomes a major hit, but the three partners soon find themselves facing the harsh realities of an industry controlled by mega-corporations.

Location: Gilder Center for the Arts, Wheeler School (228 Angel St. Providence, RI)

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3:45 pm: Free To Be

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Canada, France, Sweden, United States
Language: English, musical, or no dialogue
Multiple Film Types | 2024 | 76 min
Recommended for ages 10+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 10+ for bullying)

This program celebrates stories of unique, fun, and ferocious folks who are rejecting stereotypes and living their authentic selves. Young romance, gender journeys and coming-of-age are all explored.

AAAAH!- “Aaaah!”, the multi-purpose word for pain, surprise, fear, joy, anger and more, takes center stage in this clever collection of everyday moments in a kid’s life. ( 2022/ 4.5 min/ France/ dir. Osman Cerfon/ non-verbal)

ALL I EVER WANTED- Rom-com obsessed teen Christine has always longed for the picture-perfect romance – but she’s soon confronted with the fact that her ideal prince charming might actually be a princess charming instead. ( 2021/ 14.5 min/ USA/ dir. Erin Lau/ English and Vietnamese)

BAY CREEK TENNIS CAMP- “Bay Creek Tennis Camp” is a timely and refreshing take on the cross-generation disconnect around gender inclusivity. In the film, Coach Charlie has been doing things his way for decades. But the Generation Alpha kids who join his camp this year won’t stand for being split by gender—and they decide to teach him a lesson in a charming and amusing way. (2023/ 8.5 min/ USA/ dir. Michele Meek/ English)

CUPIDS-What is the most important thing on the last day of school before summer break? Well, if you’re Mia, Natalie and Jabari you frantically search for a date for Ms. Cheryl, the most beloved bus driver of all time! As they race against time before their stop, these eight year-olds burst into action to find a match-up with the people that have made the biggest impact on their lives. From the Bodega man with “all the meats” to their Principal, nobody is off limits as a possible courtship. This love letter to New York’s essential workers captures the whimsy comedy of a child’s imagination as they try to save Ms. Cheryl from a lonely summer void of school children, destined to a life on the sofa surrounded by cats. ( 2021/ 10 min/ USA/ dir. Zoey Martinson/ English)

PITOC E ICINAKOSIAN- Gerry and their big brother Jos show us that there is more to being different than bullying, discrimination and harassment. (2020/ 6 min/ Canada/ dir. Jos-Onimskiw Ottawa-Dubé, Gerry Ottawa/ French and English)

SHOWER BOYS- After a heated training match with the team, twelve-year-old Viggo and Noel go home to challenge each other’s limits and masculinity. A sudden stop to an innocent game questions what a male friendship is allowed to be. (2021/ 9 min/ Sweden/ dir. Christian Zetterberg/ Swedish w/ English Subtitles)

FREE TO BE- Lyndzi uses her own experience of being treated unfairly as a plus-sized person to raise people’s attention toward body positivity. (2022/ 5 min/ USA/ dir. Cullen Burt, Grant Cosko, Xingyu (Vicky) Gu, Hunter Hartz, Aliiv Jiao, Saleen Lee, Alison Ma, Brisa Parra, Shelby Pine, Lyndzi Ramos, Tricia Saputera, Hanyu Sun, Kaan Ust, Elaine Wong, Rosemary Wu, Ella Zhou/ English)

Location: Gilder Center for the Arts, Wheeler School (228 Angel St. Providence, RI)

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5:30 pm: Memory Forest

Director(s): Roman Shomonov
Country: Israel
Language: Hebrew w/ English subtitles
Live Action | 2023 | 94 min
Recommended for ages 13+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 13+ for profanity, drinking, sexual situations.)

An honest and thought-provoking dramatic film about historical trauma that asks the big question – why do we keep history alive? Israeli teens embark on a trip to Poland to learn more about the Holocaust but discover more about themselves.

Location: Gilder Center for the Arts, Wheeler School (228 Angel St. Providence, RI)

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February 19, 2024

10:00 am: Ernest and Celestine: A Trip To Gibberitia

Director(s): Julien Chheng & Jean-Christophe Roger
Country: France
Language: English
Animation | 2023 | 80 min
Recommended for all ages (Parental Guidance: Appropriate for all ages.)

It is up to Ernest, a cranky old bear, and the creative whims of his mouse friend Celestine to bring music and joy back to the land of bears. When a mysterious, masked outlaw appears will alliances be formed? Anything is “bearable” if you have a good friend!

Location: Gilder Center for the Arts, Wheeler School (228 Angel St. Providence, RI)

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12:00 pm: Comm-You-Nity

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Finland, France, Palastine, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United States
Language: Arabic w/ English subtitles, English, Tok-Pisin
Multiple Film Types | 2022-2023 | 81 min
Recommended for ages 8+

“Comm-YOU-nity” The title says it all! We live in a world with other people. How do we feel like we fit in… or not? These films are of people (and chickens) trying to figure it all out.

THE ABCS OF BOOK BANNING- In recent years, more than 2,500 books have been removed from school districts around the US, labeled as BANNED, RESTRICTED, or CHALLENGED, and made unavailable to millions of students. By no accident, the themes targeted are the usual scapegoats of the American Right – LGBT issues, Black history, and Women’s empowerment – impeding the power of future generations to develop their own thoughts and opinions on critical social issues. By weaving together a lyrical montage of young readers and authors, the ABC’S OF BOOK BANNING reveals the voices of the impacted parties, and inspires hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds. (2023/ 26.5 min/ USA/ dir. Sheila Nevins/ English)

ATOMIC CHICKEN- A chicken coop set up at the foot of a nuclear power plant sees its daily life turned upside down by a series of comic, cartoon-style mutations. (2023/ 5 min/ France/ dir. Thibault Ermeneux, Lucie Lyfoung, Solène Polet, Capucine Prat, Morgane Siriex, Anna Uglova/ non-verbal)

EASY BUSY- Incoming!!! A meteorite is blasting towards Earth! Would you run and hide, or stay in your peaceful spot by the river and hope for the best?  (2022/ 3.5 min/ Russian Federation/ dir. Ekaterina Ganakh/ non-verbal)

IDODO- Long ago the fish transformed into humans and came onto land to celebrate and dance. Once the sun set, they hurried back into the sea, leaving behind a big mess. Curious as to who occupied the village in their absence, the villagers of one island plan to find out who these uninvited visitors were. What they would soon discover, leaves them astounded and mesmerized. (2022/ 10 min/ Switzerland/ dir. Ursula Ulmi/ English and Tok-Pisin)

THE NIGHT I LEFT AMERICA- While awaiting the results of his mother’s US visa renewal, a teenage immigrant finds himself at a crossroads between holding onto the promise of opportunity in America and embracing the life he left behind in Uganda. (2021/13.5 min/ USA/ dir. Laki Karavias/ English)

NUN OR NEVER!- When a nun unearths a man living underground in her garden, she’s horrified, embarrassed…and intrigued! She’s vowed to stay single, like all nuns do, but she has a serious crush on this guy! Can she keep her feelings secret from the other nuns? (2023/ 11 min/ Finland/ dir. Heta Jäälinoja/ non-verbal)

WALL PIANO- ‘Wall Piano’ takes us into a daydream of a young girl who lives under the shadow of a separation wall. Part music video, part magic realism, ‘Wall Piano’ shows a wall as something other than an immovable barrier for a group of children living near the Qalandia checkpoint in Ramallah, Palestine, a frontline of the West Bank conflict. The inspiration for this short film came from 12 year-old ‘Nada’, also featured in the film. ( 2020/ 3 min/ Palestine/ dir. Asma Ghanem, Christopher Marianetti, Alexia Webster/ Arabic and English)

Location: Gilder Center for the Arts, Wheeler School (228 Angel St. Providence, RI)

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2:00 pm: Wolfwalkers

Director(s): Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart
Country: Ireland
Language: English, Spanish w/ English subtitles
Animation | 2020 | 93 min
Recommended for ages 8+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 8+ for sequences of violence and peril.)

