Family Shorts
Family Shorts
91min.
Appropriate for all ages
Amazonia
(Sam Chen, U.S., 2010, 5 min.): In the dangerous world of the Amazon rainforest, finding a meal proves to be an impossible task for a little treefrog.
Blowin’ in the Wind
(Brent Dawes, South Africa, 2010, 5 min.): An ant attempts to take a leaf back to his anthill – a task that proves Herculean.
Bunce
(Peter Cattaneo, U.K., 2010, 12 min.): Celebrated actor Stephen Fry writes and stars in this autobiographical tale, a Christmas story in which young Fry risks his headmaster’s wrath for irresistible sweets.
Dog Math
(Lori Stoll, U.S., 2011, 7 min.): A story of loss and acceptance as seen through the eyes of 7-year-old Emily.
How the Shammies Bathed
(Edmunds Jansons, Latvia, 2010, 7 min.): When the Shammies become soiled and dusty, they decide to take a bath.
The Lantern
(Jason Dettmer, U.S., 2010, 4 min.): A young boy fishing from a bridge over a small stream becomes enamored by a young angel walking by.
The Lighthouse
(Po Chou Chi, Taiwan, 2010, 8 min.): Just as a lighthouse always shines for boats, parents always wait for their children.
Lokomoschine
(Ulrike Schulz & Nikolai Neumetzler, Germany, 2011, 8 min.): Two scientists invent a machine capable of bringing books to life.
Marvin
(Mark Nute, U.K., 2010, 7 min.): In this tale narrated by Steve Coogan, Marvin was born with a hole in his head.
Mobile
(Verena Fels, Germany, 2010, 6 min.): At the edge of a society, a cow tips the balance of destiny.
Oliver’s Treasure
(Chuck Grieb, U.S., 2011, 2 min.): Finding the king’s crown left on the throne, curious Sir Oliver sees how it sits on his head.
Saari
(Pablo Jordi, Spain, 2009, 3 min.): Pulpo finds a mysterious soft, round object in the middle of the forest.
Small Desires
(Joel Dunn, U.S., 2011, 1 min.): A precocious girl with a small desire embarks on a quest with big determination.
The Storyteller
(Nandita Jain, U.K., 2011, 10 min.): Nirmala attempts to grapple with her grandfather’s dementia when he forgets the details of her favorite story.
The Toboggan
(Richard B. Pierre, Canada, 2010, 3 min.): A withdrawn boy encounters a bully while tobogganing but finds hope and friendship with the help of a considerate girl.
The Yellow Balloon
(Ben Thompson & Rob Castillo, U.S., 2010, 3 min.): A true story witnessed on the New York City subway about a little girl and a yellow balloon.