An entertaining collection of short films for kids, and some by kids, from around the globe that originally screened at Rochester's High Falls Film Festival. Guest programmed by Ruth Cowing. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
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COLORFORMS
Directed by Eva Saks. Live Action
A very funny story of a messy little girl living with immaculate Manhattanite parents. When her grandfather is brought in to discipline her, trouble ensues. -
CARTOON SEA
Directed by David Katz. Animation.
A very colorful look at creatures of the sea, with an ecological message to boot. -
MAGIC OF ANANSI
Directed by Jamie Mason. Animation
A morality tale from the West Indies about a spider who must decide if hurting others is worth gaining what he most desires: the respect of Tiger, the most powerful animal in the jungle. -
I WANT A DOG
Directed by Sheldon Cohen. Live Action.
A doo-wop saga of a young girl desperate to convince her parents she is old enough to care for a pet dog. -
THE DOG WHO WAS A CAT INSIDE
Directed by Siri Melchior. Animation.
A beautifully drawn and told story of a cat stuck inside a dog's body. -
LUKA
Directed by Adrienne Michel-Long. Live Action
A young boy steps into a timeless world of mishap adventure in a moment of distraction while in pursuit of a balloon. -
TAURO
Directed by Matthias Daenchel. Animation.
A bull comes to life on an ancient cave dweller's wall, then reinvents himself as he races through history. -
ROSES SING ON NEW SNOW
Directed by Yuan Zhang. Animation.
Maylin cooks mouth -watering meals at her father's restaurant in Chinatown, but her father and brothers take all the credit! - LEXI
Directed by Nina Paley. Animation.
Lexi the cat plays and roams the house in this impressionistic romp.
- FIRST SNOW OF WINTER
Directed by Graham Ralph. Animation.
The First Snow of Winter tells the story of a little duck with a big problem. Due to a mishap with a jet aircraft Sean the duck misses the annual migration South and has to face winter alone. However, he is befriended by a water vole, and with Vole's help. Sean learns the lessons of survival, and most importantly, the value of friendship.
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, various