People don’t talk about Tomm Moore the way they talk about Hayao Miyazaki or Pixar, but they should. Each of the Irish animator’s three features is a precious jewel, firmly planted in ancient Celtic mythology but shimmering with vitality and intelligence. Wolfwalkers is a worthy follow up to The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea. In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father, a hunter, to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the Wolfwalkers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.

Location: Gilder Center for the Arts, Wheeler School (228 Angel St. Providence, RI)

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4:15 pm: Totem

Director(s): Sander Burger
Country: Netherlands
Language: Dutch w/ English subtitles
Live Action | 2022 | 93 min
Recommended for ages 10+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 10+ for profanity, tense-perilous moments.)

Eleven-year-old Ama loves the water, and not only because she’s surrounded by the Rotterdam waterfront. She’s also a passionate swimmer, spending every spare minute in the pool training for the upcoming championships with her best friend, Thijs. Though she’s the daughter of Senegalese asylum-seekers, Ama feels Dutch, through and through. So it’s all the more unthinkable when her family members are unexpectedly detained, leaving Ama to find a solution. Harnessing the focus she learned in swim training and armed with the wisdom of her mother’s tales of their homeland, she must forge a path of her own. Fortunately, a gigantic spirit animal rooted in Senegalese tradition might just be of service.

Location: Gilder Center for the Arts, Wheeler School (228 Angel St. Providence, RI)

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February 20, 2024

1:00 pm: Películas Y Palomitas

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, United States
Language: Spanish w/ English subtitles
Multiple Film Types | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 74 min
Recommended for ages 8+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 8+)

Películas y Palomitas! (Movies and Popcorn!) – Every festival year we search for films produced in countries where Spanish is the primary language or the lingua franca. This year we travel to Colombia, Argentina, Mexico and more!

THE DANCE- (El Baile) Andrés has a problem: his crush Mariana invited him to the school dance, but his shoe has a big hole in the toe! Can Andrés repair or replace his shoe in time to impress Mariana? (2021/ 15 min/ Colombia/ dir. Pedro Pablo Vega Reyes/ Spanish)

IT WAS ONLY A ROCK THAT LOOKED LIKE SOMEONE- (Era Solo Una Roca Que Se Parecía a Alguien) Astronauts Adam and Steve work at a space station meant to save Earth. But the work is boring and lonely for Steve, who starts to have visions of his mother and childhood home. Adam can’t cover Steve’s work forever – will the two find a way to keep their grip on reality while still doing their jobs? (2020/ 11.5 minutes/ Mexico/ dir. Matisse Gonzalez Jordán/ Spanish)

KERADÓ-One day, while collecting jagua fruits, a young Embera Katío girl, Chidima, is lured by a glowing, mystical toad into the forbidden zone of a hydroelectric power plant that put her village in danger, where she accidentally discovers a sacred cave. Frightened, she runs away and tells her grandfather what she saw, unexpectedly bringing a new hope for her people.(2022/ 15 min/ Colombia/ dir. Andrés Rafael Castillo, Diego Alejandro Castillo/ Embera Katío)

LA CALESITA- What goes around comes around…in a good way! When a beloved neighborhood carousel shuts down, the kind-hearted operator takes matters into his own hands, with his community ready to help. (2022/ 9.5 min/ Argentina/ dir. Augusto Schillaci/ Spanish)

PLEASE IN SPANISH- Feeling disconnected from her Dominican heritage, a young woman warms to her cultural identity after meeting a lively neighbor. (2022/ 9.5 minutes/ USA/ dir. Patricia Seely/ English)

WHAT’S UP WITH THE SKY?- (Què li passa al cel?) What starts as a few small building and farming changes in town balloons into an ultra-industrial city and all the pollution that comes with it. Can the humans work together with the sun, clouds and land around them to heal their harm and live in better balance? (2022/ 10 min/ Spain/ dir. Irene Iborra/ non-verbal)

Location: South Providence Library (441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI)

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2:45 pm: Solving And Evolving

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Germany, Iran, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States
Language: In English or w/English subtitles
Multiple Film Types | 2022, 2023 | 75 min
Recommended for ages 8+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 8+)

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Everyone encounters an obstacle now and then. How you overcome them and what you learned along the way is…SOLVING & EVOLVING!

ABBY- A beautiful portrait of a 20-year-old with Cerebral palsy named Abby. Surrounded by people (and animals!) she loves, Abby’s immense strength and capacity for kindness may leave you seeing the world with a little more love as well. (2022/ 13.5 min/ USA/ dir. John Urbano/ English)

FAMILY TIES- After being stuck indoors for most of the pandemic, a supposed outdoor-savvy father, Andrew, attempts to reconnect with his tech and social media-addicted son, Nicky, with an overnight hike in the Peak District. ( 2023/ 11 min/ UK/ dir. Anderson J West/ English)

I’M A MAN- Hossein’s father is sick, out of money and out of medicine. Hossein does his best to care for him, working hard as a traffic guard. When a driver accidentally drops his wallet in the street, Hossein is faced with a tough choice: return the wallet or take the money. A short coming-of-age tale. (2023/ 10 min/ Iran/ dir. Amin Ali Shahsavari/ Persian)

LAIKA & NEMO- Nemo looks different. Nobody else wears a diving suit and such a huge helmet. But then he meets Laika, an astronaut. (2022/ 15 min/ Germany/ dir. Jan Gadermann/ non-verbal)

STOLEN MEMORY- An opera-singing gnome, a young pianist, and a country guitarist get tangled up in a mob’s schemes in this noir about high crime and big dreams. (2023/ 14.5 min/Russian Federation/ dir. Georgy Boguslavsky/ Russian)

THE WINNER- Vahid’s new bike which his dad bought for him so he could participate in a race is resembling his friend’s bike that has been recently stolen….. (2022/15 min/ Iran/ dir. Ali Keyvan/ Persian)

GREAT FORTUNE- Great Fortune entails the story of Azuki, a Japanese-American teenage girl living in the US, struggling to find her place in the world. When 16-year-old Azuki is challenged with taking over the family’s daifuku shop for the day, she grows frustrated with her cultural identity and responsibilities. Little does she know she has forgotten the most important ingredient to her mother’s secret recipe, imbuing bad luck into the daifuku. What is the missing ingredient? Will she be able to undo the chaos she has caused across town? (2023/ 10.5 min/ USA/ dir. Sabia Faden/ English and Japanese)

Location: South Providence Library (441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI)

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4:30 pm: Summer Qamp

Director(s): Jen Markowitz
Country: Canada
Language: English
Live Action | 2023 | 80 min
Recommended for ages 13+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 13+ for profanity and mature themes.)

Buried within the woods of Alberta, Canada sits a haven for LGBTQIA2S+ teens, far away from the fierce political battle currently being waged against queer expression and gender identity. SUMMER QAMP invites audiences into the innocence and joy of a summer away with friends, while never losing sight of the bravery of these young protagonists whose very existence is challenged in their normal lives.

Location: South Providence Library (441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI)

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February 21, 2024

10:00 am: Let’s Get Animated

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Iran, Russian Federation, United Kingdom
Language: English, musical, or no dialogue, Some w/ English subtitles
Animation | 2024 | 72 minutes
Recommended for all ages (Parental Guidance: Appropriate for all ages.)
Animation IS magic. Giving inanimate materials the illusion of having life can be extraordinary. Puppets, clay cats and baking flour are just a few to come to life this year!

CATS ARE LIQUID- (Ko?ky jsou tekuté) What melts in your lap, pours into a glass, and slides through your fingers into a pool on the floor? This filmmaker takes full advantage of their claymation kitty’s shapeshifting abilities, and amps up the fun with a squishy squashy soundtrack. Meow! (2023/ 1 min/ Czech Republic/ dir. Natálie Durchánková/ non-verbal)

CROSSWALK- Big drama in the tiny moments before the crosswalk sign turns green. A clever take on different perceptions of time. (2023/ 2 min/ Russian Federation/ dir. Daria Volchok/ non-verbal)

DEDE IS DEAD- Dede the dog and her boy are best friends. So when Dede dies unexpectedly, her boy’s sadness is unbearable. Her spirit helps him honor his grief, find beauty, and foster new loves. Dedicated to dogs who have passed away and the grieving humans they leave behind. ( 2023/ 8.5 min/ Czech Republic/ dir. Philippe Kastner/ non-verbal)

FEATHERS AND WHISPERS- ( Les Bruits) Once upon a time, there was a sound,
A nursery rhyme that danced all around.
It’ll stay in your head, make your fingers sway,
Tralala, it’s a tune that’ll brighten your day.
The crow, oh the crow, so clever and wise,
Embraced our honks and bustling cries.
Can we, too, learn to embrace and adore,
A “croak croak” that echoes, now and evermore? ( 2023/ 6.5 min/ France/ dir. Hélène Ducrocq/ French)

FLOUR & MUSH- A chance encounter between a living sack of flour and a magical mushroom-sprouting tree trunk grows into a love that endures hardship, injury and even death. (2022/ 12 min/ China/ dir. Emily Wong/ non-verbal)

THE HEDGEHOG- Can a hedgehog swim? A little boy can’t rest until he finds the answer. He throws one into the deep end and discovers that hedgehogs have their own opinions on swimming. This one isn’t afraid to retaliate! (2023/ 1.5 min/ Czech Republic/ dir. Daniela Hýbnerová/ non-verbal)

LIGHTS- (Sv?tla) In a town where young flames are initiated into life as lightbulbs, one flame rebels. (2023/ 8.5 min/ Czech Republic/ dir. Jitka Nemikinsová/ non-verbal)

OUR PHOTO MOMENTO- Old photos come to life in this stop-motion rom-com! An elderly gentleman tries desperately to move from his own photo into his wife’s across the wall. They’ll have to think outside the box (literally!) to make it happen. (2022/ 6.5 min/ Iran/ dir. Alireza Mirzaee/ non-verbal)

PINK NOISE- (Bruit Rose) A kaleidoscope of flora and fauna bursts off the screen in this beautiful poetic ode to the creation of life. (2022/ 2 min/ France/ dir. Martin Wiklund, Athrur Lemaitre, Ulysse Lefort/ non-verbal)

SHACKLE- Three archetypal woodland spirits explore the conflicting human drives of creativity, possessiveness and our desire for status. (2022/ 10 min/ UK/dir. Ainslie Henderson/ English)

SOCKS FOR THE STAR-A humble star weaver’s newest constellation comes to life to share a dance – until she’s snapped up by a sky serpent! Can the weaver rescue her before it’s too late? Jaw-dropping stop motion in a beautiful ballet-meets-folkdance piece. (2023/ 9.5 min/ Russian Federation/dir. Olga Titova/ non-verbal)

SUNFLOWER- (Tournesol) When a sunflower like no other chooses to take a new look at his environment, he will discover a totally different universe…(2023/ 4.5 min/ France/ dir. Natalia Chernysheva/ non-verbal)

TWO ONE TWO- (Deux Un Deux) Two One Two, by award-winning filmmaker Shira Avni, combines shimmering clay on glass animation with personal archives in this deeply intimate, experimental animated documentary love letter to motherhood, parenting on the spectrum, and two headed monsters everywhere. (2023/ 4 min/ Canada/ dir. Shira Avni/ English)

THE WORLD- (Le Monde) Fly with birds, bounce on flowers and marvel at new insect friends in this larger-than-life ode to our natural world. (2023/ 3 min/ France/ dir. Baptiste Ratajski/ French)

Location: South Providence Library (441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI)

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11:45 am: Passionate Pursuits

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Canada, France, Kyrgyzstan, Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States
Language: In English or w/English subtitles
Multiple Film Types | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 | 80 min
Recommended for ages 8+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 8+)
Passionate Pursuits – Stories of people with a passion so strong they live, practice, or focus more effort towards their goal than anything else they know. Seeing their stories might get YOU inspired!

THE ADVENTURES OF BAXTER & CLIDE- An adventurous boy & a magical duck join forces to avert a crisis of lunar proportions. Set in 1960 in rural Maine and inspired by American animated tv serials of that time. ( 2022/ 7.5 min/ USA/ dir. John Michaud/ English)

FEARLESS GOPHER- (Marmote Intrépide) A young boy scout is on a mission to free his friend from her house since her dad won’t let her go to camp with a broken arm. (2020/ 6 min/ dir. Miguel Lambert/ French)

HEAD IN THE CLOUDS- (Te?te en l’air) Alfonso may be a squirrel, but he’s a cloud-watcher at heart. Family and friends may roll their eyes, but he is content to be different – the clouds are worth it. (2023/ 10.5 min/ France/ dir. Rémi Durin/ French and German)

I CREATED MEMORIES- Sammy Gadbois uses snippets of life in Kuujjuaq, Canada, to reflect about his own purpose on earth. (2019/ 2.5 min/ Canada/ dir. Sammy Gadbois/ English)

SALVADOR DALI- Orozbek lives in a snowy mountain village with his grandmother, friends and plenty of animals, which he paints on whenever he runs out of art paper. When an icy river blocks his path to school he must decide what risks are worth taking to make it to art class. (2021/ 19 min/ Kyrgyzstan/ dir. Eldiar Madakim/ Kirghiz)

THE SOUND COLLECTOR (HARP STRINGS)- With the help of his hearing aids, recording equipment and cuddly best friend Mole, the Sound Collector discovers how beautiful a harp can sound – and how noisy a room can be before a concert! Can he record his sounds for the day before the humans spot him? Part of a soothing 60-episode series in the UK narrated by Keira Knightly. (2023/ 5 min/ UK/ dir. Chris Tichborne/ English)

SUMMER BLOOD- It’s finally summer, and vampire Drac is ready for fun in the sun! But vampires turn to dust in sunlight. Drac’s crafty sun solutions fail one after another…can his old friend help him out? (2022/ 2.5 min/ USA/ dir. Sarah Natasha Djuandy/ English)

BIKE LANE ENDS- An anxious 8-year-old must rescue her adventurous BFF from an alternate dimension at the end of a bike lane. (2023/ 7.5 min/USA/ dir. Noah Glenn/ English)

HOOBA- 3000 BC. A small group of inhabitants of the ‘Low Countries’ are fighting the elements and hunger. Their endless inaptitude to organize themselves combines with their impulsiveness and this leads to the building of the mysterious standing stone buildings of The Netherlands. ( 2022/ 2 min/ Netherlands/ dir. Sem Assink/ non-verbal)

Location: South Providence Library (441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI)

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1:30 pm: Wolfwalkers – En Español

Country: Belgium / France
Language: Spanish w/ English subtitles
Animation | 2020 |
Recommended for ages 8+ (Parental Guidance: Appropriate for all ages.)

People don’t talk about Tomm Moore the way they talk about Hayao Miyazaki or Pixar, but they should. Each of the Irish animator’s three features is a precious jewel, firmly planted in ancient Celtic mythology but shimmering with vitality and intelligence. Wolfwalkers is a worthy follow up to The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea. In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father, a hunter, to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the Wolfwalkers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.

Location: South Providence Library (441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI)

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3:45 pm: Memory Forest

Director(s): Roman Shomonov
Country: Israel
Language: Hebrew w/ English subtitles
Live Action | 2023 | 94 min
Recommended for ages 13+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 13+ for profanity, drinking, sexual situations.)

An honest and thought-provoking dramatic film about historical trauma that asks the big question – why do we keep history alive? Israeli teens embark on a trip to Poland to learn more about the Holocaust but discover more about themselves.

Location: South Providence Library (441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI)

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February 22, 2024

10:30 am: First Impressions

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Czech Republic, Germany, Norway, Russian Federation, United States
Language: English, musical, or no dialogue
Multiple Film Types | 2024 | 65 minutes
Recommended for all ages (Parental Guidance: Appropriate for all ages.)

You never get a second chance to make a first impression! Has your child attended a kids film festival before? If not, this is a great way to start, especially for the youngest ones.

(Multi-national / English or non-dialogue / 65 mins / All ages)

CAKE BALLAD- Charlie’s cake for his friend’s birthday comes out of the over with a bite taken out of it. The investigation is on! Charlie must search the forest for clues to find the culprit. (2022/4 min/ Germany/ dir. Meike Fehre/ English and German)

THE CHRISTMAS TREE SCHOOL- Cactus dreams of training at The Christmas Tree School. But no amount of tinsel can hide his prickly figure, and cacti aren’t allowed on Santa’s sleigh! Will he find a way to make his wish come true? (2023/ 8 min/ Russian Federation/ dir. Anastasia Makhlina/ non-verbal)

CITY BIRD- A young girl, Linden escapes the hustle and bustle of New York City to go on an adventurous bird walk with her grandfather. Their journey is chronicled through the eyes of the girl’s stuffed penguin, Marney who is determined not to let go of their city roots. A documentary that combines fantastical elements to show the beauty of nature and friendship. (2023/10.5 min/ USA/ dir. Adam Spreng/ English)

DORMOUSE- (Siebenschläfer) Bear wants to celebrate Dormouse’s birthday together, but Dormouse is asleep! And not just any sleep – hibernation. Did you know that the word “dormouse” is related to the word “dormant” because they sleep for almost 6 months at a time? Hopefully Bear’s cake will last through the winter until Dormouse wakes up! (2022/3.5 min/ Germany/ dir. Julia Ocker/ non-verbal)

I’M NOT AFRAID!- During a game of hide and seek Vanja leaves the bright living room and enters a dimly lit courtyard, which has far too many dark corners, weird shadows and strange noises. To overcome the fear, Vanja turns into a dangerous tiger! (2022/ 7 min/ Norway/ dir. Marita Mayer/ German and Norwegian)

MAKE IT MYSELF- “Make it Myself” encourages kids to think about what they can make themselves, rather than buying new. The upbeat video is packed with energy, creativity, and concrete ideas for educational and sustainable projects. (2023/ 4 min/ dir. Melisa Smith/ English)

MEL FELL- 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! But while a host of tree-dwelling animals tries to intervene, can Mel master the art of flight? ( 2022/ 7 min/ USA/ dir. Galen Fott/ English)

OUR PIGGY- (Naše prasátko) Our Piggy’s stuffed bear is the perfect playmate for pretending to make soup, visit the doctor’s office, or go to bed. Do you have a favorite stuffed animal? (2022/ 2 min/ Czech Republic/ dir. Jaromír Plachý/ Czech)

PUFFERFISH- (Kugelfisch) Pufferfish looks like the smallest fish in the big, scary sea – until PUFF! Bigger is not always better, Pufferfish learns, and friends may be nearer than you think. (2022/ 3.5 min/ Germany/ dir. Julia Ocker/ non-verbal)

ELEPHANT’S NEW BICYCLE- Elephant loves his new bicycle! But when his friends accidentally crash it, he discovers what he loves most of all! (2023/ 3 min/ USA/ dir. Stylo Moniker/ English)

Location: Mount Pleasant Library ( 315 Academy Ave in Providence, RI)

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12:15 pm: Películas Y Palomitas

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, United States
Language: Spanish w/ English subtitles
Multiple Film Types | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 74 min
Recommended for ages 8+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 8+)

Películas y Palomitas! (Movies and Popcorn!) – Every festival year we search for films produced in countries where Spanish is the primary language or the lingua franca. This year we travel to Colombia, Argentina, Mexico and more!

THE DANCE- (El Baile) Andrés has a problem: his crush Mariana invited him to the school dance, but his shoe has a big hole in the toe! Can Andrés repair or replace his shoe in time to impress Mariana? (2021/ 15 min/ Colombia/ dir. Pedro Pablo Vega Reyes/ Spanish)

IT WAS ONLY A ROCK THAT LOOKED LIKE SOMEONE- (Era Solo Una Roca Que Se Parecía a Alguien) Astronauts Adam and Steve work at a space station meant to save Earth. But the work is boring and lonely for Steve, who starts to have visions of his mother and childhood home. Adam can’t cover Steve’s work forever – will the two find a way to keep their grip on reality while still doing their jobs? (2020/ 11.5 minutes/ Mexico/ dir. Matisse Gonzalez Jordán/ Spanish)

KERADÓ-One day, while collecting jagua fruits, a young Embera Katío girl, Chidima, is lured by a glowing, mystical toad into the forbidden zone of a hydroelectric power plant that put her village in danger, where she accidentally discovers a sacred cave. Frightened, she runs away and tells her grandfather what she saw, unexpectedly bringing a new hope for her people.(2022/ 15 min/ Colombia/ dir. Andrés Rafael Castillo, Diego Alejandro Castillo/ Embera Katío)

LA CALESITA- What goes around comes around…in a good way! When a beloved neighborhood carousel shuts down, the kind-hearted operator takes matters into his own hands, with his community ready to help. (2022/ 9.5 min/ Argentina/ dir. Augusto Schillaci/ Spanish)

PLEASE IN SPANISH- Feeling disconnected from her Dominican heritage, a young woman warms to her cultural identity after meeting a lively neighbor. (2022/ 9.5 minutes/ USA/ dir. Patricia Seely/ English)

WHAT’S UP WITH THE SKY?- (Què li passa al cel?) What starts as a few small building and farming changes in town balloons into an ultra-industrial city and all the pollution that comes with it. Can the humans work together with the sun, clouds and land around them to heal their harm and live in better balance? (2022/ 10 min/ Spain/ dir. Irene Iborra/ non-verbal)

Location: Mount Pleasant Library ( 315 Academy Ave in Providence, RI)

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2:00 pm: Summer Qamp

Director(s): Jen Markowitz
Country: Canada
Language: English
Live Action | 2023 | 80 min
Recommended for ages 13+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 13+ for profanity and mature themes.)

Buried within the woods of Alberta, Canada sits a haven for LGBTQIA2S+ teens, far away from the fierce political battle currently being waged against queer expression and gender identity. SUMMER QAMP invites audiences into the innocence and joy of a summer away with friends, while never losing sight of the bravery of these young protagonists whose very existence is challenged in their normal lives.

Location: Mount Pleasant Library ( 315 Academy Ave in Providence, RI)

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4:00 pm: Wolfwalkers

Director(s): Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart
Country: Ireland
Language: English, Spanish w/ English subtitles
Animation | 2020 | 93 min
Recommended for ages 8+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 8+ for sequences of violence and peril.)

People don’t talk about Tomm Moore the way they talk about Hayao Miyazaki or Pixar, but they should. Each of the Irish animator’s three features is a precious jewel, firmly planted in ancient Celtic mythology but shimmering with vitality and intelligence. Wolfwalkers is a worthy follow up to The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea. In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father, a hunter, to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the Wolfwalkers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.

Location: Mount Pleasant Library ( 315 Academy Ave in Providence, RI)

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February 23, 2024

10:30 am: Comm-You-Nity

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Finland, France, Palastine, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United States
Language: Arabic w/ English subtitles, English, Tok-Pisin
Multiple Film Types | 2022-2023 | 81 min
Recommended for ages 8+

“Comm-YOU-nity” The title says it all! We live in a world with other people. How do we feel like we fit in… or not? These films are of people (and chickens) trying to figure it all out.

THE ABCS OF BOOK BANNING- In recent years, more than 2,500 books have been removed from school districts around the US, labeled as BANNED, RESTRICTED, or CHALLENGED, and made unavailable to millions of students. By no accident, the themes targeted are the usual scapegoats of the American Right – LGBT issues, Black history, and Women’s empowerment – impeding the power of future generations to develop their own thoughts and opinions on critical social issues. By weaving together a lyrical montage of young readers and authors, the ABC’S OF BOOK BANNING reveals the voices of the impacted parties, and inspires hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds. (2023/ 26.5 min/ USA/ dir. Sheila Nevins/ English)

ATOMIC CHICKEN- A chicken coop set up at the foot of a nuclear power plant sees its daily life turned upside down by a series of comic, cartoon-style mutations. (2023/ 5 min/ France/ dir. Thibault Ermeneux, Lucie Lyfoung, Solène Polet, Capucine Prat, Morgane Siriex, Anna Uglova/ non-verbal)

EASY BUSY- Incoming!!! A meteorite is blasting towards Earth! Would you run and hide, or stay in your peaceful spot by the river and hope for the best?  (2022/ 3.5 min/ Russian Federation/ dir. Ekaterina Ganakh/ non-verbal)

IDODO- Long ago the fish transformed into humans and came onto land to celebrate and dance. Once the sun set, they hurried back into the sea, leaving behind a big mess. Curious as to who occupied the village in their absence, the villagers of one island plan to find out who these uninvited visitors were. What they would soon discover, leaves them astounded and mesmerized. (2022/ 10 min/ Switzerland/ dir. Ursula Ulmi/ English and Tok-Pisin)

THE NIGHT I LEFT AMERICA- While awaiting the results of his mother’s US visa renewal, a teenage immigrant finds himself at a crossroads between holding onto the promise of opportunity in America and embracing the life he left behind in Uganda. (2021/13.5 min/ USA/ dir. Laki Karavias/ English)

NUN OR NEVER!- When a nun unearths a man living underground in her garden, she’s horrified, embarrassed…and intrigued! She’s vowed to stay single, like all nuns do, but she has a serious crush on this guy! Can she keep her feelings secret from the other nuns? (2023/ 11 min/ Finland/ dir. Heta Jäälinoja/ non-verbal)

WALL PIANO- ‘Wall Piano’ takes us into a daydream of a young girl who lives under the shadow of a separation wall. Part music video, part magic realism, ‘Wall Piano’ shows a wall as something other than an immovable barrier for a group of children living near the Qalandia checkpoint in Ramallah, Palestine, a frontline of the West Bank conflict. The inspiration for this short film came from 12 year-old ‘Nada’, also featured in the film. ( 2020/ 3 min/ Palestine/ dir. Asma Ghanem, Christopher Marianetti, Alexia Webster/ Arabic and English)

Location: Mount Pleasant Library ( 315 Academy Ave in Providence, RI)

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12:30 pm: Coco Ferme (Coco Farm)

Director(s): Sébastien Gagné
Country: Canada
Language: French w/ English subtitles
Live Action | 2023 | 89 min
Recommended for ages 8+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 8+ for subtitles )

12-year-old Max is an entrepreneur at heart. Forced to relocate from Montreal to the countryside a new business idea is hatched. Does it take a village to create a chicken farm or does the farm to create a village? The answer is a little scrambled.  The animal-friendly Coco Farm quickly becomes a major hit, but the three partners soon find themselves facing the harsh realities of an industry controlled by mega-corporations.

Location: Mount Pleasant Library ( 315 Academy Ave in Providence, RI)

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3:00 pm: Modern Times

Director(s): Charlie Chaplin
Country: United States
Language: Silent Film
Live Action | 1936 | 86 min
Genre: Classic, Comedy
Recommended for all ages

Themes: family, friendship, inequality, labor, non-conformity, poverty, romance, social class, stereotypes, technology, urban issues, violence

Once dubbed “the most famous man in the world,” Charlie Chaplin has long been recognized as one of the preeminent icons of both comedy and cinema. From 1914 until 1967, Chaplin wrote, directed, produced and starred in more than 80 films, quickly advancing from basic slapstick to a unique comic style: immaculately constructed, deeply human, and always hilarious. “Modern Times” is one of his most acclaimed works that can make a child (or the child in us) laugh with abandon while truly empathizing with his iconic character, the down-and-out Tramp.

Because of its cultural significance, “Modern Times” was selected by the Library of Congress in 1989 for preservation in the National Film Registry.

Location: Mount Pleasant Library ( 315 Academy Ave in Providence, RI)

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5:30 pm: Wolfwalkers – En Español

Country: Belgium / France
Language: Spanish w/ English subtitles
Animation | 2020 |
Recommended for ages 8+ (Parental Guidance: Appropriate for all ages.)

People don’t talk about Tomm Moore the way they talk about Hayao Miyazaki or Pixar, but they should. Each of the Irish animator’s three features is a precious jewel, firmly planted in ancient Celtic mythology but shimmering with vitality and intelligence. Wolfwalkers is a worthy follow up to The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea. In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father, a hunter, to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the Wolfwalkers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.

Location: Newport Art Museum (76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI)

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February 24, 2024

10:15 am: Ernest and Celestine: A Trip To Gibberitia

Director(s): Julien Chheng & Jean-Christophe Roger
Country: France
Language: English
Animation | 2023 | 80 min
Recommended for all ages (Parental Guidance: Appropriate for all ages.)

It is up to Ernest, a cranky old bear, and the creative whims of his mouse friend Celestine to bring music and joy back to the land of bears. When a mysterious, masked outlaw appears will alliances be formed? Anything is “bearable” if you have a good friend!

Location: Mount Pleasant Library ( 315 Academy Ave in Providence, RI)

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10:30 am: Be Strong Be Kind

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Language: English, musical, or no dialogue
Multiple Film Types | 2022, 2023 | 75 min
Recommended for all ages

The theme of this film reel is empathy which allows us to understand and share the feelings of others anywhere in the world. Some people have it, while others… Well, let’s just say they might need more practice.

FILMS AND FILM LINE-UP ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
BEANBOY- When Rabbit’s anxiety puts a pause on fun at the lake, a new friend appears just when he needs one most. (2023/ 6 min / Denmark / dir. Emily Hanning / English)

DRAWING LAND- When Splot loses his lime green color, he is distraught. Tears stream down his face and land in a puddle of yellow on the ground…and something new is created that just might save the day. (2023 /7.5 min / UK / dir. Tony Collingwood/ English)

THE GOOSE- (L’Oie du plus fort) A boy fantasizes about becoming a famous footballer, playing in big stadiums – but first he has to win a match in a small backyard against a goose. (2022/12.5 min/ Czech Republic/ dir. Jan Mika/ non-verbal)

LUCE AND THE ROCK- (Luce et le Rocher) One day, out of nowhere, a giant Rock lays in the middle of the peaceful little village where Luce lives. The villagers can’t even open the door to their houses anymore! Luce is angry: go away Rock, you don’t belong here! And why are you here anyway? (2022/13 min/ Belgium/ dir. Britt Raes/ English)

MY NAME IS EDGAR AND I HAVE A COW- (Jmenuju se Edgar a mam kravu) Edgar didn’t always have a cow, but after a tour of his local slaughterhouse, he can’t help but adopt a baby calf and bring it home to his tiny apartment. Bovine hijinks ensue! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll moo with delight at this wonderfully fun short. (2023/ 8 min/ Czech Republic/ dir.Filip Diviak / English)

RAINBOY- Rainboy isn’t a common gardener. He plants drops and grows clouds. While working he injures the vain sun. Revenge! The prognosis for the boy is bleak, but he teams up with the clouds and thus manages to brighten the sun’s spirits again.
A short film about stormy conflicts. (2023/ 5.5 min/ Switzerland/ dir. Barbara Brunner/ non-verbal)

SO MUCH TO OFFER- Lyndzi uses her own experience of being treated unfairly as a plus-sized person to raise people’s attention toward body positivity. (2022/ 5.5 min/ United States/ dir. Cullen Burt, Grant Cosko, Xingyu (Vicky) Gu, Hunter Hartz, Aliiv Jiao, Saleen Lee, Alison Ma, Brisa Parra, Shelby Pine, Lyndzi Ramos, Tricia Saputera, Hanyu Sun, Kaan Ust, Elaine Wong, Rosemary Wu, Ella Zhou/ English)

TO BE SISTERS- (Entre deux soeurs) To be sisters is about sharing a special bond and laughing together. To be sisters is to be propelled by love. But these particular sisters share an extra something a bit different, and that’s absolutely fine.. (2022/ 7.5 min/ France/ dir. Anne-Sophie Gousset, Clément Céard/ non-verbal)

TOWN HALL SQUARE- A grumpy subway worker’s boring routine is thrown for a loop when a tiger steals his radio. A short film about an unexpected visitor, annoying radio songs and the lust for life! (2023/ 8.5/ Germany/ dir. Christian Kaufmann/ English)

Location: Newport Art Museum (76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI)

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12:00 pm: Aliens Abducted My Parents And Now I Feel Kinda Left Out

Director(s): Jake Van Wagoner
Country: United States
Language: English
Live Action | 2023 | 87 min
Recommended for ages 10+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 10+ for crass humor, bullying)

Itsy Levan is devastated by her parents’ decision to leave the city and buy a fixer upper in the middle of nowhere. Her life seems over until she meets her space-obsessed neighbor Calvin Kipler. Calvin has spent most of his life awaiting the next arrival of Jesper’s Comet–partly because of his obsession with Astronomy, but mostly because the last time it came, ALIENS ABDUCTED HIS PARENTS! This year he is going to be ready for its return so he can finally get them back. Itsy sees this as a chance to help her get into a NYC journalism program and decides to help him, however crazy his plan seems. They end up discovering much more than what is on the other end of the comet’s tail.

“Come for the title, stay for the charming family indie (…) Melds family melodrama, comedy, sci-fi, and high school politics with a deft and empathetic hand.”

Location: Mount Pleasant Library ( 315 Academy Ave in Providence, RI)

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12:30 pm: Ernest and Celestine: A Trip To Gibberitia

Director(s): Julien Chheng & Jean-Christophe Roger
Country: France
Language: English
Animation | 2023 | 80 min
Recommended for all ages (Parental Guidance: Appropriate for all ages.)

It is up to Ernest, a cranky old bear, and the creative whims of his mouse friend Celestine to bring music and joy back to the land of bears. When a mysterious, masked outlaw appears will alliances be formed? Anything is “bearable” if you have a good friend!

Location: Newport Art Museum (76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI)

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2:00 pm: Totem

Director(s): Sander Burger
Country: Netherlands
Language: Dutch w/ English subtitles
Live Action | 2022 | 93 min
Recommended for ages 10+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 10+ for profanity, tense-perilous moments.)

Eleven-year-old Ama loves the water, and not only because she’s surrounded by the Rotterdam waterfront. She’s also a passionate swimmer, spending every spare minute in the pool training for the upcoming championships with her best friend, Thijs. Though she’s the daughter of Senegalese asylum-seekers, Ama feels Dutch, through and through. So it’s all the more unthinkable when her family members are unexpectedly detained, leaving Ama to find a solution. Harnessing the focus she learned in swim training and armed with the wisdom of her mother’s tales of their homeland, she must forge a path of her own. Fortunately, a gigantic spirit animal rooted in Senegalese tradition might just be of service.

Location: Mount Pleasant Library ( 315 Academy Ave in Providence, RI)

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2:30 pm: Comm-You-Nity

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Finland, France, Palastine, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United States
Language: Arabic w/ English subtitles, English, Tok-Pisin
Multiple Film Types | 2022-2023 | 81 min
Recommended for ages 8+

“Comm-YOU-nity” The title says it all! We live in a world with other people. How do we feel like we fit in… or not? These films are of people (and chickens) trying to figure it all out.

THE ABCS OF BOOK BANNING- In recent years, more than 2,500 books have been removed from school districts around the US, labeled as BANNED, RESTRICTED, or CHALLENGED, and made unavailable to millions of students. By no accident, the themes targeted are the usual scapegoats of the American Right – LGBT issues, Black history, and Women’s empowerment – impeding the power of future generations to develop their own thoughts and opinions on critical social issues. By weaving together a lyrical montage of young readers and authors, the ABC’S OF BOOK BANNING reveals the voices of the impacted parties, and inspires hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds. (2023/ 26.5 min/ USA/ dir. Sheila Nevins/ English)

ATOMIC CHICKEN- A chicken coop set up at the foot of a nuclear power plant sees its daily life turned upside down by a series of comic, cartoon-style mutations. (2023/ 5 min/ France/ dir. Thibault Ermeneux, Lucie Lyfoung, Solène Polet, Capucine Prat, Morgane Siriex, Anna Uglova/ non-verbal)

EASY BUSY- Incoming!!! A meteorite is blasting towards Earth! Would you run and hide, or stay in your peaceful spot by the river and hope for the best?  (2022/ 3.5 min/ Russian Federation/ dir. Ekaterina Ganakh/ non-verbal)

IDODO- Long ago the fish transformed into humans and came onto land to celebrate and dance. Once the sun set, they hurried back into the sea, leaving behind a big mess. Curious as to who occupied the village in their absence, the villagers of one island plan to find out who these uninvited visitors were. What they would soon discover, leaves them astounded and mesmerized. (2022/ 10 min/ Switzerland/ dir. Ursula Ulmi/ English and Tok-Pisin)

THE NIGHT I LEFT AMERICA- While awaiting the results of his mother’s US visa renewal, a teenage immigrant finds himself at a crossroads between holding onto the promise of opportunity in America and embracing the life he left behind in Uganda. (2021/13.5 min/ USA/ dir. Laki Karavias/ English)

NUN OR NEVER!- When a nun unearths a man living underground in her garden, she’s horrified, embarrassed…and intrigued! She’s vowed to stay single, like all nuns do, but she has a serious crush on this guy! Can she keep her feelings secret from the other nuns? (2023/ 11 min/ Finland/ dir. Heta Jäälinoja/ non-verbal)

WALL PIANO- ‘Wall Piano’ takes us into a daydream of a young girl who lives under the shadow of a separation wall. Part music video, part magic realism, ‘Wall Piano’ shows a wall as something other than an immovable barrier for a group of children living near the Qalandia checkpoint in Ramallah, Palestine, a frontline of the West Bank conflict. The inspiration for this short film came from 12 year-old ‘Nada’, also featured in the film. ( 2020/ 3 min/ Palestine/ dir. Asma Ghanem, Christopher Marianetti, Alexia Webster/ Arabic and English)

Location: Newport Art Museum (76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI)

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4:00 pm: Scrapper

Director(s): Charlotte Regan
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Live Action | 2023 | 84 min
Recommended for ages 10+ (Parental Guidance: Ages 10+ for profanity, death of parent.)

A joyful comedy bubbling with hope, SCRAPPER is the incredible debut feature from Charlotte Regan. It’s said that it takes a village to raise a child but 12-year-old Georgie (Lola Campbell) has other ideas. Living alone since her beloved mum died, Georgie fills the flat they shared with her own special magic. But when her absent father Jason (Harris Dickinson) turns up out of the blue, she’s forced to confront reality. A dreamy, witty and unmissable tale of family and fresh starts, SCRAPPER is a film that believes life’s not so much about chasing rainbows but snatching fistfuls in both hands.

Location: Mount Pleasant Library ( 315 Academy Ave in Providence, RI)

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February 25, 2024

11:00 am: Let’s Get Animated

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Canada, China, Czech Republic, France, Iran, Russian Federation, United Kingdom
Language: English, musical, or no dialogue, Some w/ English subtitles
Animation | 2024 | 72 minutes
Recommended for all ages (Parental Guidance: Appropriate for all ages.)
Animation IS magic. Giving inanimate materials the illusion of having life can be extraordinary. Puppets, clay cats and baking flour are just a few to come to life this year!

CATS ARE LIQUID- (Ko?ky jsou tekuté) What melts in your lap, pours into a glass, and slides through your fingers into a pool on the floor? This filmmaker takes full advantage of their claymation kitty’s shapeshifting abilities, and amps up the fun with a squishy squashy soundtrack. Meow! (2023/ 1 min/ Czech Republic/ dir. Natálie Durchánková/ non-verbal)

CROSSWALK- Big drama in the tiny moments before the crosswalk sign turns green. A clever take on different perceptions of time. (2023/ 2 min/ Russian Federation/ dir. Daria Volchok/ non-verbal)

DEDE IS DEAD- Dede the dog and her boy are best friends. So when Dede dies unexpectedly, her boy’s sadness is unbearable. Her spirit helps him honor his grief, find beauty, and foster new loves. Dedicated to dogs who have passed away and the grieving humans they leave behind. ( 2023/ 8.5 min/ Czech Republic/ dir. Philippe Kastner/ non-verbal)

FEATHERS AND WHISPERS- ( Les Bruits) Once upon a time, there was a sound,
A nursery rhyme that danced all around.
It’ll stay in your head, make your fingers sway,
Tralala, it’s a tune that’ll brighten your day.
The crow, oh the crow, so clever and wise,
Embraced our honks and bustling cries.
Can we, too, learn to embrace and adore,
A “croak croak” that echoes, now and evermore? ( 2023/ 6.5 min/ France/ dir. Hélène Ducrocq/ French)

FLOUR & MUSH- A chance encounter between a living sack of flour and a magical mushroom-sprouting tree trunk grows into a love that endures hardship, injury and even death. (2022/ 12 min/ China/ dir. Emily Wong/ non-verbal)

THE HEDGEHOG- Can a hedgehog swim? A little boy can’t rest until he finds the answer. He throws one into the deep end and discovers that hedgehogs have their own opinions on swimming. This one isn’t afraid to retaliate! (2023/ 1.5 min/ Czech Republic/ dir. Daniela Hýbnerová/ non-verbal)

LIGHTS- (Sv?tla) In a town where young flames are initiated into life as lightbulbs, one flame rebels. (2023/ 8.5 min/ Czech Republic/ dir. Jitka Nemikinsová/ non-verbal)

OUR PHOTO MOMENTO- Old photos come to life in this stop-motion rom-com! An elderly gentleman tries desperately to move from his own photo into his wife’s across the wall. They’ll have to think outside the box (literally!) to make it happen. (2022/ 6.5 min/ Iran/ dir. Alireza Mirzaee/ non-verbal)

PINK NOISE- (Bruit Rose) A kaleidoscope of flora and fauna bursts off the screen in this beautiful poetic ode to the creation of life. (2022/ 2 min/ France/ dir. Martin Wiklund, Athrur Lemaitre, Ulysse Lefort/ non-verbal)

SHACKLE- Three archetypal woodland spirits explore the conflicting human drives of creativity, possessiveness and our desire for status. (2022/ 10 min/ UK/dir. Ainslie Henderson/ English)

SOCKS FOR THE STAR-A humble star weaver’s newest constellation comes to life to share a dance – until she’s snapped up by a sky serpent! Can the weaver rescue her before it’s too late? Jaw-dropping stop motion in a beautiful ballet-meets-folkdance piece. (2023/ 9.5 min/ Russian Federation/dir. Olga Titova/ non-verbal)

SUNFLOWER- (Tournesol) When a sunflower like no other chooses to take a new look at his environment, he will discover a totally different universe…(2023/ 4.5 min/ France/ dir. Natalia Chernysheva/ non-verbal)

TWO ONE TWO- (Deux Un Deux) Two One Two, by award-winning filmmaker Shira Avni, combines shimmering clay on glass animation with personal archives in this deeply intimate, experimental animated documentary love letter to motherhood, parenting on the spectrum, and two headed monsters everywhere. (2023/ 4 min/ Canada/ dir. Shira Avni/ English)

THE WORLD- (Le Monde) Fly with birds, bounce on flowers and marvel at new insect friends in this larger-than-life ode to our natural world. (2023/ 3 min/ France/ dir. Baptiste Ratajski/ French)

Location: South Providence Library (441 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI)

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11:00 am: Be Strong Be Kind

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Language: English, musical, or no dialogue
Multiple Film Types | 2022, 2023 | 75 min
Recommended for all ages

The theme of this film reel is empathy which allows us to understand and share the feelings of others anywhere in the world. Some people have it, while others… Well, let’s just say they might need more practice.

FILMS AND FILM LINE-UP ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
BEANBOY- When Rabbit’s anxiety puts a pause on fun at the lake, a new friend appears just when he needs one most. (2023/ 6 min / Denmark / dir. Emily Hanning / English)

DRAWING LAND- When Splot loses his lime green color, he is distraught. Tears stream down his face and land in a puddle of yellow on the ground…and something new is created that just might save the day. (2023 /7.5 min / UK / dir. Tony Collingwood/ English)

THE GOOSE- (L’Oie du plus fort) A boy fantasizes about becoming a famous footballer, playing in big stadiums – but first he has to win a match in a small backyard against a goose. (2022/12.5 min/ Czech Republic/ dir. Jan Mika/ non-verbal)

LUCE AND THE ROCK- (Luce et le Rocher) One day, out of nowhere, a giant Rock lays in the middle of the peaceful little village where Luce lives. The villagers can’t even open the door to their houses anymore! Luce is angry: go away Rock, you don’t belong here! And why are you here anyway? (2022/13 min/ Belgium/ dir. Britt Raes/ English)

MY NAME IS EDGAR AND I HAVE A COW- (Jmenuju se Edgar a mam kravu) Edgar didn’t always have a cow, but after a tour of his local slaughterhouse, he can’t help but adopt a baby calf and bring it home to his tiny apartment. Bovine hijinks ensue! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll moo with delight at this wonderfully fun short. (2023/ 8 min/ Czech Republic/ dir.Filip Diviak / English)

RAINBOY- Rainboy isn’t a common gardener. He plants drops and grows clouds. While working he injures the vain sun. Revenge! The prognosis for the boy is bleak, but he teams up with the clouds and thus manages to brighten the sun’s spirits again.
A short film about stormy conflicts. (2023/ 5.5 min/ Switzerland/ dir. Barbara Brunner/ non-verbal)

SO MUCH TO OFFER- Lyndzi uses her own experience of being treated unfairly as a plus-sized person to raise people’s attention toward body positivity. (2022/ 5.5 min/ United States/ dir. Cullen Burt, Grant Cosko, Xingyu (Vicky) Gu, Hunter Hartz, Aliiv Jiao, Saleen Lee, Alison Ma, Brisa Parra, Shelby Pine, Lyndzi Ramos, Tricia Saputera, Hanyu Sun, Kaan Ust, Elaine Wong, Rosemary Wu, Ella Zhou/ English)

TO BE SISTERS- (Entre deux soeurs) To be sisters is about sharing a special bond and laughing together. To be sisters is to be propelled by love. But these particular sisters share an extra something a bit different, and that’s absolutely fine.. (2022/ 7.5 min/ France/ dir. Anne-Sophie Gousset, Clément Céard/ non-verbal)

TOWN HALL SQUARE- A grumpy subway worker’s boring routine is thrown for a loop when a tiger steals his radio. A short film about an unexpected visitor, annoying radio songs and the lust for life! (2023/ 8.5/ Germany/ dir. Christian Kaufmann/ English)

Location: RISD Museum, Metcalf Auditorium (20 North Main Street, Providence, RI)

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1:00 pm: Dancing Queen (Opening & Closing Night Film)

Director(s): Aurora Gossé
Country: Norway
Language: Norwegian w/ English subtitles
Live Action | 2023 | 92 min
Recommended for ages 10+ (Parental Guidance: 10+ for profanity, bullying and mortality )

When a new student announces that he’s starting a dance crew at school with the goal of winning THE hottest dance competition in Norway, the shy middle-schooler Mina won’t let a little thing like not being able to dance get in her way. But as Mina rehearses new moves the pressure of fitting in with her hip new “friends” takes its toll. Mina comes to realize she must decide what matters most in this (cringe inducing) loving look at that tender age where identity is formed and being yourself is the best move of all.

Location: RISD Museum, Metcalf Auditorium (20 North Main Street, Providence, RI)

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3:00 pm: Youth Filmmaker Show!

Director(s): Multiple Directors
Country: Lithuania, Slovenia, Spain, United States
Language: In English or w/English subtitles
Multiple Film Types | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
Recommended for ages Recommended for all ages

A CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOK- The adaptation of a fictitious children’s picture book about a possum and a boy’s shared fate and pathways. (2023/ 7.5 min/ USA/ dir. Maccabee Louis Cohen/ English)

ALPHABET SOUP- A teenage boy goes on a journey from apathy to empathy regarding his sister’s depression. ( 2023/ 10 min/ USA/ dir. Nico Eagan, James Lee/ English)

BAD DAY FOR TOMAS- Chef Tom loves his job, but he doesn’t like to rush. In his haste, Tom didn’t notice that he had been handed a wrong ingridient. A client was poisoned and a fired Tom was attacked by a cat on his way home (2021/ 2.5 min/ Lithuania/ dir. Ugn? Gintarait?/ Lithuanian)

FRIENDS-You never know where youre going to find a true friend. (2022/ 5 min/ Spain/ dir. Diana Gimeno/ Spanish)

LEGEND OF VELEBABA- Legend of Velebaba tells a story from the southern region of Slovenia, Bela Krajina, how the hill Ku?ar was made. (2022/ 2.5 min/ Slovenia/ dir. Nika Pe?ari?, Nika ?rnugelj, Lara Oberman, Lucija Kostelec, Janin Pirkovi?, Lana Išpanov, Manca Mihel?i? / Slovenian)

METAMORPHOSIS- Metamorphosis is a metaphor for the challenges everyone experiences during adolescence… FROG wants to be stronger, AXOLOTL doesn’t want to grow up, LADYBUG is going through “phases” and CATERPILLAR wants things to move more quickly. ( 2023/ 2 min/ USA/ dir. Bryn Wright/ English)

MR. BEGINNING- How Mr. Beginning found his End (2021/ 2 min/ Slovenia/ dir. Jelena Dragutinovi?, Janja Kosi/ Slovenian)

ORDINARY AND NOT AT ALL MAGICAL BOOK…- Be carefull of the books you choose. Even completlly ordinary ones can take you for an unexpected adventure (2022/ 2.5 min/ Slovenia/ dir. Ana Drenik, Jona Kelenc, Lucija Majhen, Ažbe Kelenc, Lia Paternoster, Žiga Resman, Nik Gr?ar/ Slovenian)

SAVITRI- One girl’s quest to find an equal becomes a journey beyond the grave. A witty and slightly irreverent retelling of myth from India by the 4th and 5th grade students of Crestwood Elementary in Madison, WI, USA. (2023/ 10 min/ USA/ dir. Crestwood 4th & 5th Graders/ English)

TERRIBLY BORING GRANDMOTHER- A little peace, that’s all that our little garden gnome wants. But having a cranky grandmother as an owner is not a best way to achieve it ( 2023/ 2.5 min/ Slovenia/ dir. Group Project/ English)

Location: RISD Museum, Metcalf Auditorium (20 North Main Street, Providence, RI)

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Date: February 16-25, 2024

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